General Knowledge Practice Quiz 35

Q1.As per the 1998-99 Time Use Survey mentioned in the text, what was the average daily work duration for women?

A. Approximately six and a half hours B. A little over seven and a half hours C. Exactly eight hours D. Less than five hours

Q2.Why is the work done by men generally considered more visible?

A. Because they work longer hours than women. B. Because most of their work leads to the generation of income. C. Because they are primarily involved in household activities. D. Because they engage more in leisure activities.

Q3.What is the primary characteristic of the bulk of women's work?

A. It is highly paid and visible. B. It is primarily income-generating and visible. C. It is household related, unpaid, and invisible. D. It involves significant public life participation.

Q4.As per the information provided in the text, what was the literacy rate among women?

A. 76 per cent B. 65 per cent C. 54 per cent D. 48 per cent

Q5.What was the literacy rate among men?

A. 54 per cent B. 68 per cent C. 76 per cent D. 82 per cent

Q6.How is Indian society characterized in the provided text regarding gender dynamics?

A. As a gender-neutral society. B. As a matriarchal society. C. As a male-dominated, patriarchal society. D. As a society with equal participation in public life.

Q7.According to the Census Report of 2011, what was the Child Sex Ratio (number of girl children per thousand boys) in India?

A. 919 B. 933 C. 940 D. 927

Q8.Based on the provided text, which of the following statements about women's work in India is correct?

A. An Indian woman works one hour less than an average man every day. B. Most of women's work is highly paid and valued. C. On average, an Indian woman works one hour more than an average man every day, but much of her work is not paid and often not valued. D. Women are generally paid more than men for the same work.

Q9.Despite performing as well as or better than boys in school results, why do girls often drop out?

A. They are not interested in higher education. B. Parents prefer to spend resources on boys' education. C. There are not enough schools for girls. D. Girls are expected to start working early.

Q10.Despite the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, what is a persistent issue highlighted in the text regarding wages?

A. Men are paid less than women in factories. B. Equal wages are consistently paid for equal work across all sectors. C. Women are paid less than men even when doing exactly the same work. D. Only highly skilled women receive equal pay.

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 35