wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The percentage of elected women members in the Lok Sabha is less than ___________.

A
5%
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
10%
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
15%
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
18%
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B 10%
In India, the proportion of women in legislature has been very low. For example, the percentage of elected women members in Lok Sabha has crossed 10 per cent of its total strength for the first time in 2009. Their share in the state assemblies is less than 5 per cent. In this respect, India is among the bottom group of nations in the world

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Women’s Political Representation
CIVICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon