Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions.
The division of society into male, female and transgender is believed to be natural and biological. But, in reality, there are social constructs and roles assigned to individuals which are reinforced by social institutions. Consequently, these biological differences become the basis of social differentiation, discrimination and exclusion. The exclusion of over half of the population becomes a serious handicap to any developing and civilised society. It is a global challenge, which has been acknowledged by the UNDP when it mentioned that, "If development is not engendered it is endangered" (HDR UNDP 1995). Discrimination, in general, and gender discrimination, in particular, is a crime against humanity. All efforts need to be made to address the denial of opportunities for education, employment, political representation, low wages for similar types of work, disregard to their entitlement to live a dignified life, etc. A society which fails to acknowledge and take effective measures to remove such discriminations, cannot be treated as a civilised one. The Government of India has duly acknowledged the adverse impacts of these discriminations and launched a nationwide campaign called 'Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao'.
What is UNDP?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → International Organisation
UNDP is a body of the United Nations that works for many countries, so it is an international organisation.
Note: The given answer is as per the official NTA Answer Key. The book does not call UNDP an international organisation in clear words. It gives its full name, the United Nations Development Programme, and says that it has published the Human Development Report every year since 1990, which shows that it is a world body.
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