Question 1223

Which of the following statements are true about National Family Health Survey? 1. Over 70% of women in 11 states and one Union territory never sought help or told anyone about the violence experienced by them. 2. According to NFHS-5, the proportion of such women was over 80% in four states and one Union territory - Assam (81.2%), Bihar (81.8%), Manipur (83.9%), Sikkim (80%), and Jammu and Kashmir (83.9%) 3. Less than 10% women sought help to escape from physical violence in eight states - Assam (6.6%), Andhra Pradesh (7.7%), Bihar (8.9%), Goa (9.6%), Himachal Pradesh (9.6%t), Jammu and Kashmir (7.1%), Manipur (1.2%t), and Nagaland (4.8%)

Answer

1 ,2 and 3

Why?

The correct answer for this is Option 4 i.e ​1 ,2 and 3 Key Points Context: According to the National Family Health Survey, 83% women in Jammu and Kashmir never spoke about violence experienced by them. Facts: Over 70% of women in 11 states and one Union territory never sought help or told anyone about the violence experienced by them. According to NFHS-5, the proportion of such women was over 80% in four states and one Union territory - Assam (81.2%), Bihar (81.8%), Manipur (83.9%), Sikkim (80%), and Jammu and Kashmir (83.9%). Less than 10% women sought help to escape from physical violence in eight states - Assam (6.6%), Andhra Pradesh (7.7%), Bihar (8.9%), Goa (9.6%), Himachal Pradesh (9.6%t), Jammu and Kashmir (7.1%), Manipur (1.2%t), and Nagaland (4.8%). The sources of help for those who sought it included their own family, husband’s family, neighbour, police, lawyer and religious leader.\ne In News According to the National Family Health Survey, 83% women in Jammu and Kashmir never spoke about violence experienced by them. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/national-family-health-survey-83-women-in-jammu-and-kashmir-never-spoke-about-violence-experienced-by-them-101638131963873.html