Question

The number of women representatives in the Fifteenth Lok Sabha is ___________.

• A. 45
• B. 48
• C. 59
• D. 61

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

59

15th Lok Sabha elections were held in 2009. The 15th Lok Sabha had 58 women MPs. This is the first time when the representation of women has crossed 10%.

In 16th Lok Sabha, there were 65 women MPs.

In 17th Lok Sabha, there are 78 women MPs.