Quiz on Growing up as Boys and Girls

What is an important part of one's identity according to the text?

• Playing with toys

• Attending school

• Being a boy or a girl

• Learning to cook

Answer explanation

Being a boy or a girl is highlighted as an important part of one's identity according to the text.

In what ways do the experiences of Samoan children and teenagers differ from your own experiences of growing up?

• They do not go to school

• They learn fishing

• They do not have siblings

• They do not play with toys

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'They learn fishing' as it highlights a difference in experiences between Samoan children and teenagers and the individual answering the question.

Why do girls like to go to school together in groups according to the text?

• To avoid studying

• To compete with boys

• To play games

• For safety from the outside world

Answer explanation

Girls like to go to school together in groups to compete with boys, as mentioned in the text.

What was a very important activity on the Samoan Islands in the 1920s?

• Playing games

• Weaving baskets

• Fishing

• Cooking

Answer explanation

Fishing was a very important activity on the Samoan Islands in the 1920s, as it provided a significant source of food and livelihood for the people.

What was the difference in the design of the boys' school and girls' school in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s?

• Girls' school had a big space for playground

• Girls' school had no courtyard

• Boys' school had a central courtyard

• Boys' school had total seclusion

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Boys' school had total seclusion' as the difference in design between the boys' and girls' school in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s was that the boys' school had total seclusion.

According to the text, what is the main responsibility for housework and care-giving tasks?

• Elderly

• Men

• Children

• Women

Answer explanation

According to the text, the main responsibility for housework and care-giving tasks falls on women.

What is the term used to describe the situation where women typically labour both inside and outside the home?

• Double-burden

• Single-task

• Equal-load

• Triple-duty

Answer explanation

The term used to describe the situation where women typically labour both inside and outside the home is 'Double-burden'. This term signifies the dual responsibilities women often carry.

What is the main reason for the low value attached to women's household and care-giving work?

• Lack of skills

• Lack of recognition

• Lack of time

• Lack of effort

Answer explanation

The main reason for the low value attached to women's household and care-giving work is the lack of recognition, not lack of skills, time, or effort.

What is the impact of the burden of child-care and housework falling on women and girls?

• They can attend school easily

• They have more leisure time

• They can work outside the home

• They have less time for leisure

Answer explanation

The impact of the burden of child-care and housework falling on women and girls is that they have less time for leisure.

What is the purpose of setting up anganwadis or child-care centres in several villages in the country?

• To provide free toys

• To provide free food

• To provide free education

• To provide crèche facilities

Answer explanation

To provide crèche facilities