Question

According to the author, India’s marking a significant shift in the outlook of the political class and that of the voters towards gender concerns is best illustrated by the fact that:

• A. India’s political class and the mass have become aware that a comprehensive growth can’t be achieved without bringing gender equality to the system.
• B. The issues regarding women’s safety and empowerment have been discussed during the 2014 national and State elections for the first time.
• C. The government has recently taken a lot of sincere steps to curb corruption that exists in the women empowerment policy making body.
• D. Indian government has recently built and strengthened its targeted resources in furthering the gender agenda.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The issues regarding women’s safety and empowerment have been discussed during the 2014 national and State elections for the first time.

According to the author, India's marking a significant shift in the outlook of the political class and that of the voters towards gender concerns is best illustrated by the fact that: "The issues regarding women’s safety and empowerment have been discussed during the 2014 national and State elections for the first time." This reflects a notable change in the discourse and prioritization of gender-related issues within the political landscape of India. Therefore, this statement best illustrates the shift highlighted by the author.