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Topic 299 · Answers

Women's digital agency: NFHS-6 internet data

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer A

    NFHS-6 shows what share of women aged 15-49 have used the internet?

    • Correct answer: 64.3%
    • 58.6%
    • 80.5%
    • 77.3%

    Core Trigger: NFHS-6 (2023-24), released 29 May 2026, shows 64.3% of women aged 15-49 have used the internet, versus 33.3% earlier.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    NFHS-6 data on women's digital agency say what matters, not just shared access?

    • Correct answer: Personal device access
    • Cheaper mobile data
    • Digital literacy tests
    • Broadband subscription

    Debate Focus: The data frame women's digital agency: personal device access matters, not just shared access.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer B

    Which institute is the nodal agency designated for NFHS?

    • ISI, Kolkata
    • Correct answer: IIPS, Mumbai
    • NIC, New Delhi
    • NIHFW, New Delhi

    Releasing Body: The Health Ministry commissions NFHS and designates IIPS, Mumbai as nodal agency.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    An own-use mobile phone means what?

    • A phone without internet access
    • Correct answer: One the woman herself uses
    • A phone bought with her own income
    • Any phone owned by the household head

    Key Indicator: An own-use mobile phone is one the woman herself uses, not one merely shared in the household.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    What share of men reached internet use in NFHS-6?

    • 83.9%
    • Correct answer: 80.5%
    • 64.3%
    • 77.3%

    Data Point: Men reached 80.5% internet use; the gender gap narrowed to 16.2 points from 17.9 in NFHS-5.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer D

    What share of rural women have used the internet in NFHS-6?

    • 64.3%
    • 77.3%
    • 52.4%
    • Correct answer: 58.6%

    Rural Gap: Urban women stand at 77.3% and rural women at 58.6%.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer C

    Where is IIPS based?

    • Pune
    • Hyderabad
    • Correct answer: Mumbai
    • New Delhi

    Headquarters: IIPS is based in Mumbai, an autonomous body under the Health Ministry.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer C

    IIPS began in July 1956 as which body?

    • Institute of Social Statistics
    • Family Planning Institute
    • Correct answer: Demographic Training and Research Centre
    • Population Research Centre

    Founded: IIPS began in July 1956 as the Demographic Training and Research Centre, backed by the Tata Trust, Government and UN.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer A

    When was the first National Family Health Survey conducted?

    • Correct answer: 1992-93
    • 2005-06
    • 1985-86
    • 1998-99

    Landmark: The first National Family Health Survey was conducted in 1992-93; IIPS took its present name in 1985.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Consider the statements: 1. The digital divide is the gap in access to and use of technology. 2. The gender digital divide is the gap between urban and rural users. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Definition: The digital divide is the gap in access to and use of technology; the gender digital divide is that gap between men and women.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 299, point 12

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