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1
Shamsur Rahman Faruqi is best known for his contributions to:
A. Romantic ghazal composition
B. Modern Urdu literary criticism and the study of classical narrative forms
C. Collection of rural folktales
D. Translation of Western philosophical texts into Urdu
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Faruqi is a leading Urdu critic and scholar noted for his analytical studies of classical forms and for reviving interest in traditional narratives and aesthetics.
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In studies of civil–military relations, the term "praetorianism" refers to:
A. A pattern where the military intervenes frequently in politics due to weak civilian institutions
B. An ideal balance between civilian and military spheres
C. The doctrine of professional, apolitical military leadership
D. A purely ceremonial role for the armed forces under civilian rule
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Praetorianism denotes frequent military intervention and dominance in politics stemming from weak civilian control and institutions.
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In translation studies applied to Persian-to-English translation, which approach prioritizes natural, sense-for-sense rendering in the target language over literal word-for-word equivalence?
A. Dynamic equivalence (sense-for-sense)
B. Literal or formal equivalence (word-for-word)
C. Interlinear translation
D. Transcription
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Dynamic equivalence emphasizes conveying meaning and natural target-language expression rather than strict literal correspondence.
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Who originally introduced the concept of 'gatekeeping' that later influenced studies of news selection?
A. Kurt Lewin
B. David Manning White
C. Harold Lasswell
D. Walter Lippmann
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Kurt Lewin introduced gatekeeping in social psychology (1947), and the concept was later applied to media and news selection by scholars like David Manning White.
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Which term refers to socially expected behaviors and attitudes deemed appropriate for males and females in a given culture?
A. Gender norms
B. Sex chromosomes
C. Gender dysphoria
D. Reproductive rights
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Which definition best captures 'gender-based violence' (GBV)?
A. Any act of physical, sexual or psychological harm or coercion inflicted on a person because of their gender or gender identity
B. Only state-sanctioned acts of violence such as capital punishment applied unequally
C. Violence between members of the same gender for non-gender-related reasons
D. Economic sanctions imposed by governments that affect men and women equally
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Which theoretical approach in Gender Studies most directly challenges fixed categories of sexual identity and emphasizes fluidity?
A. Liberal feminism
B. Radical feminism
C. Queer theory
D. Marxist feminism
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Queer theory critiques fixed identity categories and emphasizes fluidity in sexual and gender identities.
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What is the primary aim of 'gender budgeting' in public policy?
A. To allocate separate, equal funds exclusively for women-led organizations
B. To reduce overall public spending by removing gender-targeted programs
C. To assess only the economic cost of gender-based programs without policy change
D. To integrate gender equity considerations into the budget process to ensure resources address different needs of women and men
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Gender budgeting integrates gender equity into budgeting to ensure resources are allocated in ways that address differential needs and impacts.
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Which statement most accurately describes 'patriarchy' in Gender Studies discourse?
A. A political system where women hold primary power over institutions
B. A social system where men hold primary power and dominate roles in political leadership, moral authority, and control of property
C. An economic model focused solely on female-headed households
D. A temporary cultural practice limited to pre-industrial societies
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Patriarchy is understood as a social system in which men hold primary power across institutions and social roles.
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Which best describes 'gender mainstreaming' as promoted by the United Nations?
A. Creating separate policies for men and women without altering existing programs
B. Prioritizing women's issues in all government budgets exclusively
C. Assessing the implications for people of different genders in all stages of policy, program and project development
D. Eliminating gender-specific data collection to treat all citizens uniformly
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Gender mainstreaming means evaluating and integrating gender perspectives into all stages of policy and program development to promote equality.