Gender Religion and Caste 10 - Question Bank

A complete question bank for Class 10 Civics Chapter “Gender, Religion and Caste”, including Very Short, Short, and Long Answer questions. It covers important past CBSE questions and topics such as feminism, secularism, caste in politics, and communalism. Best for revision, assignments, and board exam preparation.

Question Bank

1. Gender and Politics

Very Short Answer (1 Mark)

1. What is the percentage of seats reserved for women in local bodies?
2. What is the term used for a person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men?

3. Define the term ‘feminist’

Short Answer (3 Marks)
4. Explain the term ‘feminist movements’.
5. What is a patriarchal society?
6. Explain the status of women’s representation in India’s legislative bodies.
7. What was the Feminist Movement? Explain the political demands of the Feminist Movement in India.
8. What have been the consequences of the political expression of gender division in free India?

Long Answer (5 Marks)
9. “Gender division is not based on Biology but on social expectations and stereotypes.” Support the statement.
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10. Mention different aspects of life in which women are discriminated against or disadvantaged in India.

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2. Religion and Politics

Very Short Answer (1 Mark)
11. What is communal politics?

Short Answer (3 Marks)
12. Mention any two constitutional provisions that make India a Secular State.
13. Suppose a politician seeks your vote on the religious ground. Why is his act considered against the norms of democracy?
14. How does religion influence the political set up in our country?
15. “The Government of India gives holidays for the festivals of most of the religions.” Why is it so? Give your viewpoint.

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3. Caste and Politics

Very Short Answer (1 Mark)
16. What proportion of the country’s population do the SC, ST and OBC together account for?
17. Why do Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have the prefix ‘Scheduled’ in their names?

Long Answer (5 Marks)
18. State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India.
19. What factors have brought about a change in the Indian caste system in modern times?
20. Explain the various forms that caste can take in politics.
21. Explain the factors that have led to the weakening of the caste system in India.
22. How far is it correct to say that it is not politics that gets caste-ridden but it is the caste that gets politicised? Explain.