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Gender, Religion and Caste
What makes the caste system in India different form other societies?
The reasons are:
(ii) In Indian caste system, the occupation was hereditary and was sanctioned by ritual.
(ii) Indian caste system was based on exclusion of and discrimination against the ‘outcaste’ group.
(iii) Untouchability is prevalent
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When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to
In India seats are reserved for women in
Consider the following statements on the meaning of communal politics. Communal politics is based on the belief that
(A) One religion is superior to that of others.
(B) People belonging to different religions can live together happily as equal citizens.
(C) Followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
(D) State power cannot be used to establish the domination of one religious group over others.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Social divisions based on _________ are peculiar to India.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
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List-I |
List-II |
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1. A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men. |
A. Communalist |
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2. A person who says that religion is the principal basis of community. |
B. Feminist |
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3. A person who thinks that caste is the principal basis of community. |
C. Secularist |
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4. A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs. |
D. Castiest |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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(a) |
B |
C |
A |
D |
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(b) |
B |
A |
D |
C |
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(c) |
D |
C |
A |
B |
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(d) |
C |
A |
B |
D |
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Among the following which countries have high participation of women in public life?
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