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Human rights and uno - class-X

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In which year POSCO act was established?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2012

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

POSCO act is established in 2012 to protect the children against offences like sexual abuse sexual harassment and pornography while safeguarding the interest of the child at every stage of the judicial process. 

POSCO acts are Bailable?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

All offences under the POSCO act are considered as grave offences. Hence they are non believable.

Which one of the following countries has not given voting right to women? 

  1. Pakistan

  2. India

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. New Zealand


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saudi Arabia is the most recent country to give Rights to women to vote. It has many curtailed rights not given to women.

The meaning of 'Begar' is ____________.

  1. Free service to the master

  2. Non-governmental organisation

  3. Factory worker

  4. Life-long service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The meaning of "Begar" means work without payment which involves free service to the master in the form of slavery and a pledge in return of shelter or food.

The correct meaning of bonded labour is ______________.

  1. Unforced labour for short time

  2. Forced labour on a life long basis

  3. Hazardous work

  4. Selling of human beings


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bonded labor means forced labor as a pledge to the master as a repayment of debt. It involves the practice of exploitation of laborers who spend their whole life serving their masters for nothing. The constitution abolishes and makes bonded labor a punishable offense. 

In India, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 has been made effective from ____________.

  1. 01-11-2007

  2. 26-01-2006

  3. 26-01-2007

  4. 01-01-2007


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, has been made effective from 1st November 2007.  This act is extended to all of India except Jammu and Kashmir. This act prevents child marriages, so as to protect children from emotional trauma. According to this act a male up to 21 years and female up to 18 years are considered as a child. Beyond this age they are called majors.

Which of the following is/are the disadvantage/s of the child marriages?

  1. Lack of understanding ability

  2. Risk of miscarriage 

  3. Sexual relation can become strenuous

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Child marriage is a marriage performed between any male below 21 years and female below 18 years according to Indian policy. Child marriages have following disadvantages: Lack of understanding ability, risk of miscarriage among women and sexual relation becoming strenuous.

What is Right to Anonymity of women?

  1. Right to own property

  2. Sexually assaulted women may record her statement alone before the district magistrate

  3. Right to contest Lok Sabha elections

  4. Right against domestic violence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Right to Anonymity of women is one of the important rights one has to be aware of. According to this right, sexually assaulted women may record her statement alone before the district magistrate to ensure her privacy. 

Which one of the following laws favours women's interests?

  1. Equal Remuneration Act

  2. Protection of Civil Rights Act

  3. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, which was passed in the year 1956, favours women against trafficking. Women trafficking is a kind of smuggling in which women are transported for sexual services. Women are protected against it through this act.

Who among the following women reformers supported women's education by reinterpreting the Kuran in support of her arguments?      

  1. Banu Begum

  2. Shabna Azmi

  3. Mumtaz Ali

  4. Regina Begum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Woman reformer who supported women’s education by reinterpreting the Kuran in support of her arguments is Banu Begum. She was deeply convinced of the advantages of acquiring modem education for the Muslims of the Indian sub-continent.

Domestic violence includes __________.

  1. Physical abuse

  2. Sexual abuse

  3. Mental torture

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: C
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.

Dowry related abuses include __________.

  1. Emotional trauma

  2. Depression

  3. Suicide

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: A
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.

Most nongenital injuries of sexual assault are found on the ______.

  1. Head

  2. Arms

  3. Chest

  4. Back


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Head is the most exposed part of the body and is also considered most fragile part of the human body, Hence the chance of the nongenital injuries occur on the Head.  

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

  1. 2001

  2. 2010

  3. 1999

  4. 2004


Correct Option: A
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.   

Find out two religions in which Untouchability prevail.

  1. Hindu - Sikh

  2. Hindu - Islam

  3. Hindu - Jain

  4. Hindu - Buddhist


Correct Option: A
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.


Women in India are discriminated in _________.

  1. Political life

  2. Social life

  3. Economic life

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
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.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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.

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


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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.

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

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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. 

Which scheme was developed for the socio-economic development and empowerment of women through Self Help Groups?

  1. Integrated Child Protection Scheme

  2. Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme

  3. Swayamsidha Scheme

  4. Support to Training and Employment Programme


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Swayamsidha Scheme is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The objectives of the scheme include empowerment through the creation of confidence and awareness among members of SHGs regarding women's status, health, nutrition, education, sanitation and hygiene, etc. The long-term objective of the scheme is to achieve an all round empowerment of women, both social and economic empowerment. Direct access to and control over resources through income generating activities would be the main purpose of women SHGs under Swayamsidha.

Which programme was started in 1996 to provide employment for women in handloom, khadi, handicrafts and village industries?

