With reference to political reservation for women in India, consider the following statements:

Question

1. The issue of reservation for women in politics can be traced back to the Indian national movement.
2. In 1947, it was assumed that a democracy would accord representation to all groups, and therefore, reservation for women was not deemed necessary.
3. The National Perspective Plan for Women recommended in 1988 that reservation be provided to women right from the level of the panchayat to that of Parliament.

 

How many statements given above are correct?

 

(a) 1 and 2 Only

(b) 2 and 3 Only

(c) 1 and 3 Only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 1

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 Only

 

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the issue of reservation for women in politics can indeed be traced back to the Indian national movement. Statement 2 is incorrect as it is mentioned that democracy was assumed to accord representation to all groups in 1947 and reservation for women was deemed unnecessary. Statement 3 is correct as the National Perspective Plan for Women recommended in 1988 that reservation be provided to women right from the level of the panchayat to that of Parliament.