2-MARK QUESTIONS
1. Define sexual division of labour. Give one example.
2. Mention two forms of gender inequality still prevailing in India.
3. What is the Equal Remuneration Act?
4. What is meant by communalism in politics?
5. Mention any two constitutional provisions that make India a secular state.
6. State any two ways in which caste influences politics in India.
3-MARK QUESTIONS (Answer in 60–80 words)
1. Why is women’s representation in politics still low in India? Give three
reasons.
2. What are the different forms in which communalism manifests in politics?
3. Explain how gender, religion and caste are all examples of social divisions.
4. Describe the impact of feminist movements on Indian society and politics.
5. How has the relationship between caste and economic status evolved in
modern India?
6. How does the sexual division of labour impact women's participation in public
life?
7. Why is women’s work often not recognised or valued in India? Give examples.
8. How has communalism been a threat to Indian democracy?
9. In what ways does the Indian Constitution protect the rights of religious
minorities?
10. Describe any three effects of caste on Indian politics.
11. Why is it incorrect to view caste as the only determinant of voting behaviour in
elections?
12. What do you understand by political mobilisation on religious lines? Give an
example.
13. Explain the significance of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023.
14. Give any three arguments for reservation of seats for women in Parliament
and State Assemblies.
🔸 5-MARK QUESTIONS (Answer in 100–150 words)
1. Explain how gender inequality persists in India despite legal and political
measures for equality.
2. What are the different forms of communalism in politics?
3. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of caste in Indian politics.
4. How does the Indian Constitution ensure secularism?
MCQs (Choose the correct option)
1. Which Act ensures that men and women receive equal pay for equal work?
(a) Equal Pay Act, 1955 (c) Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
(b) Equality Act, 1972 (d) Gender Justice Act, 1985
2. Which of the following is not a feature of communal politics?
(a) Respecting all religions equally
(b) Belief in superiority of one religion
(c) Using religion for political gains
(d) Creating opposition between religious groups
3. Which region has the highest percentage of women in national parliaments?
(a) Asia (c) Africa
(b) Nordic countries (d) Latin America
4. The Equal Remuneration Act came into force in:
(a) 1965 (c) 1982
(b) 1976 (d) 1990
5. What proportion of seats are reserved for women in Panchayati Raj institutions?
(a) 10% (c) 33%
(b) 25% (d) 50%
6. Which term refers to the rule of the father or male head in society?
(a) Communalism (c) Patriarchy
(b) Feminism (d) Casteism
7. Which of the following movements focused on equality in personal and family life?
(a) Environmental movement (c) Anti-corruption movement
(b) Women’s movement (d) Farmers’ movement
8. Which of the following has no official religion?
(a) England (c) Sri Lanka
(b) Pakistan (d) India
[Link] we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to:
(a) Biological difference between men and women
(b) Unequal roles assigned by society
(c) Unequal child sex ratio
(d) Absence of voting rights for women
[Link] India, seats are reserved for women in:
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) State Legislative Assemblies
(c) Cabinets
(d) Panchayati Raj bodies
[Link] politics is based on the belief that:
A. One religion is superior to others
B. People of different religions can live equally
C. A religion’s followers are one community
D. State power cannot be used to dominate others
Which are correct?
(a) A, B, C, D
(b) A, B, D
(c) A and C
(d) B and D
[Link] among the following statements about India’s Constitution is wrong?
(a) Prohibits discrimination on religion
(b) Gives official status to one religion
(c) Allows freedom to profess any religion
(d) Ensures equality within religious communities