History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET November 2017 History
Which among the following Acts increased the ratio of female voters and gave them reserved seats in the legislature?
AAct of 1909
BAct of 1919
CAct of 1930
DAct of 1935 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Act of 1935 — The Act of 1935 did this, so the answer is the Act of 1935.
Explanation
★The Act of 1935 did this, so the answer is the Act of 1935.
★The Government of India Act of 1935 increased the ratio of female voters.
★It also gave women reserved seats in the legislature.
★This widened the political role of women.
★It was an important step in the growth of representation.
★So the Act that did this was the Act of 1935.
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