History and Sociology Quiz on Gender and Colonial India

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What was one of the features of the Dual System established during the British Rule in Bengal?

Dual authority between British officials and Indian landlords (correct)

Direct rule by Indian leaders

Decentralized local governance

Centralized administration under British control

Which policy aimed at annexing territories during British rule is associated with Dalhousie?

Subsidiary Alliance

Permanent Settlement

Doctrine of Lapse (correct)

Dual System

What was a significant cause of the Revolt of 1857?

Introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges (correct)

Social inequality among Muslims and Hindus

Rise of British textile industry

Formation of the Indian National Congress

Which socio-religious reform movement was aimed at combating social issues like untouchability?

Arya Samaj Signup and view all the answers

Which movement marked the peak of mass mobilization against British rule during India's independence struggle?

Quit India Movement Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key focuses of Gender Mainstreaming?

Incorporating gender perspectives into all policies and programs Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant issue addressed by the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005?

Prevention of domestic violence and provision of legal remedies Signup and view all the answers

Which type of feminism argues for equal rights through political and legal reforms without challenging the basic structure of society?

Liberal Feminism Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary reasons for implementing a protectionist policy in less developed areas?

To promote domestic industries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between fixed and flexible exchange rates?

Fixed rates are pegged to a currency or a basket of currencies Signup and view all the answers

What is a key objective of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

To ensure monetary cooperation and financial stability Signup and view all the answers

In the context of legislative relations, what does the Doctrine of Repugnancy address?

Conflicts between central and state laws Signup and view all the answers

Which judgment is associated with the Constitutional amendment and the theory of Basic Structure?

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main schools of Hindu Law?

Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Signup and view all the answers

Which act governs the conditions of marriage and the consequences of their violation in Hindu Law?

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Signup and view all the answers

Which remedy is primarily aimed at restoring conjugal rights in Hindu matrimonial law?

Restitution of Conjugal Rights Signup and view all the answers

Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, what is one of the main focuses regarding divorce?

Protection against instant divorce Signup and view all the answers

Which act was established to regulate family law matters in the context of special marriages in India?

Special Marriage Act, 1954 Signup and view all the answers

Which judgment is significant regarding the legitimacy of children under Hindu matrimonial law?

Saroj Rani v Sudarshan Kumar Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acts is not associated with the period of India under the East India Company?

Indian Councils Act 1909 Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant judicial reform initiated by Warren Hastings during British rule in India?

Establishment of the Supreme Court at Calcutta Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between democratic and authoritarian political systems?

Democratic systems allow citizen participation, while authoritarian systems do not. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the features of the British Constitution?

It includes conventions that are not legally enforceable. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor leading to the economic crisis in India during 1990-1991?

Declining foreign reserves. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the American Political Tradition, what is the significance of the United States Congress?

It holds the exclusive responsibility for creating laws. Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to Comparative Government and Politics emphasizes the analysis of political systems and their interactions?

The Structural-Functional Approach. Signup and view all the answers

What denotes the role of the United States President in relation to Congress?

The President can veto legislation passed by Congress. Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of American Federalism?

It creates complexities in the division of powers. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Indian Bar Councils Act 1926 primarily address?

The regulation and structure of the legal profession in India. Signup and view all the answers

Which word does not mean the same as trifle?

Significant Signup and view all the answers

Which sequence of liberties includes a repetition?

Liberty of thought, belief, faith, worship and expression Signup and view all the answers

Who can enquire into the advice given by the Council of Ministers to the President of India?

Inquiry Committee of the Lok Sabha Signup and view all the answers

Which committee of the Elections Commission is responsible for creating constituencies?

Delimitation Signup and view all the answers

Which rule is not covered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

Transfer of property to wife in case of divorce Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 discusses 'natural guardians of Hindu minors'?

Section 5 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

History

The British East India Company's establishment in Bengal: The Dual System, the Permanent Settlement of Bengal, police and prison administration, and criminal justice administration were all key features of their rule.
The Subsidiary Alliance system: Its features and uses.
The Annexation Policies of Dalhousie: Their impact and ramifications.
The Revolt of 1857: Its roots, characteristics, and repercussions.
Peasant and Tribal Movements: Significant events like the Phadke, Moplah, Deccan Riots, and Pabna rebellions.

