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Gender, Religion and Caste Class 10 MCQs with Answers

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1Gender and Politics

1Gender division is best understood as:

1. A) A natural and unchangeable difference
2. B) A hierarchical social division shaped by social expectations and stereotypes
3. C) Only a biological difference
4. D) A division found only in politics

Answer: (B) A hierarchical social division shaped by social expectations and stereotypes

2Gender division is often understood incorrectly as:

1. A) Economic inequality
2. B) A political conflict
3. C) Natural and unchangeable
4. D) A caste difference

Answer: (C) Natural and unchangeable

3The term 'sexual division of labour' refers to:

1. A) Division of work between political parties
2. B) A system in which household work is mainly done or organised by women
3. C) Division of occupations by religion
4. D) Reservation of jobs for women

Answer: (B) A system in which household work is mainly done or organised by women

4Which is an example of household work?

1. A) Mining
2. B) Cooking
3. C) Running a political party
4. D) Parliamentary debate

Answer: (B) Cooking

5The public/private division commonly assigns the main responsibility for housework and child-rearing to:

1. A) Men
2. B) Women
3. C) Political parties
4. D) The government

Answer: (B) Women

6Why is household work often not recognised as valuable work?

1. A) It is always voluntary
2. B) Much of it is unpaid and remains invisible
3. C) It is illegal
4. D) Only men can perform it

Answer: (B) Much of it is unpaid and remains invisible

7Which statement about women and paid work is consistent with the chapter?

1. A) Women never work outside the home
2. B) Women may perform paid work in addition to domestic labour
3. C) Women are legally barred from offices
4. D) Women only work in agriculture

Answer: (B) Women may perform paid work in addition to domestic labour

8Earlier, participation in public affairs, voting and contesting public office was largely restricted to:

1. A) Women
2. B) Men
3. C) Children
4. D) Workers

Answer: (B) Men

9Women organised and agitated for equal rights in different parts of the world mainly to improve their:

1. A) Political and legal status and educational and career opportunities
2. B) Caste status only
3. C) Religious status only
4. D) Property taxes

Answer: (A) Political and legal status and educational and career opportunities

10Movements that aimed at equality for women in public as well as personal and family life are called:

1. A) Communalist movements
2. B) Feminist movements
3. C) Caste movements
4. D) Secular movements

Answer: (B) Feminist movements

11A feminist is a person who believes in:

1. A) Male domination
2. B) Equal rights and opportunities for women and men
3. C) One religion being superior
4. D) Caste hierarchy

Answer: (B) Equal rights and opportunities for women and men

12Which country group is mentioned as having high participation of women in public life?

1. A) Scandinavian countries
2. B) South Asian countries only
3. C) Middle Eastern countries only
4. D) African countries only

Answer: (A) Scandinavian countries

13Which of the following is mentioned as a Scandinavian country?

1. A) Sweden
2. B) India
3. C) Pakistan
4. D) Sri Lanka

Answer: (A) Sweden

14India is still largely a:

1. A) Matriarchal society
2. B) Patriarchal society
3. C) Theocratic society
4. D) Caste-free society

Answer: (B) Patriarchal society

15Patriarchy literally refers to:

1. A) Rule by women
2. B) Rule by father
3. C) Rule by workers
4. D) Rule by elected representatives

Answer: (B) Rule by father

16Patriarchy is used to describe a system that:

1. A) Values men more and gives them power over women
2. B) Gives women complete political power
3. C) Eliminates social divisions
4. D) Treats all religions equally

Answer: (A) Values men more and gives them power over women

17Women's literacy rate in the cited figures was approximately:

1. A) 54 per cent
2. B) 76 per cent
3. C) 90 per cent
4. D) 40 per cent

Answer: (A) 54 per cent

18The literacy rate among men in the cited figures was approximately:

1. A) 54 per cent
2. B) 60 per cent
3. C) 76 per cent
4. D) 85 per cent

Answer: (C) 76 per cent

19Why do some girls drop out of education despite performing as well as boys?

