Question

The reservation for women in local bodies, as mandated by the 73rd and 74th Amendments, primarily aims to:

• A. Limit women's participation in politics
• B. Ensure gender equality in representation
• C. Create separate councils for women
• D. Abolish existing local governance structures

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ensure gender equality in representation

The reservation for women in local bodies aims to promote gender equality and ensure that women have a substantial voice in governance, thus fostering inclusive and representative decision-making.