Mention any one provision in the Indian Constitution which makes India a secular state.
Under the Right to Freedom of Religion all citizens are free to profess, practise and propogate any religion, or not to follow any.
What is casteism ? How is casteism in India different as compared to other societies ?
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Describe any five features of the caste system prevailing in India. [CBSE 2012]
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.
Name the movements which agitate for women's rights. How have these movements helped in improving women's conditions ?
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.
Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India”. Give any three examples to justify the statement. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2012]
Mention any four steps which can be undertaken to improve the women's representation in politics.
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Suggest any three steps to improve the women's participation in politics. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
Name any two countries in which the participation of woman in public life is very high.
What is the population percentage of Scheduled castes according to 2001 census? [CBSE 2012]
What are Feminist Movements? What were their major demands ? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2012]
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What was the Feminist Movement ? Explain the political demands of the Feminist Movement in India. [CBSE 2013]
State any four provisions of the Indian Constitution which makes it a secular state. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
Mention any one provision in the Indian Constitution which makes India a secular state.
Discuss the sexual division of labour. Do you think sexual division of labour is a right phenomenon ?
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Explain the sexual division of labour. [CBSE 2013]
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What do you mean by sexual division of Labour ? [CBSE 2013]
Name any four social reformers who advocated and worked to establish a society in which caste inequalities are absent.
What forms can caste take in politics ?
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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]
"In India women's political representation is very low". Justify.
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Explain the need for more representation for women as elected representatives. How can it be achieved ?
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What is the status of women representation in India's legislative bodies ? [CBSE 2013]
What is casteism ? How is casteism in India different as compared to other societies ?
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Describe any five features of the caste system prevailing in India. [CBSE 2012]
Mention any positive role of caste in politics.
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Describe the positive and negative aspects of relationship between caste and politics [CBSE 2013, 14]
Explain with examples, .the increasing role of women in public life. What lessons you have learnt from this ? [CBSE Comp. (D) 2008]
Politics too influences the caste system.' Explain.
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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]
Mention any positive role of caste in politics.
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Describe the positive and negative aspects of relationship between caste and politics [CBSE 2013, 14]
How do social divisions affect politics ? Explain with examples. [CBSE 2009 (D), Sept. 2010, 2011, 14]
How does the Constitution of India ensure secularism ? [CBSE Sept. 2010]
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Mention constitutional provisions that make India a secular state. [CBSE 2013]
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What is a secular state ? How does the Constitution of India ensure that India remains a secular state ? [CBSE 2012]
Explain the relationship between religion and politics.
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How are religious differences expressed in politics ? [CBSE Sept. 2011]
Explain the different aspects of life in which women are discriminated or disadvantaged in India. [CBSE 2008 (D), Sept. 2010, 2012]
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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]
The rigid caste system is disappearing in India. Explain the major factors responsible for this. Suggest any two ways through which this can further be reduced.
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Why caste barriers are breaking down in India? Give three reasons to explain.
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.
Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India."Do you agree with the statement ? Justify your answer with suitable argument. [CBSE 2012]
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"Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India."Write any three examples to justify the statement. [CBSE 2010]
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Explain how caste inequalities are still continuing in India ? [CBSE 2013]