1. A) Girls are legally prohibited from studying
2. B) Parents may prefer to spend resources on boys' education
3. C) Schools do not admit girls
4. D) Girls cannot take examinations

Answer: (B) Parents may prefer to spend resources on boys' education

20The Equal Remuneration Act was passed in:

1. A) 1950
2. B) 1976
3. C) 1991
4. D) 2005

Answer: (B) 1976

21The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 provides that:

1. A) Women must receive higher wages
2. B) Equal wages should be paid for equal work
3. C) Only men can be employed
4. D) All work must be unpaid

Answer: (B) Equal wages should be paid for equal work

22Which problem is highlighted regarding wages for women?

1. A) Women are always paid more
2. B) Women may be paid less even for the same work
3. C) Women cannot receive wages
4. D) Wages are unrelated to work

Answer: (B) Women may be paid less even for the same work

23Sex-selective abortion is linked to:

1. A) A rise in the child sex ratio
2. B) A decline in the child sex ratio
3. C) Higher literacy
4. D) Greater political representation

Answer: (B) A decline in the child sex ratio

24Child sex ratio refers to the number of:

1. A) Girls per thousand boys
2. B) Boys per hundred girls
3. C) Women per thousand men
4. D) Children per household

Answer: (A) Girls per thousand boys

25The chapter notes that the child sex ratio had fallen to approximately:

1. A) 919
2. B) 1,190
3. C) 500
4. D) 760

Answer: (A) 919

26One reason for the low representation of women in public life is the:

1. A) Sexual division of labour
2. B) Absence of elections
3. C) Lack of political parties
4. D) End of democracy

Answer: (A) Sexual division of labour

27Women's organisations argue that greater political representation can help ensure that:

1. A) Women's concerns receive greater attention
2. B) Only women can vote
3. C) Men leave politics
4. D) Caste divisions disappear

Answer: (A) Women's concerns receive greater attention

28The percentage of elected women members in the Lok Sabha cited for 2019 was about:

1. A) 4.5 per cent
2. B) 14.36 per cent
3. C) 33 per cent
4. D) 50 per cent

Answer: (B) 14.36 per cent

29The share of women in state assemblies in the cited figures was:

1. A) More than 50 per cent
2. B) Exactly one-third
3. C) Less than 5 per cent
4. D) About 25 per cent

Answer: (C) Less than 5 per cent

30Women's representation in cabinets is described as:

1. A) Largely all-male
2. B) Exactly equal
3. C) Entirely female
4. D) Constitutionally fixed at one-third

Answer: (A) Largely all-male

31One-third of seats in local government bodies are reserved for:

1. A) Women
2. B) Religious minorities only
3. C) Only men
4. D) Political parties

Answer: (A) Women

32The reservation for women in local government applies to:

1. A) Panchayats and municipalities
2. B) Lok Sabha only
3. C) State cabinets only
4. D) Rajya Sabha only

Answer: (A) Panchayats and municipalities

33Approximately how many elected women representatives were mentioned in rural and urban local bodies?

1. A) More than 10 lakh
2. B) About 10,000
3. C) About 1 lakh
4. D) Exactly 50,000

Answer: (A) More than 10 lakh

34The chapter says women's organisations demanded at least one-third reservation in:

1. A) Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
2. B) Only municipalities
3. C) Only village panchayats
4. D) Courts

Answer: (A) Lok Sabha and State Assemblies

35The chapter uses gender division to show that disadvantaged groups can benefit when:

1. A) Their social divisions are expressed as political issues
2. B) They avoid politics completely
3. C) They stop demanding rights
4. D) They reject elections

Answer: (A) Their social divisions are expressed as political issues

36Which of the following is NOT presented as an example of women's changing opportunities?

1. A) Scientists
2. B) Doctors
3. C) Engineers
4. D) Only household workers

Answer: (D) Only household workers

37The chapter argues that gender division is:

1. A) Only a private matter with no political relevance
2. B) A social division that can be expressed in politics
3. C) A caste division
4. D) A religious division

Answer: (B) A social division that can be expressed in politics

38Why can politics matter for gender equality?

