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Empowerment of Women and other Weaker Sections

Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question — in the order the textbook teaches them. · 10 questions

Exercises

10 q
  1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements.
    Ex Q1(1)
    In 1992, a movement against drinking alcohol was started in …………
    1. A.
      Maharashtra
    2. B.
      Gujarat
    3. C.
      Andhra Pradesh
    4. D.
      Uttarakhand
  2. Ex Q1(2)
    In 1975, the government of India formed the Committee on the Status of Women under the chairmanship of
    1. A.
      Dr Phulrenu Guha
    2. B.
      Uma Bharati
    3. C.
      Vasundhara Raje
    4. D.
      Pramila Dandavate
  3. Ex Q2
    Identify and write the wrong pair. (1) Saudamini Rao – Stree-Mukti Andolan Samiti (2) Vidya Bal – Nari Samata Manch (3) Pramila Dandavate – Mahila Dakshata Samiti (4) Jyoti Mhapsekar – Women's Commission
  4. Explain the following statements with reasons.
    Ex Q3(1)
    The women's liberation movement began.
  5. Ex Q3(2)
    The Prohibition of Dowry (Amendment) Act was enacted in 1984.
  6. Ex Q3(3)
    The practice of untouchability was banned by law.
  7. Ex Q3(4)
    The Constitution gives cultural and educational rights to minorities.
  8. Write short notes on-
    Ex Q4(1)
    Chipko movement
  9. Ex Q4(2)
    Protection of Human Rights Act.
  10. Answer the following question in detail.
    Ex Q5
    Explain with examples how the united strength of women can bring about constructive changes in various fields.