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1. In sociological and feminist analysis, how is the 'sexual division of labour' fundamentally defined?

  1. A.A system in which all work inside the home is either done by women of the family or organised by them, while men do work outside the home.
  2. B.A biological mandate that prevents women from acquiring technical skills in agriculture and industry.
  3. C.A statutory division of employment enacted by labor ministries in industrial cities.
  4. D.A traditional system where men exclusively perform domestic childcare and unpaid household chores.

2. In which group of countries has the political representation and public participation of women historically been among the highest globally?

  1. A.The Gulf Cooperation Council countries such as Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
  2. B.Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
  3. C.Central American states such as Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
  4. D.North African nations such as Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia.

3. According to official demographic statistics in India, what is the literacy rate among women compared to men?

  1. A.Women literacy rate is 35 percent compared with 60 percent among men.
  2. B.Women literacy rate is 45 percent compared with 70 percent among men.
  3. C.Women literacy rate is 54 percent compared with 76 percent among men.
  4. D.Women literacy rate is 65 percent compared with 85 percent among men.

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