MCQs on “Women Empowerment in India: Achievements and Challenges”
1. Which of the following is considered a major achievement in the field of women’s empowerment in India?
A) National Commission for Women
B) Women’s Reservation Bill
C) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
2. What was the primary objective of the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” scheme launched in India in 2015?
A) To promote gender equality
B) To improve female education
C) To address declining sex ratio and promote female education
D) To provide financial aid for girl children
Answer: C) To address declining sex ratio and promote female education
3. Which of the following Constitutional provisions directly supports women’s rights in India?
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 21
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
4. In which year did India pass the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act?
A) 2011
B) 2013
C) 2014
D) 2016
Answer: B) 2013
5. The “Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana” is primarily aimed at providing which of the following to women in rural areas?
A) Financial literacy
B) Clean cooking fuel
C) Employment opportunities
D) Health insurance
Answer: B) Clean cooking fuel
6. Which of the following is NOT a challenge in women’s empowerment in India?
A) Gender-based violence
B) Unequal access to education
C) Political participation
D) Technological innovation
Answer: D) Technological innovation
7. What percentage of seats in local governance bodies (Panchayats) are reserved for women in India under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?
A) 25%
B) 33%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Answer: B) 33%
8. Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
D) Pratibha Patil
Answer: A) Indira Gandhi
9. Which Act is designed to safeguard women from domestic violence in India?
A) Domestic Violence Act, 2005
B) Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
C) The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013
D) The Family Courts Act, 1984
Answer: A) Domestic Violence Act, 2005
10. Which of the following is a part of the “National Policy for the Empowerment of Women” in India?
A) Ensuring women’s participation in decision-making
B) Providing financial grants to women-only businesses
C) Reservation for women in the central government jobs
D) Both A and C
Answer: A) Ensuring women’s participation in decision-making
11. The “Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme” focuses on empowering women through which of the following?
A) Skill development
B) Education
C) Community engagement
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
12. Which of the following is a key factor inhibiting women’s economic empowerment in India?
A) Wage disparity
B) Inaccessibility to credit
C) Lack of skill development
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
13. The first woman President of India was:
A) Pratibha Patil
B) Indira Gandhi
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) Kalpana Chawla
Answer: A) Pratibha Patil
14. Which of the following measures is essential for reducing gender-based violence in India?
A) Strict laws and enforcement
B) Gender sensitization programs
C) Better law enforcement mechanisms
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
15. Which of the following Indian states has the highest female literacy rate according to the 2011 Census?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Punjab
Answer: A) Kerala
16. In which year did India enact the “Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act,” extending the paid maternity leave to 26 weeks?
A) 2015
B) 2017
C) 2018
D) 2019
Answer: B) 2017
17. Which of the following is the main aim of “Nari Shakti Puraskar” given by the Government of India?
A) Recognizing achievements of women in various fields
B) Promoting women in politics
C) Providing education for girls
D) Supporting women’s entrepreneurship
Answer: A) Recognizing achievements of women in various fields
18. Which of the following initiatives aims to empower rural women through self-help groups (SHGs)?
A) National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
B) National Skill Development Mission
C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
D) Swachh Bharat Mission
Answer: A) National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
19. Which Indian city became the first to have a female mayor after India’s independence?
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) Chennai
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: B) Kolkata
20. Which of the following laws provides equal inheritance rights to women in India?
A) Hindu Succession Act, 1956
B) The Indian Succession Act, 1925
C) Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
D) Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
Answer: A) Hindu Succession Act, 1956
21. Which organization works to create a database on women’s status and other issues related to gender in India?
A) National Commission for Women
B) Women and Child Development Ministry
C) UN Women India
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
22. Which scheme aims to provide scholarships for meritorious girls students from low-income families?
A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B) Ladli Scheme
C) Ujjwala Yojana
D) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Answer: B) Ladli Scheme
23. Who among the following was the first woman to serve as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
A) Meira Kumar
B) Indira Gandhi
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) Sushma Swaraj
Answer: A) Meira Kumar
24. Which of the following is a program for skill development among women in India?
A) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
B) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
C) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
D) Both A and C
Answer: A) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
25. Which of the following is a key challenge for women’s empowerment in rural India?
A) Lack of access to technology
B) High illiteracy rates
C) Patriarchal societal structures
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
26. What is the primary goal of the “Women’s Empowerment Principles” established by UN Women?
A) Gender equality in political participation
B) Promoting women in leadership roles
C) Empowering women in business and the economy
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
27. What percentage of women in India participated in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, as per the Election Commission?
A) 56%
B) 59%
C) 63%
D) 65%
Answer: B) 59%
28. Which of the following Indian women has been awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition of her contributions to sports?
A) Saina Nehwal
B) P.V. Sindhu
C) Mary Kom
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
29. Which Indian government initiative focuses on creating financial literacy and empowering women economically?
A) Women’s Financial Inclusion Program
B) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
C) Digital India
D) Atal Pension Yojana
Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
30. Which of the following is a key legal reform aimed at women’s empowerment in India?
A) The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
B) The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
C) The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
These MCQs cover various aspects of women’s empowerment, achievements, and challenges in India, useful for preparation for the Civil Services Examination.