  1. Support to Training and Employment Programme

  2. Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme

  3. Swayamsidha Scheme

  4. Integrated Child Protection Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Support to Training and Employment Programme (STEP) Scheme aims to provide skills that give employability to women and to provide competencies and skill that enable women to become self-employed/entrepreneurs. The Scheme is intended to benefit women who are in the age group of 16 years and above across the country. The assistance under STEP Scheme is available in any sector for imparting skills related to employability and entrepreneurship, including but not limited to the Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Processing, Handlooms, Tailoring, Stitching, Embroidery, Zari etc.

MARAC stands for _________.

  1. Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference

  2. Multi Agency Risk Assessment Council

  3. Multi Agency Risk alleviation Conference

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) is a local, multi agency victim-focused meeting where information is shared on the highest risk cases of domestic violence and abuse between different statutory and voluntary sector agencies.The role of the MARAC is to facilitate, monitor and evaluate effective information sharing to enable appropriate actions to be taken to increase public safety

NCVS stands for ___________.

  1. Natural Crime Victimization Sampling

  2. National Crime Victimization Survey

  3. National Crime Vicinity Survey

  4. Natural Crime Victimization Survey


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization. The NCVS collects information on nonfatal personal crimes (i.e., rape or sexual assault, robbery, aggravated and simple assault, and personal larceny) and household property crimes (i.e., burglary, motor vehicle theft, and other theft) both reported and not reported to police.

Which of the followings recommendations were made by National Commission for Women (NCW) in concern to the proposed amendments to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?

1. Amendment to definition of Dowry.

2. Protection officers appointed under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 to carry out the duties of the Dowry Prohibition Officers.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 was enacted by the Parliament with the objective prohibiting presenting, obtaining and demanding dowry from any party to the marriage and make penal provisions for the persons so offering, accepting or assisting. 

The Act defines "Dowry" and recognises any act related to dowry as an offence. The National Commission for Women in 2009 proposed recommendation for amendment as to the definition of dowry and Protection officer to carry out the duties of Dowry Prohibition officers. Due to the opinions received against the proposed amendment, the Bill for the proposed amendment is currently being examined in light of deliberations made.

Laws relating to matters related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc., are ___________.

  1. Social laws

  2. Legal laws

  3. Family laws

  4. Moral laws


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Family laws are laws that deal with family-related matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, etc. In India, different family laws apply to followers of different religions.

'Sexual division of labour' signifies that:
A. Gender division emphasises upon division on the basis of nature of work.
B. Division between men and women.
C. Caste is the basis of gender division.
D. Work decides the division between men and women.

  1. A, C and D

  2. A, B and D

  3. A and C

  4. D and A


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Division of labour in society has always been a criterion for the division of work on the basis of specialization. Sexual division of labour means specialized roles of men as compared to women. Women have been assigned or denied work in society solely based on sex differentiation while male strata continue to enjoy monopoly out of this discrimination. The Indian constitution provides the right to equality, dignity and freedom from discrimination. They have equality of opportunity in the matter of appointment and various legislation have been enacted e.g., The Equal Remuneration Act, The Maternity Benefit Act to ensure employment of women without any discrimination.

The female literacy rate, according to 2011 census, is _______.

  1. 60.12%

  2. 61.21%

  3. 64.31%

  4. 65.46%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As per the data published by the 2011 census, India has managed to achieve an effective literacy rate of 74.04 percent in 2011. The female literacy levels according to the Literacy Rate 2011 census are 65.46% where the male literacy rate is over 80%.

Child marriage is a blatant violation of rights such as _____________.

  1. A right to care and protection

  2. To develop

  3. To grow into a complete and full individual

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The children are the supreme assets of the nation. The child marriage violates the right of the child to grow in a healthy and developing environment to grow up in a responsible adult. The child marriage hinders the natural development of children which proceeds with their age. A child is a person which requires special care and attention, child marriage brings early maturity in children with the burden of maintaining a family while girl child is exploited under the pressure of bearing a child while she herself is still a child. Child marriage denies the right to education of children and violates almost all human rights. 

Which one of the following countries has the lowest participation of women in public life?

  1. Sweden

  2. Denmark

  3. Norway

  4. South Africa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women have equal rights in all aspects of governing personal, social and public life. Women are entitled to have rights equal to that of men. The rights of women include the right to vote, right against discrimination, the right to take part in governance etc. In History of South Africa, women are treated as second class citizens and were not given nearly equal rights before the enactment of their Constitution. The participation is gradually increased while the Countries of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden have significant participation of women and almost cent percent literacy rate.

Child marriage denies children their basic rights to ___________.

  1. Good health, nutrition, and education

  2. Freedom from violence, abuse, and exploitation

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The children are the supreme assets of the nation. The child marriage violates the right of a child to grow in a healthy and developing environment to grow up as a responsible adult. The child marriage hinders the natural development of children which proceeds with their age. A child is a person which requires special care and attention, child marriage brings early maturity in children with a burden of maintaining a family while girl child is exploited under the pressure of bearing a child while she is still a child. Child marriage denies the right to education of children and violates almost all human rights. Many girl children face violence and abuse after marriage from the family of child groom which restricts the further mental and physical growth.

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