Question

What steps are taken to provide representation to women in Panchayats and Municipalities?

• A. Reservation for election to half of the seats for women
• B. Appointment of $\frac{1}{3}$ women members
• C. None of the above
• D. Reservation for election to $\frac{1}{3}$ of the seats for women

Answer 1

The correct option is D Reservation for election to $\frac{1}{3}$ of the seats for women

Women’s organisations and activists have been demanding a similar reservation of at least one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women.