4. Put a( sqrt ) mark if the statement is correct and (X) if incorrect. (a) When a minor girl is married off, it is called child marriage. ( ). (b) The Constitution has no reservation for representation of women. ( ) (c) The caste system does not exist in India.( ). cooks. (d) An educated women can help build a progressive population. ( ) (e) Boys can never become cooks. ( )
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Answer:
(a) When a minor girl is married off, it is called child marriage. (TRUE ).
(b) The Constitution has no reservation for the representation of women. (FALSE )
(c) The caste system does not exist in India.( FALSE).
(d) An educated women can help build a progressive population. ( TRUE)
(e) Boys can never become cooks. (FALSE )
Explanation:
(a) Any girl married below 18 Years of Age will fall into the category of Child Marriage. which is a crime according to the Indian Constitution.
(b) By the 1993 Constitutional Amendment Act, one-third of reservations have been provided to women in local governments. The original constitution lacked this provision.
(c) Even after various provisions such as the Right to equality, freedom from untouchability, Equal access to all, etc. India is still bearing the brunt of the caste system.
(d) Women are the touch bearers of any country and hence hold a very important role in transforming society both socially and economically. They as mothers also nurture the coming generation. thus, it is very important that the women are educated.
(e) This is a false conception. which comes from the deeply embeded patriarchy in our social fabric.