Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are the testament for the efforts for bringing women empowerment in India?

• A. The Hindu Succession Amendment Act, passed in 2005, removed gender discriminations from property inheritance.
• B. Through 73rd and 74th amendment, seats have been reserved for women in local self-governing institutions in India.
• C. A special law was passed in the parliament which mandates only women to become Chief Ministers of Indian states.
• D. The National Commission for Women was established in 1992 to safeguard the interests of women.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The National Commission for Women was established in 1992 to safeguard the interests of women.

Various constitutional provisions have been provided to protect the freedom of women and secure their development. Property rights in the share of the fathers and husbands have been granted, which were denied previously. The Hindu Succession Amendment Act, passed in 2005, removed gender discrimination from property inheritance. In India, through the 73rd and 74th amendment, seats have been reserved seats for women in local self-governing institutions. The minimum reserved percentage is 33 per cent. The National Commission for Women was established in 1992 to safeguard the interests of women. There are similar commissions existing at the state level too.