In December 2021, which State Assembly passed two bills to reserve 50% seats for women for 10 years on a rotational basis in constituencies of the civic bodies in the state?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Assam.
In December 2021, the Assam State Assembly passed two bills to reserve 50% seats for women for 10 years on a rotational basis in constituencies of the civic bodies in the state.
These bills were specifically the Assam Municipal (Amendment) Bill, 2021, and the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The aim was to enhance the participation and representation of women in urban local self-governance, ensuring greater gender equality in the decision-making processes at the municipal level. Many states in India have taken steps to increase women's reservation in local bodies beyond the constitutional minimum of one-third, and Assam's initiative in December 2021 was a significant move in this direction.