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This set of Sociology of Gender Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Status of Women in India Set 2
Q1 | The Indian Reforms Association was started with the efforts of Keshav Chandra Sen on:
- September, 1870
- October, 1870
- November, 1870
- December, 1870
Q2 | The minimum marriageable age for a girl since 1978 in India is
- 18
- 16
- 15
- 12
Q3 | Through the enactment of the Age of Consent Act, the minimum marriageable age fora girl was raised from 10 years to 12 years in:
- 1890
- 1891
- 1892
- 1898
Q4 | Through the Sharda Act, the minimum marriageable age for a girl was raised to :
- 12
- 14
- 15
- 18
Q5 | The National Commission for Women (NCW) was set up in:
- January, 1992
- February, 1992
- March, 1992
- April, 1992
Q6 | Who was the firstwoman to become President of the Indian National Congress?
- Sarojini Naidu
- Annie Besant
- Vijayalakshmi Pandit
- Aruna Asaf Ali
Q7 | Who was the first Indian woman to become the governor of a state in India?
- Sarojini Naidu
- Aruna Asaf Ali
- Vijayalakshmi Pandit
- Annie Besant
Q8 | In which year did Indira Gandhi become the first woman Prime Minister of India?
- 1965
- 1966
- 1967
- 1968
Q9 | The National Policy for the empowerment of women was passed in :
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
Q10 | Which of the following umbrella scheme provides a range of services to women affected by violence in 2015?
- Women Helpline
- Mahila Police Station
- One stop centre
- Women protection centre
Q11 | Which of the following North-East states has emerged as the hub of sex-trafficking in India?
- Assam
- Manipur
- Nagaland
- Tripura
Q12 | Within how many hours after unprotected sexual intercourse, emergency contraception can be taken to prevent pregnancy?
- 52 hours
- 24 hours
- 72 hours
- 48 hours
Q13 | Which of the following are duties of the Protection Officer in the protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?
- To ensure that the assumed person is provided legal aid under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
- To get the aggrieved person medically examined, if she has sustained bodily injuries
- To maintain a list of all service providers providing legal aid or counselling, shelter houses and medical facilities in a local area
- All of the above
Q14 | Under sub-section (5) of 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the magistrate is mandated to dispose of every application received under sub-section (1) within a period of ____ days from the date of first hearing.
- 30 days
- 45 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
Q15 | The ‘aggrieved person’ in the Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 means any woman :
- Who is or has been in a domestic relationship with the respondent
- Who alleges to have been subjected to any act of domestic violence by the respondent
- Who alleges harassment by the respondent
- All of the above
Q16 | Which of the following schemes was launched by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2002 for rehabilitation of women in difficult circumstances?
- Swadhar Greh
- Nari Shakti Puruskars
- Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- Mahila E-haat
Q17 | A social campaign aimed at eradication of female feticide and raising awareness on welfare services intended for young Indian girls is called
- Mahila E-haat
- Swadhar Greh
- Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- Nari Shakti Puruskars
Q18 | Nari Shakti Puruskars are national level awards given to women and institutions who are rendering distinguished services for the cause of:
- Women especially vulnerable and marginalized women
- People excelling in the field of sports
- Old-age people
- Scheduled Tribes
Q19 | Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides men and women to have equal rights and opportunities in the political, economic and social spheres?
- Article 14
- Article 15(1)
- Article 15(3)
- Article 42
Q20 | The Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1976 raises the age for marriage of a girl from15 years to :
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 21
Q21 | Which of the following Act has declared online pornography a punishable offence?
- The Indian Information Technology Act, 2000
- The Media Technology Act, 2001
- The Cyber Technology Act, 2000
- The Indecent Representation of Women Act, 2001
Q22 | Which scheme help in the prevention of trafficking and provide support for rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration and repatriation of women?
- STEP scheme
- DWCRA scheme
- Ujjawala scheme
- Priyadarshini scheme
Q23 | Which section of the criminal law provides death penalty to the repeated offender ofgang rape?
- 376 B
- 376 E
- 276 E
- 374 B
Q24 | Priyadarshini scheme provides:
- Women empowerment
- To address women legal, political and health problems
- Livelihood in Mid-Gangetic Plains
- All of the above
Q25 | What are the provisions given under Section 354 (A) of IPC related to sexual harassment?
- A demand or request for sexual favours
- Forcibly showing pornography
- Making sexually coloured remarks
- All of the above