UGC NET/JRF EXAM, Women’s Studies, December-2019*

Total Questions: 100

41. Who among the following was the pioneer critique of 'Brahmanical Patriarchy'?

Correct Answer: B. Jyotiba Phule

42. Who among the following said:

"When did you ever test the intelligence of women that you can so easily designate them as foolish creatures?... You withheld education and knowledge from them so how do you decide they are incapable of learning".

Correct Answer: B. Raja Rammohan Roy

43. What is the theme of the International Women's year 2019?

Correct Answer: C. Balance for Better

44. Which among the following view assumes that "What men do is more important than what women do"?

Correct Answer: B. Androcentricism

45. Who commented that "only a broad-based movement to develop women's-studies within the general educational system could initiate a process to prevent future injustice in the context of marginal position of women in education".

Correct Answer: D. Madhuri Shah

46. Which test determines the level of gender equality present in fiction?

Correct Answer: B. Bechdel Test

47. The provision for "Right to marry according to one's own choice irrespective of caste or religion etc." is covered under:

Correct Answer: C. Special Marriage Act

48. Why is gender equality important according to Sustainable Development Goals?

(I) Create foundation of a peaceful and sustainable world.
(II) Alleviation of poverty.
(III) Freedom from imperialism and war.
(IV) Equal rights, economic resources and access to ownership of property for women.

Select the correct option:

Correct Answer: C. (I), (II) and (IV) only

49. Women became empowered through collective reflection and decision making. The parameters of empowerment are:

(I) building a positive self-image and self confidence.
(II) to create dynamic managerial structure to cope with the targets. (III) developing ability to think critically.
(IV) providing the wherewithal for economic independence.

Choose the most appropriate option:

Correct Answer: D. (I), (III) and (IV)

50. Identify the prominent art historians from the list below:

(I) Linda Nochlin
(II) Griselda Pollock
(III) Angela Mc Robbie
(IV) Clare Short

Select the correct option:

Correct Answer: A. (I) and (II) only