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The Women's Reservation Bill (33% seats in Lok Sabha + State Assemblies) was finally PASSED by Parliament in:
A2023, after being pending since 1996
B2013, soon after a major election
C1996, in its first introduction
D1947, immediately after Independence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 2023, after being pending since 1996
The Women's Reservation Bill was passed by Parliament in 2023, after being pending since 1996. It will come into effect after the next census-based delimitation. Once active, it will raise women's representation from 14% to at least 33%.
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