Which of the following is NOT a basis for social division in India?

a) Gender

b) Religion

c) Caste

d) Economic status

2. Which term refers to discrimination based on caste?

a) Feminism

b) Communalism

c) Casteism

d) Secularism

3. What does communalism promote?

a) Equality among all religions

b) Political unity among different religious groups

c) The idea that one religion is superior to others

d) Complete separation of religion from politics

4. Which constitutional provision makes India a secular state?

a) Article 12

b) Article 15

c) Article 25-28

d) Article 370

5. What was the percentage of Scheduled Castes in India’s population according to the 2011 Census?

a) 12.1%

b) 16.6%

c) 22.3%

d) 8.6%

Answers and Explanations

1. (d) Economic status.

• While economic inequality exists, social divisions in India are primarily based on gender, religion, and caste .

2. (c) Casteism.

• Casteism refers to discrimination or prejudice based on caste .

3. (c) The idea that one religion is superior to others.

• Communalism often involves the belief that one religious group is superior and leads to conflict .

4. (c) Article 25-28.

• These articles guarantee religious freedom and prohibit the government from favoring any religion .

5. (b) 16.6%. • The Scheduled Castes (SC) accounted for 16.6% of India’s population in the 2011 Census