Question

Analyze the trends in women's voter participation and representation in Kerala.

1. Women voter turnout in Lok Sabha elections in Kerala has shown a declining trend over the years.
2. Kerala's women voter participation rate in Lok Sabha elections is lower than the national average.
3. There has been an increase in the percentage of women voters participating in Lok Sabha elections since 1962.
4. The participation of women voters in Kerala is significantly higher than the all-India average.

• A. 4 only
• B. All
• C. 2, 4
• D. 3, 4

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 3, 4

• Women's participation as voters in Lok Sabha elections has seen a positive trend in Kerala, increasing from 46.6% in the 1962 elections to 66% by the 16th Lok Sabha elections.

• This participation rate in Kerala consistently surpasses the all-India average, highlighting a strong engagement of women in the electoral process at the state level.