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The Constitution of lndia 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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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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