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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

Who wrote the autobiography titled 'Amar Jiban'?

  1. Rashsundari Devi

  2. Amrita Pritam

  3. Cornelia Sorabji

  4. Indira Gandhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rashsundari Devi was apparently the first Indian woman to study history. She was a writer by occupation and is the most well known for her autobiography called Amar Jiban, which was published in 1876. She was among the first few Bengali writers who had written autobiographies.

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 Supreme Court to formulate guidelines in ______ to protect women against sexual harassment at the workplace and within educational institutions.

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

With regard to sexual harassment at workplaces and educational institutions, the Supreme Court formulated a set of guidelines called the Vishaka guidelines in 1997. An act concerning the same issue was later paased by the legislature in 2013.

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 is the literacy rate among women and men respectively in India in 2001?

  1. $44$% and $66$%
  2. $54$% and $76$%
  3. $33$% and $67$%

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Literacy rate among women in 2001 was 54%.
  • Literacy rate among men in 2001 was 76%.
  • The literacy rate of India in 2001 was 65%.
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 the term 'Patriarchy' mean?

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

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

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

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Patriarchal society is the society which values men more and gives ruling power to men over women.
  • Matriarchal society is the society which values women more and gives ruling power to women over men.
  • Gender equality is valuing both men and women rights equally in the society.
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

Which factors are responsible for miserable and poor conditions of women in India?
1. Sexual division of labour
2. Illiteracy
3. Lack of representation in politics
4. Discrimination in Jobs.

  1. Only $1$ and $3$
  2. Only $1, 2$ and $3$
  3. Only $2, 3$ and $4$
  4. All $1, 2, 3$ and $4$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • All the above mentioned factors are responsible for miserable condition for women in India.
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

India has a census every ___ years.

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 18

  4. 20
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Census is a systematic of recording data of a certain population including age, sex, income earned etc. The first complete census was taken in 1881. In India, it is recorded periodically, every 10 years and is used for the planning of the sectors like education, emploment and economy.

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

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I List II
1 A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men A Communalist
2 A person who says that religion is the principal basis of community B Feminist
3 A person who thinks that caste is the principal basis of community C Secularist
4 A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs D Castiest


  1. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

  2. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

  3. 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B

  4. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

1. A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men- Feminist.2. A person who says that religion is the principal basis of community- Communalist.
3. A person who thinks that caste is the principal basis of community- Castiest.
4. A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs- secularist.

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 we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to _____________________.

  1. Biological difference between men and women

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

  3. Unequal child sex ratio

  4. Absence of voting rights for women in democracies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gender division is a form of hierarchical social division seen everywhere. When we speak of gender division we usually refer to an unequal role assigned by the society to men and women. Gender division is the act of favouring men or boys over women and girls.

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

Feminists are those who argue for ________.

  1. Sexual division of labour

  2. equality of gender

  3. Opportunities for women in politics

  4. Reservation of seats in parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Feminist is a person who supports feminism and makes an effort to bring about a change that helps women get equal opportunity and status within society. Feminism strives to achieve political, economic and social equality of the sexes. Also, feminist are involved in organization of activity on behalf of women's rights and interests. Hence, option B is the correct answer.