Gender and Violence in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Gender and Violence in India. It covers various aspects of gender-based violence, its causes, consequences, and strategies for prevention.
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What is the most common form of gender-based violence in India?

  1. Domestic violence

  2. Sexual harassment

  3. Rape

  4. Female infanticide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Domestic violence is the most prevalent form of gender-based violence in India, affecting millions of women and girls.

Which law in India specifically addresses sexual harassment at the workplace?

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

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

  3. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  4. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is a landmark legislation that aims to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace.

What is the term used to describe the killing of female infants due to gender discrimination?

  1. Female infanticide

  2. Femicide

  3. Gendercide

  4. Selective abortion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Female infanticide refers to the intentional killing of female infants due to gender discrimination and the preference for male children.

Which Indian state has the highest rate of female infanticide?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Haryana

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest rate of female infanticide in India, with a significant gender imbalance in the state.

What is the term used to describe the practice of forcing a widow to marry her deceased husband's brother?

  1. Sati

  2. Devar marriage

  3. Polyandry

  4. Levirate marriage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Levirate marriage is the practice of forcing a widow to marry her deceased husband's brother, often against her will.

Which Indian law prohibits the practice of dowry?

  1. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

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

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

  4. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 is a law that prohibits the giving or taking of dowry in India.

What is the term used to describe the practice of burning a widow alive on her husband's funeral pyre?

  1. Sati

  2. Devar marriage

  3. Polyandry

  4. Levirate marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sati is the practice of burning a widow alive on her husband's funeral pyre, which was prevalent in India until it was outlawed in the 19th century.

Which Indian state has the highest rate of domestic violence?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihar has the highest rate of domestic violence in India, with a significant number of women experiencing physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

What is the term used to describe the practice of marrying a young girl to a much older man?

  1. Child marriage

  2. Early marriage

  3. Forced marriage

  4. Arranged marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Child marriage is the practice of marrying a young girl, often below the age of 18, to a much older man.

Which Indian law prohibits child marriage?

  1. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

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

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

  4. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is a law that prohibits child marriage in India.

What is the term used to describe the practice of a man marrying multiple women?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Polyandry

  3. Bigamy

  4. Arranged marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polygamy is the practice of a man marrying multiple women, which is illegal in India.

Which Indian state has the highest rate of polygamy?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Ladakh

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Himachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the highest rate of polygamy in India, with a significant number of men having multiple wives.

What is the term used to describe the practice of a woman marrying multiple men?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Polyandry

  3. Bigamy

  4. Arranged marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Polyandry is the practice of a woman marrying multiple men, which is rare in India.

Which Indian state has the highest rate of polyandry?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Ladakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has the highest rate of polyandry in India, with a small number of women having multiple husbands.

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