1. Who is responsible for promoting women’s rights and gender equality in Pakistan at the federal level?
(A) Federal Minister for Finance
(B) Federal Minister for Education
(C) Federal Minister for Human Rights
(D) Federal Minister for Information
2. Which constitutional article guarantees equality of men and women in Pakistan?
(A) Article 37
(B) Article 19
(C) Article 25
(D) Article 42
3. The “Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act” was enacted in:
(A) 2005
(B) 2015
(C) 2012
(D) 2010
4. Which organization works internationally to support gender equality in Pakistan?
(A) UN Women
(B) WHO
(C) UNESCO
(D) IMF
5. Women’s representation in Pakistan’s National Assembly is ensured through:
(A) Reserved seats
(B) Direct elections only
(C) Appointments by judiciary
(D) Tribal selection
6. What is the legal minimum age of marriage for women in Pakistan?
(A) 14 years
(B) 16 years
(C) 20 years
(D) 18 years
7. Which sector has seen increased participation of women in Pakistan?
(A) Agriculture only
(B) Politics and public service
(C) Military only
(D) Mining only
8. “Women Empowerment” programs in Pakistan aim primarily to:
(A) Reduce female literacy
(B) Limit women’s employment
(C) Promote economic and social rights
(D) Restrict political participation
9. Gender-based violence in Pakistan includes:
(A) Workplace harassment
(B) All of the above
(C) Acid attacks
(D) Domestic violence
10. The Women Development Department exists at:
(A) Both federal and provincial levels
(B) Only provincial level
(C) Only federal level
(D) Only in districts
11. Pakistan ranks low in global gender equality due to:
(A) Unequal access to education
(B) All of the above
(C) Gender-based discrimination
(D) Limited economic participation
12. Which amendment strengthened women’s rights in inheritance?
(A) 18th Amendment
(B) 21st Amendment
(C) 22nd Amendment
(D) 25th Amendment
13. Microfinance programs targeting women aim to:
(A) Promote entrepreneurship and financial independence
(B) Provide education only
(C) Limit women’s work
(D) Increase dependence on family
14. The main obstacle to women’s political participation in Pakistan is:
(A) Cultural and social barriers
(B) Legal restrictions
(C) Lack of interest
(D) Excessive government support
15. The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) was established to:
(A) Monitor economic growth
(B) Advise on women-related policies
(C) Handle foreign affairs
(D) Regulate healthcare
16. Female literacy in Pakistan is:
(A) Higher than male literacy
(B) Equal to male literacy
(C) Lower than male literacy
(D) Not measured
17. The “Balochistan Women’s Empowerment Program” focuses on:
(A) Increasing male employment
(B) Enhancing women’s education and skills
(C) Restricting political rights
(D) Limiting women’s mobility
18. Gender equality in Pakistan is promoted through:
(A) Reserved seats in local government
(B) Women-specific educational scholarships
(C) Awareness campaigns against violence
(D) All of the above
19. The main international treaty Pakistan has ratified for women’s rights is:
(A) Paris Agreement
(B) Kyoto Protocol
(C) CEDAW
(D) Geneva Convention
20. Women in Pakistan face challenges in:
(A) Employment opportunities
(B) All of the above
(C) Political participation
(D) Property ownership
21. Gender mainstreaming in government policies means:
(A) Ignoring women’s issues
(B) Focusing only on men
(C) Reducing women’s rights
(D) Integrating gender considerations into all policies
22. Which act allows women to inherit property equally in Pakistan?
(A) Women Property Rights Act
(B) Muslim Family Laws Ordinance
(C) Civil Code of 1950
(D) None of the above
23. Women’s participation in Pakistan’s labor force is approximately:
(A) 10%
(B) 75%
(C) 50%
(D) 25%
24. Women-focused NGOs in Pakistan work to:
(A) Improve healthcare access
(B) Promote education and skills
(C) Advocate for legal rights
(D) All of the above
25. Which Pakistani province has the lowest female literacy rate?
(A) Punjab
(B) Balochistan
(C) Sindh
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
26. Domestic violence laws in Pakistan are:
(A) Present but require better implementation
(B) Non-existent
(C) Fully effective
(D) Only for urban areas
27. Women judges in Pakistan contribute to:
(A) None of the above
(B) Reducing legal access for women
(C) Increasing gender discrimination
(D) Gender-sensitive justice
28. The “Kamyab Jawan Women Program” supports:
(A) Male entrepreneurship
(B) Only education
(C) Women entrepreneurship and training
(D) Only healthcare
29. Child marriage in Pakistan is legally prohibited below:
(A) 18 years
(B) 16 years
(C) 14 years
(D) 20 years
30. Future improvements for women’s rights in Pakistan require:
(A) Stronger laws and policies
(B) All of the above
(C) Equal economic opportunities
(D) Social awareness and education