Assertion (A) : Reservation in the Office of Pradhans, Pramukhs and Adhyakshas in Panchayats for women including SCs, STs and OBCs has brought about a distinct change in their working.

Reason (R) : Women of the rural areas were demanding this reservation for a long time.

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U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002 U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003