Role of Women in Indian Democracy

Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government

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Describe the contribution of Sarojini Naidu to Indian democracy.

Describe the impact of education on women’s participation in Indian democracy.

Describe the role of women in the Constituent Assembly of India.

Discuss the challenges faced by women in Indian politics.

Discuss the impact of women’s participation in local self-government on rural development in India.

Discuss the role of women in the Indian judiciary.

Discuss the role of women in the Indian Parliament.

Explain how reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions has influenced grassroots democracy in India.

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 reserved what percentage of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions? (1) 10% (2) 25% (3) 33% (4) 50%

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for equality of opportunity in matters of public employment irrespective of gender? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 16 (4) Article 21

Which constitutional amendment is associated with the reservation of seats for women in urban local bodies? (1) 42nd (2) 73rd (3) 74th (4) 86th

Which Indian state was the first to reserve 50% seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions? (1) Rajasthan (2) Bihar (3) Kerala (4) Tamil Nadu

Fill in the blank: The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme was launched in the year __________.

Fill in the blank: The first woman President of India was __________.

Fill in the blank: The first woman to become a judge of the Supreme Court of India was __________.

Fill in the blank: The first woman to become the Chief Election Commissioner of India was __________.

True or False: The Constitution of India allows for special provisions for women and children under Article 15(3).

True or False: The Constitution of India guarantees equality before law and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex.

True or False: The Indian Constitution does not mention any special provisions for women.

True or False: The Indian Parliament has passed a law reserving 50% of seats for women in all legislative bodies.