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Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Sri Lankan Tamils launched a struggle for

  1. Language recognition, autonomy and equal opportunities

  2. Language based division of country and major jobs.

  3. Equal distribution of resources and separate land.

  4. Government jobs and equal representation in government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lankan Tamils demanded recognition of their language, regional autonomy, and equality in opportunities to counter discrimination by the majority Sinhala government.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

The factor which led to the civil war in Sri Lanka is

  1. Tyranny of majority.

  2. Mismanagement.

  3. Partial policies

  4. Economic inequalities
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The civil war was largely driven by the feeling of alienation among Tamils due to the dominance and exclusionary policies of the Sinhala majority.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Which of the following state first approved transgender as a separate gender and issued ration card to them ___________.

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Karnataka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Transgender is a condition in which there is a behavioral change in either male or female behaving as the other sex. This is a genetic condition caused due to differential hormonal release.
  • The state that approved transgender as the separate sex is Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Which is the administrative authority controlling Juvenile Justice Board?

  1. Police Department

  2. Judicial Department

  3. Prosecution Department

  4. Social Welfare Department
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Social Welfare Department is responsible for welfare services to be provided to the people. In India juvenile justice board which works for children in need of care and attention works under the administrative authority of social welfare department.  

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Which among the following are reasons for child labour?

  1. Parental neglect

  2. Poverty

  3. Illiteracy

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

  • Child labor is one of the social issues faced, in which a child below the age of 15 years is employed under someone instead of attending school.
  • All the given options are considered as a reason for child labor which includes parental neglect, poverty, illiteracy.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Factories Act of 1948, Mines Act of 1952 have been enacted by the government in order to _______.

  1. Abolish older factories

  2. Ensure careful working in factories

  3. Abolish child labour

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Child labor is one of the social issues faced in which a child below the age of 15 years is employed under someone instead of attending school.
  • Factories Act of 1948, Mines Act of 1952 have been enacted by the government in order to abolish child labor.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Dravidian hostel for non-Brahmin students in Tamil Nadu is run by _________.

  1. Pitty Thiyagaraya Chetty

  2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

  3. Dr. Natesha Mudaliar

  4. Dr. T. M. Nair
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Natesa Mudaliar (1875–1937), also known as Natesan, was a politician and activist of the Dravidian Movement from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 
  • He is the founder of Justice Party along with Theagaroya Chetty and Dr. T. M. Nair.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

A socio-political movement popularly known as the Justice party is organized by ____________.

  1. Pitty Thiyagaraja Chetty

  2. Dr. T.M. Nair

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Justice Party is a South Indian liberal party which was established in Madras presidency. It was formed in the year 1917 by two socialists namely T. M. Nair and P. Theagaraya Chetty. The main aim of this party was to establish non-Brahminical representation in Madras presidency.