Gender, Religion and Caste Class 10 MCQs
Gender, Religion and Caste Class 10 MCQs – Democratic Politics II
Class: 10
Subject: Social Science
Section: Political Science (Civics) – Democratic Politics II
Topic: Gender, Religion and Caste
Board: CBSE Board Examination
These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam standard.
Subject: Social Science
Section: Political Science (Civics) – Democratic Politics II
Topic: Gender, Religion and Caste
Board: CBSE Board Examination
These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam standard.
1. Gender division refers to:
Answer: B
Gender division is based on socially constructed roles, responsibilities, and expectations assigned to men and women.
Gender division is based on socially constructed roles, responsibilities, and expectations assigned to men and women.
2. Feminist movements aim at:
Answer: B
Feminist movements struggle for equal rights, opportunities, and respect for women.
Feminist movements struggle for equal rights, opportunities, and respect for women.
3. ‘Sexual division of labour’ means:
Answer: B
Women are often assigned domestic work, while men do paid work—this reflects gender inequality.
Women are often assigned domestic work, while men do paid work—this reflects gender inequality.
4. Women’s political representation in India is higher in:
Answer: C
Due to reservation in Panchayats and Municipalities, women’s participation is higher locally.
Due to reservation in Panchayats and Municipalities, women’s participation is higher locally.
5. Communalism refers to:
Answer: B
Communalism occurs when religion is used to mobilise political support.
Communalism occurs when religion is used to mobilise political support.
6. India is a:
Answer: B
India has no official religion and treats all religions equally.
India has no official religion and treats all religions equally.
7. Secularism means:
Answer: B
The state maintains neutrality and protects all faiths.
The state maintains neutrality and protects all faiths.
8. Caste system is based on:
Answer: B
Caste hierarchy historically assigned occupations by birth.
Caste hierarchy historically assigned occupations by birth.
9. ‘Untouchability’ is:
Answer: B
It is a discriminatory practice abolished by the Constitution.
It is a discriminatory practice abolished by the Constitution.
10. Which policy supports caste equality?
Answer: A
Reservation ensures representation for historically disadvantaged groups.
Reservation ensures representation for historically disadvantaged groups.
11. Patriarchal society means:
Answer: B
Men hold primary power in patriarchal systems.
Men hold primary power in patriarchal systems.
12. Literacy gap between men and women shows:
Answer: B
It reflects unequal access to education.
It reflects unequal access to education.
13. Religious diversity means:
Answer: B
India has followers of multiple religions.
India has followers of multiple religions.
14. Political mobilisation on caste lines leads to:
Answer: B
Caste politics can deepen divisions.
Caste politics can deepen divisions.
15. Secular state does NOT:
Answer: A
It does not favour any religion.
It does not favour any religion.
16. Women’s reservation in local bodies is about:
Answer: B
At least one-third seats are reserved.
At least one-third seats are reserved.
17. Caste inequalities are reducing due to:
Answer: A
Modernisation weakens caste barriers.
Modernisation weakens caste barriers.
18. The Constitution bans:
Answer: B
Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
19. Gender equality is essential for:
Answer: A
Equal participation strengthens democracy.
Equal participation strengthens democracy.
20. Best way to address social divisions:
Answer: B
Democratic dialogue and policies ensure inclusion.
Democratic dialogue and policies ensure inclusion.