Class 12 Political Science Chapter 6 Gender, Religion And Caste Quiz 1 (22 MCQs)

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1. How does exclusive focus on caste politics potentially harm democracy?

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?

Correct Answer: C) B.R. Ambedkar.

3. How does the Constitution of India treat the issue of religion?

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?

Correct Answer: B) Article 15.

5. In Indian democracy, the most common expression of caste is-

Correct Answer: C) In party politics and elections.

6. In democracy, political mobilisation on caste lines is considered-

Correct Answer: A) Good, as it deepens democracy.

7. Which term refers to a belief that one's religion is superior to others?

Correct Answer: B) Communalism.

8. Which among the following statements about India's Constitution is wrong? I

Correct Answer: B) Gives official status to one religion.

9. Which Indian law gives women equal rights in family property?

Correct Answer: B) Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005.

10. Which of these examples shows caste inequality today?

Correct Answer: B) Endogamy (marriage within the caste).

11. The sex ratio in India according to Census 2011 is-

Correct Answer: B) 943 females per 1000 males.

12. What is meant by gender division?

Correct Answer: C) Division of roles and responsibilities based on male-female differences.

13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

Correct Answer: D) Article 17.

14. Who among the following believed that religion can never be separated from politics?

Correct Answer: B) Mahatma Gandhi.

15. What does the Indian Constitution say about religion?

Correct Answer: B) India is a secular state.

16. Women's literacy rate in India (2011 Census) was-

Correct Answer: B) 65%.

17. Which of the following is an example of communal politics?

Correct Answer: B) Using religion to mobilise votes.

18. Which factor largely determines the caste of a person in India traditionally?

Correct Answer: B) Birth.

19. Which of the following is an example of gender stereotypes?

Correct Answer: A) Women as nurses, men as doctors.

20. In India, women are most employed in-

Correct Answer: C) Agriculture sector.

21. What proportion of elected seats are reserved for women in local bodies in India?

Correct Answer: B) One-third.

22. Which of these shows women's active role in politics?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.