Civics

Gender, Religion and Caste

Question:

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

Answer:

Jotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B.R. Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswami.

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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]
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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.

Define sex ratio.

Q 25.

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 26.

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

Q 27.

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

Q 28.

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

Q 29.

Suggest any two ways to break caste hierarchy.

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]
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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]
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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]
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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.