Question

What is the status of women's participation in Local Self Governments (LSGs) in Kerala?

1. Women's participation in Kerala's LSGs is below the all-India average.
2. Half of the positions in elected LSG bodies in Kerala are reserved for women.
3. In the 2020 LSG elections, women constituted a majority of the elected representatives.
4. The representation of women in Kerala's LSGs has been stagnant over the years.

• A. 2 only
• B. None of these
• C. 2, 3
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2, 3

• Kerala has made significant strides in ensuring women's participation in Local Self Governments (LSGs), exceeding the national average.

• The policy of reserving half of the elected positions for women has been instrumental in this achievement.

• This proactive measure led to women comprising 54% of the total elected representatives in the 2020 LSG elections, demonstrating a substantial female presence in local governance.