CBSE Class 10 - Social Scince - CH 4 - Gender, Religion and Caste (MCQs)

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Gender, Religion and Caste

MCQs

Q1(NCERT/CBSE 2011): In India seats are reserved for women in which of the following bodies ? 

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) State Legislative Assemblies
(c) Panchayati Raj bodies
(d) Cabinet

Q2(CBSE 2011): According to census of India, 2001, what is the population percentage of scheduled caste ? 

(a) 16.2
(b) 26.3
(c) 36.2
(d) 46.2



Q3(CBSE 2011): In which one of the following countries the participation of women in public life is very high ? 

(a) India
(b) Sweden
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Pakistan

Q4(CBSE 2011): A system that values man more and gives them power over women is called : 

(a) Feminist
(b) Socialist
(c) Patriarchy
(d) Communist

Q5(CBSE 2010): A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs is called?

(a) Communalist
(b) Secular
(c) Casteist
(d) Feminist


Q6(CBSE 2010): Who among the following said that religion can never be separated from politics?

(a) Acharya Vinobha Bhave
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) Rajendra Prasad


Q7(CBSE 2010): Which one of the following statements depicts Gandhiji’s views on religion and politics?

(a) Politics should be guided by one religion only
(b) Religion should be ahead of politics
(c) Politics should be guided by ethics drawn from religion
(d) None of the above

Q8(CBSE 2010): Who among the following is a feminist?

(a) Some one who does not believe in equal rights and opportunities for women and men
(b) Some one who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men
(c) Some one who believes in secularism
(d) None of the above


Q9(CBSE 2010): Which of the following divisions is unique to India?

(a) Gender division
(b) Caste division
(c) Economic division
(d) Religious division

Q10(CBSE 2010): Which of the following statement about India as a secular state is incorrect?

(a) Allows freedom to practice any religion
(b) There is no official religion
(c) Prohibits discrimination on religious grounds
(d) It reserves seats for religious minorities

Q11(CBSE 2011/NCERT): Gender division usually means : 

(a) biological difference between men and women.
(b) unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women.
(c) unequal child sex - ratio .
(d) absence of voting rights for women.

Q12(NCERT): Consider the following statements on the meaning of communal politics. 
 Communal politics is based on the belief that:
A. One religion is superior to that of others.
B. People belonging to different religions can live together happily as equal citizens.
C. Followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
D. State power cannot be used to establish the domination of one religious group over others.
 
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) A, B, C, and D
(b) A, B, and D
(c) A and C
(d) B and D

Q13(NCERT): Which among the following statements about India’s Constitution is wrong? It

(a) prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.
(b) gives official status to one religion.
(c) provides to all individuals freedom to profess any religion.
(d) ensures equality of citizens within religious communities.

Q14: According to 2001 census the sex ratio in India was ________ . 

(a) 1000 males 950 females
(b) 1000 males 850 Females
(c) 1000 males 927 females
(d) 1000 males 933 females

Q15(CBSE 2010): Which of the following is correct for patriarchal society ? 

(a) Women dominated society
(b) Male dominated society
(c) Educated society
(d) cultured society.


Answers:
1: (c) Panchayati Raj bodies
2: (a) 16.2
3: (b) Sweden [Note: Sweden,Norway and Finland, the participation of women in public life is very high.]
4: (c) Patriarchy  5: (b) Secular
6: (b) Mahatma Gandhi
7: (c) Politics should be guided by ethics drawn from religion
8: (b) Some one who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men
9: (a) Gender division
10: (c) Prohibits discrimination on religious grounds
11: (b) unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women.
12: (d) B and D
13: (b) gives official status to one religion.
14: (d) 1000 males 933 females
15: (b) Male dominated society