Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

Welcome to your Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

1.

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

10%

14.36%

33.33%

20%

2.

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

Favors a particular religion

Mandates a state religion

Prohibits religious discrimination

Restricts religious practices

3.

The distinguishing feature of communalism is:

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

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

4.

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

Casteist

Feminist

Communist

Secular

5.

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

Socialism

Communalism

Secularism

Casteism

6.

How did women advocate for gender equality?

By accepting inequality

Through radical movements

By avoiding politics

By working only at home

7.

What does 'Casteism' mean?

The belief that caste is irrelevant in society

The belief that caste is the only basis for social community

Equal representation for all castes

Abolition of caste system

8.

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

They should be separate

Politics should ignore religion

Religion should dominate politics

Politics must be guided by ethics from religion

9.

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

70% women, 50% men

40% women, 60% men

54% women, 76% men

60% women, 80% men

10.

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

Gender Equality Act, 1972

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Equal Rights Act, 1980

Employment Rights Act, 1995

11.

How communalism plays a negative role in our lives?

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

All of these

It leads to harmony in the diverse society

It leads to communal violence, riots and massacre

12.

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

Women holding majority of parliament seats

Half percent representation in Lok Sabha

More than 10 Lakh women elected in local governments

Equal pay for women in all fields

13.

What is one key cause of gender division in society?

Educational differences

Societal norms

Biological differences

Political laws

14.

What is the positive role of caste in politics?

Creates economic growth

Leads to conflicts and violence

Gives disadvantaged communities a voice

Diverts attention from other issues

15.

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

It leads to political unity

It increases voter turnout

It promotes development

It diverts attention from important issues like poverty

16.

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

17.

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

18.

What percentage of seats women demanded in the Indian Parliament?

33.33%

25%

50%

40%

19.

Gender division stands for _________________

Unequal child sex-ratio

Biological differences between men and women

Absence of voting rights for women

Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women

20.

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

Anti-Apartheid Movement

Nationalist Movement

Civil Rights Movement

Feminist Movement

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