- What has modernization contributed to in Himachali society?
A) Increased traditional values
B) A perceived decay of traditional social values, family cohesiveness, and character attributes
C) Stronger community bonds
D) A revival of ancient rituals
Answer: B - How are religious rites sometimes observed in contemporary Himachali society?
A) With deeper spiritual meaning
B) Becoming more ritualistic than deeply spiritual
C) Less frequently
D) Only by the elderly
Answer: B - What was the purpose of the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Bill passed by the Himachal Pradesh Government in 2001?
A) To promote nuclear families
B) To compel the younger generation to fulfill their moral obligations towards their families
C) To encourage migration from rural areas
D) To reduce government spending on social welfare
Answer: B - With which articles of the Indian Constitution does the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Bill 2001 align?
A) Articles 14 and 19
B) Articles 38 and 41
C) Articles 21 and 22
D) Articles 25 and 26
Answer: B - Which state was the first in the Indian Union to enact a law like the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Bill?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C - What does the preamble of the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Act explicitly state is increasing?
A) Economic prosperity
B) The tendency to neglect the aged and infirm
C) Educational opportunities
D) Social harmony
Answer: B - To which communities does the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Bill 2001 apply?
A) Only Hindus
B) Only tribal communities
C) All communities in Himachal Pradesh, with the exception of Muslims
D) Only urban populations
Answer: C - Which of the following is NOT included in the broad definition of “dependents” under the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Act?
A) Parents and grandparents who are unable to maintain themselves.
B) A son who is a minor and unable to obtain maintenance from his father’s or mother’s estate.
C) A financially independent adult child.
D) A widowed daughter unable to obtain maintenance from her husband’s estate.
Answer: C - What is expected to be reinforced by the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Act?
A) Individualism
B) A sense of responsibility among social constituents
C) Economic competition
D) Political participation
Answer: B - What is considered equally vital alongside legal provisions for the positive results of the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Act?
A) Economic growth
B) Technological advancement
C) Social awareness campaigns
D) Increased tourism
Answer: C