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Chapter 15: Gender Religion and Caste — Online MCQ Test

Q: A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men is generally called a:

Answer: B. Feminist — A feminist is someone who supports equality of rights and opportunities for women and men. Feminism opposes gender-based discrimination.

Q: Which term describes a society where men are valued more and have more power than women?

Answer: B. Patriarchal society — A patriarchal society gives more importance and power to men than women. NCERT uses this term to explain gender inequality.

Q: In a family, girls are expected to cook and clean while boys are encouraged to study and play outside. This is an example of:

Answer: B. Sexual division of labour — The example shows gender-based expectations about work. Such expectations are socially created and are part of sexual division of labour.

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Chapter 15: Gender Religion and Caste — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE — Chapter 15: Gender Religion and Caste, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What does the term 'sexual division of labour' mean in the context of gender?

A. Division of work based on caste hierarchy
B. Division of work between men and women based on social expectations ✓
C. Division of labour between rural and urban areas
D. Division of work according to income groups

Answer: B. Division of work between men and women based on social expectations
Sexual division of labour refers to the social pattern where certain tasks are considered suitable for men and others for women. It is not based purely on biological differences.

A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men is generally called a:

A. Communalist
B. Feminist ✓
C. Casteist
D. Secularist only

Answer: B. Feminist
A feminist is someone who supports equality of rights and opportunities for women and men. Feminism opposes gender-based discrimination.

Which term describes a society where men are valued more and have more power than women?

A. Secular society
B. Patriarchal society ✓
C. Socialist society
D. Tribal society

Answer: B. Patriarchal society
A patriarchal society gives more importance and power to men than women. NCERT uses this term to explain gender inequality.

Communalism is based on the belief that:

A. All religions should be respected equally
B. Religion should never influence personal life
C. One religion is superior to others and its interests are separate ✓
D. Caste should determine political representation

Answer: C. One religion is superior to others and its interests are separate
Communalism involves the idea that followers of one religion form a separate community with interests opposed to others. It often leads to conflict and discrimination.

In a family, girls are expected to cook and clean while boys are encouraged to study and play outside. This is an example of:

A. Religious equality
B. Sexual division of labour ✓
C. Secularism
D. Occupational mobility

Answer: B. Sexual division of labour
The example shows gender-based expectations about work. Such expectations are socially created and are part of sexual division of labour.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a secular state?

A. No official religion
B. Freedom to practise any religion
C. Equal treatment of all religions
D. Special status to one religion as the state religion ✓

Answer: D. Special status to one religion as the state religion
A secular state does not give official or special status to any one religion. It treats all religions equally under the law.

Which of the following best describes how social divisions such as gender, religion and caste can become political?

A. They become political only when people stop voting
B. They become political when groups raise demands for rights, representation or dominance ✓
C. They are political only when they are written in school textbooks
D. They can never influence politics in a democracy

Answer: B. They become political when groups raise demands for rights, representation or dominance
Social divisions enter politics when groups organise around identity-based demands. These demands may be democratic or divisive depending on their nature.

Which statement best reflects the NCERT view on religion and politics?

A. Politics must always promote one religion over others
B. Moral values from religion may guide politics, but the state should not favour any religion ✓
C. Religion should be used to deny rights to minorities
D. Democracy requires complete hatred of all religious beliefs

Answer: B. Moral values from religion may guide politics, but the state should not favour any religion
NCERT explains that religion can provide ethical values, but communal politics is dangerous. A secular state must not privilege one religion over others.

Assertion (A): Caste alone cannot determine election results in India. Reason (R): Most constituencies contain voters from many caste groups, so parties need support from more than one caste. Choose the correct option.

A. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A ✓
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true

Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A
Caste is important in politics, but it is not the only factor in elections. Since constituencies include many caste groups, parties must build broader support.

Which statement is NOT correct about communal politics?

A. It may involve using religious symbols and leaders for political mobilisation
B. It may present the interests of one religious group as opposed to another
C. It always promotes equal citizenship and harmony among all religions ✓
D. It may lead to distrust, fear or violence between communities

Answer: C. It always promotes equal citizenship and harmony among all religions
Communal politics does not promote equal citizenship and harmony. It creates divisions by presenting one religious community as separate or superior.

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