1. A) Political mobilisation can improve women's role in public life
2. B) Politics prevents women from voting
3. C) Politics removes all family responsibilities
4. D) Politics eliminates all social differences

Answer: (A) Political mobilisation can improve women's role in public life

39Which statement best captures the chapter's argument about gender and politics?

1. A) Social divisions should never enter politics
2. B) Political expression of gender inequality can help disadvantaged groups
3. C) Women should avoid political participation
4. D) Gender has no connection with power

Answer: (B) Political expression of gender inequality can help disadvantaged groups

2Religion, Communalism and Politics

40Religious diversity is described as:

1. A) Widespread in many countries, including India
2. B) Found only in India
3. C) Found only in Europe
4. D) Unrelated to politics everywhere

Answer: (A) Widespread in many countries, including India

41Gandhi believed religion could be connected with politics through:

1. A) Moral values
2. B) Caste hierarchy
3. C) Economic status only
4. D) Military power

Answer: (A) Moral values

42Gandhi's reference to religion in politics was not to:

1. A) Moral values
2. B) Ethics
3. C) A particular religion as superior
4. D) Guidance for public life

Answer: (C) A particular religion as superior

43Human rights groups have argued that many victims of communal riots are:

1. A) Religious minorities
2. B) Only political leaders
3. C) Only government officials
4. D) Only wealthy people

Answer: (A) Religious minorities

44Women's movements have criticised family laws of religions when they:

1. A) Discriminate against women
2. B) Provide equal rights
3. C) Protect voting rights
4. D) Promote education

Answer: (A) Discriminate against women

45Political acts involving religion are not necessarily wrong when they:

1. A) Treat every religion equally
2. B) Give one religion special status
3. C) Promote domination
4. D) Exclude minorities

Answer: (A) Treat every religion equally

46The problem of communalism begins when religion is seen as:

1. A) The basis of the nation
2. B) A personal belief only
3. C) A source of moral values
4. D) A cultural practice

Answer: (A) The basis of the nation

47Communal politics becomes especially problematic when:

1. A) One religion and its followers are pitted against another
2. B) People of different religions cooperate
3. C) All religions are treated equally
4. D) Religious freedom is protected

Answer: (A) One religion and its followers are pitted against another

48Communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the:

1. A) Principal basis of social community
2. B) Only basis of economic development
3. C) Basis of federalism
4. D) Basis of gender equality

Answer: (A) Principal basis of social community

49A communalist view assumes that followers of a particular religion:

1. A) Must belong to one community with the same fundamental interests
2. B) Have no common interests
3. C) Cannot vote
4. D) Must belong to different nations

Answer: (A) Must belong to one community with the same fundamental interests

50According to communal thinking, differences within a religious community are treated as:

1. A) Irrelevant or trivial for community life
2. B) More important than religion
3. C) The basis of federalism
4. D) A form of secularism

Answer: (A) Irrelevant or trivial for community life

51Communalism assumes that people of different religions:

1. A) Cannot belong to the same social community
2. B) Always have identical interests
3. C) Must vote for the same party
4. D) Cannot live in cities

Answer: (A) Cannot belong to the same social community

52In its extreme form, communalism may lead to the belief that people of different religions:

1. A) Cannot live as equal citizens within one nation
2. B) Should share all political power equally
3. C) Should avoid elections
4. D) Must have the same customs

Answer: (A) Cannot live as equal citizens within one nation

53Why is the communalist belief that one religion's followers have identical interests flawed?

