Question

1. Choose the correct alternative : [3]

1. In Maharashtra, __________ seats are reserve for women in local self-governing institutions.

(a) 25% (b) 40% (c) 50% (d) 30%

2. Which of the following laws created a favourable environment.

(a) Dowry Prohibition Act (b) Right to information Act

(c) Food Security Act (d) None of the Above

3. The __________ amendment reserved 33% of seats for women in local self-governing institution.

(a) 13th and 14th (b) 99th (c) 73rd and 74th (d) 92th and 96th

Q2. (A) Complete the following timeline : [2]

Q2. (B) Write short notes on (Any 3) : [6]

1. Policy of reservation Seats.

2. Women’s representation in Lok Sabha.

3. Provisions regarding minorities.

4. Right to Information

Q3. Explain the statements whether True or False : [4]

1. Indian democracy is considered the largest democracy in the world.

2. The nature of constitution is seen as a living document.

3. Secrecy in the working of government has increased due to the Right to Information.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. 50%

2.(a) Dowry Prohibition Act

3. (C) 73rd and 74th

Q3.

1. TRUE

2.true

3. false

.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. (c)50%

2.(a) Dowry Prohibition Act.

3. (c)73th and 74th

Q.2

Q.2)4. Right to information:

Right to information empowers citizens to official inspect any Government work or to take the sample material used in any work. Right to information is a part of fundamental rights under Article 19.

2. Women's representation in Lok Sabha.

Measures have been take since independence to address the issue of insufficient women's participation in political institutions.

1. Policy of reservation seats.

Q.3 (1) True

(2) True

)3) False