Gender Empowerment and Women's Rights

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Gender Empowerment and Women's Rights in India.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which Indian state has the highest female literacy rate?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has consistently maintained the highest female literacy rate in India, with over 95% of women being literate.

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

  1. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

  2. Mahila Shakti Kendra

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao program was launched in 2015 with the aim of improving the sex ratio and promoting the education of girls.

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality to women?

  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 basis of sex, among other grounds.

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 Maternity Benefit Act, 1961


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides comprehensive protection to women from domestic violence.

Which Indian state has the highest female labor force participation rate?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala also has the highest female labor force participation rate in India, with over 45% of women being employed.

What is the name of the Indian government's scheme that provides financial assistance to pregnant women?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  2. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

  3. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

  4. Mahila Shakti Kendra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana provides financial assistance of \$5000 to pregnant women for the first two live births.

Which Indian state has the lowest female sex ratio?

  1. Haryana

  2. Punjab

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haryana has the lowest female sex ratio in India, with only 879 females per 1000 males.

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits 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 Maternity Benefit Act, 1961


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 prohibits the giving or taking of dowry.

Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the state legislature?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the state legislature, with over 20% of seats being held by women.

What is the name of the Indian government's scheme that provides free cooking gas connections to women?

  1. Ujjwala Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

  4. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ujjwala Yojana provides free cooking gas connections to women from below poverty line households.

Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the Lok Sabha, with over 10% of seats being held by women.

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits sexual harassment at workplace?

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

  2. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

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

  4. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 prohibits sexual harassment at workplace.

Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the Rajya Sabha, with over 20% of seats being held by women.

What is the name of the Indian government's scheme that provides financial assistance to girls for their education?

  1. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides financial assistance of \$150000 to girls for their education.

Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the panchayats?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the panchayats, with over 50% of seats being held by women.

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