Gender, Religion and Caste: Class 10 Social Science (CBSE) important questions and practice
Gender, Religion and Caste is chapter 15 of 23 in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Gender division, sexual division of labour and the feminist movement
- Women's political representation and reservation in local bodies
- Religion, communalism and the secular state
- Caste inequalities and caste in politics
- Politics in caste: how democracy changes caste
What examiners usually ask
- Explain how the sexual division of labour affects women's role in politics
- What is communalism? Describe the different forms it takes in politics
- How does caste influence politics and how does politics influence caste in India?
Exam tip
Use the constitutional facts (one-third seats for women in panchayats, secular state provisions) and the Equal Remuneration Act in answers; the 'caste in politics' versus 'politics in caste' distinction is a favourite 5-mark question.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Gender, Religion and Caste for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 Social Science papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Gender, Religion and Caste in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus?
Yes. Gender, Religion and Caste is part of the current CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Gender, Religion and Caste MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.