Question 1

Who was the first head of the National Commission for Women?

Accepted Answer

Jayanti Patnaik was the first chairperson of the National Commission for Women, appointed in January 1992.

Question 2

Which is the monthly newsletter of National commission for women?

Accepted Answer

"Rashtra Mahila" is the monthly newsletter of the National Commission for Women, which focuses on issues, policies, and news related to women's rights and empowerment in India.

Question 3

SANGRAM is popular among ---

Accepted Answer

SANGRAM is an organization known for its work with sex workers, focusing on their rights and health issues.

Question 4

Which two cities in India have the largest brothel based sex industry?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai and Kolkata are known to have the largest brothel-based sex industries in India. Mumbai's red-light district, Kamathipura, and Kolkata's Sonagachi are among the largest in the country.

Question 5

What is Sonagachi known for?

Accepted Answer

Sonagachi is known for being a red-light district, which is a neighborhood where the sex industry is concentrated in terms of adult entertainment venues, such as sex shops, strip clubs, adult theaters, etc. It is located in Kolkata, India, and is one of the largest red-light districts in Asia.

Question 6

Who is Sunita Narain?

Accepted Answer

Sunita Narain is a well-known environmentalist and sustainability advocate from India. She has been involved in research and advocacy on environmental issues for several decades and is associated with the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a leading environmental NGO in India.

Question 7

What is common among Vandana shiva, Menaka Gandhi and Sunita Narain?

Accepted Answer

All three, Vandana Shiva, Menaka Gandhi, and Sunita Narain, are well-known for their activism and efforts in environmental protection.

Question 8

Sanghamitra is associated with which community?

Accepted Answer

Sanghamitra is associated with the LGBT community, which encompasses lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender individuals. The term LGBT is a broad category that includes a diverse range of identities and orientations, including those mentioned in the other options.

Question 9

With which activities that Ruth Manorma involved?

Accepted Answer

Ruth Manorama is known for her work as a Dalit activist, focusing on the rights and empowerment of Dalit women in India.

Question 10

Who was the pioneer Indian feminist scholar made contributions in anthropological explorations in gender?

Accepted Answer

Leela Dube was a pioneering Indian feminist scholar who made significant contributions to the field of anthropology, particularly in the study of gender and kinship.

Quiz 5: Womens History and Activism