CBSE Class 10 Social Science Gender, Religion and Caste Important Questions 2027
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12 questions from Gender, Religion and Caste (Democratic Politics-II) appeared in 6 of the 7 CBSE papers we analysed (2022–2026) — here are the topics that matter, the questions that repeat, and every previous-year question from this chapter.
Key facts
- Political Science - Democratic Politics-II unit — 20 marks in the official syllabus
- Asked in 6 of 7 analysed papers (2022–2026)
- About 1.7 questions per paper (OR alternatives counted separately)
- 0 question patterns repeated across papers
Important topics in Gender, Religion and Caste
| # | Topic | Asked in | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gender division and women in politics | Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2 | Communalism, secularism and religion in politics | Board 2023Board 2024Sample 2025 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3 | Caste in politics and politics in caste | Sample 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gender, Religion and Caste questions by paper
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Board 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Board 2023 | 3 | 4 |
| Board 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| Board 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| Sample 2025 | 3 | 5 |
| Board 2026 | 1 | 2 |
| Sample 2026 | 2 | 3 |
Counts include both options of internal-choice (OR) questions.
Previous year questions: Gender, Religion and Caste
Board 2026 1 question
Suggest any two ways to promote Women's Entrepreneurship in the economy.
Sample 2026 2 questions
Two statements are given as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Study the statements carefully and identify the correct alternative: ASSERTION (A): Exclusive attention to caste can produce negative results in democracy. REASON (R): It can divert attention from other important issues thus leading to tensions, conflicts and even violence. Choose the correct option: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C. A is true but R is false. D. A is false but R is true
'Women in India face discrimination, disadvantages and oppression in many ways.' Highlight any two aspects of life where you witness this inequality.
Board 2025 1 question
Suggest any two measures to remove gender inequality.
Sample 2025 3 questions
Which of the following is the true meaning of 'Equal treatment of women' as a necessary ingredient of a democratic society?
(A) Women are always treated with respect and dignity.
(B) It is now easier for women to legally wage struggle for their rights.
(C) Most societies across the world are now women dominated.
(D) Women are now treated as equals in the political arena.
Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer.
Statement I: A communal mindset can lead to efforts to secure political influence for a specific religious group.
Statement II: Members of the majority community may seek to create a separate political entity as a response to such dynamics.
(A) Statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect.
(B) Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is correct
(C) Both (I) & (II) are incorrect
(D) Both (I) & (II) are correct
Women empowerment has greatly improved their status in society over the years. Give any three examples to prove the statement.
Board 2024 2 questions
Which of the following term refers to the belief in and advocacy for the social, political and economic equality of women? (a) Patriarchy (b) Matriarchy (c) Socialist (d) Feminists
Read the given statements: India has no official religion. All the communities have freedom to profess and practice any religion in India. Which one of the following constitutional term is used for the above statements? (a) Republic (b) Secular (c) Sovereign (d) Socialist
Board 2023 3 questions
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): Women in different parts of the World organized themselves and agitated for equal rights.
Reason (R): Women's movement aimed at equality in personal and family life as well.
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Which one of the following matters do NOT deal with the 'Family Laws'?
(A) Marriage
(B) Adoption
(C) Inheritance
(D) Finance
Explain any two provisions that make India a secular state.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in CBSE Class 10 Social Science Gender, Religion and Caste?
By how often and how recently they were asked: Gender division and women in politics; Communalism, secularism and religion in politics; Caste in politics and politics in caste.
How many marks does Gender, Religion and Caste carry in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Gender, Religion and Caste is part of the Political Science - Democratic Politics-II unit, which carries 20 marks in the official syllabus. In the analysed papers it had about 1.7 questions per paper.
Do questions from Gender, Religion and Caste repeat in board exams?
No exact repeats were found yet; practise the previous-year questions on this page.