Sociology

Gender Construction

Understanding sex, gender, masculinity, femininity, patriarchy, gender inequality, gender roles, gender mainstreaming, gender analysis, and gender auditing.
The role of family and culture in shaping gender.

Theoretical Perspectives

The meaning of feminism and its history, including the growth and development of various perspectives: liberal, radical, Marxist, socialist, and postmodern feminism.
Perspectives on gender and development: welfare, developmental, and empowerment.

Contemporary Issues

Examining gender dynamics in electronic media and cyber society.
Analyzing crimes against women, including domestic violence (with reference to the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005), sexual harassment in the workplace (with reference to the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place Act 2013), trafficking, and acid attacks.

Family Law I

Application of Hindu Law

Sources: Modern and ancient sources of Hindu Law.
Schools: The Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools of Hindu Law.
Marriage and Divorce: Nature of marriage, theories of divorce, conditions for marriage, and consequences of violation of these conditions.
Relevant Judgments: Shastri Yagnapurushadji 0rs v Muldas AIR 1966 SC 1119 and Amardeep v Harveen Kaur (2017)8 SCC 746.

Matrimonial Remedies

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, nullity of marriage, legitimacy of children, and dissolution of marriage (divorce).
Ancillary Relief: Alimony pendente lite, permanent alimony and maintenance, and custody of children.
Bars to Matrimonial Reliefs: Legal limitations on obtaining relief.
Jurisdiction and Procedure: Court competence and legal process.
Relevant Judgments: Saroj Rani v Sudarshan Kumar, AIR 1984 SC 1562 and Sanjay Kumar Sinha v Asha Kumari, (2018) 5 SCC 33.

Muslim Law

Marriage: The marriage process and its different aspects.
Dower: The concept and application of dower.
Divorce: Understanding divorce according to Muslim Law and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.
Legitimacy and Acknowledgement
Relevant Judgments: Shayara Bano v Union of India (2017) 9 SCC 1.

Special Marriage Act and Other Laws

The Special Marriage Act, 1954: Marriage and divorce under its provisions.
The Family Court Act 1984: Its purpose and application.
Marriage and Divorce under Punjab Customary Laws: Understanding laws specific to Punjab customs.
Relevant Judgments: Gangadharn v State of Kerala, AIR 2006 SC 2360.

Legal History

India under the East India Company (1600-1858)

Parliament's Control: Analyzing key legislation – the Regulating Act 1773, Pitts India Act 1784, Charter Acts of 1793, 1813, 1833, 1853, and the Government of India Act of 1858.

India under the British Crown (1858-1947)

Analyzing the provisions and shortcomings of key legislation – the Indian Councils Act 1861, the Indian Councils Act 1892, the Indian Councils Act 1909, the Government of India Act 1919, the Government of India Act 1935, and the Indian Independence Act 1947.

Judicial Reforms and Institutions (British Era)

Important judicial reforms undertaken by figures like Warren Hastings, Charles Cornwallis, John Shore, and William Bentinck.
Administration of justice in Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta from 1639 to 1726.
The establishment and operation of Mayors' Courts and courts in Presidency towns.
Foundation and functioning of Supreme Courts in Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay.

Judicial Institutions under the Crown

The establishment of Indian High Courts.
The role of the Privy Council.
The Federal Court.
The legal profession: Its development up to 1926 and the impact of the Indian Bar Councils Act 1926.

Political Science III

Comparative Government and Politics

Understanding meaning, scope, evolution, and problems.
Explaining different approaches, including historical, formal-legal, system analysis, structural-functional, and political system approaches.

Classification of Political Systems

Distinguishing between democratic and authoritarian systems.
Analyzing federal and unitary systems.
Comparing capitalist and socialist systems.
Exploring socio-economic dimensions in Britain and the United States of America.

