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Mahila Samakhya Programme

Mahila Samakhya Programme (1988-2014): A Government of India women's empowerment initiative through education and Sanghas (women's collectives), merged with NRLM in 2015.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Mahila Samakhya Programme launched?

  1. 1988
  2. 1989
  3. 1990
  4. 1991
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. To provide vocational training to women
  2. To promote literacy among women
  3. To empower women through education and skill development
  4. To provide financial assistance to women
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a target group of the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Rural women
  2. Urban women
  3. Adolescent girls
  4. Women from marginalized communities
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the key strategy adopted by the Mahila Samakhya Programme to achieve its objectives?

  1. Community participation
  2. Formal education
  3. Non-formal education
  4. Skill development training
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is responsible for the implementation of the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Ministry of Human Resource Development
  2. Ministry of Women and Child Development
  3. State Governments
  4. Non-Governmental Organizations
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many states and union territories are covered under the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. 10
  2. 15
  3. 20
  4. 25
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the duration of the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. 5 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 15 years
  4. 20 years
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the total budget allocated for the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Rs. 100 crore
  2. Rs. 500 crore
  3. Rs. 1000 crore
  4. Rs. 2000 crore
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a component of the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Literacy
  2. Skill development
  3. Vocational training
  4. Microfinance
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the impact of the Mahila Samakhya Programme on women's empowerment?

  1. Increased literacy rates
  2. Increased participation in decision-making
  3. Improved economic status
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How does the Mahila Samakhya Programme promote gender equality?

  1. By providing equal opportunities for education and skill development
  2. By challenging traditional gender roles
  3. By raising awareness about gender issues
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the challenges faced by the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Lack of funds
  2. Lack of trained personnel
  3. Resistance from traditional patriarchal structures
  4. All of the above
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