Why was model of Secular State chosen for India ? Explain. [CBSE 2014]
(i) Diversity : India is a diverse country. People of different caste, color, creed, religion live together.
(ii) Constitution : Indian Constitution provide freedom to people to adopt any religion.
(iii) Freedom struggle : India got its freedom in 1947. People belonging to different religions, caste and creed has fought for freedom of India.
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.
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]
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]
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]
Name the movements which agitate for women's rights. How have these movements helped in improving women's conditions ?
What is the population percentage of Scheduled castes according to 2001 census? [CBSE 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 four social reformers who advocated and worked to establish a society in which caste inequalities are absent.
Mention any one provision in the Indian Constitution which makes India a secular state.
Explain with examples, .the increasing role of women in public life. What lessons you have learnt from this ? [CBSE Comp. (D) 2008]
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]
Name any two countries in which the participation of woman in public life is very high.
How do social divisions affect politics ? Explain with examples. [CBSE 2009 (D), Sept. 2010, 2011, 14]
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]
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]
State any four provisions of the Indian Constitution which makes it a secular state. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
Explain the various forms that communalism can take in politics. [CBSE Sept. 2011, 2012]
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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]
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What is communalism ? How is communalism a hinderance in the functioning of our democracy ? Explain. [CBSE 2012]
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]
"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]
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]
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 the relationship between religion and politics.
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How are religious differences expressed in politics ? [CBSE Sept. 2011]
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.