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Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

Domestic violence includes __________.

  1. Physical abuse

  2. Sexual abuse

  3. Mental torture

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Domestic violence is an act of abuse by physical violence of one person by another. It includes both physical and sexual violence. Government is taking necessary steps to prevent domestic violence against women. Main reason for domestic violence is dowry.

Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

Any property or valuable security is given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly by one party to another party of a marriage is called _________.

  1. Treasury

  2. Income

  3. Dowry

  4. Profit
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Explanation

Any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly by one party to another party of a marriage is called dowry. It is of the many social evils leading to a number of women deaths. Government and many non-government organisations have been trying to abolish this social crime from many years. Act of accepting and receiving dowry is responsible for abuses which include Emotional trauma, depression, suicide etc.

Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

Dowry related abuses include __________.

  1. Emotional trauma

  2. Depression

  3. Suicide

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly by one party to another party of a marriage is called dowry. It is of the many social evils leading to a number of women deaths. Government and many non-government organisations have been trying to abolish this social crime from many years. Act of accepting and receiving dowry is responsible for abuses which include Emotional trauma, depression, suicide etc.

Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

Which of the following refers to the persistent following, observing and harassment of an individual?

  1. Stalking

  2. Sexual harassment

  3. Sexual assault

  4. None
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Explanation

Stalking is defined as an unwanted and obsessive attention of a person or a group towards another. It refers to persistent following, observing and harassment of an individual. It is especially faced by movie stars and celebrities by common people.

Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

The year which is declared as Women Empowerment Year is ______.

  1. 2001

  2. 2010

  3. 1999

  4. 2004
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Explanation
The objective of the Women’s Empowerment year was to create large-scale awareness with the active participation of women themselves. It was proposed by Govt. of India to launch yearlong activities to bring about a change in the environment which will be conducive to develop self-confidence and assertiveness among women and children, especially girls. Govt. of India drew up a year-long programme suggesting month wise themes for the celebration of the year 2001 and also advised the State Governments to celebrate the year in a befitting manner.   
Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

Find out two religions in which Untouchability prevail.

  1. Hindu - Sikh

  2. Hindu - Islam

  3. Hindu - Jain

  4. Hindu - Buddhist
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Explanation

The practice of untouchability was in vogue in Ancient which continued to prevail in modern India also. It is a practice of excluding or isolating persons of lower caste from social participation. Article 17 of the constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice. The Untouchability Offences Act enacted in 1955 (presently Protection of Civil Rights, 1976) in the spirit of the constitutional mandate which provides for penalties of such practices so defined in it. The Hindu-Sikh Religion classified people on the caste system in the Vedic era whereby lower castes people are considered as untouchables.


Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

Women in India are discriminated in _________.

  1. Political life

  2. Social life

  3. Economic life

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Women in India face a lot of obstacles in their Social, Economic and Political life. This is also due to the feudal traditions and mindset of the people. The government is working towards measures for equality and is adopting various programs for the same.

Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

What does the term 'Patriarchy' mean?

  1. It means a system that demoralizes men more than women

  2. It is a system which judges people's opinion in every aspect of the society

  3. It means a system that values men more than women and gives them more power

  4. None of these
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Patriarchy is the system where men are considered superior to women. Due to this idea, more power and authority is granted to males which eventually leads to exclusion of women from higher positions in a political, social or economic setup. It many a times leads to exploitation, backwardness and oppression of women.

Multiple choice political science child rights child rights and women rights rights of children and women human rights and uno

Select the laws enacted by the Parliament for the welfare of women.

  1. Special Marriage Act of 1955

  2. Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961

  3. Equal Remuneration Act of 1976

  4. All of these
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The parliament has enacted various laws in order to work for the welfare of women. The Special Marriage and the Dowry Prohibition act were responsible for the welfare of the martial life of the women. The Equal Remuneration Act is responsible for the workplace equality of women.