Empowerment of women consumer protection forums human rights charter political parties and political system current affairs. - One Line Questions

1. The 'UDHR' (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in which year? 1948
2. The National Commission for Women was set up by a statute in which year? 1992
3. The 'National Policy for the Empowerment of Women' was adopted in which year? 2001
4. Which constitutional amendment provides for reservation for women in Panchayats? 73rd Amendment Act
5. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 introduced rules for 'unfair contracts'. What constitutes an 'unfair contract'? A contract that significantly disadvantages one party
6. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 allows for mediation as a method of dispute resolution. What is mediation? A process to help parties reach a voluntary agreement
7. A 'political system' is characterized by: The authoritative allocation of values for a society
8. The 'Gender Budgeting' approach focuses on: Analyzing the impact of government budgets on different genders
9. A 'consumer dispute' under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 involves a complaint about: A deficiency in services or a defect in goods
10. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunity in public employment? Article 16
11. Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? Article 15
12. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression? Article 19
13. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of life and personal liberty? Article 21
14. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 established which apex body for the redressal of consumer grievances? Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
15. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaced which previous act? Consumer Protection Act, 1986
16. Which of the following is a recognized 'political ideology'? Socialism
17. The 'Right to Information Act' in India, enacted in 2005, is considered a tool for: Promoting transparency and accountability, thus supporting human rights
18. The 'Gender Equality' goal under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims to: Ensure men and women have equal rights and opportunities
19. The concept of 'empowerment of women' primarily aims to: Enable women to have control over their lives and choices
20. The 'International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights' (ICCPR) is a key human rights treaty that: Obliges states to protect civil and political rights
21. The term 'empowerment' in the context of women signifies: The process of gaining control and agency over one's life
22. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 'political party'? Advocating for extreme violence
23. The term 'current affairs' refers to: Recent events and developments of importance
24. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has the power to: Impose penalties for misleading advertisements
25. The 'Preamble' to the Indian Constitution mentions which human rights values? Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
26. The 'Charter of Human Rights' often refers collectively to which two foundational documents? Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and UDHR
27. Which type of political party aims to represent the interests of a specific region or linguistic group? Regional Party
28. The 'Consumer Protection Councils' are established at which levels under the Act? National, State, and District
29. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a 'multi-party system'? A coalition of multiple parties is often required to form a government
30. The concept of 'political system' includes: The legislature, executive, judiciary, and political parties
31. The 'National Human Rights Commission' (NHRC) of India is a statutory body established under which Act? Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
32. The 'Mahila e-Haat' initiative was launched by the Indian government to: Facilitate direct online marketing for women entrepreneurs
33. The 'Consumer Forum' is a quasi-judicial body established for: Adjudicating consumer grievances
34. Which of the following is a 'negative right' often associated with human rights? Freedom from torture
35. Which fundamental right is most closely associated with the protection of human rights against discrimination? Right to equality
36. Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Right to vote in a presidential election
37. The term 'human rights' can be understood as: Fundamental rights inherent to all human beings
38. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a consumer can file a complaint in the district forum if the value of goods or services does not exceed: Rs. 20 Lakhs
39. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the jurisdiction of the State Commission is based on the value of goods or services not exceeding: Rs. 5 Crores
40. The 'Women's Reservation Bill' (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) aims to reserve seats for women in: State Assemblies and Parliament
41. A 'two-party system' is characterized by: The dominance of two major political parties
42. The 'political socialization' process refers to: The process by which individuals acquire political attitudes and values
43. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 introduced the concept of 'product liability'. What does this mean? The manufacturer is liable for any harm caused by a defective product
44. A 'political system' refers to: The set of all political institutions and processes within a society
45. What is the primary role of a 'political party' in a democracy? To contest elections and form governments
46. What is the main function of a political party in a representative democracy? To mobilize public opinion and contest elections
47. Which of the following is a key objective of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme? To prevent female foeticide and promote education for girls
48. In the context of women's empowerment, 'economic empowerment' refers to: Women having control over financial resources
49. The concept of 'women's agency' relates to: Women's ability to act independently and make their own choices