Extra 30 short-answer questions from Chapter:4 Gender, Religion, and Caste (Class 10 CBSE Political Science).
1. What is gender division?
Answer:
Gender division refers to the social and political distinction between men and women.
It is based on socially constructed roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
2. What is the feminist movement?
Answer:
The feminist movement aims to achieve gender equality in political, economic, and social aspects.
It fights against discrimination and demands equal rights for women.
3. Mention any two forms of gender inequality in India.
Answer:
Unequal wages – Women are often paid less than men for the same work.
Preference for sons – Girls face discrimination in education, nutrition, and inheritance rights.
4. How has women’s participation in politics improved in India?
Answer:
Women have the right to vote and contest elections.
Reservation of
one-third seats
in local government (Panchayati Raj) has increased their political participation.
5. What do you mean by secularism?
Answer:
Secularism means that the government does not
favour
any particular religion.
It ensures religious freedom and equal treatment of all religions.
6. What is communalism?
Answer:
Communalism is a political ideology where one religion is considered superior to others.
It leads to religious conflicts and discrimination against minorities.
7. What is the role of religion in Indian politics?
Answer:
India allows all religious groups to practice their faith freely.
However, political parties sometimes use religion for vote-bank politics.
8. How does the Indian Constitution ensure religious equality?
Answer:
Article 25-28
guarantee religious freedom.
The state treats all religions equally and does not interfere in religious matters.
9. What is caste hierarchy?
Answer:
Caste hierarchy is a system where different castes are placed in a graded order.
The upper castes enjoy more privileges, while lower castes face discrimination.
10. What are the provisions made by the Indian Constitution to remove caste discrimination?
Answer:
Article 17
abolishes untouchability.
Reservation in education and jobs
for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
11. How does caste influence politics in India?
Answer:
Political parties give election tickets based on caste calculations.
Caste-based reservations affect voting patterns.
12. How does politics influence caste?
Answer:
Many caste groups demand reservations in jobs and education.
Caste divisions weaken as people from different castes work and live together in urban areas.
13. What is meant by ‘casteism’?
Answer:
Casteism is a practice where caste is given priority over merit and ability.
It leads to discrimination and limits social mobility.
14. How is gender discrimination reflected in employment?
Answer:
Women are paid less than men for the same work.
Fewer women hold managerial or leadership positions.
15. What is the difference between sex and gender?
Answer:
Sex
refers to biological differences between males and females.
Gender
refers to the social roles assigned to men and women.
16. What are the effects of communalism in politics?
Answer:
Leads to religious violence and riots.
Encourages political parties to divide people based on religion.
17. How has the caste system changed over time in India?
Answer:
Due to economic development, urbanization, and education, caste-based discrimination has reduced.
Reservation policies have helped lower castes access education and jobs.
18. What role does caste play in elections?
Answer:
Political parties nominate candidates based on caste calculations.
Many people vote based on caste rather than development issues.
19. What is the relationship between caste and economic status?
Answer:
Traditionally, upper castes were wealthier, while lower castes faced poverty.
However, economic growth and reservations have improved opportunities for lower castes.
20. How can women’s representation in politics be improved?
Answer:
Implementation of the
Women’s Reservation Bill
in Parliament.
Encouraging women’s participation through education and leadership training.
21. How does gender influence political representation?
Answer:
Women are underrepresented in legislatures.
Gender bias limits their participation in decision-making roles.
22. What is the importance of secularism in a democracy?
Answer:
It ensures equal treatment of all religions.
Prevents discrimination based on religion.
23. How can caste-based discrimination be reduced in India?
Answer:
Strict implementation of
anti-discrimination laws
.
Promoting inter-caste marriages
and social integration.
24. What are the negative impacts of caste politics?
Answer:
Promotes
caste-based vote banks
rather than merit-based leadership.
Increases social tensions and discrimination.
25. What does the term ‘vote bank politics’ mean?
Answer:
It refers to political parties appealing to specific caste or religious groups to gain votes.
This often leads to division in society.
26. What are the positive aspects of caste in politics?
Answer:
Gives representation to marginalized groups.
Helps in policy-making for the welfare of backward castes.
27. How has modern education helped in reducing caste-based discrimination?
Answer:
Educated people are less likely to believe in caste superiority.
Promotes social equality and inter-caste interactions.
28. What is the main aim of caste-based reservations?
Answer:
To uplift socially and educationally backward classes.
To provide them equal opportunities in education and jobs.
29. How do religious beliefs influence social life?
Answer:
They shape moral values and traditions.
Can sometimes lead to discrimination and conflicts.
30. What is communal violence?
Answer:
When religious groups clash due to political or social differences.
Examples: Riots and conflicts based on religious identity.