1. A) People have several roles, positions and identities
2. B) People have only one identity
3. C) Religion determines every interest
4. D) Politics has no influence

Answer: (A) People have several roles, positions and identities

54The most common expression of communalism is said to be:

1. A) Everyday religious prejudices and stereotypes
2. B) Constitutional secularism
3. C) Universal adult franchise
4. D) Local self-government

Answer: (A) Everyday religious prejudices and stereotypes

55A communal mind among a majority community may seek:

1. A) Political dominance of that religious community
2. B) Abolition of elections
3. C) Caste reservations
4. D) Gender equality only

Answer: (A) Political dominance of that religious community

56For a minority community, communalism may take the form of:

1. A) A desire to form a separate political unit
2. B) A demand for universal education only
3. C) Support for every party
4. D) Abolition of religion

Answer: (A) A desire to form a separate political unit

57Political mobilisation on religious lines may use:

1. A) Sacred symbols and religious leaders
2. B) Only economic statistics
3. C) Only scientific evidence
4. D) Only sports events

Answer: (A) Sacred symbols and religious leaders

58Political mobilisation on religious lines can involve:

1. A) Emotional appeal and fear
2. B) Only neutral policy debates
3. C) Only census data
4. D) Only local elections

Answer: (A) Emotional appeal and fear

59In electoral politics, communal mobilisation may appeal to:

1. A) The interests or emotions of voters of one religion
2. B) All voters equally without distinction
3. C) Only government employees
4. D) Only women

Answer: (A) The interests or emotions of voters of one religion

60The most ugly form of communalism can include:

1. A) Communal violence, riots and massacre
2. B) Universal education
3. C) Political equality
4. D) Local government

Answer: (A) Communal violence, riots and massacre

61India and Pakistan experienced some of the worst communal riots during:

1. A) Partition
2. B) The Green Revolution
3. C) The First Five-Year Plan
4. D) The Emergency

Answer: (A) Partition

62Communalism is described as a major challenge to:

1. A) Democracy in India
2. B) Only local government
3. C) Only education
4. D) Only economic planning

Answer: (A) Democracy in India

63The makers of the Constitution chose the model of a:

1. A) Secular state
2. B) Theocratic state
3. C) Military state
4. D) Caste state

Answer: (A) Secular state

64A secular state in India means that the state has:

1. A) No official religion
2. B) One official religion
3. C) Only majority religion
4. D) Only minority religion

Answer: (A) No official religion

65Which country is mentioned as giving Buddhism a special status?

1. A) Sri Lanka
2. B) India
3. C) Sweden
4. D) Nepal

Answer: (A) Sri Lanka

66Which country is mentioned as giving Islam a special status?

1. A) Pakistan
2. B) India
3. C) Sri Lanka
4. D) France

Answer: (A) Pakistan

67Which country is mentioned as giving Christianity a special status?

1. A) England
2. B) India
3. C) Sweden
4. D) Nepal

Answer: (A) England

68The Indian Constitution gives individuals and communities freedom to:

1. A) Profess, practice and propagate any religion, or not follow any
2. B) Follow only the official religion
3. C) Vote only by religion
4. D) Avoid all political activity

Answer: (A) Profess, practice and propagate any religion, or not follow any

69The Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of:

1. A) Religion
2. B) Occupation only
3. C) Language only
4. D) Age only

Answer: (A) Religion

70The state may intervene in religious matters in order to:

1. A) Ensure equality within religious communities
2. B) Promote one religion
3. C) End all religious practice
4. D) Create separate nations

Answer: (A) Ensure equality within religious communities

71The constitutional ban on untouchability is presented as an example of:

1. A) State intervention to ensure equality
2. B) Religious domination
3. C) Communal mobilisation
4. D) Majoritarianism

Answer: (A) State intervention to ensure equality

72Secularism is described as:

1. A) One of the foundations of the country
2. B) An ideology limited to one political party
3. C) A rejection of all citizens
4. D) A caste practice

Answer: (A) One of the foundations of the country

73Why is a secular Constitution necessary but not sufficient to combat communalism?

1. A) Everyday prejudices and political mobilisation also need to be countered
2. B) The Constitution has no laws
3. C) Religion is banned
4. D) Elections are unnecessary

Answer: (A) Everyday prejudices and political mobilisation also need to be countered

74Which of the following is a constitutional feature of India's secular state?

1. A) No special status to any religion
2. B) Official status for the majority religion
3. C) Religious voting rights
4. D) Separate citizenship by religion

Answer: (A) No special status to any religion

75Which statement about religious expression in politics is consistent with the chapter?

