Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT about Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill)?
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The lower house of Parliament cleared the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) on September 20, 2023.
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The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 215 MPs voting in favour of the Bill on 21st September 2023.
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The Bill was passed with majority voting by all the members of Rajya Sabha — 215 votes in favour and no one against it.
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The bill grants 35 per cent of seats to women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.
3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
4 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 4
Answer and explanation
The correct answer is C: 4 only.
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct — the Lok Sabha passed the Bill on September 20, 2023; the Rajya Sabha passed it on September 21, 2023 with 215 votes in favour and none against.
Statement 4 is INCORRECT: The Bill reserves at least 33% (not 35%) of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The Bill passed both houses almost unanimously with just two votes against.
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