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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

Women role is minimal in _______________.

  1. bringing up children.

  2. family

  3. health centres

  4. politics
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Explanation

Gender division in society often restricts women from participating in formal political structures. While women are active in families and child-rearing, politics has historically been a male-dominated sphere.

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

  1. 45

  2. 48

  3. 59

  4. 61
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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.

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

  1. five

  2. seven

  3. nine

  4. ten
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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.
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

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

  1. fetching water.

  2. collecting firewood.

  3. looking after the children.

  4. cooking.
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Explanation

In many traditional societies, household chores are gendered. Cooking is often the primary domestic task that men are more willing to participate in compared to tasks like fetching water or childcare.

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

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

  1. 1990

  2. 1985

  3. 1988

  4. 1987
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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.  

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

  1. men

  2. labourer

  3. women

  4. servants
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C Correct answer
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.

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

  1. Asian countries

  2. Scandinavian countries

  3. Sub Sahara Africa

  4. South America
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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.

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

  1. In Lok sabha

  2. In state legislative Assemblies

  3. In Rajya Sabha

  4. Institutions of local self government
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Explanation

In India, the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts mandated that one-third of seats in local self-government institutions (Panchayats and Municipalities) 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

What does gender division usually means?

  1. Biological difference between men and women

  2. Unequal child sex-ratio

  3. Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women

  4. Absence of voting rights for women.
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Explanation

Gender division refers to the social construction of roles, where society assigns different expectations and responsibilities to men and women, rather than biological differences.