Question

Choose the correct statement:

Statement I: Women empowerment in India is completely dependent on government initiatives and policies, with no role in societal attitudes and cultural norms.

Statement II: Access to education and economic opportunities plays an important role in empowering women, enabling them to participate actively in all spheres of life.

Options

• Statement I is true, and Statement II is false.

• Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.

• Both Statements I and II are true.

• Both Statements I and II are false.

Answer 1

Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.

Explanation:

Statement I is completely false because women’s empowerment does not depend solely on government initiatives; it relies heavily on shifting deep-rooted societal attitudes and cultural norms to be truly successful. Statement II is true because access to education and economic opportunities serves as a vital foundation for building self-reliance, allowing women to break free from traditional gender roles, and enabling them to participate actively in political, economic, and social spheres.