Sudha Murthy's Character Sketch: Gender Bias Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the definition of the term 'idealistic'?

Related to a programming language
Describing someone who is angry
Having lofty or noble ideas (correct)
Showing caring feelings and love

What is the opposite of 'fuming'?

Idealistic
Caring
Emotionless (correct)
Affectionate

Which of the following words is related to a programming language?

Idealistic
Affectionate
Fuming
Java (correct)

What does 'affectionate' describe?

A person's caring feelings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme among the three words 'idealistic', 'fuming', and 'affectionate'?

They are all adjectives describing personality traits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of gender bias in the workplace?

Unequal distribution of opportunities (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is a prominent Indian author known for writing about social issues, including gender bias?

Sudha Murthy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major factor contributing to the persistence of gender bias in society?

Stereotyping and societal norms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of gender bias in education?

Limited access to certain subjects for girls (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Sudha's initial intention while going to Pune?

To buy sarees for her friends (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a strategy to combat gender bias in the workplace?

Providing training on unconscious bias (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the woman's application to the company?

To protest against the unjust policy of the company (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the company not hire women, according to the gentlemen in the interview panel?

Because women would not be able to work on the shop floor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the woman's opinion about the Tatas' contribution to Indian industry?

They were pioneers of Indian industry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Sudha's response to the gentlemen's statement about women not being hired?

She stated that women must be given a chance to prove their worth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying assumption of the company's policy regarding women?

Women would face difficulties working on the shop floor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the woman's expectation from the company, given its reputation?

That it would not discriminate based on gender (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the woman's postcard to JRD Tata?

To express her dismay at the company's discriminatory policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of the gentlemen in the interview panel when they told Sudha about the company's policy?

Polite (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the woman's tone in her postcard to JRD Tata?

Disapproving and disappointed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of students in today's engineering colleges are girls?

50% (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where did the woman meet her husband, Narayan Murthy?

In Karnataka (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the uncrowned king of Indian industry?

JRD (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the woman's profession after getting a job in Pune?

Not specified (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the job the woman got in Pune?

It was in a city she never thought she would work in (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Idealistic Definition

Having lofty or noble ideas

Opposite of 'Fuming'

Emotionless