Test: Women Change the World - Class 7 MCQ

Sexual harassment refers to physical or verbal behaviour that is of a sexual nature and against the wishes of a women. Women's movement led the Supreme Court to formulate guidelines in 1997 to protect women against sexual harassment at the workplace and within educational institutions.

Topic in NCERT: Sexual harassment

Line in NCERT: "Sexual harassment: This refers to physical or verbal behaviour that is of a sexual nature and against the wishes of a woman."

Topic in NCERT: Women and Education

Line in NCERT: "Her book titled Amar Jiban is the first known autobiography written by an Indian woman."

The birth and death years, 1800–1890, refer to Rashsundari Devi, a housewife from West Bengal who is known for writing the first known autobiography by an Indian woman, Amar Jiban.
 

Ramabai championed the cause of women’s education. She was given the title Pandita because she could read and write Sanskrit, a remarkable achievement as women then were not allowed such knowledge.

Topic in NCERT: Women's Education and Empowerment

Line in NCERT: "She was given the title 'Pandita' because she could read and write Sanskrit, a remarkable achievement as women then were not allowed such knowledge."

Rashsundari Devi's "Amar Jiban" is the first known autobiography by an Indian woman. Written at the age of 60, it describes her struggles to self-educate in a society where women’s literacy was taboo, making it a symbol of empowerment and progress.

Topic in NCERT: Women and Autobiographies

Line in NCERT: "Her book titled Amar Jiban is the first known autobiography written by an Indian woman."

Ramabai believed in gender equality and felt that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men. She spoke out against the oppression of women, particularly in Hindu society, and worked to improve their status through education and social reforms.

Topic in NCERT: Women and Education

Line in NCERT: "Learning to read and write led some women to question the situation of women in society."

Girls often leave school due to poverty, inadequate facilities, and discrimination. Families may prioritize boys’ education or face challenges like distant schools and lack of transport, which disproportionately affect girls.

Topic in NCERT: Schooling and education today

Line in NCERT: "Many families are too poor and unable to bear the cost of educating all their children. Boys may get preference in this situation."

Answer: c) Northern Railways

27-year-old Laxmi Lakra, from a poor tribal family in Jharkhand has begun to change things. She is the first woman engine driver for Northern Railways.

According to the 1961 census,40% of all boys and men aged 7 years and above were literate (i.e., they could at least write their names), while only 15% of girls and women were literate. This highlights a significant gender gap in literacy levels during that time. 
Therefore, Right Answer- Option C

The Women's Movement has played a significant role in improving the situation of women and girls across various areas. Here are some key contributions:

• Legal Reform: The movement has advocated for laws that promote gender equality and protect women’s rights.
• Violence: It has raised awareness and pushed for policies to combat violence against women.
• Health: Efforts have been made to improve health services and raise awareness about women’s health issues.

Therefore,Right Answer- Option C