How Did the Incoming 2014 BJP Government Address the Problem

question 20

Multiple Choice

How did the incoming 2014 BJP government address the problem of rape in India?

• A)It blamed the problem on a culture of promiscuity.
• B)It promised zero tolerance for violence against women.
• C)It argued that most accused of rape are judged too harshly.
• D)It imposed the death penalty for any attacks against a woman.
• E)It sought the help of international bodies, requesting that UN agencies come into India and help establish special anti-violence-against-women programs.

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