1. A) Religious values can inform political ideas when equality is respected
2. B) Religion must always be excluded from public life
3. C) Only one religion may influence politics
4. D) Religious minorities cannot make demands

Answer: (A) Religious values can inform political ideas when equality is respected

76Which of the following is an example of a legitimate political demand?

1. A) Protecting religious minorities from communal violence
2. B) Establishing religious domination
3. C) Excluding other religions
4. D) Creating unequal citizenship

Answer: (A) Protecting religious minorities from communal violence

77Which action is most clearly communal?

1. A) Using religion to establish domination of one religious group over others
2. B) Demanding equal protection for minorities
3. C) Promoting religious freedom for all
4. D) Using moral values in politics

Answer: (A) Using religion to establish domination of one religious group over others

78The chapter distinguishes religion in politics from communalism mainly by asking whether:

1. A) Political action treats religions equally or promotes exclusive domination
2. B) People have religious beliefs
3. C) Elections are held
4. D) Citizens live in cities

Answer: (A) Political action treats religions equally or promotes exclusive domination

79Communalism threatens the:

1. A) Idea of India as a democratic and secular nation
2. B) Existence of all elections
3. C) Practice of local government only
4. D) Concept of federalism only

Answer: (A) Idea of India as a democratic and secular nation

3Caste and Politics

80Caste division is described as being especially characteristic of:

1. A) India
2. B) All countries equally
3. C) Scandinavia only
4. D) Sri Lanka only

Answer: (A) India

81In the caste system, hereditary occupational division was:

1. A) Sanctioned by rituals
2. B) Banned by law
3. C) Based only on elections
4. D) Determined by political parties

Answer: (A) Sanctioned by rituals

82Members of the same caste group were traditionally expected to:

1. A) Marry within the caste group
2. B) Marry outside all caste groups
3. C) Vote for different religions
4. D) Move to cities

Answer: (A) Marry within the caste group

83Traditional caste groups were expected to:

1. A) Practise the same or similar occupation
2. B) Choose any occupation freely
3. C) Avoid all work
4. D) Join the same political party

Answer: (A) Practise the same or similar occupation

84The caste system involved discrimination against:

1. A) Outcaste groups
2. B) Only political leaders
3. C) Only wealthy people
4. D) Only religious minorities

Answer: (A) Outcaste groups

85Untouchability is associated with:

1. A) The exclusion and discrimination of outcaste groups
2. B) Gender equality
3. C) Secularism
4. D) Universal adult franchise

Answer: (A) The exclusion and discrimination of outcaste groups

86Which social reformer worked against caste inequalities?

1. A) Jotiba Phule
2. B) Only political party leaders
3. C) Only industrialists
4. D) Only judges

Answer: (A) Jotiba Phule

87Which leader is mentioned as working against caste inequalities?

1. A) B.R. Ambedkar
2. B) Winston Churchill
3. C) Abraham Lincoln
4. D) Nelson Mandela

Answer: (A) B.R. Ambedkar

88Periyar Ramaswami Naicker is mentioned as a:

1. A) Social reformer who opposed caste inequality
2. B) Religious ruler
3. C) British governor
4. D) Election commissioner

Answer: (A) Social reformer who opposed caste inequality

89Which combination of changes helped weaken old caste notions?

1. A) Urbanisation, literacy, education and occupational mobility
2. B) Only elections
3. C) Only religious diversity
4. D) Only industrial strikes

Answer: (A) Urbanisation, literacy, education and occupational mobility

90Urbanisation means:

1. A) Shift of population from rural to urban areas
2. B) Shift from one caste to another
3. C) Change of religion
4. D) Change of government

Answer: (A) Shift of population from rural to urban areas

91Occupational mobility refers to:

1. A) Moving from one occupation to another
2. B) Moving from one religion to another
3. C) Moving from one constituency to another
4. D) Moving from rural to urban areas only

Answer: (A) Moving from one occupation to another

92Caste hierarchy is described as:

1. A) A ladder-like ordering from higher to lower castes
2. B) A system of equal groups
3. C) A political party structure
4. D) A religious festival

Answer: (A) A ladder-like ordering from higher to lower castes

93Which institution prohibited caste-based discrimination?

