Civics

Gender, Religion and Caste

Question:

Discuss the sexual division of labour. Do you think sexual division of labour is a right phenomenon ?
Or
Explain the sexual division of labour. [CBSE 2013]
Or
What do you mean by sexual division of Labour ? [CBSE 2013]

Answer:

(i) The sexual division of labour is not a new phenomenon. It has been under practice since time immemorial.
(ii) The result of this division of labour is that women have been confined to a private domain of family, while the public domain
has been monopolised by the men.
(iii) Although women constitute half of the population of the world, their role in public life especially politics is minimum in most of the societies.
(iv) Though the role of women in world politics is increasing but still, it is a male-dominated society. No, sexual division of labour is not right because this limits the economic opportunities for women.

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Gender, Religion and Caste

Q 1.

What is literacy rate among men and women in India ?

Q 2.

Write the appropriate term :
(i) A person who says that religion is the principal basis of community.
(ii) A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.

Q 3.

What are family laws ? [CBSE 2014]

Q 4.

Political mobilisation on religious line is frequent form of communalism'. Explain.

Q 5.

Mention any two provisions of Indian Constitution which makes India a secular state.

Q 6.

The most common expression of commu- nalism is in every-day beliefs'. Explain.

Q 7.

What is a secular state ? [CBSE 2014]

Q 8.

Who said, "Religion can never be separted from politics ?"

Q 9.

What is casteism ? How is casteism in India different as compared to other societies ?
Or
Describe any five features of the caste system prevailing in India. [CBSE 2012]

Q 10.

Discuss the sexual division of labour. Do you think sexual division of labour is a right phenomenon ?
Or
Explain the sexual division of labour. [CBSE 2013]
Or
What do you mean by sexual division of Labour ? [CBSE 2013]

Q 11.

What is sex ratio of India ?

Q 12.

Mention any two basis of social division in India.

Q 13.

Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India”. Give any three examples to justify the statement. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2012]

Q 14.

What is communalism ?

Q 15.

Name the movements which agitate for women's rights. How have these movements helped in improving women's conditions ?

Q 16.

Write the appropriate term :
(i) A person, who says that religion is the principal basis of community.
(ii) A person, who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.
(iii) A person who does not discriminate other on the basis of religious beliefs.

Q 17.

Why was model of Secular State chosen for India ? Explain. [CBSE 2014]

Q 18.

What are feminist movements ? [CBSE 2014]

Q 19.

What were Gandhiji's views regarding religion and politics ?

Q 20.

What is the population percentage of Scheduled castes according to 2001 census? [CBSE 2012]

Q 21.

What were Gandhiji's views regarding religion and politics ? Explain.

Q 22.

What forms can caste take in politics ?
Or
Explain any four forms of casteism in Indian Politics. [CBSE 2009 (D), 2010(0)]
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Explain the role of caste in Indian politics. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
Or
Explain any three forms of caste politics in India. [CBSE Sept. 2010]

Q 23.

Name any four social reformers who advocated and worked to establish a society in which caste inequalities are absent.

Q 24.

Mention any four steps which can be undertaken to improve the women's representation in politics.
Or
Suggest any three steps to improve the women's participation in politics. [CBSE Sept. 2010]

Q 25.

Define sex ratio.

Q 26.

How do social divisions affect politics ? Explain with examples. [CBSE 2009 (D), Sept. 2010, 2011, 14]

Q 27.

Suggest any two ways to break caste hierarchy.

Q 28.

Mention any one provision in the Indian Constitution which makes India a secular state.

Q 29.

Explain with examples, .the increasing role of women in public life. What lessons you have learnt from this ?  [CBSE Comp. (D) 2008]

Q 30.

What are Feminist Movements? What were their major demands ? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2012]
Or
What was the Feminist Movement ? Explain the political demands of the Feminist Movement in India. [CBSE 2013]

Q 31.

Name any two countries in which the participation of woman in public life is very high.

Q 32.

What is the basis of communal politics ?

Q 33.

How can religion influence politics ? Explain.

Q 34.

What do you mean by sexual division of labour ?

Q 35.

What is casteism ? How is casteism in India different as compared to other societies ?
Or
Describe any five features of the caste system prevailing in India. [CBSE 2012]

Q 36.

State any four provisions of the Indian Constitution which makes it a secular state. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]

Q 37.

Explain the various forms that communalism can take in politics. [CBSE Sept. 2011, 2012]
Or
What is communalism ? Explain the various forms that communalism take in politics. [CBSE 2013]
Or
Explain the main features of Communalism. What form does it take in politics ? [CBSE 2013]
Or
What is communalism ? How is communalism a hinderance in the functioning of our democracy ? Explain. [CBSE 2012]

Q 38.

How does the Constitution of India ensure secularism ? [CBSE Sept. 2010]
Or
Mention constitutional provisions that make India a secular state. [CBSE 2013]
Or
What is a secular state ? How does the Constitution of India ensure that India remains a secular state ? [CBSE 2012]

Q 39.

"In India women's political representation is very low". Justify.
Or
Explain the need for more representation for women as elected representatives. How can it be achieved ?
Or
What is the status of women representation in India's legislative bodies ? [CBSE 2013]

Q 40.

What is communal politics ? Explain.
Or
When does the communal problem become acute ?

Q 41.

Politics too influences the caste system.' Explain.
Or
In what ways does politics influence caste system ? [CBSE Sept. 2010]
Or
How caste is politicised ? Explain any three points. [CBSE Sept. 2010]

Q 42.

Why is the idea of communal politics fundamentally flawed ?

Q 43.

Mention any positive role of caste in politics.
Or
Describe the positive and negative aspects of relationship between caste and politics [CBSE 2013, 14]

Q 44.

What is Equal Wages Act ?

Q 45.

What is patriarchal society ?

Q 46.

Mention any positive role of caste in politics.
Or
Describe the positive and negative aspects of relationship between caste and politics [CBSE 2013, 14]

Q 47.

Explain the relationship between religion and politics.
Or
How are religious differences expressed in politics ? [CBSE Sept. 2011]

Q 48.

Explain the different aspects of life in which women are discriminated or disadvantaged in India. [CBSE 2008 (D), Sept. 2010, 2012]
Or
How women in India still face discrimination and oppression in various ways ? Explain. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
Or
In our country, women still lag much behind than men despite some improvements since independence. Justify this statement by giving four reasons. [CBSE Sept. 2010]

Q 49.

The focus on caste in politics can sometimes give an impression that elections are all about caste and nothing else. That is far from true."Explain by giving examples.

Q 50.

Political mobilisation on religious lines is a frequent form of communalism.' Explain.