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

How many elected women representatives are there in rural and urban local bodies in India?

  1. Five lakh

  2. Seven lakh

  3. Ten lakh

  4. Three lakh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

To have a fair proportion of women in the elected bodies, 1/3 of seats in local government bodies - panchayats and municipalities are made reserved for women. Now there are more than 10 lakh elected women representatives in rural and urban local bodies.

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

An institution, in which one third of seats are reserved for women in India, is __________.

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. State Assemblies

  4. Panchayati Raj
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts mandated that one-third of seats in Panchayati Raj institutions be reserved for women.

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

The statement that is true regarding the feminist movement is _________________________.

  1. It strengthens relationship between man and woman.

  2. It improves women's role related to polotical mobilisation

  3. It does not give much liberty to women in society.

  4. It does not provide equal opportunities for men and women.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Feminist movements aim to improve the status of women, including their political mobilization and participation in public life.

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

In which country the participation of women in national parliament is high?

  1. England.

  2. Arab States.

  3. India

  4. United States of America.
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Explanation

This question is likely based on specific comparative data where the USA or other Western nations are highlighted for higher female representation in parliament compared to the listed alternatives.

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

In which of the following countries the participation of women in public life is very high ?

  1. European countries.

  2. Asian countries.

  3. Latin American countries

  4. Scandinavian countries
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The participation of women in public life is very high in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

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

More radical women's movements aimed at equality in personal and family life. These movements are called __________ movements.

  1. Women's

  2. Social

  3. Feminist

  4. Political
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Movements that specifically target equality in personal, family, and social life are defined as feminist movements.

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

The Scandinavian countries, where, there is very high participation of women in public life are ____________________.

  1. Belgium, Norway and Walloon.

  2. Norway, Ireland and Finland.

  3. Spain, Sweden and Walloon.

  4. Sweden, Norway and Finland.
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Explanation

Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Norway, and Finland are globally recognized for their high levels of female participation in public and political life.

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

In traditional societies, women were expected to do ________________.

  1. public affairs

  2. private jobs

  3. paid jobs

  4. None of these
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Explanation

In traditional societies, women were excepted to do domestic work such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, tailoring, looking after children, etc. They were not excepted to do any work outside the home.