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PIL and Gender Justice

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the topic of PIL and Gender Justice. It covers various aspects of Public Interest Litigation and its role in promoting gender equality and justice.
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What is the primary objective of Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

  1. To provide legal aid to individuals who cannot afford it.

  2. To protect the rights of marginalized and vulnerable groups.

  3. To challenge government actions that violate constitutional rights.

  4. To promote social justice and equality.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of PIL is to protect the rights of marginalized and vulnerable groups who may not have the resources or access to justice through traditional legal channels.

Which landmark case in India established the concept of PIL?

  1. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

  2. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  3. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation

  4. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The case of Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation in 1985 is widely regarded as the landmark case that established the concept of PIL in India.

How has PIL contributed to the advancement of gender justice in India?

  1. By challenging discriminatory laws and policies.

  2. By providing legal aid to women facing gender-based violence.

  3. By raising awareness about gender issues and promoting gender equality.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PIL has played a significant role in advancing gender justice in India by challenging discriminatory laws and policies, providing legal aid to women facing gender-based violence, and raising awareness about gender issues.

Which PIL case led to the Supreme Court's decision to make sexual harassment at the workplace a punishable offense?

  1. Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

  2. Bhanwari Devi v. State of Rajasthan

  3. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

  4. Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The PIL case of Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan in 1997 led to the Supreme Court's landmark decision that made sexual harassment at the workplace a punishable offense.

What is the significance of the PIL case of Bhanwari Devi v. State of Rajasthan?

  1. It led to the enactment of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

  2. It highlighted the issue of caste-based discrimination and violence against women.

  3. It brought attention to the plight of women working in the informal sector.

  4. It resulted in the formation of the National Commission for Women.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The PIL case of Bhanwari Devi v. State of Rajasthan in 1992 brought national attention to the issue of caste-based discrimination and violence against women.

Which PIL case challenged the constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized same-sex relationships?

  1. Naz Foundation v. Government of NCT of Delhi

  2. Koushal v. Naz Foundation

  3. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India

  4. Sakshi v. Union of India

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The PIL case of Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India in 2018 challenged the constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized same-sex relationships.

What was the outcome of the PIL case of Sakshi v. Union of India?

  1. It led to the recognition of transgender people as a third gender.

  2. It resulted in the enactment of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

  3. It established the right of transgender people to self-identification.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The PIL case of Sakshi v. Union of India in 2014 had a significant impact on the rights of transgender people in India, leading to the recognition of transgender people as a third gender, the enactment of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and the establishment of the right of transgender people to self-identification.

How has PIL contributed to the protection of women's reproductive rights in India?

  1. By challenging laws that restrict access to safe and legal abortion.

  2. By advocating for comprehensive sex education in schools.

  3. By raising awareness about the importance of reproductive health and rights.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PIL has played a crucial role in protecting women's reproductive rights in India by challenging laws that restrict access to safe and legal abortion, advocating for comprehensive sex education in schools, and raising awareness about the importance of reproductive health and rights.

Which PIL case led to the Supreme Court's decision to make it mandatory for political parties to reserve one-third of their seats for women?

  1. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

  2. Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka

  3. Lily Thomas v. Union of India

  4. Prakash Singh v. Union of India

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The PIL case of Lily Thomas v. Union of India in 2006 led to the Supreme Court's decision to make it mandatory for political parties to reserve one-third of their seats for women.

What is the role of PIL in addressing gender-based discrimination in employment?

  1. It challenges discriminatory hiring practices and promotes equal opportunities for women.

  2. It provides legal aid to women who have faced discrimination in the workplace.

  3. It raises awareness about the issue of gender-based discrimination in employment.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PIL plays a multi-faceted role in addressing gender-based discrimination in employment by challenging discriminatory hiring practices, promoting equal opportunities for women, providing legal aid to women who have faced discrimination in the workplace, and raising awareness about the issue.

How has PIL contributed to the protection of women's land rights in India?

  1. By challenging laws that discriminate against women in land ownership.

  2. By advocating for land reforms that promote gender equality.

  3. By raising awareness about the importance of women's land rights.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PIL has played a significant role in protecting women's land rights in India by challenging laws that discriminate against women in land ownership, advocating for land reforms that promote gender equality, and raising awareness about the importance of women's land rights.

Which PIL case led to the Supreme Court's decision to declare the practice of triple talaq unconstitutional?

  1. Shayara Bano v. Union of India

  2. Khadija Begum v. State of Kerala

  3. Ayesha Parveen v. Union of India

  4. Ishrat Jahan v. Union of India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The PIL case of Shayara Bano v. Union of India in 2017 led to the Supreme Court's landmark decision to declare the practice of triple talaq unconstitutional.

What is the significance of the PIL case of Ayesha Parveen v. Union of India?

  1. It challenged the constitutional validity of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with cruelty against women.

  2. It highlighted the issue of domestic violence and marital rape.

  3. It led to the enactment of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

  4. It resulted in the formation of the National Commission for Women.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The PIL case of Ayesha Parveen v. Union of India in 2018 brought national attention to the issue of domestic violence and marital rape.

Which PIL case challenged the constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized adultery?

  1. Joseph Shine v. Union of India

  2. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India

  3. Koushal v. Naz Foundation

  4. Sakshi v. Union of India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The PIL case of Joseph Shine v. Union of India in 2018 challenged the constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized adultery.

What was the outcome of the PIL case of Koushal v. Naz Foundation?

  1. It upheld the constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized same-sex relationships.

  2. It overturned the Delhi High Court's decision to decriminalize same-sex relationships.

  3. It led to the enactment of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

  4. It resulted in the formation of the National Commission for Women.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The PIL case of Koushal v. Naz Foundation in 2013 upheld the constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized same-sex relationships.

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