Changes in Social Field

Q. The Government passed the Prevention of Atrocities Act in 1989 for the upliftment of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes against oppression.

1. True
2. False

Q. According to the 73rd and 74th amendments of the constitution of India, how much of total seats were reserved for women in local bodies?

1. One-fifth
2. One-fourth
3. One-third
4. Half

Q. Which of the following statements is not true regarding Mandal Commission?

1. Mandal Commission was constituted in 1978.
2. The main objective of Mandal Commission was to provide reservation in government jobs to economically weaker section within the forward castes.
3. The chairman of the Mandal commission was B.P Mandal.
4. One of its main objective was to determine criteria for defining India's "socially and educationally backward classes".

Q. Which of the following commissions is associated with the study of backward classes in India?

1. Mandal Commission
2. Simon Commission
3. Dr. Rajendraprasad Commission
4. Kakasaheb Kalelkar Commission

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Name a law which ensures the social justice for Scheduled Castes and Tribes.

1. The National Institute of Design Act
2. The Whistle Blowers Protection Act
3. Prevention of Atrocities Act
4. The Bureau of Indian Standards Act

Q. Which of the following was the objective of Mandal Commission of 1978?

1. Elimination of reservation system
2. Reform education system
3. Promote development of women
4. Study the issue of the backward classes

Q. Select the incorrect statement with regard to changes in the social field since Independence in India.

1. One third of all seats are reserved for women in local bodies.
2. The Mandal Commission aimed to reserve seats for backward classes to strengthen their representation in institutions and services.
3. Reservation helps in adequate representation from backward classes.
4. The Prevention of Atrocities Act is aimed at abolishing reservation.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Name the laws which ensure social justice for women.

1. Prohibition of Dowry Act
2. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act
3. The National Judicial Appointments Commission Act
4. Equal Remuneration Act

Q. As per the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments, of all seats in local bodies were reserved for women.

1. one-fourth
2. half
3. one-fifth
4. one-third

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> When was the Department of Women and Child Development created?

1. 1982
2. 1983
3. 1984
4. 1985