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Q1: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal pay for equal work for both men and women?

A. Article 14 B. Article 15 C. Article 39(d) D. Article 42

Q2: Which landmark case led to the recognition of sexual harassment at the workplace in India?

A. Shah Bano Case B. Vishakha Case C. Kesavananda Bharati Case D. Maneka Gandhi Case

Q3: Which scheme was launched by the Government of India to promote the survival, protection, and education of the girl child?

A. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao B. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana C. Ujjwala Yojana D. Janani Suraksha Yojana

Q4: Which legislation prohibits dowry in India?

A. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 B. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 C. Special Marriage Act, 1954 D. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Q5: Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

A. Indira Gandhi B. Pratibha Patil C. Sarojini Naidu D. Sucheta Kripalani

Q6: Which constitutional amendment introduced Panchayati Raj institutions with one-third reservation for women?

A. 42nd Amendment B. 61st Amendment C. 73rd Amendment D. 86th Amendment

Q7: The National Commission for Women was established in which year?

A. 1985 B. 1990 C. 1992 D. 2000

Q8: Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state?

A. Jayalalithaa B. Mayawati C. Sucheta Kripalani D. Mamta Banerjee

Q9: Which movement in India saw massive participation of women and aimed at forest conservation?

A. Chipko Movement B. Bhoodan Movement C. Narmada Bachao Andolan D. Green Revolution

Q10: Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased paid maternity leave to how many weeks?

A. 12 weeks B. 16 weeks C. 20 weeks D. 26 weeks

Q11: Which feminist leader is associated with the foundation of the All India Women’s Conference?

A. Sarojini Naidu B. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay C. Annie Besant D. Aruna Asaf Ali

Q12: In which year did India ratify the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)?

A. 1979 B. 1985 C. 1993 D. 2001

Q13: Which constitutional article allows the state to make special provisions for women and children?

A. Article 15(3) B. Article 21 C. Article 19(1) D. Article 14

Q14: Which of the following is a women-specific scheme for skill development?

A. Skill India Mission B. STEP C. UDAN D. Make in India

Q15: Which law provides protection to women from domestic violence?

A. IPC Section 498A B. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 C. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 D. Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Q16: Who was India’s first woman IPS officer?

A. Kiran Bedi B. Aruna Asaf Ali C. Indira Jaising D. Sushma Swaraj

Q17: Which mission aims to provide comprehensive support for adolescent girls in India?

A. Mission Shakti B. Mission Poshan C. SABLA D. Beti Padhao Mission

Q18: Which article guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws in India?

A. Article 14 B. Article 15 C. Article 16 D. Article 17

Q19: Which Indian woman was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?

A. Arundhati Roy B. Medha Patkar C. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw D. Kailash Satyarthi shared it with Malala Yousafzai

Q20: Which index measures gender parity across education, health, and economic opportunity?

A. Human Development Index B. Gender Parity Index C. Gender Development Index D. Global Gender Gap Index

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