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Multiple choice political science some neighbouring countries of india and its relationship with them trading and economic organisations india and her neighbours india and other countries

The first secretary General of SAARC was ____________.

  1. Jinnah

  2. Abdul Ahsan

  3. Kofti Annan

  4. Gandhiji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization of South Asian nations, founded in December 1985. Its Secretariat was established in Kathmandu, Nepal on 16 January 1987 by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan, who was it's first Secretary-General.

Multiple choice political science some neighbouring countries of india and its relationship with them trading and economic organisations india and her neighbours india and other countries

The type of government that emerged in South Africa after the end of the apartheid government is ________________.

  1. Dictatorial government

  2. Multi-racial government

  3. Non-democratic

  4. Totalitarian.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

After the end of apartheid, South Africa transitioned into a multi-racial democracy, characterized by the inclusion of all racial groups in the political process.

Multiple choice political science gender inequality across the wall gender disparity global problems and india's role human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

State whether these sentence is true (T) or false (F).
In our society boys and girls are valued equally.

  1. True

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

Due to stereotypes, girls and boys in our society are not valued equally. Boys are supposed to be physically strong, good in sport, not to cry and on the other hand, girls are supposed to be well behaved, soft-spokenx and gentle.

Multiple choice political science gender inequality across the wall gender disparity global problems and india's role human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

Women have been provided reservation in________.

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. State assemblies

  3. Indian administrative services

  4. Local bodies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

One-third of seats in local government bodies–in panchayats and municipalities–are now reserved for women. There are more than 10 lakh elected women representatives in rural and urban local bodies. 

Multiple choice political science gender inequality across the wall gender disparity global problems and india's role human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

Which one of following is case of sexual discrimination?

  1. Cases of child births are handled by lady doctors only

  2. Pujaris and Maulvis are males even though religious communities comprise both men and women

  3. Fighter pilots are mostly males

  4. There are women in the artillery corps of the army
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sexual discrimination refers to bias or discrimination based on gender (sex). Male gender is usually given preference and privileges over female gender but it does not necessarily happen this way only but it could be vice versa too. The cases of childbirth are handled by Lady Doctors wherein the male doctors having learned the course and experience are not given opportunity in childbirth cases.

Multiple choice political science gender inequality across the wall gender disparity global problems and india's role human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

The correct explanation of the gender division in a society, from among the following, is ____________________.

  1. Biological difference between men and women.

  2. Unequal role assigned by the society to men and women.

  3. Unequal child sex ratio.

  4. Absence of voting rights for womens.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gender division refers to the social construction of roles, responsibilities, and expectations for men and women, rather than biological differences.

Multiple choice political science gender inequality across the wall gender disparity global problems and india's role human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

Affirmative action policies have been used to raise the well-being of _____________.

  1. poor.

  2. women.

  3. disadvantaged minorities.

  4. majority.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Affirmative action policies are designed to provide equal opportunities and support to historically disadvantaged groups, including women, to improve their social and economic well-being.

Multiple choice political science gender inequality across the wall gender disparity global problems and india's role human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

Child sex ratio is number of girl children per _________________.

  1. one hundred boys

  2. five hundred.

  3. one thousand.

  4. ten thousand.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The child sex ratio is defined as the number of girls per 1,000 boys in a specific age group, used to measure gender balance in a population.