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Gender and the Law in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge on the topic of Gender and the Law in India. It covers various aspects related to gender equality, legal rights, and protection of women in the Indian legal system.
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The principle of gender equality is enshrined in which article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 21

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

Which landmark legislation in India prohibits discrimination against women in the workplace?

  1. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

  2. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

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

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 prohibits discrimination in matters of recruitment, promotion, and other terms of employment on the basis of gender.

The concept of 'triple talaq' refers to:

  1. A form of divorce in which a Muslim man can divorce his wife by uttering the word 'talaq' three times

  2. A type of marriage contract in which a Muslim man can marry up to four wives

  3. A practice in which a Muslim woman can seek divorce from her husband

  4. A legal provision that allows a Muslim woman to inherit property from her husband

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Triple talaq is a practice in which a Muslim man can divorce his wife by uttering the word 'talaq' three times, either in person or through written communication.

Which Indian law specifically addresses the issue of domestic violence against women?

  1. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

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

  3. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929

  4. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides legal protection and remedies to women who are victims of domestic violence.

The legal age of marriage for women in India, as per the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, is:

  1. 16 years

  2. 18 years

  3. 21 years

  4. 25 years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 sets the legal age of marriage for women in India at 18 years.

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labor?

  1. Article 23

  2. Article 24

  3. Article 25

  4. Article 26

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labor.

The concept of 'surrogate motherhood' refers to:

  1. A practice in which a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another couple

  2. A legal arrangement in which a woman adopts a child from another country

  3. A type of marriage in which a man marries two or more women

  4. A system in which a woman inherits property from her husband's family

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surrogacy is a practice in which a woman agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another couple, usually through artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization.

Which Indian law specifically addresses the issue of sexual harassment at the 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 Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 provides a legal framework for addressing sexual harassment at the workplace.

The concept of 'dowry' refers to:

  1. A payment or gift given by the bride's family to the groom's family at the time of marriage

  2. A type of marriage in which a woman marries two or more men

  3. A practice in which a woman inherits property from her husband's family

  4. A legal arrangement in which a woman adopts a child from another country

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dowry is a practice in which the bride's family gives money, property, or other valuable items to the groom's family at the time of marriage.

Which Indian law specifically addresses the issue of child marriage?

  1. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929

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

  3. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  4. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 prohibits child marriage and sets the legal age of marriage for both boys and girls.

The concept of 'gender mainstreaming' refers to:

  1. A strategy for integrating gender equality concerns into all policies, programs, and activities

  2. A type of marriage in which a woman marries two or more men

  3. A practice in which a woman inherits property from her husband's family

  4. A legal arrangement in which a woman adopts a child from another country

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender mainstreaming is a strategy for integrating gender equality concerns into all policies, programs, and activities in order to achieve gender equality.

Which Indian law specifically addresses the issue of trafficking in women and children?

  1. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956

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

  3. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  4. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 prohibits trafficking in women and children for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation.

The concept of 'gender pay gap' refers to:

  1. The difference in average earnings between men and women for the same or similar work

  2. A type of marriage in which a woman marries two or more men

  3. A practice in which a woman inherits property from her husband's family

  4. A legal arrangement in which a woman adopts a child from another country

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender pay gap refers to the difference in average earnings between men and women for the same or similar work.

Which Indian law specifically addresses the issue of sexual harassment in public places?

  1. The Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment Act, 2013

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

  3. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  4. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment Act, 2013 provides a legal framework for addressing sexual harassment in public places.

The concept of 'gender-based violence' refers to:

  1. Any act of violence that is perpetrated against a person because of their gender

  2. A type of marriage in which a woman marries two or more men

  3. A practice in which a woman inherits property from her husband's family

  4. A legal arrangement in which a woman adopts a child from another country

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender-based violence refers to any act of violence that is perpetrated against a person because of their gender.

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