Gender and Development in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of Gender and Development in India. It covers various aspects of gender inequality, women's empowerment, and the role of gender in social and economic development.
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What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against women based on their gender?

  1. Sexism

  2. Gender Inequality

  3. Patriarchy

  4. Misogyny


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gender inequality refers to the unequal treatment of individuals based on their gender, resulting in discrimination and disadvantage for women.

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them.

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program for women's empowerment?

  1. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

  2. Mahila Shakti Kendra

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao is a government initiative aimed at addressing the issue of declining child sex ratio and improving the status of girls in India.

Which of the following is a key indicator of gender inequality in India?

  1. Female literacy rate

  2. Sex ratio

  3. Labor force participation rate

  4. Wage gap


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned indicators are commonly used to measure gender inequality in India.

What is the term used to describe the process of empowering women and promoting their equal participation in society?

  1. Gender mainstreaming

  2. Gender equality

  3. Women's empowerment

  4. Feminism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Women's empowerment refers to the process of increasing women's sense of self-worth, their right to make choices, and their ability to influence social change.

Which of the following is a major challenge to gender equality in India?

  1. Patriarchal social norms

  2. Lack of education and skills among women

  3. Limited access to healthcare and sanitation

  4. Violence against women


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned factors contribute to gender inequality in India.

What is the name of the Indian law that protects women from domestic violence?

  1. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

  2. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  3. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

  4. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides legal protection to women from domestic violence and defines various forms of domestic violence.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Policy for Women, 2016?

  1. To ensure equal opportunities for women in all spheres of life

  2. To eliminate gender-based discrimination

  3. To promote women's empowerment

  4. To address the issue of violence against women


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned objectives are included in the National Policy for Women, 2016.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote digital literacy among women?

  1. Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

  2. Mahila E-Haat

  3. Stree Shakti Yojana

  4. Ujjwala Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digital Saksharta Abhiyan is a government initiative aimed at providing digital literacy training to women and bridging the gender digital divide.

Which of the following is a key strategy for achieving gender equality in India?

  1. Education and skill development for women

  2. Economic empowerment of women

  3. Legal reforms to protect women's rights

  4. Changing patriarchal social norms


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned strategies are essential for achieving gender equality in India.

What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of power and resources between men and women?

  1. Gender gap

  2. Gender inequality

  3. Patriarchy

  4. Sexism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gender inequality refers to the unequal distribution of power and resources between men and women, resulting in discrimination and disadvantage for women.

Which of the following is a key indicator of women's empowerment?

  1. Political participation

  2. Economic independence

  3. Educational attainment

  4. Access to healthcare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned indicators are commonly used to measure women's empowerment.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs?

  1. Mahila E-Haat

  2. Udyogini Yojana

  3. Stree Shakti Yojana

  4. Mudra Yojana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Udyogini Yojana is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance and training to women entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.

Which of the following is a key challenge to women's economic empowerment in India?

  1. Lack of access to finance

  2. Limited access to markets

  3. Gender pay gap

  4. Occupational segregation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned factors contribute to the challenges faced by women in achieving economic empowerment in India.

What is the term used to describe the process of integrating gender perspectives into all aspects of development planning and implementation?

  1. Gender mainstreaming

  2. Gender equality

  3. Women's empowerment

  4. Feminism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender mainstreaming refers to the process of integrating gender perspectives into all aspects of development planning and implementation to ensure that women and men benefit equally from development initiatives.

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