Question:
Q. In 2017, India fell 21 places in the Gender Gap Index. The decline was largely attributable to a widening of its gender gap in Political Empowerment. With reference to this, consider the following statements:
1. As per the Inter-Parliamentary Union, India ranked among top 100 countries in terms of women’s representation in the lower house of parliament.
2. 73rd Constitutional Amendment act provides for reservation of seats of only members and not the chairpersons for women in panchayats at all the three levels.
3. Recently, Rwanda became the first African state to elect a female head of state.
4. The term ‘Pink Wave’ refers to the increased political participation of women.
Which of the above statements is/are True?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 4 only
