The Concept of Gender Equality in Indian Political Thought

This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of gender equality in Indian political thought.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who among the following Indian thinkers was a prominent advocate of gender equality?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Sarojini Naidu
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian constitution article guarantees equality to women?

  1. Article 14
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 16
  4. Article 17
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian thinker argued that gender equality is essential for the progress of the nation?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
  3. Swami Vivekananda
  4. Rabindranath Tagore
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main focus of the women's movement in India during the early 20th century?

  1. Suffrage
  2. Education
  3. Employment
  4. Property Rights
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian state was the first to introduce reservation for women in local government?

  1. Kerala
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Karnataka
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits sexual harassment at the workplace?

  1. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
  2. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  3. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  4. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian thinker argued that gender equality is a fundamental human right?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar
  2. Mahatma Gandhi
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Sarojini Naidu
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to pregnant women?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  2. Janani Suraksha Yojana
  3. National Maternity Benefit Scheme
  4. Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian thinker argued that gender equality is essential for social justice?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Sarojini Naidu
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits child marriage?

  1. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
  2. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
  3. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  4. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian thinker argued that gender equality is a precondition for economic development?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Sarojini Naidu
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides free education to girls from economically disadvantaged families?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
  2. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Yojana
  3. Mahila Samakhya Programme
  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian thinker argued that gender equality is essential for national security?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Sarojini Naidu
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits dowry?

  1. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  2. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
  3. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  4. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian thinker argued that gender equality is essential for a just and harmonious society?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Sarojini Naidu