Gender and Social Policy

This quiz covers various aspects of gender and social policy in India.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key objective of gender and social policy in India?

  1. Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment
  2. Reducing poverty and inequality
  3. Improving access to education and healthcare
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program for women's empowerment?

  1. Mahila Shakti Yojana
  2. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
  3. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
  4. None of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major challenge to gender equality in India?

  1. Patriarchy
  2. Caste discrimination
  3. Religious fundamentalism
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal framework for gender equality in India?

  1. The Constitution of India
  2. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  3. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in promoting gender equality in India?

  1. To investigate complaints of gender discrimination
  2. To recommend measures to the government for promoting gender equality
  3. To monitor the implementation of gender-related laws and policies
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
  3. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing free midday meals to children in government and government-aided schools?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
  3. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme
  4. None of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing free residential education to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
  3. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme
  4. None of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  3. National Rural Health Mission
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing free healthcare to pregnant women and children under the age of six?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  3. National Rural Health Mission
  4. None of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing financial assistance to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  3. National Rural Health Mission
  4. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing legal aid to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  3. National Rural Health Mission
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing shelter to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  3. National Rural Health Mission
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing counseling to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  3. National Rural Health Mission
  4. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing vocational training to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
  3. National Rural Health Mission
  4. None of the above