Q. Consider the following statements regarding women’s representation in Indian politics:
1.The 18th Lok Sabha has a lower percentage of women MPs compared to the 17th Lok Sabha.
2.The 105th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2021 provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: 

  • Statement 1 is correct as women’s representation declined in the 18th Lok Sabha.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect because the 105th Amendment deals with restoring the power of States to identify OBCs, while women’s reservation is provided under the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023.

Source- TH

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