Question

What step was taken to provide representation to women in Panchayats and Municipalities?

विकल्प

• Reservation for election to half of the seats for women

• Appointment of 1/3 women members

• Reservation for election to 1/3 of the seats for women

• None of the above

Answer 1

Reservation for election to 1/3 of the seats for women

Explanation:

Women’s organizations and activists have been demanding a similar reservation of at least one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women.