NCERT Class 10 Political Science — Chapter 2: Gender, Religion and Caste

Which term is commonly used to refer to the "Scheduled Castes" in political discourse?

What is the primary mandate of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976?

Which statement accurately reflects the constitutional status of women's representation in local government bodies in India?

Which region is cited as having very high rates of women's participation in public life?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Child Sex Ratio" in India: 1. It is defined as the number of girl children per thousand boys in the age group of 0-6 years. 2. The national average improved to 950 in the Census 2011. 3. In some states, this ratio has fallen below 800. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who expressed the view that "Religion can never be separated from politics" in the context of moral values?

Consider the following statements regarding women's political representation in India: 1. The %age of elected women members in the Lok Sabha crossed 20 % for the first time in 2019. 2. The share of women in state assemblies is generally less than 5 %. 3. India's rank in women's representation is lower than the averages for developing countries of Africa and Latin America. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the primary objective of the "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam" passed in 2023?

Consider the following statements regarding the Constitutional provisions for a "Secular State" in India: 1. The Constitution does not accord any special status to any religion. 2. The Constitution permits the State to discriminate against citizens on grounds of religion in matters of public employment. 3. The Constitution allows the state to intervene in religious matters to ensure equality. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the "Sachar Committee", consider the following statements: 1. It was appointed to examine the social, economic, and educational status of the Muslim community in India. 2. It concluded that the Muslim population proportion will overtake other communities by the next decade. 3. It estimated that the Muslim population proportion will rise marginally in the coming years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The constitutional ban on "untouchability" is an example of which relationship between the State and religion?

Which of the following practices are associated with the traditional caste system? 1. The system allowed for fluid social mobility where individuals could easily change their caste. 2. Prohibition of inter-dining between caste groups. 3. Endogamy.

Consider the following factors: 1. The rapid de-urbanisation of the country. 2. The increase in occupational mobility. 3. The strengthening of the traditional authority of landlords in villages. Which of the above are cited as reasons for the breaking down of old notions of caste hierarchy in modern India?

With reference to the "Scheduled Tribes", consider the following statements: 1. They historically led a relatively secluded life in hills and forests. 2. They were fully integrated into the rigid caste hierarchy of the mainstream society. 3. They constitute about 16.6 % of the total Indian population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What does the concept of "Sexual Division of Labour" primarily imply?

What is the primary reason cited for the decline in the Child Sex Ratio in India?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Census of India": 1. It records the religion of each person exactly as they describe it. 2. There is no provision to record a person as having 'No Religion' or being an atheist. 3. It does not count the Other Backward Classes (OBC) separately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The legislation commonly referred to as the "Equal Wages Act" is formally known as:

According to the Census of India 2011, what are the approximate population %ages of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) respectively?