Chapter 3 : Gender, Religion and Caste

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Which value is essential for a democratic society?

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Which of the following best describes democracy?

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Which social reform movement fought against caste discrimination in South India?

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Which article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?

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What is the percentage of seats reserved for women in local bodies in India?

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Which of the following promotes communal harmony?

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Which group launched movements against inequality and discrimination?

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What is the basis of caste system in India traditionally?

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Which social division is unique because people are born into it?

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Which factor contributes to communal politics?

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What is the main aim of secularism in India?

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Which state institution is expected to remain neutral in religious matters?

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Which term refers to giving special facilities to socially weaker sections?

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Which community is often referred to as a minority in India?

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What does “family laws” refer to?

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Which practice is banned by the Indian Constitution?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding religion and politics?

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Which organisation works for women’s rights globally?

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Which of the following is a challenge to women’s equality?

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Which constitutional right ensures equality before law?

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What does the term “patriarchal society” mean?

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Which of the following is an example of occupational mobility?

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Which group has benefited from reservations in India?

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Which amendment provided reservation for women in Panchayats and Municipalities?

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Which among the following is a positive aspect of caste politics?

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The system of caste in India is mainly associated with:

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Which leader is closely associated with the struggle against caste inequality?

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Which political practice is related to caste?

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Which factor has reduced the influence of caste in modern India?

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Which caste groups are called “Scheduled Castes”?

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Which social reformers worked against caste discrimination?

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What is caste hierarchy?

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Which of the following is a feature of communalism?

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The Constitution of India prohibits discrimination on grounds of:

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Which community was most affected during communal riots in India?

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India is called a secular state because:

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Which term means separation of religion from politics?

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Which of the following is NOT a form of communalism?

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When religion is expressed in politics in an exclusive and partisan manner, it is called:

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What is communal politics based on?

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In India, women got voting rights:

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Which country first gave voting rights to women?

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Which of the following is an example of gender inequality?

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Which type of work done by women is often not valued in society?

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What is meant by “feminist”?

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Which constitutional amendment reserved one-third seats for women in local government bodies?

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What is the literacy rate of women generally compared to men in India?

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Which movement demanded equal rights and opportunities for women?

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Which of the following activities is generally associated with women in most societies?

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What does the term “gender division” refer to?

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