MCQ’s Based on the Editorial - Addressing Women's Safety in India
1) Consider the following statements regarding the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2022 report:
1. The rate of crimes against women per lakh population was 66.4.
2. The majority of crimes against women were reported in Maharashtra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
Explanation:
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Statement 1 is correct. The NCRB 2022 report states that the rate of crimes against women per lakh population stood at 66.4.
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Statement 2 is incorrect. While Maharashtra had a high number of reported cases, Uttar Pradesh registered the highest number of cases of crimes against women in 2022.
2) Which of the following crimes constituted the highest percentage of cases against women in 2022 according to the NCRB?
A. Rape
B. Kidnapping and Abduction
C. Assault with intent to outrage modesty
D. Cruelty by husband or relatives
Answer: D
Explanation: The NCRB 2022 report indicates that the majority of crimes against women were categorized as cruelty by husband or relatives, making up 31.4% of the cases.
3) Which legal framework was established based on the Vishakha Guidelines of the Supreme Court to address sexual harassment at the workplace?
A. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
B. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
C. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
D. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
Answer: C
Explanation: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, was framed based on the Vishakha Guidelines provided by the Supreme Court to address and prevent sexual harassment in workplaces.
4) Which of the following challenges contributes significantly to underreporting of crimes against women in rural India?
A. High literacy rates
B. Social stigma and lack of access to support systems
C. Better law enforcement in rural areas
D. Extensive media coverage
Answer: B
Explanation: Social stigma and lack of access to support systems are significant challenges in rural areas, contributing to the underreporting of crimes against women.
5) Consider the following statements regarding the Nirbhaya Fund:
1. It was established by the Government of India to support projects that enhance the safety and security of women.
2. The Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal authority for reviewing and recommending proposals under the Nirbhaya Fund.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
Explanation:
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Statement 1 is correct. The Nirbhaya Fund was established to support projects aimed at enhancing women's safety and security.
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Statement 2 is incorrect. The Ministry of Women and Child Development, not the Ministry of Home Affairs, is the nodal authority for reviewing and recommending proposals under the Nirbhaya Fund.
6) Which of the following initiatives focuses specifically on providing integrated support to women affected by violence?
A. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B. Swadhar Greh Scheme
C. One Stop Centres
D. Working Women Hostel Scheme
Answer: C
Explanation: One Stop Centres are designed to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, offering services such as legal aid, medical support, and counseling under one roof.
7) Which of the following judicial interventions led to the decriminalization of adultery in India?
A. Vishakha and others vs. State of Rajasthan
B. Joseph Shine vs. Union of India
C. Laxmi vs. Union of India
D. Delhi Gang Rape Case (Nirbhaya Case)
Answer: B
Explanation: The Joseph Shine vs. Union of India case in 2018 led to the decriminalization of adultery, striking down a colonial-era law that was often used to control women's sexuality and reinforce patriarchal norms.
8) What was the primary outcome of the Lillu vs. State of Haryana (2013) case?
A. Establishment of the Vishakha Guidelines
B. Regulation of acid sales
C. Decriminalization of marital rape
D. Declaration that the two-finger test violates the rape survivor's rights
Answer: D
Explanation: The Supreme Court in Lillu vs. State of Haryana (2013) held that the two-finger test violates the rape survivor's right to privacy, physical and mental integrity, and dignity.
9) Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of technology in improving women's safety in India?
A. Technology is not yet implemented in law enforcement for women's safety.
B. Technology is being utilized for the Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences.
C. Technology is limited to awareness campaigns and not for crime reporting.
D. Technology cannot be used effectively for tracking crimes against women.
Answer: B
Explanation: The Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences, launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, is an example of how technology is being utilized to monitor and track the timely investigation of sexual assault cases.
10) What is one of the primary recommendations by the Justice Verma Committee to address crimes against women?
A. Increase the legal age of marriage for women.
B. Establish fast-track courts and enhance punishment for grave cases like rape.
C. Decriminalize domestic violence.
D. Ban the practice of dowry across India.
Answer: B
Explanation: The Justice Verma Committee recommended the establishment of fast-track courts to expedite the trial of rape cases and other severe crimes against women, along with enhancing punishments for such offenses.