The British Political Tradition

Identifying the sources of the British Constitution.
Outlining salient features of the Constitution.
Understanding constitutional conventions.
Examining the roles and functions of the Monarch, the Cabinet, and Parliament.
Understanding the British Judicial System and the Rule of Law.

The American Political Tradition

Exploring the election, powers, and role of the United States President.
Analyzing the composition, powers, and roles of the House of Representatives and Senate within the United States Congress, including the committee system and the president's relationship with Congress.
Examining the judiciary and judicial review.
Defining and understanding American federalism, its features, and implications.
Conducting a comparative study of the party systems in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Economics II

The Indian Economy

Analyzing the nature of the Indian economy.
Exploring if India is an underdeveloped or a developing economy.
Understanding the objectives, strategy, and appraisal of economic planning in India.
Analyzing the sectoral growth of the Indian economy during 1950-1990.
Examining the state of the Indian economy in 1990-1991 and analyzing the reasons for the crisis.
Discussing the introduction of economic reforms, including macro-economic stabilization and structural adjustment programs, as well as their appraisal.

Sectoral Growth

Discussing the sectoral growth of the Indian economy since 1990-1991.
Analyzing the growth of agriculture during pre and post-reform periods, including the Green Revolution and land reforms.
Examining the growth of industry during pre and post-reform periods, outlining the problems of industrial development in India, and exploring liberalization and privatization.
Understanding the growth of the service sector during pre and post-reform periods, analyzing the reasons for service-led growth, and discussing the sustainability of service-led growth.

International Trade and Policy

Exploring theories of international trade, focusing on both Classical and Hecksher-Ohlin perspectives.
Examining commercial policy by comparing free trade and protectionist policies, including the rationale for protectionist measures in less developed regions.
Understanding the components of the balance of payments and the causes and solutions for disequilibrium.

Currency and Global Institutions

Comparing fixed and flexible exchange rates.
Introducing GATT and discussing the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its implications, particularly its impact on developing countries like India.
Discussing the International Monetary Fund (IMF): its objectives, functioning, and achievements.
Providing a brief overview of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).
Discussing the World Bank: its objectives, functioning, and achievements.

Constitution Law II

Union and State Executives & Judiciary

Understanding the Union and State Executives.
Analyzing the Union and State Judiciary.
Relevant Judgments: Shatrughan Chauhan v. Union of India (2014) 3 SCC 1, Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association v. Union of India, AIR 2015 SCW 5457 (NJAC Case).

Union and State Legislatures & Legislative Relations

Understanding the Union and State Legislatures.
Exploring legislative relations between the Union and States.
Examining key doctrines of interpretation: territorial nexus, harmonious construction, pith and substance, doctrine of repugnancy, and colourable legislation (Article 245 to 255).
Relevant Judgments: Raja Ram Pal v. The Hon'Ble Speaker, LokSabha, (2007) 3 SCC 184, State of Bombay v. F.N. Balsara, AIR 1951 SC 318.

Administrative Relations, Liability of State and Trade

Understanding administrative relations between the Union and States (Article 256 to 263).
Examining the liability of state under contracts and torts (Article 299 & 300).
Exploring trade, commerce, and intercourse (Article 301 to 307).
Analyzing safeguards for civil servants (Article 309 to 311).
Relevant Judgments: Jindal Stainless Ltd. v. State of Haryana,(2017) 12 SCC 1, Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel, (1985) 3 SCC 398.

Elections, Emergencies, and Amendment of Constitution

Understanding elections (Article 324 to 329).
Analyzing emergency provisions: national emergency, state emergency, and financial emergency.
Examining the process of amending the Constitution and the theory of the basic structure (Article 368).
Relevant Judgments: S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, AIR 1994 SC 1918, Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461.

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This quiz covers significant historical events such as the British East India Company's rule in Bengal, the impact of the Subsidiary Alliance, and the Revolt of 1857. Additionally, it explores key concepts in sociology related to gender construction and various feminist perspectives. Test your knowledge on these crucial topics in history and sociology.