Test your knowledge with 25 MCQ on Policies and Programmes for Women's Empowerment in India

1. The flagship program in India aimed at the holistic development of women is: A. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao B. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana C. National Rural Livelihoods Mission D. Integrated Child Development Services Answer: B

2. "Mahila Shakti Kendra" is a component of which government scheme for women empowerment? A. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana B. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao C. National Mission for Empowerment of Women D. National Rural Livelihoods Mission Answer: C

3. The scheme that focuses on promoting women entrepreneurship in India is: A. Stand-Up India B. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana C. Mahila Coir Yojana D. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Answer: A

4. The National Policy for Women was introduced in which year to guide the approach towards women's development and empowerment in India? A. 1986 B. 2001 C. 2016 D. 2020 Answer: A

5. The initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support survivors of acid attacks is known as: A. Nirbhaya Fund B. Ujjwala Scheme C. Stree Shakti Scheme D. Sahyogini Scheme Answer: D

6. The program that aims to provide financial support for the marriage of minority girls is: A. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana B. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao C. Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship D. Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana Answer: C

7. The "One Stop Centre (OSC)" scheme provides support to women affected by: A. Domestic violence B. Workplace harassment C. Cyberbullying D. Child marriage Answer: A

8. The scheme that aims to provide financial assistance to pregnant women for their first two live births is: A. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana B. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao C. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana D. Janani Suraksha Yojana Answer: A

9. The program that focuses on the promotion of digital literacy among rural women is: A. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme B. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana C. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana D. National Rural Livelihoods Mission Answer: A

10. The "National Creche Scheme" provides daycare facilities for children of working mothers in the unorganized sector. Which ministry implements this scheme? A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D. Ministry of Rural Development Answer: A

11. The initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to promote a healthy and secure environment for every girl child is: A. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana B. SHe-Box C. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao D. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Answer: C

12. "Mission Shakti" is a program launched in some states to empower women through: A. Skill development and entrepreneurship B. Higher education opportunities C. Political representation D. Social welfare schemes Answer: A

13. The scheme that aims to provide access to clean cooking fuel to women from BPL households is: A. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana B. Stand-Up India C. Mahila E-Haat D. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Answer: A

14. The "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" scheme was launched to address the declining child sex ratio in India. Which year was this scheme launched? A. 2013 B. 2015 C. 2017 D. 2019 Answer: B

15. The program aimed at providing vocational training and sustainable livelihood opportunities to women is: A. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana B. Stand-Up India C. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana D. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Answer: C

16. The scheme that aims to provide support and welfare to women in distress is: A. SHe-Box B. Ujjwala Scheme C. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme D. Mahila E-Haat Answer: A

17. The "STEP" scheme by the Ministry of Women and Child Development focuses on: A. Skill development for women B. Rural electrification C. Women's health awareness D. Women's political participation Answer: A

18. The "Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche Scheme" provides support for daycare facilities for the children of: A. Government employees B. Working mothers in urban areas C. Working mothers in the organized sector D. Working mothers in the unorganized sector Answer: D

19. The "National Scheme for Incentive to Girl Child for Secondary Education" provides financial incentives to girls to encourage them to pursue: A. Higher education B. Vocational training C. Sports activities D. Entrepreneurship Answer: A

20. The scheme that aims to improve women's access to technology and online markets is: A. Mahila E-Haat B. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme C. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana D. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Answer: A

21. The "Working Women Hostel" scheme provides safe accommodation to women working in: A. Rural areas B. Urban areas C. Industrial sectors D. Government offices Answer: B

22. The scheme that aims to provide financial assistance and support to women entrepreneurs from marginalized communities is: A. Mahila Coir Yojana B. Stand-Up India C. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana D. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Answer: B

23. "Nari Shakti Puraskar" is an award given to recognize exceptional contributions made by women in various fields. Which ministry confers this award? A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Ministry of Rural Development Answer: A

24. The scheme that focuses on empowering rural women through self-help groups is: A. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) B. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao C. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme D. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Answer: A

25. The initiative aimed at ensuring safe and secure living spaces for women in urban areas is known as: A. Mahila Coir Yojana B. Swadhar Greh Scheme C. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme D. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Answer: B