1. Who appoints the Chairperson and members of the National Commission for Women (NCW) at the national level?
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A) Prime Minister of India
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B) Chief Justice of India
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C) Governor of the respective state
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D) President of India
Answer: D) President of India
2. What is a key power of Women's Commissions in terms of legal intervention?
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A) Executive orders
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B) Enforcement of fines
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C) Recommending legislative measures
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D) Direct implementation of policies
Answer: C) Recommending legislative measures
3. Which constitutional provision empowers the State to make special provisions for women and children?
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A) Article 15(3)
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B) Article 21
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C) Article 42
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D) Article 46
Answer: A) Article 15(3)
4. What does Article 42 of the Constitution direct the State to ensure?
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A) Provisions for women's rights
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B) Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
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C) Educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes
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D) Political representation for women
Answer: B) Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
5. Which Act defines the powers, functions, and jurisdiction of the National Commission for Women?
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A) Constitution of India
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B) Women's Rights Act, 1990
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C) National Commission for Women Act, 1990 by Parliament
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D) State-specific Acts
Answer: C) National Commission for Women Act, 1990 by Parliament
6. What is the primary role of State Commissions for Women according to state-specific laws?
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A) Implementing national policies
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B) Investigating cybercrimes
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C) Ensuring just and humane conditions of work
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D) Outlining powers and functions within the state's context
Answer: D) Outlining powers and functions within the state's context
7. What challenges do Women's Commissions often face according to the provided information?
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A) Resource abundance
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B) Social prejudices
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C) Legal stagnation
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D) Limited awareness
Answer: B) Social prejudices
8. Despite challenges, what significant achievements have Women's Commissions made?
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A) Increased legal reforms
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B) Advocacy for cybercrime laws
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C) Raising awareness, supporting victims, and influencing policy changes
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D) Focusing solely on domestic violence issues
Answer: C) Raising awareness, supporting victims, and influencing policy changes
9. Who appoints the Chairperson and members of the Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women?
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A) Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
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B) High Court
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C) State Government
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D) Central Government
Answer: C) State Government
10. What is one of the powers of the Commission regarding legal intervention?
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A) Drafting new laws independently
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B) Recommending changes in legislation
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C) Implementing laws without government approval
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D) Overruling existing legal proceedings
Answer: B) Recommending changes in legislation
11. What can the Commission do under the category of "Inquiry and Investigation"?
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A) Enforce laws independently
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B) Examine witnesses under oath and compel document production
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C) Oversee court proceedings
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D) Conduct criminal investigations
Answer: B) Examine witnesses under oath and compel document production
12. In addition to legal aid, what other service does the Commission provide to women facing challenges?
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A) Financial assistance
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B) Educational scholarships
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C) Medical services
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D) Counseling services
Answer: D) Counseling services
13. What is a key focus area of the awareness campaigns conducted by the Commission?
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A) Agricultural practices
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B) Environmental conservation
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C) Gender equality, women's health, education, and employment
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D) Political activism
Answer: C) Gender equality, women's health, education, and employment
14. How does the Commission collaborate with external entities for its initiatives?
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A) Engages in legal battles
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B) Collaborates with NGOs, government agencies, and organizations
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C) Competes with other women's commissions
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D) Operates independently without external collaboration
Answer: B) Collaborates with NGOs, government agencies, and organizations
15. What has been one of the achievements of the Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women?
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A) Solely focusing on legal interventions
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B) Advocating for women's rights and ensuring their welfare
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C) Ignoring counseling services
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D) Limited impact on the lives of women
Answer: B) Advocating for women's rights and ensuring their welfare
16. What is one of the challenges faced by the Commission mentioned in the passage?
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A) Excessive resources
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B) Supportive societal attitudes
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C) Continuous legal reforms
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D) Abundant government funding
Answer: C) Continuous legal reforms