3.1.3 - Women’s political representation
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Practice Questions
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What percentage of women were elected to Lok Sabha in 2019?
💡 Hint: Check the statistics discussed earlier.
Name the Act that reserves seats for women in India.
💡 Hint: Consider the legislation aimed at increasing female participation.
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What was the percentage of women in Lok Sabha as of 2019?
💡 Hint: Refer to the statistics from the introduction.
True or False: Women’s Reservation Act reserves half of the seats in parliamentary elections for women.
💡 Hint: Remember the specifics of the legislation.
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Design a campaign aimed at increasing women's political participation in your local area. Include strategies for both voter education and candidate recruitment.
💡 Hint: Consider what barriers women in your community face.
Critically analyze the impact of societal norms on the effectiveness of the Women’s Reservation Act. Propose measures to enhance its impact.
💡 Hint: Think about the systemic changes that need to occur for this act to be effective.
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