Question

What is domestic violence?

• A. Religious violence
• B. Rural violence
• C. Violence within family
• D. Community violence

Hint:

Domestic violence = family-level abuse, not community or religious violence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Define domestic violence. Domestic violence refers to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse occurring within a household or family, affecting women, children, and elderly members.

Step 2: Legal context. In India, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, provides remedies including protection orders, maintenance, and counseling.

Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Violence within family (Option C) is domestic violence.}} \]