1. A) The Constitution of India
2. B) Political parties only
3. C) Local clubs
4. D) Private companies

Answer: (A) The Constitution of India

94Has caste completely disappeared from contemporary India?

1. A) No
2. B) Yes
3. C) Only in villages
4. D) Only in cities

Answer: (A) No

95Which traditional caste practice still persists for many people?

1. A) Marriage within one's own caste or tribe
2. B) Universal inter-caste marriage
3. C) Complete abolition of caste identity
4. D) No family relationships

Answer: (A) Marriage within one's own caste or tribe

96Untouchability is:

1. A) Constitutionally prohibited but not completely ended in practice
2. B) Constitutionally required
3. C) A modern political party
4. D) A form of secularism

Answer: (A) Constitutionally prohibited but not completely ended in practice

97Caste continues to be linked to:

1. A) Economic status
2. B) Only religion
3. C) Only language
4. D) Only gender

Answer: (A) Economic status

98The Scheduled Castes are commonly known as:

1. A) Dalits
2. B) Adivasis
3. C) Communalists
4. D) Feminists

Answer: (A) Dalits

99The Scheduled Tribes are often referred to as:

1. A) Adivasis
2. B) Dalits
3. C) Feminists
4. D) Secularists

Answer: (A) Adivasis

100The Census of India counts which two broad social groups among caste-related categories?

1. A) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
2. B) Only OBCs and Muslims
3. C) Only upper castes and Dalits
4. D) Only farmers and workers

Answer: (A) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

101In the 2011 Census, Scheduled Castes constituted approximately:

1. A) 16.6 per cent
2. B) 8.6 per cent
3. C) 41 per cent
4. D) 50 per cent

Answer: (A) 16.6 per cent

102In the 2011 Census, Scheduled Tribes constituted approximately:

1. A) 8.6 per cent
2. B) 16.6 per cent
3. C) 41 per cent
4. D) 27 per cent

Answer: (A) 8.6 per cent

103The Census does not yet count:

1. A) Other Backward Classes
2. B) Scheduled Castes
3. C) Scheduled Tribes
4. D) Religious communities

Answer: (A) Other Backward Classes

104The National Sample Survey estimate cited for the OBC population was around:

1. A) 41 per cent
2. B) 8.6 per cent
3. C) 16.6 per cent
4. D) 5 per cent

Answer: (A) 41 per cent

105Casteism is rooted in the belief that caste is the:

1. A) Sole basis of social community
2. B) Only basis of religion
3. C) Only basis of economic development
4. D) Basis of federalism

Answer: (A) Sole basis of social community

106According to casteist thinking, people belonging to the same caste are assumed to:

1. A) Have the same interests
2. B) Have no common identity
3. C) Always vote for different parties
4. D) Belong to different nations

Answer: (A) Have the same interests

107When parties choose election candidates, they may consider:

1. A) The caste composition of the electorate
2. B) Only the candidate's religion
3. C) Only the candidate's age
4. D) Only the candidate's education

Answer: (A) The caste composition of the electorate

108Political parties may nominate candidates from different castes in order to:

1. A) Muster necessary support to win elections
2. B) End elections
3. C) Avoid voters
4. D) Abolish caste identity

Answer: (A) Muster necessary support to win elections

109Political parties may appeal to:

1. A) Caste sentiments
2. B) Only weather conditions
3. C) Only sports interests
4. D) Only household work

Answer: (A) Caste sentiments

110A 'vote bank' usually means:

1. A) A large proportion of voters from a caste or community supporting a party
2. B) A bank owned by a political party
3. C) All voters of a caste voting identically
4. D) A government treasury

Answer: (A) A large proportion of voters from a caste or community supporting a party

111No parliamentary constituency in India has:

1. A) A clear majority of one single caste
2. B) Any voters
3. C) More than one community
4. D) Political parties

Answer: (A) A clear majority of one single caste

112Why does caste alone not determine election results?

