Correct option is D
Correct Answer: D) 78
In the 17th Lok Sabha elections held in 2019, a record 78 women Members of Parliament (MPs) were elected. This marked the highest number of women representatives in the history of Indian Parliament till date, accounting for approximately 14.4% of the total strength (543 seats).
The 17th Lok Sabha saw increased representation of women due to growing awareness, party nominations, and electoral participation.
West Bengal and Odisha were among the states with higher women MP representation.
Parties like the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) gave a significant percentage of their tickets to women candidates.
The Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislatures, is still pending in Parliament.
The first Lok Sabha (1952) had only 22 women MPs.
