Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Pakistan

1. : Which constitutional article guarantees equality to women in Pakistan?
(A) Article 25
(B) Article 19
(C) Article 32
(D) Article 45

2. : Who was Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister?
(A) Benazir Bhutto
(B) Fatima Jinnah
(C) Malala Yousafzai
(D) Asma Jahangir

3. : What is a major challenge for women’s rights in Pakistan?
(A) Gender-based violence
(B) Equal pay
(C) Excess representation in government
(D) Surplus educational opportunities

4. : Which law was introduced to protect women from domestic violence in Pakistan?
(A) Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act
(B) Women’s Health Act
(C) Equal Employment Act
(D) Child Protection Act

5. : What percentage of Pakistan’s National Assembly seats are reserved for women?
(A) 17%
(B) 5%
(C) 25%
(D) 10%

6. : Which Pakistani woman won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?
(A) Malala Yousafzai
(B) Benazir Bhutto
(C) Asma Jahangir
(D) Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

7. : What is a significant barrier to women’s education in rural Pakistan?
(A) Cultural and social norms restricting female mobility
(B) Excess of female schools
(C) Overfunding for girls’ education
(D) Surplus female teachers

8. : Which organization is active in promoting women’s rights and gender equality in Pakistan?
(A) Aurat Foundation
(B) Pakistan Cricket Board
(C) Ministry of Finance
(D) National Highway Authority

9. : What is the major focus of Pakistan’s National Policy for Development and Empowerment of Women?
(A) Promote women’s empowerment and eliminate discrimination
(B) Restrict women’s mobility
(C) Close women’s universities
(D) Reduce women’s participation in workforce

10. : What issue is addressed by Pakistan’s Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act?
(A) Sexual harassment at work
(B) Equal pay
(C) Maternity leave
(D) Women’s health insurance

11. : What is one of the reasons for low female labor force participation in Pakistan?
(A) Traditional gender roles and societal norms
(B) Overrepresentation of women in jobs
(C) Excess government employment for women
(D) High literacy rates for women

12. : Which sector has the highest female employment in Pakistan?
(A) Agriculture
(B) Technology
(C) Manufacturing
(D) Mining

13. : Which law was passed to protect women against honor killings in Pakistan?
(A) Anti-Honor Killing (Criminal Laws Amendment) Act
(B) Child Protection Act
(C) Domestic Violence Act
(D) Equal Opportunity Act

14. : What is a common form of violence against women in Pakistan?
(A) Domestic violence
(B) Excess freedom
(C) Overrepresentation in parliament
(D) Equal pay disputes

15. : Which international convention related to women’s rights has Pakistan ratified?
(A) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
(B) Kyoto Protocol
(C) Paris Agreement
(D) Geneva Convention

16. : Which constitutional amendment reserved seats for women in provincial assemblies?
(A) 17th Amendment
(B) 18th Amendment
(C) 21st Amendment
(D) 25th Amendment

17. : What is a major challenge for women’s political participation in Pakistan?
(A) Patriarchal social structures and lack of support
(B) Excess female candidates
(C) Too many women voters
(D) Overfunding of women’s political campaigns

18. : Which Pakistani woman is known for her activism in human rights and women’s rights?
(A) Asma Jahangir
(B) Malala Yousafzai
(C) Fatima Jinnah
(D) Benazir Bhutto

19. : What is a critical issue in girls’ education in Pakistan?
(A) Early marriage and dropouts
(B) Too many girls attending school
(C) Excessive government scholarships
(D) Surplus female teachers

20. : What percentage of women in Pakistan suffer from domestic violence, according to surveys?
(A) Over 50%
(B) Less than 10%
(C) 25%
(D) 5%

21. : Which ministry in Pakistan focuses on women’s development and empowerment?
(A) Ministry of Human Rights
(B) Ministry of Finance
(C) Ministry of Defence
(D) Ministry of Education

22. : What is a significant hurdle for female healthcare workers in Pakistan?
(A) Security and mobility issues
(B) Excessive female healthcare workers
(C) Surplus funding
(D) Too many hospitals in rural areas

23. : Which constitutional article protects women from discrimination in employment?
(A) Article 25
(B) Article 27
(C) Article 45
(D) Article 8

24. : Which campaign was launched to raise awareness about women’s rights in Pakistan?
(A) #AuratMarch
(B) #CleanPakistan
(C) #SaveTheEarth
(D) #DigitalPakistan

25. : What is a major cause of gender inequality in Pakistan?
(A) Patriarchal cultural norms
(B) Excess female political representation
(C) Too many women in leadership
(D) Lack of boys’ schools