1. A) Candidates and parties need support from multiple castes and communities
2. B) Every voter votes by caste only
3. C) No parties contest elections
4. D) Only one caste votes

Answer: (A) Candidates and parties need support from multiple castes and communities

113Do all voters of a caste vote for the same party?

1. A) No
2. B) Yes, always
3. C) Only in rural areas
4. D) Only in cities

Answer: (A) No

114Which other factors can influence election results besides caste?

1. A) Government performance and popularity of leaders
2. B) Only caste
3. C) Only religion
4. D) Only gender

Answer: (A) Government performance and popularity of leaders

115People within the same caste can have different political preferences because they may differ in:

1. A) Economic condition and other interests
2. B) Caste name only
3. C) Citizenship
4. D) Constitutional rights

Answer: (A) Economic condition and other interests

116Politics can influence caste by:

1. A) Bringing caste identities into the political arena
2. B) Eliminating all caste groups immediately
3. C) Banning elections
4. D) Ending social identities

Answer: (A) Bringing caste identities into the political arena

117The chapter says it is more accurate to say that:

1. A) Caste gets politicised
2. B) Politics disappears from caste
3. C) Caste has no political role
4. D) Politics creates religion

Answer: (A) Caste gets politicised

118Caste groups may become larger by:

1. A) Incorporating neighbouring castes or sub-castes
2. B) Rejecting all alliances
3. C) Ending political participation
4. D) Abolishing elections

Answer: (A) Incorporating neighbouring castes or sub-castes

119Caste groups may enter into coalitions with:

1. A) Other castes or communities
2. B) Only one political party
3. C) Only religious leaders
4. D) No one

Answer: (A) Other castes or communities

120Political categories such as 'backward' and 'forward' caste groups are examples of:

1. A) New kinds of caste groups emerging in the political arena
2. B) The abolition of caste
3. C) Religious divisions
4. D) Gender divisions

Answer: (A) New kinds of caste groups emerging in the political arena

121Caste politics can give disadvantaged communities:

1. A) Space to demand a share of power
2. B) No political voice
3. C) Only economic disadvantages
4. D) Less access to decision making

Answer: (A) Space to demand a share of power

122Caste politics has helped some Dalit and OBC groups gain:

1. A) Better access to decision making
2. B) Official religious status
3. C) Control over all elections
4. D) Complete economic equality

Answer: (A) Better access to decision making

123Several organisations have demanded an end to:

1. A) Caste discrimination
2. B) Universal adult franchise
3. C) Local government
4. D) Religious freedom

Answer: (A) Caste discrimination

124Caste-based organisations have also demanded greater access to:

1. A) Land, resources and opportunities
2. B) Only religious offices
3. C) Only private schools
4. D) Only political symbols

Answer: (A) Land, resources and opportunities

125Exclusive attention to caste in politics can divert attention from:

1. A) Poverty, development and corruption
2. B) Elections and democracy
3. C) Citizenship and voting
4. D) All social issues equally

Answer: (A) Poverty, development and corruption

126Caste divisions in politics can sometimes lead to:

1. A) Tensions, conflict and violence
2. B) Only cooperation
3. C) Immediate equality
4. D) The end of elections

Answer: (A) Tensions, conflict and violence

127Which statement best summarises caste and politics?

1. A) Caste matters in politics, but caste alone does not determine political outcomes
2. B) Caste determines every election
3. C) Caste has no political relevance
4. D) Politics has no effect on caste

Answer: (A) Caste matters in politics, but caste alone does not determine political outcomes

128Which statement best reflects the chapter's conclusion about social divisions?

1. A) Their political expression can be positive or negative depending on how they are used
2. B) All social divisions are always harmful
3. C) All social divisions are always beneficial
4. D) Social divisions should never be discussed

Answer: (A) Their political expression can be positive or negative depending on how they are used

Gender, Religion and Caste — Class 10 Civics

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