Class 10 Civics – Chapter 3: Gender, Religion and Caste

 Class 10 Civics – Chapter 3: Gender, Religion and Caste

SET-1

Section A – MCQs (1×4=4)

Which of the following is a form of gender division?

a) Equal wages for men and women

b) Unequal wages for the same work

c) Women in politics

d) Reservation for women in Panchayats

Which Constitutional right prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth?

a) Right to Freedom

b) Right to Equality

c) Right to Education

d) Right to Constitutional Remedies

Which social reformer worked for the upliftment of women in India?

a) B.R. Ambedkar

b) Mahatma Gandhi

c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

What percentage of seats in local government bodies in India is reserved for women?

a) 20%

b) 25%

c) 33%

d) 50%

Section B – Very Short Answer (2×2=4)

What is feminist movement? (2 marks)

State two constitutional provisions that make India a secular state. (2 marks)

Section C – Short Answer (1×3=3)

Describe three ways in which caste inequalities exist in modern India. (3 marks)

Section D – Long Answer (1×5=5)

“Gender division is not based on biology but on social expectations and stereotypes.” Explain the statement with suitable examples. (5 marks)

Section E – Case Study (1×4=4)

Read the passage carefully and answer the following:

The Indian Constitution prohibits caste-based discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all. Despite this, caste continues to play a significant role in politics. Political parties often select candidates from different castes to win elections. Sometimes, caste divisions lead to vote-bank politics, but in the long run, it has helped people from marginalized communities to gain political power.

Questions:

a) What does the Indian Constitution prohibit regarding caste? (1 mark)

b) Why do political parties give importance to caste in elections? (1 mark)

c) How has caste in politics also contributed positively? (2 marks)

Set – 2

Section A – MCQs (1×4=4)

Gender division is usually understood as:

a) Biological difference between men and women

b) Unequal roles assigned by society

c) Political equality

d) Economic equality

Which of these is an instance of women empowerment?

a) Unequal wages

b) Child marriage

c) Women reservation in Panchayats

d) Female foeticide

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality?

a) Article 14

b) Article 19

c) Article 21

d) Article 32

Which of the following is an example of secularism?

a) Government giving preference to one religion

b) Equal treatment of all religions by the state

c) Promotion of majority religion

d) Ban on minority religion

Section B – Very Short (2×2=4)

What is the meaning of secular state?

Write two provisions made by the Constitution for the upliftment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Section C – Short (3 marks)

Mention three reasons why women’s participation in politics in India is very low.

Section D – Long (5 marks)

Explain how caste inequalities have changed in India after independence.

Section E – Case Study (4 marks)

Case: The 73rd Amendment Act made it mandatory to reserve one-third seats for women in local government institutions. This has increased women’s role in decision-making at the village and town level.

Questions:

a) Which amendment gave reservation to women in Panchayati Raj? (1)

b) What percentage of seats are reserved for women? (1)

c) How has this step helped in women empowerment? (2)

Set – 3

Section A – MCQs (4)

Which one of the following movements is associated with women’s rights?

a) Civil Rights Movement

b) Feminist Movement

c) Quit India Movement

d) Non-Cooperation Movement

The caste system in India was based on:

a) Wealth

b) Occupation

c) Religion only

d) Education

Who among the following fought against caste discrimination?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru

b) B.R. Ambedkar

c) Sardar Patel

d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

In which year did India adopt its Constitution?

a) 1947

b) 1949

c) 1950

d) 1952

Section B – Very Short (2×2=4)

What is the feminist movement?

Mention any two constitutional provisions that ensure secularism in India.

Section C – Short (3 marks)

Explain any three forms in which caste continues to exist in India today.

Section D – Long (5 marks)

How does religion influence politics? Give arguments for and against.

Section E – Case Study (4 marks)

Case: Indian society has seen deep-rooted caste inequalities. With time, political mobilization on caste lines has taken place. While it has sometimes divided people, it has also given political power to marginalized communities like Dalits and OBCs.

