This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Political Science > Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6 Gender, Religion And Caste – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6 Gender, Religion And Caste Quiz 1 (21 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How does exclusive focus on caste politics potentially harm democracy? A) It strengthens democratic principles and participation. B) It diverts attention from other important matters. C) It encourages open dialogue among communities. D) It has no impact on democratic processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It diverts attention from other important matters. 2. Which caste reformer is associated with the upliftment of Dalits and fought against caste discrimination? A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy. B) Swami Vivekananda. C) B.R. Ambedkar. D) Rabindranath Tagore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B.R. Ambedkar. 3. How does the Constitution of India treat the issue of religion? A) It favors one religion over others. B) It allows for religious discrimination. C) It guarantees religious freedom and equality. D) It prohibits all religious practices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It guarantees religious freedom and equality. 4. Which constitutional provision prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth? A) Article 15. B) Article 14. C) Article 19. D) Article 16. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Article 15. 5. In Indian democracy, the most common expression of caste is- A) In everyday life. B) In judiciary. C) In party politics and elections. D) In education system. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In party politics and elections. 6. In democracy, political mobilisation on caste lines is considered- A) Always dangerous for society. B) Illegal. C) Good, as it deepens democracy. D) Irrelevant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Good, as it deepens democracy. 7. Which term refers to a belief that one's religion is superior to others? A) Secularism. B) Federalism. C) Communalism. D) Regionalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Communalism. 8. Which Indian law gives women equal rights in family property? A) Equal Remuneration Act, 1976. B) Hindu Code Bill, 1955. C) Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005. D) Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005. 9. Which of these examples shows caste inequality today? A) Reservation in politics. B) Reservation in education. C) Endogamy (marriage within the caste). D) Inter-caste marriages. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Endogamy (marriage within the caste). 10. The sex ratio in India according to Census 2011 is- A) 940 females per 1000 males. B) 950 females per 1000 males. C) 943 females per 1000 males. D) 933 females per 1000 males. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 943 females per 1000 males. 11. What is meant by gender division? A) Division of work on the basis of income. B) Division of work on the basis of religion. C) Division of roles and responsibilities based on male-female differences. D) Division based on education level. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Division of roles and responsibilities based on male-female differences. 12. Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability? A) Article 16. B) Article 15. C) Article 14. D) Article 17. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Article 17. 13. Who among the following believed that religion can never be separated from politics? A) B.R. Ambedkar. B) Mahatma Gandhi. C) Jawaharlal Nehru. D) Subhas Chandra Bose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mahatma Gandhi. 14. What does the Indian Constitution say about religion? A) India has a state religion. B) Hinduism is given preference. C) India is a secular state. D) Christianity is official religion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) India is a secular state. 15. Women's literacy rate in India (2011 Census) was- A) 74%. B) 54%. C) 82%. D) 65%. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 65%. 16. Which of the following is an example of communal politics? A) Equal respect for all religions. B) Using religion to mobilise votes. C) Dialogue between different religions. D) Promotion of religious harmony. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using religion to mobilise votes. 17. Which factor largely determines the caste of a person in India traditionally? A) Education. B) Birth. C) Occupation. D) Wealth. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Birth. 18. Which of the following is an example of gender stereotypes? A) Women in sports. B) Men as teachers. C) Women in politics. D) Women as nurses, men as doctors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Women as nurses, men as doctors. 19. In India, women are most employed in- A) Service sector. B) Agriculture sector. C) Organised sector. D) IT sector. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agriculture sector. 20. What proportion of elected seats are reserved for women in local bodies in India? A) Half. B) One-fifth. C) One-third. D) One-fourth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One-third. 21. Which of these shows women's active role in politics? A) 1/3rd reservation in panchayats. B) Women's movements. C) Women voting in large numbers. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 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