Gender and Poverty

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the relationship between gender and poverty in India. It covers topics such as the causes and consequences of gender-based poverty, as well as government policies and programs aimed at addressing this issue.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Lack of access to education

  2. Lack of access to employment opportunities

  3. Lack of access to healthcare

  4. Lack of access to land


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While lack of access to education, employment opportunities, and healthcare are all factors that contribute to gender-based poverty in India, lack of access to land is not a significant factor.

Which of the following is a consequence of gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Increased vulnerability to violence

  2. Increased risk of malnutrition

  3. Increased risk of illiteracy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender-based poverty in India has a number of negative consequences, including increased vulnerability to violence, increased risk of malnutrition, and increased risk of illiteracy.

Which of the following is a government policy aimed at addressing gender-based poverty in India?

  1. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  2. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

  3. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NREGS, ICDS, and PMJDY are all government policies aimed at addressing gender-based poverty in India.

Which of the following is a challenge to the implementation of gender-based poverty reduction programs in India?

  1. Lack of political will

  2. Lack of financial resources

  3. Lack of awareness among the target population

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges to the implementation of gender-based poverty reduction programs in India.

What is the percentage of women in India who live in poverty?

  1. 30%

  2. 40%

  3. 50%

  4. 60%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the World Bank, 30% of women in India live in poverty.

What is the main cause of gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Discrimination against women

  2. Lack of access to education

  3. Lack of access to employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discrimination against women, lack of access to education, and lack of access to employment opportunities are all major causes of gender-based poverty in India.

What are the consequences of gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Increased vulnerability to violence

  2. Increased risk of malnutrition

  3. Increased risk of illiteracy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender-based poverty in India has a number of negative consequences, including increased vulnerability to violence, increased risk of malnutrition, and increased risk of illiteracy.

What are some of the government policies and programs aimed at addressing gender-based poverty in India?

  1. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  2. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

  3. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NREGS, ICDS, and PMJDY are all government policies and programs aimed at addressing gender-based poverty in India.

What are some of the challenges to the implementation of gender-based poverty reduction programs in India?

  1. Lack of political will

  2. Lack of financial resources

  3. Lack of awareness among the target population

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges to the implementation of gender-based poverty reduction programs in India.

What are some of the ways to empower women and reduce gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Investing in education for girls

  2. Providing women with access to employment opportunities

  3. Providing women with access to financial services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investing in education for girls, providing women with access to employment opportunities, and providing women with access to financial services are all ways to empower women and reduce gender-based poverty in India.

What is the role of men in reducing gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Challenging gender stereotypes

  2. Sharing household responsibilities

  3. Supporting women's economic empowerment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Challenging gender stereotypes, sharing household responsibilities, and supporting women's economic empowerment are all ways that men can help to reduce gender-based poverty in India.

What is the role of the media in reducing gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Promoting positive images of women

  2. Challenging gender stereotypes

  3. Raising awareness of the issue of gender-based poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting positive images of women, challenging gender stereotypes, and raising awareness of the issue of gender-based poverty are all ways that the media can help to reduce gender-based poverty in India.

What is the role of the private sector in reducing gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Adopting gender-sensitive hiring and promotion practices

  2. Providing women with access to training and skills development opportunities

  3. Supporting women-owned businesses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting gender-sensitive hiring and promotion practices, providing women with access to training and skills development opportunities, and supporting women-owned businesses are all ways that the private sector can help to reduce gender-based poverty in India.

What is the role of international organizations in reducing gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Providing financial assistance to government programs

  2. Providing technical assistance to government programs

  3. Advocating for gender equality and women's rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Providing financial assistance to government programs, providing technical assistance to government programs, and advocating for gender equality and women's rights are all ways that international organizations can help to reduce gender-based poverty in India.

What is the role of civil society organizations in reducing gender-based poverty in India?

  1. Providing services to women and girls

  2. Advocating for gender equality and women's rights

  3. Raising awareness of the issue of gender-based poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Providing services to women and girls, advocating for gender equality and women's rights, and raising awareness of the issue of gender-based poverty are all ways that civil society organizations can help to reduce gender-based poverty in India.

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