Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

Welcome to your Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

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

Casteist

Feminist

Communist

Secular

None

Gender division stands for _________________

Absence of voting rights for women

Biological differences between men and women

Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women

Unequal child sex-ratio

None

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

None

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

Like gender and religion, caste division is universal

Caste system has completly disappeared 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

Untouchability has ended completely from contemporary India

None

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

14.36%

10%

20%

33.33%

None

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

Restricts religious practices

Favors a particular religion

Mandates a state religion

Prohibits religious discrimination

None

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

Civil Rights Movement

Nationalist Movement

Anti-Apartheid Movement

Feminist Movement

None

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

Politics should ignore religion

Religion should dominate politics

They should be separate

Politics must be guided by ethics from religion

None

What is 'Caste Group Expansion' in politics?

Rejecting the caste system altogether

Merging caste groups to win votes

Creating new castes based on occupation

Restricting caste groups from voting

None

10.

What does 'Casteism' mean?

The belief that caste is the only basis for social community

The belief that caste is irrelevant in society

Equal representation for all castes

Abolition of caste system

None

11.

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

Equal pay for women in all fields

Half percent representation in Lok Sabha

More than 10 Lakh women elected in local governments

Women holding majority of parliament seats

None

12.

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

Gender Equality Act, 1972

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Employment Rights Act, 1995

Equal Rights Act, 1980

None

13.

What is one key cause of gender division in society?

Biological differences

Educational differences

Political laws

Societal norms

None

14.

How communalism plays a negative role in our lives?

All of these

It leads to harmony in the diverse society

It leads to communal violence, riots and massacre

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

None

15.

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

It increases voter turnout

It diverts attention from important issues like poverty

It promotes development

It leads to political unity

None

16.

What percentage of seats women demanded in the Indian Parliament?

33.33%

40%

25%

50%

None

17.

How did women advocate for gender equality?

By working only at home

By avoiding politics

By accepting inequality

Through radical movements

None

18.

What is the positive role of caste in politics?

Gives disadvantaged communities a voice

Diverts attention from other issues

Leads to conflicts and violence

Creates economic growth

None

19.

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

60% women, 80% men

70% women, 50% men

40% women, 60% men

54% women, 76% men

None

20.

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

Socialism

Casteism

Secularism

Communalism

None

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