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Key Findings:
a) 101st
b) 120th
c) 181st
d) 174th
Answer: d) India ranks 174th out of 181 countries, highlighting significant underrepresentation of women in political leadership roles.
- India ranks 174th out of 181 countries in women’s political representation.
- Only 9.7% of Union Cabinet ministers in India are women, marking the second-lowest proportion since 2011.
- Global Cabinet Representation: Women hold 22.9% of Cabinet positions worldwide, down from 23.3% in 2024.
- Regional Disparity: Central and Southern Asia has the lowest proportion of women in cabinet positions at 9.5%.
- Global Parliamentary Representation: Women occupy 27% of parliamentary seats worldwide, showing slow growth compared to past years.
Question:
Q.1 What is India’s rank in women’s political representation according to the Women in Politics 2025 report?a) 101st
b) 120th
c) 181st
d) 174th
Answer: d) India ranks 174th out of 181 countries, highlighting significant underrepresentation of women in political leadership roles.
