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What was the percentage of female ownership of land or houses (alone or jointly) in 2019-21?
What percentage of women aged 15-49 completed 10 or more years of schooling, according to NFHS-5 (2019-21)?
What does NFHS-5 data indicate about the literacy levels of women aged 15-49 compared to men in India?
Which of the following metrics showed the most significant improvement in household access from 2015-16 to 2019-21, according to NFHS-5?
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) for 2019-21, what percentage of married women between 18 and 49 years of age reported experiencing spousal violence?
What is the primary goal of SDG 5 by 2030?
The UN recognizes ending discrimination against women as not only a basic human right but also as a necessary condition for what?
Which United Nations Sustainable Development Goal is specifically about achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls?
Women's empowerment is considered a prerequisite for what?
What is identified as a factor that often subordinates women to men in society?
What kind of action is promoted for women to gain equal access to and control over resources and benefits?
Which of the following is mentioned as a way to promote the equal position of women in the world of work, according to the ILO context?
Within the ILO context, what is a key aim of the women's empowerment perspective?
What is the primary definition of women's empowerment?

Under which programme have transgender individuals participated in the KSLMA equivalency programme?

  1. Transgender individuals have participated in the KSLMA equivalency programme under the 'Samanwaya' programme.
  2. They participated in the 4th and 7th standard equivalency programme only.
  3. The participation was limited to the 10th standard equivalency.

    What is the objective of the special literacy programme launched by KSLMA?

    1. To offer free and continuing education for transgender persons.
    2. To provide advanced IT training.
    3. To conduct research on transgender issues.

      What is the purpose of the 'Nisarga' programme?

      1. The 'Nisarga' programme provides counseling and medication for transgender persons.
      2. It focuses on providing vocational training.
      3. The program's main goal is legal aid.

        What program has the Directorate of Homeopathy initiated for transgender persons?

        1. The Directorate of Homeopathy initiated the 'Nisarga' programme.
        2. The 'Nisarga' programme offers surgical interventions.
        3. The programme is exclusively for educational purposes.

          Which department has launched schemes aimed at the welfare of LGBT individuals in Kerala?

          1. The Department of Health and Family Welfare has launched schemes for the welfare of LGBT individuals.
          2. The Social Justice Department exclusively handles LGBT welfare.
          3. The Department of Tourism initiated programs for LGBT individuals.

            Which department primarily implements welfare schemes for transgender persons in Kerala?

            1. The Health and Family Welfare Department is the primary implementer of welfare schemes for transgender persons.
            2. The Social Justice Department is primarily responsible for implementing welfare schemes for transgender persons.
            3. Welfare schemes are mainly handled by the Department of Education.

              What concerns have been raised regarding the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019?

              1. The Act has been praised for fully supporting the right to self-identification for transgender people.
              2. Concerns have been raised about the status of transgender people in India, particularly concerning the right to self-identification.
              3. The Act primarily focuses on economic empowerment for transgender individuals.

                Which year did the Government of Kerala issue a rights-based transgender policy?

                1. The Government of Kerala issued a rights-based transgender policy in 2015.
                2. The policy was issued in response to a Supreme Court judgment in 2015.
                3. The policy was first introduced in 2010.

                  Evaluate the statements regarding women's employment in Kerala's IT sector for the period 2022-23 and 2023-24.

                  1. Employment in Kerala's IT sector increased during 2022-23 and 2023-24.
                  2. The percentage of women employees remained unchanged in Techno Park, Info Park, and Cyber Park during this time.
                  3. There was a decline in the total number of IT jobs available in Kerala.

                    Which of the following is a key objective of the WISE scheme implemented by the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology?

                    1. To empower women through entrepreneurship.
                    2. To increase the number of male employees in the IT sector.
                    3. To focus solely on academic research without practical application.

                      Which of the following statements accurately reflects the employment trends for women in Kerala's IT sector between 2022-23 and 2023-24?

                      1. The IT sector in Kerala, including Techno Park, Cyber Park, and Info Park, experienced growth in employment during 2022-23 and 2023-24.
                      2. The proportion of women employees in Techno Park, Info Park, and Cyber Park saw a significant decline during the period.
                      3. There was a marginal decrease in the overall number of women employed in the IT sector across Kerala.

                        Identify the organizations that provide skilling programmes for women to create a skilled labour force and more opportunities.

                        1. Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) offers skilling programmes for women.
                        2. Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) provides skilling programmes for women.
                        3. Kerala Start Up Mission offers skilling programmes for women.
                        4. The Labour Department provides skilling programmes for women.
                        5. The Ministry of Education provides skilling programmes specifically for women.

