Question

The Constitution of India was amended in 1992 to make the third-tier of democracy more effective. As a result, at least one-third of all positions in the local bodies is reserved for women. This is because

• A. Women are good at managing resources.
• B. Although women constitute nearly half of the population, they have inadequate representation in decision-making bodies.
• C. We have many powerful women leaders.
• D. Women are obedient and would follow the constitutional provisions well.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Although women constitute nearly half of the population, they have inadequate representation in decision-making bodies.

In ${73}^{rd}$ Amendment Act, at least one third of seats in Local Self Government are reserved for women because women constitute nearly half of the population.