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Question

Which Chief Minister of Uttarakhand raised the reservation for women in Panchayats from 33% to 50%?

  1. Harish Rawat
  2. Trivendra Singh Rawat
  3. Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri
  4. Vijay Bahuguna

Answer:

Option C: Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri”.

Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, introduced a significant reform by increasing women's reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) — from 33% to 50%.