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QUESTION BANK

CLASS XTH
SUBJECT – CIVICS
CHAPTER – 3 GENDER, RELIGION AND CASTE

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. The term "sexual division of labor" means:


o a) Men and women perform the same roles at home.
o b) Society assigns different roles to men and women.
o c) Both men and women work only outside the home.
o d) Men do all the household chores.
o Answer: b) Society assigns different roles to men and women.
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of communalism?
o a) Belief that one’s religion is superior to others.
o b) Equal treatment of all religions by the state.
o c) Formation of political units based on religion.
o d) Political mobilization on religious lines.
o Answer: b) Equal treatment of all religions by the state.
3. Which constitutional provision makes India a secular state?
o a) State has an official religion.
o b) Freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion.
o c) Reservation of seats for women in the parliament.
o d) Privileges for one specific religion.
o Answer: b) Freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion.
4. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 ensures:
o a) Equal pay for men and women for the same work.
o b) Reservation of seats for women in legislatures.
o c) Increased educational facilities for women.
o d) Right to work only for men.
Answer: a) Equal pay for men and women for the same work.
5. Which of these regions has the highest percentage of women in national
parliaments?
o a) Asia
o b) Nordic countries
o c) Pacific countries
o d) Arab states
o Answer: b) Nordic countries

Short Questions:

1. What is the role of feminism in improving women's position in society?


Answer: Feminism advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women, challenging
traditional gender roles, and pushing for reforms that enhance women’s roles in politics,
education, and employment.
2. How does communalism manifest itself in politics?
Answer: Communalism manifests through religious prejudices, political mobilization
along religious lines, and using religion to create a sense of superiority, leading to
communal violence or segregation.
3. State any two forms of caste-based inequalities that still exist in India.
Answer: Caste-based inequalities in India include economic disparities where certain
castes are overrepresented in poverty, and discrimination in social interactions, such as
restrictions on marriage outside caste.
4. Explain how caste and politics influence each other in India.
Answer: Caste influences politics as political parties consider caste demographics to
select candidates. Politics influences caste by empowering disadvantaged castes and
encouraging coalitions among castes for shared political power.
5. What does gender division mean, and how does it affect women's roles?
Answer: Gender division refers to society’s assignment of distinct roles to men and
women, often leading to limited participation of women in public life and an
undervaluing of their domestic contributions.

Long Questions:

1. Discuss the role of gender in politics, focusing on the challenges faced by women in
India.
Answer: Gender impacts politics as women are underrepresented in legislative bodies
and often face discrimination and limited access to education and employment. Cultural
norms confine them to domestic roles, leading to minimal influence in decision-making.
Recently, legal steps, like reservations in Panchayati Raj institutions, and feminist
movements have improved their political participation.
2. What is communalism, and how does it affect democracy?
Answer: Communalism is the belief that one’s religion should dominate the nation’s
identity. It leads to communal violence, discrimination, and political mobilization on
religious lines, disrupting social harmony and undermining democracy by fostering
division instead of unity.
3. Explain the ways in which caste-based social divisions are expressed in politics.
Answer: Caste-based social divisions influence political behavior as candidates are
chosen to represent caste demographics. Caste alliances are built for electoral success,
and caste-based reservations aim to empower historically marginalized groups. This
politicization has enabled greater representation but also sometimes reinforces caste
identities over other social issues.
4. Describe the importance of secularism in India, citing constitutional provisions.
Answer: Secularism is vital for maintaining harmony in a religiously diverse India. The
Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, prohibits discrimination based on religion,
and ensures equality before the law. This framework prevents domination by any single
religious group, promoting inclusive governance and national unity.
5. Evaluate the impact of caste in contemporary India. Has it reduced or continued in
new forms?
Answer: While caste-based discrimination is legally prohibited and social mobility has
improved, caste identities persist in political representation, marriages, and economic
inequalities. Caste continues to affect opportunities and social status, particularly in
rural areas, though urbanization and education have weakened traditional caste
hierarchies to some extent.

Case-based Questions:

1. Case: A time-use survey shows that an average woman works more hours than an
average man but earns less.
1. Question: How does this data highlight gender inequality, and what solutions
can be proposed?
Answer: This data shows the undervaluation of women’s unpaid domestic work,
reinforcing economic inequality. Solutions include equal pay laws, recognition of
domestic work’s value, and greater employment opportunities for women.
2. Case: An election in a rural area witnesses mobilization along caste lines, with political
parties selecting candidates based on caste demographics.
2. Question: What are the potential impacts of such caste-based mobilization on
democracy?
Answer: Caste-based mobilization can reinforce caste identities, divert focus
from developmental issues, and increase social division. While it can empower
marginalized groups, it may also limit political choices to caste affiliations rather
than policies or capabilities.
3. Case: In a religiously diverse neighborhood, communal tensions arise after a political
speech claims one religion is superior.
3. Question: How should the state respond to prevent communalism from
escalating into violence?
Answer: The state should enforce laws against hate speech, promote interfaith
dialogues, and encourage community leaders to address grievances peacefully.
Educating citizens on secular values is also essential to prevent tensions.
4. Case: A woman in a remote village is prevented from contesting local elections due to
traditional gender roles.
4. Question: How does this reflect gender discrimination, and what can be done
to encourage women's political participation?
Answer: This reflects patriarchal norms limiting women's public roles.
Implementing reserved seats for women, promoting awareness campaigns on
gender equality, and providing leadership training for women can encourage
their participation.
5. Case: A state government implements policies favoring one religious group over others,
leading to grievances among minorities.
5. Question: How does this affect secularism, and what constitutional measures
could protect minority rights?
Answer: Favoring one group undermines secularism and can lead to social
unrest. Constitutional protections like equal rights, non-discrimination, and
freedom to practice any religion should be upheld to ensure fair treatment for all
communities.

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