Question 1

The Criminal Law Amendment Act has provided for punishment of the following offences:

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Law Amendment Act addresses a range of offences including rape, stalking, sexual harassment, acid attacks, and voyeurism, making both options (a) and (b) correct.

Question 2

Which section of the IPC deals with word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman?

Accepted Answer

Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code deals with the word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman.

Question 3

Domestic Violence includes all except

Accepted Answer

Domestic violence refers to violence or abuse that occurs within a domestic setting, such as in a marriage or cohabitation. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. While date rape, marital rape, and intimate partner violence are all forms of domestic violence, stalking, although it can be related to domestic violence, is not exclusively a form of it. Stalking can occur outside of domestic or intimate partner relationships and involves repeated, unwanted attention and harassment that makes a person feel unsafe.

Question 4

Asportation means

Accepted Answer

Asportation refers to the act of carrying away or physically moving something or someone, often used in legal contexts to describe the movement of stolen goods or the abduction of a person.

Question 5

Workplace violence is sometimes referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Desk rage is a term used to describe aggressive behavior or extreme anger expressed in the workplace, often related to stress or frustration with work-related issues.

Question 6

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), there are two types of legally defined sexual harassment, quid pro quo harassment and

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo harassment and hostile environment harassment are the two types of legally defined sexual harassment according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Quid pro quo involves a direct exchange of job benefits for sexual favors, while hostile environment harassment refers to unwelcome sexual conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Question 7

Which scheme promotes community participation through involvement of student volunteers for empowerment of rural women?

Accepted Answer

The Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme promotes community participation through the involvement of student volunteers for the empowerment of rural women, aiming to facilitate inter-sectoral convergence of services and grassroots reach.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a person in a position of power (such as a supervisor) requests sexual favors in exchange for employment benefits (such as promotions, raises, or continued employment).

Question 9

The 72nd and 73rd Amendment Acts have provided 33 percent reservation of seats for whom in the local bodies?

Accepted Answer

The 72nd and 73rd Amendment Acts of the Indian Constitution have provided for a 33 percent reservation of seats for women in local bodies, such as Municipalities and Panchayats, to enhance their participation in governance.

Question 10

Which of the following schemes aims to provide speedier remedy to a woman facing sexual harassment at workplace?

Accepted Answer

She-Box Portal is specifically designed to provide a speedier remedy to women facing sexual harassment at the workplace by allowing them to file complaints online.

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

The eSamvad portal is designed as a platform for NGOs and civil society to interact directly with the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development on various subjects related to its domain, facilitating communication and engagement on relevant issues and initiatives.

Question 12

Domestic violence involves

Accepted Answer

Domestic violence encompasses physical, mental, and emotional abuse within the household, not limited to any single form of violence.

Question 13

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?

Accepted Answer

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government-backed savings scheme part of the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign, aimed at encouraging the savings for the future education and marriage expenses of a girl child.

Question 14

Which of the following aims to spread information about schemes and benefits provided by the government to women:

Accepted Answer

The Nari Web Portal is designed to provide information on various schemes and benefits provided by the government specifically for women.

Question 15

Which of the following Acts are included in the definition of rape according to 2003 Act?

Accepted Answer

The 2003 Act defines rape to include non-consensual anal, vaginal, and oral penetration, thus encompassing all the options listed.

Question 16

Which type of rapist is the most common?

Accepted Answer

Power-assurance rapists are the most common type, characterized by a need to assert control and power over their victims, often stemming from feelings of inadequacy.

Question 17

Different strategies have been used in the women's movement to

Accepted Answer

The women's movement has employed various strategies to spread awareness, seek justice, and fight discrimination, encompassing all the options listed.

Question 18

A pregnant woman employee is entitled to get paid maternity leave for :

Accepted Answer

C) 26 weeks is the correct answer. Many countries and organizations follow guidelines that allow a pregnant woman employee to get paid maternity leave for up to 26 weeks. This duration is considered standard in several places to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the newborn.

Question 19

When was Sexual Harassment of Women Employees at the Workplace Act passed?

Accepted Answer

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act was passed in 2013 to ensure safe working environments for women and to protect them from sexual harassment at their place of work.

Question 20

As per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act which of the following is not termed as sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act defines sexual harassment to include demands for sexual favors, sexually colored remarks, or physical contact of a sexual nature. Meeting in the cabin of the office does not inherently constitute sexual harassment unless it involves such behaviors.

Quiz 8: Womens Rights and Empowerment in India: Laws, Schemes and Challenges