Polity Practice Quiz 118

Q1.In which year was the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act introduced in Parliament as a new bill?

A. 2002 B. 2005 C. 2006 D. 2003

Q2.When did the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into effect?

A. 2002 B. 2005 C. 2006 D. 2007

Q3.Which committee submitted recommendations on the Domestic Violence Bill to the Rajya Sabha in December 2002?

A. Parliamentary Standing Committee B. National Commission for Women C. Law Commission D. Select Committee

Q4.What type of law is the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act?

A. Criminal law B. Civil law C. Constitutional law D. Family law

Q5.What right does the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act recognize for women?

A. Right to property B. Right to a violence-free home C. Right to education D. Right to employment

Q6.Which organization made submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee regarding the Domestic Violence Bill?

A. National Commission for Women B. Supreme Court C. Election Commission D. Finance Commission

Q7.Which two rights did the new law on domestic violence help achieve for women who are survivors of violence?

A. Right to live in a shared household and right to a protection order B. Right to vote and right to education C. Right to property and right to divorce D. Right to employment and right to free legal aid

Q8.What monetary relief can women get under the new law mentioned in the source text?

A. Monetary relief to meet expenses including medical costs B. Compensation for loss of income C. Pension for life D. Free housing

Q9.What is the role of citizens in helping Parliament frame laws?

A. Citizens can directly vote on each law B. Citizens can express their concerns through TV reports, newspaper editorials, radio broadcasts, and local meetings C. Citizens must approve all laws before they are passed D. Citizens have no role in law-making

Q10.What can citizens do if they find a law unpopular and unacceptable?

A. They must obey the law without question B. They can criticise the law, hold public meetings, write in newspapers, and report to TV news channels C. They can only vote in the next election D. They can ignore the law

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Polity Practice Quiz 118