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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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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.

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

  1. 2001

  2. 2010

  3. 1999

  4. 2004
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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.   
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Find out two religions in which Untouchability prevail.

  1. Hindu - Sikh

  2. Hindu - Islam

  3. Hindu - Jain

  4. Hindu - Buddhist
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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.


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Women in India are discriminated in _________.

  1. Political life

  2. Social life

  3. Economic life

  4. All of these
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Giving or receiving dowry is a crime under the ___________.

  1. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

  2. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  3. Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act, 1956

  4. None of these
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Dowry refers to transfer of property, gifts or money at the marriage of a daughter. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 provides for a penalty if any person gives, takes or abets giving or receiving of dowry. The Act provides the penalty for directly or indirectly demanding dowry and provides for a penalty involving a prison term of not less than 6 months and extendable up to two years along with a fine of Rs.10,000.

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Trafficking in human beings is prohibited under _____________ of Indian constitution.

  1. Article 19 (2)

  2. Article 18 (5)

  3. Article 19 (5)

  4. Article 23
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Right Against Exploitation is a fundamental right and is expressed in Article 23 and 24. Article 23 deals with Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. Violation of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.

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Falling number of girls leading to trafficking of girls as brides.

  1. True

  2. False
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Bride trafficking is the practice of selling and buying girl bride against her will for the purpose of marriage. This derogatory practice has resulted in a decreasing number of females over males. In 1956 Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act was passed by the Parliament which was later amended and changed in 1986 to Immoral Traffic Prevention Act. It prohibits trafficking in human beings and provides punishment for persons doing so or engaged in such activities. The Act defines "trafficking", "child", "brothels" and other related terms.