Civics
Chapter - 4
Gender, Religion and Caste
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Which of the following is a form of political expression for women’s equality?
a) Patriarchy
b) Feminist movements
c) Caste system
d) Communalism
Answer: b) Feminist movements
Literacy rate among women in India (Census 2011) is approximately:
a) 85%
b) 54%
c) 65%
d) 74%
Answer: c) 54%
When we say “gender division”, we mean:
a) Biological difference between men and women
b) Unequal roles assigned by society to men and women
c) Equal opportunities for men and women
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Unequal roles assigned by society to men and women
Which of these is an example of a secular state?
a) A state with official religion
b) A state that treats all religions equally
c) A state that bans all religions
d) A state that supports only one religion
Answer: b) A state that treats all religions equally
The caste system was based on:
a) Occupation
b) Wealth
c) Education
d) None of these
Answer: a) Occupation
B. Fill in the blanks
The political expression of gender division and political mobilisation has helped to improve the __________ position of women.
Answer: social
A system that discriminates people on the basis of birth and occupation is called __________.
Answer: caste system
A state that has no official religion is called a __________ state.
Answer: secular
Gender division is not based on biology but on __________ expectations and stereotypes.
Answer: social
The percentage of elected women members in the Lok Sabha has crossed __________ in recent years.
Answer: 14%
C. Short Answer Questions
- What is meant by gender division? Give one example.
- What is sexual division of labour?
- What doyou mean by Faminist?
- State two provisions of the Indian Constitution that make India a secular state.
- How does religion influence politics in a positive way?
- Name any two factors responsible for the declining caste system in India.
- How can caste inequalities be reduced in politics?
- What is Equal Remuneration Act and which year it pass?
- Define Patriarchal society?
- What do you mean by disadvantage groups?
- What is Communalism?
D. Long Answer Questions
- Explain the impact of feminist movements in India. How have they changed the political and social status of women?
- Describe the constitutional provisions that ensure secularism in India with suitable examples.
- “Caste can take various forms in politics.” Explain any five ways in which caste affects politics in India.
- How are social divisions based on gender, religion and caste interrelated? Discuss with examples.
- What measures have been taken in India to improve the political representation of women? Give five points.
- In what ways women face discrimination/exploitation in India?
- How can you say that India is a Secular Country?
- What is Communalism and write the cause of communalism?
- How communalism threat/challenge to democracy?
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