Sample questions
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CDS2015
Which among the following is not an aspect of Gender Mainstreaming (GM) ?
- A GM was adopted as a global strategy for achieving gender equality by the United Nations.
- B It was adopted in 1995 in the Beijing Platform of Action.
- C It requires a review of government policy in all sectors for eliminating gender disparity.
- D GM was followed by the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Social Issues & Welfare › Women & Child
CDS2015
Which of the following is not true about the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) ?
- A It defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action
- B It was adopted in 1979 by the United Nations
- C It commits States to undertake measures to end discrimination in their legal system
- D India is not a ratifying country and is therefore not legally bound to put its provisions into practice ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Social Issues & Welfare › Women & Child
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