Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Gender Inequality in India: Causes and Solutions” suitable for a Civil Services Examination
- What is the primary cause of gender inequality in India?
- A) Economic factors
- B) Cultural and social norms
- C) Political instability
- D) Technological advancements
- Answer: B) Cultural and social norms
- Which Indian legislation aims to address gender inequality in the workplace?
- A) Right to Information Act
- B) The Equal Remuneration Act
- C) The Protection of Human Rights Act
- D) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
- Answer: B) The Equal Remuneration Act
- Which program focuses on improving the health and nutrition of women and children in India?
- A) Midday Meal Scheme
- B) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
- C) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
- Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
- The gender gap in literacy rates is least pronounced in which state of India?
- A) Bihar
- B) Kerala
- C) Uttar Pradesh
- D) Madhya Pradesh
- Answer: B) Kerala
- What is the main objective of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme?
- A) Increase female literacy rates
- B) Prevent female feticide and promote education for girls
- C) Provide financial aid to poor families
- D) Improve health facilities for women
- Answer: B) Prevent female feticide and promote education for girls
- Which Indian act was enacted to prevent domestic violence against women?
- A) The Dowry Prohibition Act
- B) The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
- C) The Juvenile Justice Act
- D) The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act
- Answer: B) The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
- The concept of “Triple Talaq” is associated with which gender inequality issue in India?
- A) Dowry system
- B) Domestic violence
- C) Instant divorce in Muslim marriages
- D) Child marriage
- Answer: C) Instant divorce in Muslim marriages
- Which commission is responsible for addressing issues related to women’s welfare and gender equality in India?
- A) National Human Rights Commission
- B) National Commission for Women
- C) Central Vigilance Commission
- D) National Commission for Scheduled Castes
- Answer: B) National Commission for Women
- What is the primary focus of the “Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana”?
- A) Providing educational scholarships to girls
- B) Offering financial incentives for girl child education and savings
- C) Ensuring health care for women
- D) Providing microfinance to women entrepreneurs
- Answer: B) Offering financial incentives for girl child education and savings
- Which Indian state has introduced a bill to reserve 50% of seats for women in local body elections?
- A) Tamil Nadu
- B) Uttar Pradesh
- C) Bihar
- D) Karnataka
- Answer: C) Bihar
- What percentage of seats in Panchayats and Municipalities are reserved for women under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments?
- A) 33%
- B) 25%
- C) 50%
- D) 20%
- Answer: A) 33%
- Which Indian Act was passed to specifically address sexual harassment of women at the workplace?
- A) The Equal Remuneration Act
- B) The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act
- C) The Protection of Human Rights Act
- D) The Maternity Benefit Act
- Answer: B) The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act
- Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of gender inequality in India?
- A) Patriarchal societal structures
- B) Unequal access to education
- C) High female labor force participation
- D) Gender-based violence
- Answer: C) High female labor force participation
- What is the primary aim of the National Policy for the Empowerment of Women in India?
- A) To provide financial assistance to women
- B) To improve women’s access to education and healthcare
- C) To address gender discrimination and promote gender equality
- D) To increase female representation in politics
- Answer: C) To address gender discrimination and promote gender equality
- Which scheme provides financial support to pregnant women and lactating mothers in India?
- A) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
- B) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
- C) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
- D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- Answer: C) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
- What role does the Mahila Police Volunteer scheme play in addressing gender inequality?
- A) Ensuring better representation of women in police forces
- B) Providing support and counseling to women victims of crime
- C) Increasing police patrolling in urban areas
- D) Offering legal aid to women in rural areas
- Answer: B) Providing support and counseling to women victims of crime
- Which act was introduced to address the issue of dowry-related violence in India?
- A) The Dowry Prohibition Act
- B) The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
- C) The Equal Remuneration Act
- D) The National Commission for Women Act
- Answer: A) The Dowry Prohibition Act
- What is the primary focus of the “Ujjwala Yojana”?
- A) Providing free education for girls
- B) Ensuring healthcare services for women
- C) Offering clean cooking fuel to women in rural areas
- D) Supporting women entrepreneurs
- Answer: C) Offering clean cooking fuel to women in rural areas
- Which of the following is a major barrier to achieving gender equality in Indian education?
- A) Gender-specific scholarships
- B) High enrollment rates for girls
- C) Socio-economic barriers and cultural biases
- D) Government-sponsored educational schemes
- Answer: C) Socio-economic barriers and cultural biases
- Which initiative aims to increase the participation of women in the workforce in India?
- A) Maternity Benefit Act
- B) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
- C) Skill Development Schemes for Women
- D) National Health Mission
- Answer: C) Skill Development Schemes for Women
- What does the term “gender pay gap” refer to?
- A) Disparity in job opportunities for men and women
- B) Differences in salaries earned by men and women for the same work
- C) Unequal access to promotions and raises
- D) Variations in job roles between men and women
- Answer: B) Differences in salaries earned by men and women for the same work
- Which constitutional amendment aimed to promote gender equality through reservations in educational institutions?
- A) 86th Amendment
- B) 73rd Amendment
- C) 74th Amendment
- D) 92nd Amendment
- Answer: A) 86th Amendment
- The “National Rural Employment Guarantee Act” (NREGA) indirectly contributes to gender equality by:
- A) Providing equal job opportunities for men and women
- B) Ensuring health benefits for rural women
- C) Promoting education for girls
- D) Supporting women-led small businesses
- Answer: A) Providing equal job opportunities for men and women
- What is the significance of the “Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre” in the context of gender equality?
- A) It offers scholarships for women in science
- B) It promotes women in STEM fields
- C) It provides employment opportunities for women in space research
- D) It focuses on gender parity in technological advancements
- Answer: B) It promotes women in STEM fields
- Which Indian scheme targets improving the socio-economic status of rural women through self-help groups?
- A) Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana
- B) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
- C) National Rural Health Mission
- D) National Rural Employment Generation Scheme
- Answer: A) Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana
- Which act was enacted to ensure equal opportunities and pay for women in the Indian workforce?
- A) The Equal Remuneration Act
- B) The Maternity Benefit Act
- C) The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
- D) The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act
- Answer: A) The Equal Remuneration Act
- The “National Gender Index” in India is used to measure:
- A) Gender-based violence
- B) Gender disparities in economic and social indicators
- C) Women’s health outcomes
- D) Female labor force participation
- Answer: B) Gender disparities in economic and social indicators
- Which Indian initiative provides a platform for women to express their grievances related to gender discrimination?
- A) National Commission for Women
- B) Women’s Helpline 181
- C) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- D) National Rural Health Mission
- Answer: B) Women’s Helpline 181
- What is the role of the “National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship” in promoting gender equality?
- A) Ensuring gender parity in educational institutions
- B) Providing training and job opportunities for women
- C) Supporting women in higher education
- D) Facilitating women’s participation in political processes
- Answer: B) Providing training and job opportunities for women
- Which of the following schemes directly addresses the issue of child marriage in India?
- A) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
- B) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- C) National Rural Health Mission
- D) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
- Answer: B) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
