Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

Welcome to your Gender, Religion and Caste (Quiz)

What does 'Casteism' mean?

Equal representation for all castes

The belief that caste is irrelevant in society

Abolition of caste system

The belief that caste is the only basis for social community

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

Mandates a state religion

Favors a particular religion

Prohibits religious discrimination

Restricts religious practices

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

54% women, 76% men

40% women, 60% men

70% women, 50% men

60% women, 80% men

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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

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

It diverts attention from important issues like poverty

It leads to political unity

It promotes development

It increases voter turnout

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What is one key cause of gender division in society?

Societal norms

Educational differences

Biological differences

Political laws

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

Half percent representation in Lok Sabha

Equal pay for women in all fields

Women holding majority of parliament seats

More than 10 Lakh women elected in local governments

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

Employment Rights Act, 1995

Equal Rights Act, 1980

Gender Equality Act, 1972

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

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

Feminist Movement

Anti-Apartheid Movement

Civil Rights Movement

Nationalist Movement

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10.

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

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

Like gender and religion, caste division is universal

Caste system has completly disappeared from contemporary India

Untouchability has ended completely from contemporary India

None

11.

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

Politics should ignore religion

Religion should dominate politics

Politics must be guided by ethics from religion

They should be separate

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12.

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

Secular

Feminist

Communist

Casteist

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13.

What is the positive role of caste in politics?

Gives disadvantaged communities a voice

Creates economic growth

Leads to conflicts and violence

Diverts attention from other issues

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14.

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

10%

14.36%

33.33%

20%

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15.

Gender division stands for _________________

Absence of voting rights for women

Unequal child sex-ratio

Biological differences between men and women

Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women

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16.

What is 'Caste Group Expansion' in politics?

Restricting caste groups from voting

Merging caste groups to win votes

Creating new castes based on occupation

Rejecting the caste system altogether

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17.

How did women advocate for gender equality?

By accepting inequality

By working only at home

Through radical movements

By avoiding politics

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18.

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

Secularism

Communalism

Casteism

Socialism

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19.

How communalism plays a negative role in our lives?

All of these

It leads to communal violence, riots and massacre

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

It leads to harmony in the diverse society

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20.

What percentage of seats women demanded in the Indian Parliament?

33.33%

25%

40%

50%

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