How many women were elected to Uttarakhand Assembly in 2022 election ?

9
7
8
5

The correct answer is (b), 7.

In the 2022 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election, 7 women were elected to the 70-member assembly. This is an increase of 2 from the previous assembly, in which 5 women were elected. The 7 women elected in 2022 are:

  • Ritu Khanduri Bhushan (BJP, Kotdwar)
  • Rekha Arya (BJP, Haridwar Rural)
  • Sarita Arya (BJP, Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar)
  • Dhan Singh Rawat (BJP, Champawat)
  • Pushpa Devi (BJP, Ranikhet)
  • Anita Arya (BJP, Mussoorie)
  • Mamta Bhushan (BJP, Tehri Garhwal)

The increase in the number of women elected to the Uttarakhand Assembly is a positive step towards gender equality in the state. It is hoped that these women will be able to make a positive impact on the lives of women and girls in Uttarakhand.

The following are the brief descriptions of each option:

  • Option (a), 9, is incorrect. Only 7 women were elected to the Uttarakhand Assembly in 2022.
  • Option (b), 7, is correct. 7 women were elected to the Uttarakhand Assembly in 2022.
  • Option (c), 8, is incorrect. Only 7 women were elected to the Uttarakhand Assembly in 2022.
  • Option (d), 5, is incorrect. Only 7 women were elected to the Uttarakhand Assembly in 2022.