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."

Rashsundari Devi (1800-1890), who was born in West Bengal, some 200 years ago.

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."

Explanation:

• Our society girls are discriminated in day to day life: This statement is true as women and girls often face discrimination in various aspects of life such as education, employment, and social interactions.


• Woman who stay at home do not work: This statement is false as women who stay at home often have to manage household chores, take care of children, and perform various other tasks which constitute work.


• The work that women do is less valued than that of men: This statement is true as women's work is often undervalued and underpaid compared to men's work, leading to gender pay gaps and unequal opportunities.


• They way children grow in Madhya Pradesh and in Samoa is not same: This statement is true as different cultures and societies have unique ways of raising and nurturing children, influenced by factors such as traditions, beliefs, and social norms.

Topic in NCERT: Women Change the World

Line in NCERT: "In the previous chapter, we saw how women's work in the home is not recognised as work."

Even though when a girl is born she is said to be goddess but with time females are discriminated.

Topic in NCERT: Women Change the World
Line in NCERT: "The birth of a girl is considered more important and is regarded as auspicious."

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.