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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Sociology (CBCS) .
Chapters
| 151. |
The Indian Reforms Association was started with the efforts of Keshav Chandra Sen on: |
| A. | September, 1870 |
| B. | October, 1870 |
| C. | November, 1870 |
| D. | December, 1870 |
| Answer» B. October, 1870 | |
| 152. |
The minimum marriageable age for a girl since 1978 in India is |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» A. 18 | |
| 153. |
Through the enactment of the Age of Consent Act, the minimum marriageable age for a girl was raised from 10 years to 12 years in: |
| A. | 1890 |
| B. | 1891 |
| C. | 1892 |
| D. | 1898 |
| Answer» B. 1891 | |
| 154. |
Through the Sharda Act, the minimum marriageable age for a girl was raised to : |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 14 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 18 |
| Answer» B. 14 | |
| 155. |
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was set up in: |
| A. | January, 1992 |
| B. | February, 1992 |
| C. | March, 1992 |
| D. | April, 1992 |
| Answer» A. January, 1992 | |
| 156. |
Who was the firstwoman to become President of the Indian National Congress? |
| A. | Sarojini Naidu |
| B. | Annie Besant |
| C. | Vijayalakshmi Pandit |
| D. | Aruna Asaf Ali |
| Answer» B. Annie Besant | |
| 157. |
Who was the first Indian woman to become the governor of a state in India? |
| A. | Sarojini Naidu |
| B. | Aruna Asaf Ali |
| C. | Vijayalakshmi Pandit |
| D. | Annie Besant |
| Answer» A. Sarojini Naidu | |
| 158. |
In which year did Indira Gandhi become the first woman Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | 1965 |
| B. | 1966 |
| C. | 1967 |
| D. | 1968 |
| Answer» B. 1966 | |
| 159. |
The National Policy for the empowerment of women was passed in : |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 2001 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2003 |
| Answer» B. 2001 | |
| 160. |
Which of the following umbrella scheme provides a range of services to women affected by violence in 2015? |
| A. | Women Helpline |
| B. | Mahila Police Station |
| C. | One stop centre |
| D. | Women protection centre |
| Answer» C. One stop centre | |
| 161. |
Which of the following North-East states has emerged as the hub of sex-trafficking in India? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» A. Assam | |
| 162. |
Within how many hours after unprotected sexual intercourse, emergency contraception can be taken to prevent pregnancy? |
| A. | 52 hours |
| B. | 24 hours |
| C. | 72 hours |
| D. | 48 hours |
| Answer» C. 72 hours | |
| 163. |
Which of the following are duties of the Protection Officer in the protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005? |
| A. | To ensure that the assumed person is provided legal aid under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 |
| B. | To get the aggrieved person medically examined, if she has sustained bodily injuries |
| C. | To maintain a list of all service providers providing legal aid or counselling, shelter houses and medical facilities in a local area |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 164. |
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. |
| A. | 30 days |
| B. | 45 days |
| C. | 60 days |
| D. | 90 days |
| Answer» C. 60 days | |
| 165. |
The ‘aggrieved person’ in the Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 means any woman : |
| A. | Who is or has been in a domestic relationship with the respondent |
| B. | Who alleges to have been subjected to any act of domestic violence by the respondent |
| C. | Who alleges harassment by the respondent |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 166. |
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? |
| A. | Swadhar Greh |
| B. | Nari Shakti Puruskars |
| C. | Beti Bachao Beti Padhao |
| D. | Mahila E-haat |
| Answer» A. Swadhar Greh | |
| 167. |
A social campaign aimed at eradication of female feticide and raising awareness on welfare services intended for young Indian girls is called |
| A. | Mahila E-haat |
| B. | Swadhar Greh |
| C. | Beti Bachao Beti Padhao |
| D. | Nari Shakti Puruskars |
| Answer» C. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao | |
| 168. |
Nari Shakti Puruskars are national level awards given to women and institutions who are rendering distinguished services for the cause of: |
| A. | Women especially vulnerable and marginalized women |
| B. | People excelling in the field of sports |
| C. | Old-age people |
| D. | Scheduled Tribes |
| Answer» A. Women especially vulnerable and marginalized women | |
| 169. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides men and women to have equal rights and opportunities in the political, economic and social spheres? |
| A. | Article 14 |
| B. | Article 15(1) |
| C. | Article 15(3) |
| D. | Article 42 |
| Answer» A. Article 14 | |
| 170. |
The Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1976 raises the age for marriage of a girl from 15 years to : |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 17 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 21 |
| Answer» C. 18 | |
| 171. |
Which of the following Act has declared online pornography a punishable offence? |
| A. | The Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 |
| B. | The Media Technology Act, 2001 |
| C. | The Cyber Technology Act, 2000 |
| D. | The Indecent Representation of Women Act, 2001 |
| Answer» A. The Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 | |
| 172. |
Which scheme help in the prevention of trafficking and provide support for rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration and repatriation of women? |
| A. | STEP scheme |
| B. | DWCRA scheme |
| C. | Ujjawala scheme |
| D. | Priyadarshini scheme |
| Answer» C. Ujjawala scheme | |
| 173. |
Which section of the criminal law provides death penalty to the repeated offender of gang rape? |
| A. | 376 B |
| B. | 376 E |
| C. | 276 E |
| D. | 374 B |
| Answer» B. 376 E | |
| 174. |
Priyadarshini scheme provides: |
| A. | Women empowerment |
| B. | To address women legal, political and health problems |
| C. | Livelihood in Mid-Gangetic Plains |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 175. |
