How many reservations of seats have the Women’s organisations been demanding for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies?

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At least half the seats

At least one-third seats

At least two-thirds of seats

None of these

answer is B.

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The Women's organisations have been demanding at least one-third of seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
Numerous oppression, exploitation, and discrimination against women have been documented. Women do not receive equal worth or recognition as men because of the sexual division of labour. Women's organisations, thus, supported feminist movements that sought to improve the standing of women in politics. Better employment and educational prospects were also a priority. They believed that increasing the number of elected female representatives would encourage women to participate in decision-making. In local government bodies, seats for women have been set aside for one-third of the total. Women's organisations have been calling for at least one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to be reserved for women. The corresponding bill, though, is still pending. They are still behind in the actual decision-making process at the national or state level.

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