                          Which government programmes offer incentives and concessions to promote women entrepreneurship?

                          1. DDU-GKY is a government programme that promotes women entrepreneurship.
                          2. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) promotes women entrepreneurship.
                          3. Kudumbashree's MSME schemes promote women entrepreneurship.
                          4. The Industries Department's support scheme promotes women entrepreneurship.
                          5. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's schemes promote women entrepreneurship.

                            Which of the following entities conduct Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) to support women entrepreneurs with limited education and skills?

                            1. The Kerala State Industrial Department conducts EDPs.
                            2. Kudumbashree conducts EDPs.
                            3. The Women Development Corporation conducts EDPs.
                            4. NABARD conducts EDPs for women entrepreneurs.

                              Which of the following traditional industries in Kerala are known for employing a large number of women?

                              1. Coir and cashew industries.
                              2. Petrochemical and automotive industries.
                              3. Handloom and khadi industries.
                              4. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

                                What are the likely reasons for the higher concentration of women in manufacturing industries in Kerala?

                                1. A significant number of women in Kerala are employed in traditional industries that are l labor-intensive.
                                2. Kerala's manufacturing sector primarily consists of high-tech, capital-intensive industries that attract a large female workforce.
                                3. The growth of heavy industries in Kerala has led to increased employment opportunities for women in manufacturing.
                                4. Women in Kerala are predominantly engaged in sectors requiring high levels of technical expertise, contributing to their manufacturing presence.

                                  Which of the following statements accurately describes the industrial distribution of women workers in Kerala compared to the all-India average, based on PLFS 2023-24 data?

                                  1. The proportion of women in manufacturing is higher in Kerala than the all-India average.
                                  2. Kerala has a lower proportion of women in manufacturing compared to the all-India average.
                                  3. The data from PLFS 2023-24 shows no significant difference between Kerala and the all-India average regarding women's participation in manufacturing.

                                    Which statement best describes the wage situation for casual laborers in Kerala compared to India?

                                    1. Casual laborers in Kerala are better paid than their counterparts in India, yet a gender wage gap persists.
                                    2. Casual laborers in Kerala earn less than those in the rest of India.
                                    3. The gender wage gap is non-existent for casual laborers in Kerala.

                                      Identify the correct statement regarding the prevalence of gender disparity in earnings in Kerala:

                                      1. Gender differences in earnings are more common in casual labor than in salaried jobs or self-employment in Kerala.
                                      2. Salaried employment in Kerala shows a greater gender disparity in earnings than casual labor.
                                      3. Self-employment in Kerala is unaffected by gender differences in earnings.

                                        Which of the following statements accurately reflects the gender wage gap in Kerala?

                                        1. Significant gender inequality in wages and remuneration exists in Kerala, mirroring national trends.
                                        2. Gender disparity in wage rates is limited to the informal sector in Kerala.
                                        3. Women and men in Kerala are paid less in casual work compared to their counterparts in India.

                                          Which of the following accurately describes the employment trends for women in Kerala?

                                          1. Kerala's female Work Participation Rate (WPR) in the 15-59 age group was 39.6% in 2023-24.
                                          2. The increase in women's employment in Kerala is primarily due to growth in formal sector jobs.
                                          3. The unemployment rate for women in Kerala is lower than that of men.

                                            Regarding the Kerala Model of Development, which of the following statements about women's labor force participation is accurate?

                                            1. Kerala exhibits gender paradoxes where women have low labor participation and high unemployment rates.
                                            2. Women's labor force participation rates in Kerala are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas.
                                            3. The gap between men's and women's labor force participation in Kerala has widened in recent years.
                                              According to NFHS 5 statistics, what percentage of women in Kerala have hypertension?
                                              According to NFHS 5 statistics, what percentage of women in Kerala have diabetes mellitus?
                                              According to the SRS Statistical Report 2018, what is the total fertility rate of illiterate women in Kerala in the age group of 15-49?
                                              Which of the following is attributed to the low maternal mortality rate and high female life expectancy in Kerala?
                                              What is the life expectancy of women in Kerala?
                                              Which Indian state has the highest female literacy rate?
                                              According to NFHS-5, 2019-20 statistics, what is the literacy rate of women (age 15-49) in Kerala?
                                              What does the data from the Census, 2011 indicate about the gender gap in literacy in Kerala?
                                              What is the female literacy rate in Kerala according to the 2011 Census?
                                              Which of the following is a drawback of excessive public expenditure?
                                              What is the impact of public expenditure on employment?
                                              Which of the following describes the transfer payments component of public expenditure?
                                              Which of the following describes the **transfer payments** component of public expenditure?
                                              How does public expenditure act as a tool for **redistribution of income and wealth?