Polity Practice Quiz 32

Q1.According to the provided text, what defines a 'Feminist'?

A. A woman who advocates for women's superiority over men. B. A man who supports women's entry into male-dominated professions. C. A woman or a man who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men. D. An individual who campaigns for women's reservation in political bodies.

Q2.The Equal Remuneration Act, which mandates equal wages for equal work, was enacted in India in which year?

A. 1976 B. 1986 C. 1966 D. 1996

Q3.As of 2019, what was the percentage of elected women members in Lok Sabha, which marked a first-time achievement?

A. 12.50% B. 14.36% C. 10.80% D. 15.00%

Q4.According to the provided text, what is the approximate share of women in India's state assemblies?

A. More than 10 percent B. Exactly 5 percent C. Less than 5 percent D. Between 5 and 10 percent

Q5.As on 1 October 2018, what was the world average percentage of women in directly elected houses of national parliaments?

A. 15.6% B. 24% C. 29.5% D. 42.3%

Q6.What was the percentage of women in India's national parliament as on 1 October 2018?

A. 14.36% B. 11.8% C. 15.6% D. 23.7%

Q7.As on 1 October 2018, which region had the highest percentage of women in national parliaments according to the provided data?

A. Americas B. Europe C. Nordic countries D. Sub-Saharan Africa

Q8.What proportion of seats are reserved for women in local government bodies like Panchayats and Municipalities in India?

A. One-fourth B. One-third C. One-half D. Two-thirds

Q9.What is the name of the Act passed in 2023 that provides reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?

A. Mahila Samman Adhiniyam B. Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam C. Stree Adhikar Kanoon D. Mahila Utthan Bill

Q10.In which year was the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Womens’ Reservation Act) passed?

A. 2021 B. 2022 C. 2023 D. 2024

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Polity Practice Quiz 32