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1. What was one of the demands of women’s movements regarding family laws?
A. To abolish caste system
B. To make them more equitable for women
C. To reduce voting age for women
D. To allow polygamy
2. What does secularism in India mean?
A. The state supports only Hinduism
B. The state has no official religion and treats all religions equally
C. People must not follow any religion
D. Only majority religion is respected
3. Which law bans untouchability in India?
A. Directive Principles
B. Equal Remuneration Act
C. Constitution of India
D. Right to Information Act
4. Which caste group is over-represented among the urban middle classes?
A. Scheduled Castes
B. Scheduled Tribes
C. Upper Castes
D. OBCs
5. Which caste/community had the highest percentage of urban poverty in 1999–2000?
A. Scheduled Castes
B. Scheduled Tribes
C. Muslim Upper Castes
D. Sikh Upper Castes
6. Which is a positive effect of caste in politics?
A. It always causes violence
B. It gives disadvantaged groups a chance to demand their share of power
C. It ensures only upper castes get power
D. It eliminates secularism
7. Which is a negative effect of caste politics?
A. Helps Dalits get dignity
B. Focus on poverty and development
C. Leads to tensions and sometimes violence
D. Ensures unity among all castes
8. Which term refers to discrimination against women and preference for men?
A. Patriarchy
B. Communalism
C. Secularism
D. Feminism
9. The share of women in State Legislative Assemblies in India is:
A. Less than 5%
B. About 10%
C. About 15%
D. More than 25%
10. Which statement about elections in India is true?
A. All voters of a caste always vote for the same party
B. Ruling party always wins
C. People vote based on multiple factors, not just caste
D. Elections are decided only by religion
11. Which group together makes up about two-thirds of India’s population?
A. SC, ST and OBC
B. Hindus and Muslims
C. Hindus and Christians
D. OBC and Upper Castes
13. Which of the following statements about communal politics is WRONG?
A. One religion is superior to others
B. Followers of a religion constitute one community
C. People of different religions cannot live together as equals
D. Communalism respects all religions equally
15. Which of the following statements about caste in politics is TRUE?
A. Caste is the sole basis of politics
B. Parties consider caste composition while choosing candidates
C. Voters only vote based on caste
D. Caste no longer matters in India
16. Which constitutional provision allows the state to intervene in religious matters to ensure equality?
A. Right to Property
B. Ban on Untouchability
C. Right to Equality in Education
D. Abolition of Parliament
17. Which Indian law ensures equal wages for equal work?
A. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
B. Untouchability Abolition Act
C. Hindu Marriage Act
D. Right to Education Act
19. Which of these shows that caste alone cannot decide elections?
A. Multiple candidates from same caste contest
B. Ruling party always wins
C. Only religion matters
D. All voters of one caste support same party
20. Which of the following describes a feminist?
A. One who favours men’s dominance
B. One who believes in equal rights for men and women
C. One who discriminates by religion
D. One who supports casteism
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