Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

Welcome to your Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

1.

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

60% women, 80% men

40% women, 60% men

70% women, 50% men

54% women, 76% men

2.

The distinguishing feature of communalism is:

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

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

Followers of a particular religion must belong to one community

A secular constitution is sufficient combat communalism

3.

What does 'Casteism' mean?

Abolition of caste system

Equal representation for all castes

The belief that caste is irrelevant in society

The belief that caste is the only basis for social community

4.

What is 'Caste Group Expansion' in politics?

Restricting caste groups from voting

Merging caste groups to win votes

Rejecting the caste system altogether

Creating new castes based on occupation

5.

Gender division stands for _________________

Biological differences between men and women

Absence of voting rights for women

Unequal child sex-ratio

Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women

6.

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

It promotes development

It increases voter turnout

It diverts attention from important issues like poverty

It leads to political unity

7.

What is one key cause of gender division in society?

Educational differences

Societal norms

Biological differences

Political laws

8.

What percentage of seats women demanded in the Indian Parliament?

25%

50%

33.33%

40%

9.

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

33.33%

14.36%

20%

10%

10.

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

Communalism

Casteism

Socialism

Secularism

11.

How did women advocate for gender equality?

By accepting inequality

By avoiding politics

Through radical movements

By working only at home

12.

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

Caste system has completly disappeared from contemporary India

Like gender and religion, caste division is universal

Untouchability has ended completely from contemporary India

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

13.

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

Religion should dominate politics

They should be separate

Politics should ignore religion

Politics must be guided by ethics from religion

14.

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

Restricts religious practices

Mandates a state religion

Prohibits religious discrimination

Favors a particular religion

15.

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

Equal pay for women in all fields

More than 10 Lakh women elected in local governments

Half percent representation in Lok Sabha

Women holding majority of parliament seats

16.

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

Communist

Secular

Feminist

Casteist

17.

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

Anti-Apartheid Movement

Civil Rights Movement

Feminist Movement

Nationalist Movement

18.

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

Equal Rights Act, 1980

Gender Equality Act, 1972

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Employment Rights Act, 1995

19.

What is the positive role of caste in politics?

Diverts attention from other issues

Leads to conflicts and violence

Creates economic growth

Gives disadvantaged communities a voice

20.

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

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