Class 10 Social Science - Democratic Politics - Chapter Gender, Religion and Caste NCERT Solutions | Consider the following statements on the

State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India.

State two reasons to say that caste alone cannot determine election results in India.

State different forms of communal politics with one example each.

What is the status of women’s representation in India’s legislative bodies?

When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to:
(a) Biological difference between men and women
(b) Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women
(c) Unequal child sex ratio
(d) Absence of voting rights for women in democracies

Mention different aspects of life in which women are discriminated or disadvantaged in India.

Mention any two constitutional provisions that make India a secular state.

Which among the following statements about India’s Constitution is wrong? It
(a) prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.
(b) gives official status to one religion.
(c) provides to all individuals freedom to profess any religion.
(d) ensures equality of citizens within religious communities.

Match List I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I                                              List II

(i) A person who believes    A. Communalist in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.

(ii) A person who says that    B. Feminist religion is the principal basis of the community.

(iii) A person who thinks      C. Secularist that caste is the principal basis of community.

(iv) A person who does not    D. Castiest discriminate against others on the basis of religious beliefs.

(a) (i) – B; (ii) – C; (iii) – A; (iv) – D

(b) (i) – B; (ii) – A; (iii) – D (iv) – C

(c) (i) – D; (ii) – C; (iii) – A (iv) – B

(d) (i) – C; (ii) – A; (iii) – B (iv) – D

Social divisions based on _________ are peculiar to India.

In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics?

State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.

How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?

Writing your own definition of a good democracy.​

What are the different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies? Give an example of each of these.

Locate the following States on a blank outline political map of India:
Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Goa.

Discuss three factors that determine the outcomes of politics of social divisions.

Describe the forms of relationship between pressure groups and political parties?

What are the various challenges faced by political parties?

What are the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below? Power sharing:

A. reduces conflict among different communities
B. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness
C. delays decision making process
D. accommodates diversities
E. increases instability and divisiveness
F. promotes people’s participation in government
G. undermines the unity of a country

Consider the following statements on parties.
A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.
B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.
C. Parties are not necessary to run governments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.

What are the characteristics of a political party?

 Features of a democracy.​

State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power-sharing with an example from the Indian context. [CBSE Sept. 2010]

Match List I (organisations and struggles) with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Consider the following statements about power sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka :

A. In Belgium the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French speaking community.
B. In Sri Lanka the policies of the government ensured the dominance of the Sinhala speaking majority.
C. The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a federal arrangement of power sharingto protect their culture, language and equality of opportunity in education and jobs.
D. The transformation of Belgium from unitary government to a federal one prevented a possible division of the country on linguistic lines.

Which of the statements given are correct ?

(a) A, B, C and D
(b) A, B, and D
(c) C and D
(d) B, C and D

Among the following, which country suffered disintegration due to political fights on the basis of religious and ethnic identities?
(a) Belgium (b) India (c) Yugoslavia (d) Netherlands