Which of the following features of Panchayati Raj, envisaged under the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, are correctly listed? 1. the elections to the Panehayats will be held by the Union Election Commission. 2. there is mandatory reservation of seats for weaker sections and women. 3. the Panehayats shall have a fixed term of five year and, if dissolved before the expiry of this term, the elections must be held within six months.

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