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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


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Women are good at managing resources.

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

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We have many powerful women leaders.

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Women are obedient and would follow the constitutional provisions well.

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Solution

The correct option is B

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


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


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