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  • Question 1
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    In traditional India, social status was determined by _____.
    Solution
    In traditional India, caste inequalities are found. 
    Stratification in an Indian society is based on ascription. It means it is a type of culture in which not on the basis of achievement but on the basis of "who a person is", stratification is done. It could involve inequality on the basis of gender, economical status and caste system.
    Hindu society was divided into four groups: Kshatriya, Brahmin, Vaisya, Shudra. Brahmanas were at the top of this caste ladder and Shudras were at the Bottom.
  • Question 2
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    Most dangerous and ugly manifestation of communalism is _____________.
    Solution
     Sometimes communalism takes its most ugly form of communal violence, riots and massacre. India and Pakistan suffered some of the worst communal riots at the time of the partition. The post-Independence period has also seen large-scale communal violence.
  • Question 3
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    The reformers who worked to establish a society free of caste inequalities were ________________.
    Solution
    The Caste system in India has been in prevalence since Vedic times. The caste system is in hierarchical forms in India. With the advancement of the era, the upper caste people started discriminating lower caste people and tortured them in various ways. In British Raj, there were several caste inequalities in vogue. Lower caste people were not allowed to enter premises reserved for higher caste.
    In India, Social Reformers like Jyotibha Phule asserted that Upper Caste people who call themselves Aryan are foreigner while lower caste people are the real native of this land. 
    Mahatma Gandhi diminished inequality by preaching equal social status for all and calling lower caste people as "Harijan" meaning child of God. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who is known as the Father of Indian Constitution abolished untouchability and any such practice and advocated for equal rights of all. Periyar supported equality for lower caste people.
  • Question 4
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    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?
    Solution
    The features of communal politics are as follows:-
    1. Communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the principal basis of social community.
    2. It involves thinking along the following lines.
    3. The follower of a particular religion must belong to one community.
    4. The fundamental interest must be same.
    5. One religion is superior to others.
  • Question 5
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    Who among the following said that religion can never be separated from politics?
    Solution
    • Mahatma Gandhiji said that religion can never be separated from politics.
    • Mahatma Gandhiji advocated for equality for religion to the state.
  • Question 6
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    Name any two political leaders who fought against caste inequalities.
    Solution
    The two political leaders who fought against caste inequalities were Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
  • Question 7
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    What is the average child sex ratio in India?
  • Question 8
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    Splitting the whole national community on the basis of religion and having a strong feeling that their group identities and interests are opposed to each other is known as ____________.
    Solution

    • Communalism refers to a government or system where communes act as independent states. The nation that the states form is a federation of those states.
    • Communal often refers to groups or people that focus on the benefits of their community, rather than society as a whole. Communes, for instance, will often provide food and resources only to those people who are part of the group. On the other hand, a democracy provides support and resources to all people.
    • Even in today's society, communes still exist. While they are difficult to come by compared to in the past, they are appealing because people feel like they make a bigger impact on the community.

  • Question 9
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    Who among the following was the first woman to be appointed as the Governor of a State?
    Solution

    Sarojini Naidu was known by the sobriquet Nightingale of India. She was a poet and politician. She served as the first governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh from 1947 to 1949. She was the first woman to become the governor of an Indian state and was the second woman to become the president of the Indian National Congress in 1925.

  • Question 10
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    What is the basis of communal politics?
    Solution
    • Communal politics is based on the belief that:
    One religion is superior to that of others.
    • Followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
    • People of different religions have different interests that may involve conflict of interest when faced with one another.
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