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Radical women's movement which aimed at equality in personal and family life was called ___________.

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  1. Women's movement

  2. Biological difference movement

  3. Girls movement

  4. Feminist movement

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Feminist Movement is also known as Women's Liberation Movement.
  • Advocacy for women's rights is the primary goal of feminist Movement.
  • Charles Fourier coined the term Feminism.
  • Feminists are the persons who supports or advocates for women rights.

What is the literacy rate among women in India according to 2001 census?

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  1. 44%

  2. 50%

  3. 64%

  4. 76%

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The literacy rate among women is only 50 per cent compared with 76 per cent among men. 

Women role is minimal in _______________.

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

  1. bringing up children.

  2. family

  3. health centres

  4. politics

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Correct Option: D

The number of women representatives in the Fifteenth Lok Sabha is ___________.

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  1. 45

  2. 48

  3. 59

  4. 61

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

15th Lok Sabha elections were held in 2009. The 15th Lok Sabha had 58 women MPs. This is the first time when the representation of women has crossed 10%.

In 16th Lok Sabha, there were 65 women MPs.
In 17th Lok Sabha, there are 78 women MPs.

The representation of women in the state assemblies of India on an average is less than ________________ percent.

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  1. five 

  2. seven

  3. nine

  4. ten

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
When it comes to representation of women in legislative bodies, India is among the bottom group of nations in the world. Women’s representation has always been less than 15% in Lok Sabha and 10% (national average) in the State Assemblies.

One such household job, that men ready to take up is _______________.

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  1. fetching water.

  2. collecting firewood.

  3. looking after the children.

  4. cooking.

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Correct Option: D

When did Indian Parliament pass National Women's Commission Act ?

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  1. 1990

  2. 1985

  3. 1988

  4. 1987

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Commission for Women's Act 1990 deals with the matter related to the safeguards provided for women under the constitution, reports on working of safeguards and recommends on improving the conditions of the women. It conducts an investigation into specific problems or situations arising out of discrimination and atrocities against women, recommends a strategy for their removal.  

The person who is responsible for performing the domestic household work is __________________.

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

  1. men

  2. labourer

  3. women

  4. servants

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Patriarchal society, women are supposed to do the domestic household work where men are supposed to all work outside the home to earn money.

In which part of the world is the participation of women in public life highest ?

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  1. Asian countries

  2. Scandinavian countries

  3. Sub Sahara Africa

  4. South America

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Scandinavia is a region in Northern Europe. The term in local usage covers the three kingdoms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The participation of women in public life is highest in the Scandinavian countries. The women are able to make decisions on a larger level and bring about legislative reforms in the government policies.

In which institution $1/3$ seats are reserved for wornen ?

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  1. In Lok sabha

  2. In state legislative Assemblies

  3. In Rajya Sabha

  4. Institutions of local self government

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Correct Option: D