Essay Writing: Role of Women in the New Era (Third Year)

 

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs):

1.     Which movement has played a key role in advocating for women's rights worldwide?

A) Environmental movement

B) Feminist movement

C) Labor movement

D) Anti-globalization movement

Answer: B

2.     How has technology impacted women's roles in the new era?

A) Limited their career options

B) Provided new opportunities for entrepreneurship

C) Reduced the need for female workforce

D) Increased household responsibilities

Answer: B

3.     What commonly prevents women from fully participating in the economy?

A) Lack of interest

B) Gender discrimination

C) Equal employment laws

D) Overqualification

Answer: B

4.     What is the significance of the #MeToo movement?

A) Promoting environmental conservation

B) Addressing workplace harassment and sexual misconduct

C) Encouraging academic excellence

D) Supporting financial literacy

Answer: B

5.     What has been a key driver for the advancement of women in professional fields?

A) Reduction in educational institutions

B) Increase in gender-biased policies

C) Access to higher education and professional training

D) Decrease in global connectivity

Answer: C

6.     What is a significant cultural change regarding women’s roles in recent times?

A) Increased focus on traditional roles

B) Growing acceptance of women in diverse professional roles

C) Decline in women's education

D) Isolation from public life

Answer: B

7.     Who leads the advocacy for women's rights on a global scale?

A) UNESCO

B) WHO

C) UN Women

D) WTO

Answer: C

8.     How have social media platforms empowered women?

A) By promoting gender stereotypes

B) By providing a voice and platform for advocacy and business

C) By restricting access to information

D) By reducing social interactions

Answer: B

9.     What is the significance of International Women’s Day?

 

A) Celebrates only historical figures

B) Highlights the achievements and challenges of women globally

C) Focuses solely on economic issues

D) Neglects current women's issues

Answer: B

10.  What is a significant challenge for women in balancing work and family life?

A) Equal pay

B) Work-life balance

C) Lack of ambition

D) Overeducation

Answer: B

11.  Which innovation has particularly helped women in rural areas?

A) Traditional farming tools

B) Mobile technology and internet access

C) Luxury goods

D) Advanced transportation systems

Answer: B

12.  What is the impact of female representation in media and entertainment?

A) Reinforces gender stereotypes

B) Promotes diversity and breaks down stereotypes

C) Reduces interest in media

D) Limits career opportunities for women

Answer: B

13.  Which policy is crucial for supporting working mothers?

A) Tax increase

B) Paid parental leave

C) Gender pay gap

D) Import tariffs

Answer: B

14.  What has been a key factor in increasing women's political representation?

A) Gender quotas and affirmative action policies

B) Reduced interest in politics

C) Political isolation

D) Economic downturns

Answer: A

15.  Which Indian woman became the first woman President of India?

A) Indira Gandhi

B) Sarojini Naidu

C) Pratibha Patil

D) Sushma Swaraj

Answer: C

16.  What is the primary focus of the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign?

A) Reducing child labor

B) Promoting girl child education and preventing gender-based abortion

C) Enhancing women's health facilities

D) Providing employment opportunities to women

Answer: B

17.  Which Indian state was the first to establish a dedicated Women’s Commission?

A) Kerala

B) Maharashtra

C) Tamil Nadu

D) West Bengal

Answer: A

18.  Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in the World Boxing Championship?

A) P. T. Usha

B) Mary Kom

C) Karnam Malleswari

D) Saina Nehwal

Answer: B

19.  Who is known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur" for her prolonged hunger strike?

A) Irom Sharmila

B) Mary Kom

C) Rani Gaidinliu

D) P. T. Usha

Answer: A

20.  What is the color associated with International Women's Day?

A) Red

B) Blue

C) Yellow

D) Purple

Answer: D

21.  When is International Women's Day celebrated each year?

A) 15 August

B) 16 March

C) 6 April

D) 8 March

Answer: D

22.  Women are now more likely to pursue higher education than men:      [B.A. 2024]

A) True

B) False

 

23.  The gender pay gap had been completely eradicated in the modern era        [B.A. 2024]

A) True

B) False