Consider the following statements regarding the reservation policy in urban local bodies under the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007: 1. 50% of the total seats in municipal bodies are reserved for women in Bihar. 2. Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) is provided in proportion to their population in the municipal area. 3. Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) are provided 20% reservation in municipal bodies, subject to a maximum cap of 50% total reservation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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