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Gender Studies

2019

MCQs

Question 1
The documentary “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness” is made on the topic of by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy?
  • Honor Killing
  • Acid Throwing
  • Patriarchal Family Structure
  • None of these
Explanation: The documentary highlights honor killings in Pakistan and the societal issues surrounding them.
Question 2
Who gave the World System Theory?
  • Butler
  • Mary Wollstonecraft
  • Immanuel Wallerstein
  • None of these
Explanation: Wallerstein developed this theory to explain global economic inequalities.
Question 3
When did Pakistan ratify CEDAW?
  • 1990
  • 1996
  • 1998
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan ratified CEDAW in 1996, committing to gender equality standards.
Question 4
Fourth CEDAW Conference was held in ____?
  • Mexico
  • Beijing
  • Copenhagen
  • None of these
Explanation: The Fourth World Conference on Women was held in Beijing in 1995.
Question 5
What is the minimum age for marriage for girls in Pakistan?
  • 16
  • 18
  • 17
  • None of these
Explanation: The legal minimum age is generally 16 federally, though 18 applies in some regions.
Question 6
What is the current female literacy in Pakistan?
  • 45%
  • 47%
  • 55%
  • None of these
Explanation: Female literacy rates have changed over time and none of the given options accurately represent the current figure.
Correction: The original answer was incorrect.
Question 7
Who is the author of the book “Gender Trouble”?
  • Judith Butler
  • Mary Wollstonecraft
  • Betty Friedan
  • None of these
Explanation: Judith Butler authored this influential work on gender performativity.
Question 8
Who is the author of the book “Second Sex”?
  • Mary Wollstonecraft
  • Betty Friedan
  • Simone de Beauvoir
  • None of these
Explanation: Simone de Beauvoir wrote this foundational feminist text.
Question 9
Who was the founder of All Pakistan Women Association (APWA)?
  • Rana Liaquat Ali Khan
  • Fatima Ali Jinnah
  • Shaista Ikramullah
  • None of these
Explanation: Rana Liaquat Ali Khan founded APWA to promote women’s rights.
Question 10
When did Pakistan government pass the Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace?
  • 2010
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • None of these
Explanation: The law was passed in 2010 to address workplace harassment.
Question 11
Who was the first female speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan?
  • Fahmida Mirza
  • Sharmila Farooqi
  • Asma Jahangir
  • None of these
Explanation: Fahmida Mirza served as the first female Speaker.
Question 12
Hudood Ordinances were enacted in 1979 by ____ government.
  • Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
  • Zia-ul-Haq
  • Yahya Khan
  • None of these
Explanation: General Zia-ul-Haq introduced these ordinances in 1979.
Question 13
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 26,000 women in Pakistan were diagnosed with, and over 13,500 women died of the disease?
  • Breast Cancer
  • Pregnancy
  • Skin Diseases
  • None of these
Explanation: Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women in Pakistan.
Question 14
Who is the author of the book “The Dialectic of Sex”?
  • Simone de Beauvoir
  • Farzana Bari
  • Shulamith Firestone
  • None of these
Explanation: Firestone wrote this radical feminist work.
Question 15
In which university of Pakistan is the Center of Excellence in Gender Studies located?
  • Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
  • Karachi University
  • Sindh University, Jamshoro
  • None of these
Explanation: It is located at Quaid-i-Azam University.
Question 16
How many seats are reserved for women in Pakistan’s Parliament?
  • 13%
  • 17%
  • 19%
  • None of these
Explanation: Women hold about 17% reserved seats in Parliament.
Question 17
In which year was the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance signed in Pakistan?
  • 1947
  • 1961
  • 1971
  • None of these
Explanation: The ordinance was enacted in 1961 to regulate family laws.
Question 18
Mukhtaran Mai belonged to which district of Punjab, Pakistan?
  • Lahore
  • Muzaffargarh
  • Narowal
  • None of these
Explanation: She is from Muzaffargarh district.
Question 19
How many women were there in the first constituent assembly of Pakistan?
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • None of these
Explanation: Two women were members of the first Constituent Assembly.
Question 20
Malala Yousafzai was born in ____?
  • 12 July 1995
  • 12 July 1996
  • 12 July 1997
  • None of these
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai was born on 12 July 1997.