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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 are 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

According to 73rd amendment, out of the total number of seats to be filled by the direct elections for local self-governing bodies, 1/3rd seats have to be reserved for women. This was done because there was no adequate representation of women in decision-making bodies, though they constitute half of the population.


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