UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Yogita Bhayana: on a mission to eliminate sexual violence
Q1. People Against Rape in India (PARI), founded by activist Yogita Bhayana, was formed in the immediate aftermath of which one of the following cases?
- A. The 2012 Delhi (Nirbhaya) gang-rape case
- B. The 2018 Kathua case
- C. The 2019 Hyderabad veterinarian case
- D. The 2017 Unnao case
Q2. With reference to Yogita Bhayana and the organisation PARI, consider the following statements:
1. She is the founder of People Against Rape in India (PARI).
2. She led a public initiative seeking a dedicated annual parliamentary session on women's issues.
3. Her advocacy is credited with building pressure behind the reform allowing 16-18 year olds to be tried as adults for heinous offences.
4. She served as the presiding judge in the Nirbhaya criminal trial.
Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?
- She is the founder of People Against Rape in India (PARI).
- She led a public initiative seeking a dedicated annual parliamentary session on women's issues.
- Her advocacy is credited with building pressure behind the reform allowing 16-18 year olds to be tried as adults for heinous offences.
- She served as the presiding judge in the Nirbhaya criminal trial.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1, 2 and 3
- C. 2, 3 and 4
- D. 1, 3 and 4
Q3. Which one of the following was the first legislation in India to permit a Juvenile Justice Board to have children aged 16-18 years tried as adults for heinous offences?
- A. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
- B. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- C. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021
- D. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
Q4. With reference to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, consider the following statements:
1. A 'heinous offence' is one for which the minimum punishment is imprisonment of seven years or more.
2. The preliminary assessment of a child in conflict with law is conducted by the Juvenile Justice Board.
3. Every child aged 16-18 years who commits any offence is automatically tried as an adult.
4. The final decision on whether a 16-18 year old is to be tried as an adult rests with the Children's Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
- A 'heinous offence' is one for which the minimum punishment is imprisonment of seven years or more.
- The preliminary assessment of a child in conflict with law is conducted by the Juvenile Justice Board.
- Every child aged 16-18 years who commits any offence is automatically tried as an adult.
- The final decision on whether a 16-18 year old is to be tried as an adult rests with the Children's Court.
- A. 1 only
- B. 3 only
- C. 3 and 4
- D. 2 and 3
Q5. The juvenile convict in the December 2012 Delhi gang-rape case was tried under which one of the following laws then in force?
- A. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
- B. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- C. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- D. The Indian Penal Code, 1860, as an adult
Q6. The December 2012 gang-rape case that triggered the largest nationwide anti-rape protests and subsequent criminal-law reform occurred in which one of the following cities?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Delhi
- C. Kolkata
- D. Hyderabad
Q7. Under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, the offence of 'stalking' is best described as which one of the following?
- A. Repeatedly following or contacting a woman despite a clear indication of disinterest, including monitoring her use of the internet or electronic communication
- B. Throwing or administering acid on a person with intent to cause permanent damage
- C. Capturing or disseminating images of a woman engaging in a private act
- D. Physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures
Q8. The committee constituted after the December 2012 Delhi case to recommend amendments to criminal law on sexual offences was chaired by whom?
- A. Justice J.S. Verma, a former Chief Justice of India
- B. Justice A.K. Ganguly, a former judge of the Supreme Court
- C. Justice B.N. Srikrishna, a former judge of the Supreme Court
- D. Justice A.P. Shah, a former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court
Q9. The 'World of Women 2026' event, at which Yogita Bhayana was recognised for her contribution to society, is an initiative of which one of the following?
- A. The Hindu Group
- B. The Times Group
- C. The Indian Express Group
- D. The ABP Group
Q10. At The Hindu World of Women 2026, Yogita Bhayana was conferred which one of the following honours for her work with survivors of sexual violence?
- A. The Contribution to Society Award
- B. The Nari Shakti Puraskar
- C. The Justice Champion Award
- D. The Padma Shri
Q11. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which replaced the Indian Penal Code and governs offences of rape and sexual assault, was piloted through Parliament by which ministry?
- A. Ministry of Home Affairs
- B. Ministry of Law and Justice
- C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
- D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Q12. With reference to institutional mechanisms for women affected by violence, consider the following statements:
1. One Stop Centres are popularly known as Sakhi Centres.
2. The Women Helpline operates on the short code 181.
3. The nodal ministry for the Nirbhaya Fund is the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
4. One Stop Centre and Women Helpline are components of the 'Samarthya' sub-scheme of Mission Shakti.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
- One Stop Centres are popularly known as Sakhi Centres.
- The Women Helpline operates on the short code 181.
- The nodal ministry for the Nirbhaya Fund is the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- One Stop Centre and Women Helpline are components of the 'Samarthya' sub-scheme of Mission Shakti.
- A. 4 only
- B. 1 and 4
- C. 2 only
- D. 3 and 4