UBA QUIZ

When is the International Day of Rural Women celebrated every year?

• October 14
• October 15
• October 16
• October 17

Answer explanation

International Day of Rural Women is celebrated on October 15 every year.

What is the main aim of the International Day of Rural Women?

• To promote urban development
• To recognize the role of rural women in agriculture, food security, and rural development.
• To increase exports
• To empower rich women

Answer explanation

The day honors rural women’s vital role in agriculture, food security, and rural development.

Who declared the International Day of Rural Women?

• World Bank
• The United Nations (UN)
• UNICEF
• NABARD

Answer explanation

The United Nations officially declared the day to recognize rural women globally.

Rural women mainly work in which sector?

• Textile industry
• Agriculture and farming
• Construction
• Education

Answer explanation

Most rural women work in agriculture and farming activities.

What value best describes rural women according to the UN — strength, laziness, or courage?

• Strength
• Laziness
• Courage
• Patience

Answer explanation

The UN highlights courage as the defining quality of rural women.

Where was the speaker born and brought up?

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Pune
• Kolkata

Answer explanation

The speaker was born and brought up in Mumbai.

What did Kantabai want to do when she first met the speaker?

• Start a business
• Open a savings account
• Get a loan
• Join a self-help group

Answer explanation

Kantabai’s first wish was to open her own savings account.

Why did the Reserve Bank of India first reject the women’s banking license?

• Because they lacked funds
• Because the women were non-literate
• Because they didn’t have money
• Because they didn’t meet RBI officials

Answer explanation

The license was rejected as the women were non-literate.

What idea did women suggest instead of remembering a PIN number for digital banking?

• Using passwords
• Using their thumb (biometric)
• Using their voice
• Using PIN numbers

Answer explanation

They suggested biometric login instead of remembering PINs.

What message did the speaker learn from the rural women?

• Poor people need help always.
• Never provide poor solutions to poor people — they are smart.
• Empower women in villages.
• Support women financially.

Answer explanation

The speaker learned that rural women are intelligent and deserve proper solutions.