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

51. Fluidity of gender and sexuality in Indian mythological literature has been well documented by authors like:

(I) Saleem Kidwai
(II) Arundhati Roy
(III) Ruth Vanita
(IV) Devdutt Patnaik

Select the correct option:

A. (II) and (III) only
B. (I), (II) and (III) only
C. (III) only
D. (I), (III) and (IV) only

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

52. Which of the following are correct about 'Strategic gender needs'?

(I) Abolition of sexual division of labour.
(II) The removal of institutionalized forms of discrimination.
(III) Improvement of basic needs such as food, shelter and water.
(IV) Challenge the reproductive roles of women.

Choose the correct answer:

A. (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
B. (III) and (IV) only
C. (I) and (II) only.
D. (I), (II) and (IV) only

Correct Answer: B. (III) and (IV) only

53. Which of the following are correct about 'case study research'?

(I) Study of an institution/organization or individual.
(II) Involves an empirical study of a phenomenon.
(III) Needs an investigator with skills of analytical thinking.
(IV) Provides comprehensive quantitative data.

Choose the correct answer:

A. (I), (II) and (IV) only
B. (II), (III) and (IV) only
C. (I), (II) and (III) only
D. (I), (II), (III) and (IV)

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

54. Which of the following are symptoms of malnutrition among children?

(I) Underweight
(II) Anemia
(III) Stunted growth
(IV) Wrestling

Choose the correct answer:

A. (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
B. (II) and (IV) only
C. (I), (II) and (III) only
D. (I) and (III) only

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

55. Behaviours commonly associated with rape culture include:

()Victim-blaming
(II) Slut Shaming
(III) Adultery
(IV) Sexual Objectification

Select the correct answer:

A. (I) only
B. (II) only
C. (III) only
D. (I), (II) and (IV) only

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

56. Why is the National Conference on Women's Studies in April 1981 at the SNDT Women's University in Mumbai considered significant for women's studies movement?

(I) It was financed by various agencies of the country.
(II) The deliberations at the conference produced sufficient material for launching a movement for women's studies.
(III) It aimed for the first time to stimulate a concern for women's issues by promoting women's studies.
(IV) It had very large gathering of men and women.

Choose the correct answer:

A. (II) and (III) only
B. (I), (II) and (III) only
C. (I), (III) and (IV) only
D. (III) and (IV) only

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

57. Nairs in Kerala were:

(I) Matrilineal
(II) Matrifocal
(III) Matrilocal
(IV) Matriarchal

Choose the right option:

A. (II) and (IV) only
B. (I) and (III) oniy
C. (I), (III) and (IV) only
D. (II) and (III) only

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

58. Eco feminism was based on the gendered experience of environment insisting and shaping process of ecological change through which of the following themes:

(I) Gendered Knowledge
(II) Gendered Environmental Rights
(III) Technology as the source of abundance
(IV) Green Revolution

Choose the correct answer:

A. (I) and (IV)
B. (II) and (III)
C. (I) and (II)
D. (III) and (IV)

Correct Answer: C. (I) and (II)

59. Feminization of poverty is related to:

(I) Women are responsible for poverty.
(II) Women and men experience poverty differently.
(III) New-liberal economy.
(IV) Fragmentization of production process.

Choose the most appropriate answer: