Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

Welcome to your Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

1.

How did women advocate for gender equality?

By working only at home

By avoiding politics

By accepting inequality

Through radical movements

2.

What does 'Casteism' mean?

Abolition of caste system

The belief that caste is irrelevant in society

Equal representation for all castes

The belief that caste is the only basis for social community

3.

Which act was passed to ensure equal pay for men and women?

Gender Equality Act, 1972

Employment Rights Act, 1995

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Equal Rights Act, 1980

4.

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

70% women, 50% men

54% women, 76% men

40% women, 60% men

60% women, 80% men

5.

What is the belief that caste is the sole basis of social community known as?

Socialism

Casteism

Communalism

Secularism

6.

Which one of the following statement is true regarding caste and caste system in India?

Untouchability has ended completely from contemporary India

Like gender and religion, caste division is universal

The Constitution of India prohibited any caste-based discrimination and laid the foundations of policies to reverse the injustices of the caste system

Caste system has completly disappeared from contemporary India

7.

Gender division stands for _________________

Absence of voting rights for women

Biological differences between men and women

Unequal child sex-ratio

Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women

8.

What is a negative impact of focusing on caste in politics?

It leads to political unity

It diverts attention from important issues like poverty

It promotes development

It increases voter turnout

9.

What is a positive change regarding women's participation in politics?

More than 10 Lakh women elected in local governments

Half percent representation in Lok Sabha

Equal pay for women in all fields

Women holding majority of parliament seats

10.

The distinguishing feature of communalism is:

A communal mind does not lead to quest for political dominance of one's own religious community

Followers of a particular religion must belong to one community

A secular constitution is sufficient combat communalism

Communalism leads to the belief that people belonging to different religions can live as equal citizens within one nation

11.

How communalism plays a negative role in our lives?

It does not give the community of favored religion a political right.

It leads to communal violence, riots and massacre

All of these

It leads to harmony in the diverse society

12.

What is 'Caste Group Expansion' in politics?

Creating new castes based on occupation

Restricting caste groups from voting

Rejecting the caste system altogether

Merging caste groups to win votes

13.

In a secular state, what is the role of the Constitution regarding religion?

Favors a particular religion

Mandates a state religion

Restricts religious practices

Prohibits religious discrimination

14.

What is one key cause of gender division in society?

Educational differences

Political laws

Biological differences

Societal norms

15.

What is the positive role of caste in politics?

Diverts attention from other issues

Gives disadvantaged communities a voice

Leads to conflicts and violence

Creates economic growth

16.

A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs is called __________

Casteist

Communist

Secular

Feminist

17.

Which movement aimed at equality for women in both personal and family life?

Nationalist Movement

Anti-Apartheid Movement

Feminist Movement

Civil Rights Movement

18.

In 2019, what was the percentage of women in the Lok Sabha for the first time?

33.33%

10%

14.36%

20%

19.

What did Gandhiji believe about the relationship between religion and politics?

Religion should dominate politics

Politics should ignore religion

They should be separate

Politics must be guided by ethics from religion

20.

What percentage of seats women demanded in the Indian Parliament?

50%

33.33%

40%

25%

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