What are the provisions given under Section 354 (A) of IPC related to sexual harassment? |
| A. | A demand or request for sexual favours |
| B. | Forcibly showing pornography |
| C. | Making sexually coloured remarks |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 176. |
The Criminal Law Amendment Act has provided for punishment of the following offences: |
| A. | Rape, stalking and sexual harassment |
| B. | Acid attack and voyeurism |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) | |
| 177. |
Which section of the IPC deals with word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman? |
| A. | Section 498 A |
| B. | Section 499 |
| C. | Section 503 |
| D. | Section 509 |
| Answer» D. Section 509 | |
| 178. |
Domestic Violence includes all except |
| A. | stalking |
| B. | date rape |
| C. | marital rape |
| D. | intimate partner violence |
| Answer» A. stalking | |
| 179. |
The unlawful attempt or threat to inflict immediate harm or death is referred to as: |
| A. | mayhem |
| B. | assault |
| C. | robbery |
| D. | battery |
| Answer» B. assault | |
| 180. |
Asportation means |
| A. | breathing |
| B. | carrying away |
| C. | intimidation |
| D. | intention |
| Answer» B. carrying away | |
| 181. |
Workplace violence is sometimes referred to as: |
| A. | Monday morning after rage |
| B. | Thrash can blues |
| C. | Desk rage |
| D. | Trash can rage |
| Answer» C. Desk rage | |
| 182. |
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), there are two types of legally defined sexual harassment, quid pro quo harassment and |
| A. | Hostile environment harassment |
| B. | Sexual favour harassment |
| C. | Pleasure environment harassment |
| D. | Exchange favour harassment |
| Answer» A. Hostile environment harassment | |
| 183. |
Which scheme promotes community participation through involvement of student volunteers for empowerment of rural women? |
| A. | She-Box Portal |
| B. | Nand Ghar Yojana |
| C. | eSamvad Portal |
| D. | Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme |
| Answer» D. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme | |
| 184. |
Which type of sexual harassment normally involves a person who acts as a supervisor to other employees asking them to do sexual favours for them in exchange for some type of employment benefit? |
| A. | Pleasure environment harassment |
| B. | Hostile environment harassment |
| C. | Quid pro quo sexual harassment |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Quid pro quo sexual harassment | |
| 185. |
The 72nd and 73rd Amendment Acts have provided 33 percent reservation of seats for whom in the local bodies? |
| A. | women |
| B. | teachers |
| C. | graduates |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. women | |
| 186. |
Which of the following schemes aims to provide speedier remedy to a woman facing sexual harassment at workplace? |
| A. | Nari Web Portal |
| B. | She-Box Portal |
| C. | Mahila E-haat |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. She-Box Portal | |
| 187. |
Which of the following provides a platform for NGOs and civil society to interact with the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development on relevant subjects? |
| A. | eSamvad portal |
| B. | Mahila E-haat |
| C. | Nari Web portal |
| D. | PMMVY |
| Answer» A. eSamvad portal | |
| 188. |
Domestic violence involves |
| A. | Physical violence only |
| B. | Mental violence only |
| C. | Violence inside the house |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 189. |
Which scheme encourages parents of a girl child to create a savings account in order to provide fund for their future education and marriage expenses? |
| A. | PMMVY |
| B. | Swadhar Greh |
| C. | Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana | |
| 190. |
Which of the following aims to spread information about schemes and benefits provided by the government to women: |
| A. | Mahila E-haat |
| B. | She-Box portal |
| C. | One stop centre |
| D. | Nari Web Portal |
| Answer» D. Nari Web Portal | |
| 191. |
Which of the following Acts are included in the definition of rape according to 2003 Act? |
| A. | Non-consensual anal penetration |
| B. | Non-consensual vaginal penetration |
| C. | Non-consensual oral penetration |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 192. |
Which type of rapist is the most common? |
| A. | Power-assertive |
| B. | Anger-excitement |
| C. | Anger-retaliatory |
| D. | Power-assurance |
| Answer» D. Power-assurance | |
| 193. |
Different strategies have been used in the women’s movement to |
| A. | Spread awareness |
| B. | Seek justice |
| C. | Fight discrimination |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 194. |
A pregnant woman employee is entitled to get paid maternity leave for : |
| A. | 6 weeks |
| B. | 10 weeks |
| C. | 26 weeks |
| D. | 16 weeks |
| Answer» C. 26 weeks | |
| 195. |
When was Sexual Harassment of Women Employees at the Workplace Act passed? |
| A. | 2007 |
| B. | 2001 |
| C. | 1995 |
| D. | 2013 |
| Answer» D. 2013 | |
| 196. |
As per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act which of the following is not termed as sexual harassment? |
| A. | A demand or request for a sexual favour |
| B. | Sexually coloured remarks |
| C. | Bad physical contact |
| D. | Meeting in the cabin of the office |
| Answer» D. Meeting in the cabin of the office | |
| 197. |
When was the National Mission for empowerment of women launched by the government of India? |
| A. | 2011 |
| B. | 2015 |
| C. | 2010 |
| D. | 2013 |
| Answer» A. 2011 | |
| 198. |
Which Five Year Plan declared the Empowerment of women as one of the Nine primary objectives and the transfer of control of social infrastructure in the public sphere to women’s groups as a strategy of the plan? |
| A. | Ninth plan |
| B. | Tenth plan |
| C. | Eleventh plan |
| D. | Twelfth plan |
| Answer» A. Ninth plan | |
| 199. |
Which scheme ensures safe delivery and good nutrition for mothers having their first child by providing cash incentives? |
| A. | Beti Bachao Beti Padhao |
| B. | Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche scheme |
| C. | Swadhar Greh scheme |
| D. | Pradhan Mantri Mantru Vandana Yojona(PMMVY) |
| Answer» D. Pradhan Mantri Mantru Vandana Yojona(PMMVY) | |
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