Question

Now there are more than 10 lakh elected women representatives in rural and urban local bodies in India. This is possible because of _____________.

• A. Growing population
• B. Women's movements
• C. Reservation of one-third seats for women
• D. The policies of political parties

Answer 1

The correct option is C Reservation of one-third seats for women

One-third of seats in local government bodies–in panchayats and municipalities–are now reserved for women. Now there are more than 10 lakh elected women representatives in rural and urban local bodies.