"There is urgent need to combat communalism". Explain. [CBSE 2014]
Communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the principal basis of social community.
(i) The followers of a particular religion must belong to one community. Their fundamental interests are the same. Any difference that they may have is irrelevant or trivial for community life. It also follows that people who follow different religions cannot belong to the same social community.
(ii) A communal mind often leads to a quest for political dominance of one's own religious community. For those belonging to majority community, this takes the form of majoritarian dominance. For those belonging to the minority community, it can take the form of a desire to form a separate political unit.
(iii) Sometimes communalism takes its most ugly form of communal violence, riots and massacre. For example, communal riots in UP Bihar, Gujarat, etc. ,
(iv) Communalism should not be seen as a threat to some people in India. It threatens the very idea of India. That is why communalism needs to be combated.
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.
Name the movements which agitate for women's rights. How have these movements helped in improving women's conditions ?
Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India”. Give any three examples to justify the statement. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2012]
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]
Name any two countries in which the participation of woman in public life is very high.
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 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]
How do social divisions affect politics ? Explain with examples. [CBSE 2009 (D), Sept. 2010, 2011, 14]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 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.