73 व्या घटनादुरुस्तीद्वारे पंचायती राज संबंधी खालीलपैकी कोणती तरतूद करण्यात आलेली आहे ?

The correct answer is Option D (Indirect elections to the post of Chairperson of Panchayats at the intermediate and district levels.).

Key Points:
• Mandatory Provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992:
• Article 243D(5) - Indirect Election of Chairpersons: The Constitution mandates that the Chairperson of a Panchayat at the intermediate level (Panchayat Samiti) and district level (Zilla Parishad) shall be elected indirectly by and from amongst the elected members thereof. (For village panchayats, the state legislature determines direct or indirect election).
• Option 1 is INCORRECT: Under Article 243D(3), not less than one-third of total seats are reserved for women, including (not excluding) the number of seats reserved for SC and ST women.
• Option 2 is INCORRECT: The two-child disqualification norm is a state-specific legislation (e.g., in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha), not a constitutional mandate under the 73rd Amendment.
• Option 3 is INCORRECT: Under Article 243F(1)(a), the minimum age to contest Panchayat elections is 21 years, not 25 years.
• Key Takeaway: Under Art 243D(5), Chairpersons at intermediate and district levels are elected indirectly; contesting age is 21 years.