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Multiple choice social science towards gender equality social aspects of gender and women's education position of women and major social evils women change the world

Women are given support in the field of technical and vocational education and training in ____________ trades.

  1. family-oriented

  2. self-oriented

  3. job-oriented

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There is still a big difference in the number of men and omen educated. Equal and free education to girls will reduce this imbalance. 

Multiple choice social science towards gender equality social aspects of gender and women's education position of women and major social evils women change the world

Under various poverty alleviation programmes, government organizes Self Help Groups to offer them a range of economic options along with necessary support measures to enhance their capabilities and earning capacities.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Self Help Groups (SHGs) are a core component of Indian poverty alleviation strategies, designed to provide micro-credit and economic empowerment to marginalized communities.

Multiple choice social science food security in india need for nregs rural development and employment guarantee scheme food security and nutrition

Under the Integrated Child Development Scheme, steps have been taken to eradicate ___________ among children.

  1. Malnutrition

  2. Illiteracy

  3. Diseases

  4. Lack of living space
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)  is a government welfare programme which provides food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 years of age and their mothers. In addition to fighting malnutrition and ill health, the programme also intends to combat gender inequality.

Multiple choice social science food security in india need for nregs rural development and employment guarantee scheme food security and nutrition

The significant growth and expansion in agriculture that took place in India during the 1970s is known as _________.

  1. White revolution

  2. Bloodless revolution

  3. Crop revolution

  4. Green revolution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution in India was a period when agriculture in India increased its yields due to improved agronomic technology. Green Revolution started in India in the early 1960s and led to an increase in foodgrain production, especially in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh during the early phase.

Multiple choice sports: nationalism and commerce the story of cricket history and sport: the story of cricket history social science

Name the hockey player from India who won many Olympic gold medals.

  1. Balbir Singh

  2. Dhyan Chand

  3. Dhanraj Pillai

  4. Gagan Ajit Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The brilliance and skill of players like the great Dhyan Chand brought India a string of Olympic gold medals. Between 1928 and 1956, India won gold medals in six consecutive Olympic Games. During this golden age of Indian dominance, India played 24 Olympic matches, and won them all, scored 178 goals (at an average of 7.43 goals per match) and conceded only seven goals. The two other gold medals for India came in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Multiple choice sports: nationalism and commerce the story of cricket history and sport: the story of cricket history social science

Cricket in 19th century India was linked to __________.

  1. Politics of colonialism

  2. Politics of nationalism

  3. Civilising mission of the British

  4. Colonialism and nationalism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket has its origins in England which have colonized India for almost 200 years. During these years British influenced Indians in many ways and one of them is cricket. Cricket was brought to India by the British rulers. In the beginning, the game was played amongst the British nationals. Later it struck deep roots in the Indian soil as a result of the patronage extended to it by the ruling class and the princely households. Cricket also gave rise to nationalistic feelings as Indians were not allowed to play autonomously and were a part of the team of the Great Britain.