Questions:

a) Which groups gained power through caste-based politics? (1)

b) How can caste-based politics divide society? (1)

c) Explain two positive impacts of caste in politics. (2)

Set – 4

Section A – MCQs (4)

Which of the following is a challenge to democracy?

a) Gender equality

b) Caste inequality

c) Secularism

d) Social justice

Who started the Brahmo Samaj to fight social evils?

a) Swami Vivekananda

b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

c) Dayanand Saraswati

d) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

The percentage of women in the Lok Sabha has never crossed:

a) 10%

b) 15%

c) 20%

d) 25%

Which of the following is not a secular feature of Indian Constitution?

a) Freedom of religion

b) State religion is Hinduism

c) No religious instruction in government schools

d) Equality of all religions

Section B – Very Short (2×2=4)

State any two provisions made to remove gender inequality in India.

What does caste inequality mean?

Section C – Short (3 marks)

Why is religion often involved in politics in India? Explain any three reasons.

Section D – Long (5 marks)

Describe the role of caste in Indian politics with examples.

Section E – Case Study (4 marks)

Case: The Indian Constitution provides every person the right to follow the religion of their choice. The state cannot favor any one religion nor discriminate against any religion. However, in some cases, religion has been used in politics to mobilize people and win elections.

Questions:

a) Which right allows Indians to follow any religion? (1)

b) Can the state favor one religion in India? (1)

c) Explain two ways in which religion can be misused in politics. (2)

Set – 5

Section A – MCQs (4)

Reservation of seats in local bodies for women has led to:

a) Gender inequality

b) Women empowerment

c) Decline in women’s participation

d) None of the above

Which of these is a correct secular principle?

a) Religion guides state policies

b) State has its own religion

c) No official religion of the state

d) Religion decides law-making

The caste system was supported by:

a) Modern education

b) Industrialisation

c) Hindu religious beliefs in past

d) Constitution of India

Who was the leader of the Dalit movement and the architect of the Indian Constitution?

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) B.R. Ambedkar

c) Jawaharlal Nehru

d) Subhas Chandra Bose

Section B – Very Short (2×2=4)

What do you understand by gender division?

Mention two forms of caste inequalities seen in everyday life.

Section C – Short (3 marks)

Explain three challenges of secularism in India.

Section D – Long (5 marks)

How does gender division affect Indian politics? Suggest ways to improve women’s participation.

Section E – Case Study (4 marks)

Case: In India, women face discrimination in terms of education, health, and job opportunities. But reservation in Panchayati Raj institutions has enabled them to enter public life. Today, women sarpanchs are playing an important role in local development.

Questions:

a) Mention one area where women face discrimination. (1)

b) How has Panchayati Raj helped women? (1)

c) Give two examples of how women leaders can change society. (2)

Set – 6

Section A – MCQs (4)

Which one of the following is not a basis of social division in India?

a) Gender

b) Language

c) Height

d) Caste

The percentage of reservation for women in Panchayati Raj is:

a) 25%

b) 33%

c) 50%

d) 20%

Which Article of the Constitution ensures freedom of religion?

a) Article 19

b) Article 25

c) Article 32

d) Article 17

The caste system assigns social status:

a) Based on birth

b) Based on education

c) Based on wealth

d) Based on age

Section B – Very Short (2×2=4)

What do you mean by casteism?

Give two reasons why women’s representation in Indian politics is low.

Section C – Short (3 marks)

“Caste inequalities are still present in India.” Explain with three examples.

Section D – Long (5 marks)

“Gender, religion, and caste are major forms of social division in India.” Explain with examples.

Section E – Case Study (4 marks)

Case: In India, discrimination on the basis of caste, gender, or religion is prohibited. Yet, caste-based marriages, dowry system, and communal riots still occur. These practices weaken democracy and harm equality.

Questions:

a) Which types of discrimination are prohibited by the Constitution? (1)

b) Give one example of gender-based discrimination. (1)

c) Suggest two ways to promote equality in Indian society. (2)