26. : What is a major legal reform to improve women’s inheritance rights in Pakistan?
(A) Enforcement of Islamic inheritance laws
(B) Removal of inheritance rights
(C) Granting inheritance only to males
(D) No inheritance reforms

27. : What is the role of the Women’s Protection Act, 2006?
(A) To protect women from certain forms of violence
(B) To restrict women’s rights
(C) To limit women’s education
(D) To prevent women from voting

28. : What is the status of women’s literacy rate compared to men in Pakistan?
(A) Lower than men
(B) Equal to men
(C) Higher than men
(D) No difference

29. : What does the term “gender mainstreaming” mean?
(A) Integrating gender perspectives in all policies and programs
(B) Excluding women from policy making
(C) Ignoring gender issues
(D) Focusing only on men’s rights

30. : Which sector has Pakistan introduced quotas for women’s employment?
(A) Public sector
(B) Private sector only
(C) Agricultural sector only
(D) No quotas introduced

31. : What is a major challenge in rural women’s health in Pakistan?
(A) Lack of access to maternal healthcare services
(B) Excessive healthcare facilities
(C) Too many female doctors in rural areas
(D) Overnutrition

32. : What role do NGOs play in promoting gender equality in Pakistan?
(A) Advocacy, education, and support services
(B) Only political campaigning
(C) No role
(D) Funding political parties

33. : Which sector has the lowest female participation in Pakistan?
(A) Technology and engineering
(B) Agriculture
(C) Textile industry
(D) Education

34. : What is a barrier to women’s access to justice in Pakistan?
(A) Social stigma and lack of awareness
(B) Excess legal aid services
(C) Too many female judges
(D) No laws for women

35. : What is the significance of International Women’s Day in Pakistan?
(A) To highlight and promote women’s rights and achievements
(B) To celebrate only men’s contributions
(C) To protest men’s rights
(D) To ignore gender issues

36. : What does the term “gender-based violence” include?
(A) Physical, sexual, and psychological abuse against women
(B) Only verbal abuse against men
(C) Economic growth
(D) Women’s empowerment programs

37. : What is the role of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW)?
(A) Monitor and promote women’s rights in Pakistan
(B) Monitor men’s rights only
(C) Manage economic policy
(D) No specific role

38. : Which constitutional provision mandates equal pay for equal work?
(A) Article 25
(B) Article 30
(C) Article 40
(D) Article 18

39. : Which practice is illegal but still prevalent against women in some areas of Pakistan?
(A) Child marriage
(B) Equal education
(C) Women’s voting
(D) Women in workforce

40. : What is one way to promote gender equality in education?
(A) Providing scholarships and safe school environments for girls
(B) Banning girls from schools
(C) Reducing female teachers
(D) Closing women’s colleges

41. : Which Pakistani woman is known internationally for her work in film and women’s issues?
(A) Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
(B) Malala Yousafzai
(C) Benazir Bhutto
(D) Fatima Jinnah

42. : What is the major cause of female poverty in Pakistan?
(A) Limited access to education and employment
(B) Too many job opportunities for women
(C) Equal inheritance laws
(D) Excess government subsidies

43. : What is a major factor limiting women’s participation in politics in Pakistan?
(A) Lack of financial resources and political networks
(B) Excess women politicians
(C) Quota system not implemented
(D) Equal representation

44. : Which international day highlights violence against women globally, including Pakistan?
(A) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
(B) Earth Day
(C) Labor Day
(D) Children’s Day

45. : What role does education play in achieving gender equality?
(A) Empowers women and challenges stereotypes
(B) Limits women’s opportunities
(C) Promotes gender discrimination
(D) Reduces women’s participation

46. : Which region in Pakistan faces the most severe gender disparities?
(A) Rural and tribal areas
(B) Urban centers
(C) Industrial zones
(D) Overseas communities

47. : What is a key strategy to empower women economically in Pakistan?
(A) Microfinance and vocational training programs
(B) Restricting women’s employment
(C) Reducing women’s access to loans
(D) Cutting women’s education funding

48. : What is the percentage of women in Pakistan’s workforce?
(A) Approximately 22%
(B) 50%
(C) 80%
(D) 60%

49. : Which Pakistani law addresses the protection of women against acid attacks?
(A) Acid Control and Acid Crime Prevention Act
(B) Women’s Protection Act
(C) Domestic Violence Act
(D) Child Protection Act

50. : What is the impact of gender inequality on Pakistan’s development?
(A) Limits social and economic progress
(B) Promotes equality
(C) Increases foreign investment
(D) No impact