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