Question

1. Identify one program started by the Indian government to ensure equality for women in the modern times.

2.Enumerate any two architectural features of the Mughal monument Red Fort which makes it a typical example of a medieval structure.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The principle of gender equality is enshrined in the Indian Constitution in its Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles. The Constitution not only grants equality to women, but also empowers the State to adopt measures of positive discrimination in favor of women. The Policy also takes note of the commitments of the Ninth Five Year Plan and the other Sectorial Policies relating to empowerment of Women. The women’s movement and a wide-spread network of non-Government Organizations which have strong grass-roots presence and deep insight into women’s concerns have contributed in inspiring initiatives for the empowerment of women.
2. The Red Fort is located next to the historical Salimgarh Fort. These two forts together form the Red Fort Complex with several attractions within it, including:

• Lahori Gate, the main entrance to the fort
• Delhi Gate, the public entrance at the southern end
• Chatta Chowk, a long passageway with a bazaar
• Mumtaz Mahal, a palace that houses Red Fort Archaeological Museum
• Rang Mahal, a palace where the emperor’s wives and mistresses were housed
• Khas Mahal, the apartment of the emperor
• Diwan-i-Aam, the public audience hall
• Diwan-i-Khas, the private audience hall
• Hira Mahal, a marble pavilion built by Bahadur Shah II
• Princes’ quarters, imperial quarter’s used by members of the royal Mughal family
• Tea House, one of the Prince’s quarters which is currently a working restaurant
• Naubat Khana, the drum house which now houses the Indian War Memorial Museum
• Nahr-i-Bihisht, a canal that runs through the pavilions
• Hammam, the imperial baths
• Baoli, a uniquely designed step-well
• Moti Masjid, which was the private mosque of Aurangzeb
• Hayat Baksh Bagh, a garden within the fort