Question 1

Boy, man, uncle, grandfather, etc. are

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These are all examples of masculine titles, referring to male individuals at different stages of life or familial roles.

Question 2

Examples of feminine titles are

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Mother and daughter are both feminine titles, referring to female family roles.

Question 3

___ refers to the socially constructed attributes of being male or female.

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Gender refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women. These are socially constructed, unlike 'sex', which is biologically determined.

Question 4

a concept in which individuals are categorized, either by themselves or by society, as neither man nor woman is called

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The term "third gender" is used to describe individuals who are categorized, either by themselves or by society, as neither man nor woman. This concept acknowledges the existence of gender identities beyond the binary framework of male and female.

Question 5

The set of chromosomes which defines a genetic male is

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The set of chromosomes that defines a genetic male is XY. This combination is typical for males in most mammals, including humans, where the presence of the Y chromosome determines male sex characteristics.

Question 6

An individual who identifies a role that is opposite to his/her biological sex is called

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Transgender individuals identify with a gender that is different from their biological sex, which means their gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth.

Question 7

India's Supreme Court recognizes transgender people as

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India's Supreme Court recognized transgender people as a third gender in a landmark ruling in 2014, affirming that fundamental rights granted under the Constitution of India will be equally applicable to transgender people, and giving them the right to self-identification of their gender as male, female, or third-gender.

Question 8

Third gender refers to

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Third gender encompasses both a societal recognition of a gender category outside the male/female binary (A) and the personal identification of individuals with a gender different from male or female or as neither (B).

Question 9

The Supreme Court of India formally recognised the existence of a third gender in

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The Supreme Court of India formally recognised the existence of a third gender in April of 2014, marking a significant step towards gender inclusivity and rights for transgender individuals in the country.

Question 10

Which is wrong about gender responsive budget?

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Gender Budgeting is primarily focused on addressing gender disparities and ensuring that budgetary allocations are sensitive to the different needs of men and women, rather than being an accounting exercise aimed at benefiting all minorities.

Question 11

Census 2011 identifies____ districts as 'gender critical districts'

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The answer of Census 2011 identifies____ districts as 'gender critical...

Question 12

Society's expectation of people's behavior and attitudes based on whether they are females or males is called

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Gender roles refer to the societal norms dictating the types of behaviors and attitudes that are considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex or gender.

Question 13

Gender Lens refers to

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Gender Lens involves both creating awareness about gender and providing visibility to gender issues, encompassing a broad approach to addressing gender disparities.

Question 14

External and common differences between men and women that do not include genitalia, such as differences in height, men's ability to grows beards and women's ability to grow breasts are examples of

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The answer of External and common differences between men and...

Question 15

Cultural behavioural expectations for males or females is called

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Gender roles refer to the societal norms dictating the types of behaviors that are considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex or gender.

Question 16

A female-to-male (FTM) transgender person who was assigned female at birth, but whose gender identity is that of man is called:

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A Trans Man is a term used to describe someone who was assigned female at birth but identifies and lives as a man. This term accurately reflects the gender identity of a female-to-male (FTM) transgender person.

Question 17

Transgender in India have fought for and got voting rights in the year

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The Supreme Court of India recognized transgender people as a third gender in 2014, granting them the right to vote.

Question 18

What is gendered division of labour?

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The gendered division of labour refers to the allocation of different jobs or roles within a society or an organization based on gender, often rooted in societal norms and stereotypes about what is considered appropriate work for men and women. This division is not based on individual skills or interests but rather on traditional gender roles.

Question 19

'Biological males who reject their masculinity identity in due course of time to identify as women' are known as

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The answer of 'Biological males who reject their masculinity identity...

Question 20

Which statement about primary sex characteristics is true?

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The answer of Which statement about primary sex characteristics is...

Quiz 3: Understanding Gender and Its Various Aspects