Women’s Rights & Gender Equality in Pakistan MCQs With Answer
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees gender equality?
A) Article 25
B) Article 19
C) Article 32
D) Article 50
Which year did Pakistan pass the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act?
A) 2005
B) 2010
C) 2018
D) 2022
Which organization in Pakistan works for women’s rights and empowerment?
A) Pakistan Bar Council
B) Aurat Foundation
C) Federal Investigation Agency
D) National Database and Registration Authority
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan?
A) Fatima Jinnah
B) Benazir Bhutto
C) Asma Jahangir
D) Hina Rabbani Khar
Which international treaty on women’s rights has Pakistan ratified?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
C) Geneva Convention
D) Paris Agreement
Which law in Pakistan criminalizes honor killings?
A) The Prevention of Anti-Women Practices Act 2011
B) The Anti-Honor Killing Law 2016
C) The Hudood Ordinances
D) The Cyber Crime Act
What percentage of seats in the National Assembly are reserved for women in Pakistan?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 17%
D) 20%
Which Pakistani province was the first to pass a law against domestic violence?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which government body in Pakistan is responsible for promoting women’s rights?
A) National Accountability Bureau
B) Federal Board of Revenue
C) National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW)
D) Election Commission of Pakistan
Which year did Pakistan grant women the right to vote?
A) 1947
B) 1956
C) 1973
D) 1985
Which Pakistani woman won the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating girls’ education?
A) Benazir Bhutto
B) Malala Yousafzai
C) Asma Jahangir
D) Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Which law provides protection against workplace harassment in Pakistan?
A) Protection of Women Act 2006
B) Workplace Harassment Act 2010
C) Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010
D) Gender Equality Act 2015
Which Pakistani woman became the first fighter pilot in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)?
A) Malala Yousafzai
B) Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
C) Ayesha Farooq
D) Muniba Mazari
What is a major barrier to women’s economic participation in Pakistan?
A) High literacy rates
B) Gender-based discrimination
C) Equal pay policies
D) Strong labor laws
Which year did Pakistan pass the Women Protection Act?
A) 2002
B) 2006
C) 2010
D) 2015
Which initiative aims to support women entrepreneurs in Pakistan?
A) Kamyab Jawan Program
B) Benazir Income Support Program
C) Women on Wheels
D) Women Entrepreneurs Fund
What percentage of Pakistani women participate in the labor force?
A) 10%
B) 22%
C) 35%
D) 50%
Which constitutional article ensures women’s protection against discrimination?
A) Article 5
B) Article 25(2)
C) Article 48
D) Article 101
Which Pakistani woman was the first to receive the United Nations Human Rights Prize?
A) Malala Yousafzai
B) Asma Jahangir
C) Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
D) Fatima Jinnah
Which Pakistani province has the highest female literacy rate?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What is the minimum legal age of marriage for women in Pakistan according to federal law?
A) 14 years
B) 16 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Which global day is celebrated to promote gender equality?
A) Human Rights Day
B) World Women’s Day
C) International Day of the Girl Child
D) Women’s Equality Day
Which Pakistani city has the highest female employment rate?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
Which type of violence against women is most prevalent in Pakistan?
A) Political violence
B) Workplace harassment
C) Domestic violence
D) Financial abuse
Which UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on gender equality?
A) Goal 3
B) Goal 5
C) Goal 7
D) Goal 10
Which government initiative provides financial support to poor women in Pakistan?
A) Ehsaas Program
B) Kamyab Pakistan Program
C) Women in Business Fund
D) Rozgar Scheme
Which Pakistani film won an Oscar for highlighting women’s issues?
A) Churails
B) Saving Face
C) Verna
D) Bol
Which female activist co-founded the Women’s Action Forum (WAF) in Pakistan?
A) Asma Jahangir
B) Malala Yousafzai
C) Hina Jilani
D) Mukhtaran Mai
Which of the following is a key challenge for gender equality in Pakistan?
A) Women’s economic empowerment
B) Lack of education and job opportunities
C) Increased female representation in politics
D) Strong legal protections