TextBook Solutions for Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh Class 10 Social Science Democratic Politics Ii Chapter 4 Gender, Religion And Caste

State different forms of communal politics with one example each.

When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to

• Biological difference between men and women.
• Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women.
• Unequal child sex ratio.
• Absence of voting rights for women in democracies.

In India seats are reserved  for women in

• Lok Sabha
• State Legislative Assemblies
• Cabinets
• Panchayati Raj bodies

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?

• A, B, C and D
• A, B and D
• A and C
• B and D

• prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion
• gives official status to one religion
• provides to all individuals freedom to profess any religion
• ensures equality of citizens within religious communities