{"id":4117,"date":"2026-07-11T12:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T06:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/?p=4117"},"modified":"2026-07-11T12:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T06:55:28","slug":"ncert-class-10-civics-chapter-3-gender-religion-and-caste-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/ncert-class-10-civics-chapter-3-gender-religion-and-caste-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Class 10 Civics Chapter 3 Gender Religion and Caste Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mymoc-top mymoc-entity-placement\" id=\"mymoc-1876463904\"><div id=\"mymoc-1395619942\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4xnw9oY\" aria-label=\"head-phones\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones.png 1301w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones-1024x274.png 1024w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-phones-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1301px) 100vw, 1301px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"348\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-bottom-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4117?print=print\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\"><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a> <span class=\"pdfprnt-count-generation\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Introduction<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This chapter explains how social differences based on gender, religion, and caste influence politics in India. It discusses gender discrimination, communalism, secularism, caste inequalities, and their impact on democracy. These NCERT solutions provide clear explanations and exam-oriented answers for all exercise questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Information Box<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Class<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subject<\/td><td>Political Science (Civics)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chapter<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chapter Name<\/td><td>Gender, Religion and Caste<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Board<\/td><td>CBSE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Important Topics<\/td><td>Gender Division, Feminism, Communalism, Secularism, Caste Politics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concepts Used (Topics Covered)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gender Division<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual Division of Labour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feminism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&rsquo;s Political Representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religion and Politics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secular State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste Inequalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste and Politics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Formulas<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This chapter is theory-based and does not contain mathematical formulas. Important definitions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feminism = Belief in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communalism = Using religion as the basis of political identity and conflict.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secularism = Equal treatment of all religions by the state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patriarchy = Social system where men hold greater power than women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 1<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mention different aspects of life in which women are discriminated or disadvantaged in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women face discrimination in several aspects of life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Discrimination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Female literacy rate is lower than male literacy rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many girls drop out of school due to family preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic Discrimination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women often receive lower wages for the same work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their household work remains unpaid and unrecognized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Discrimination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preference for male children still exists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Female foeticide has affected the child sex ratio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Political Discrimination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women&rsquo;s representation in legislatures remains comparatively low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Violence and Harassment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women face domestic violence, harassment, and exploitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Women face discrimination in education, employment, wages, political participation, social status, and personal safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 2<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State different forms of communal politics with one example each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Religious Prejudices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/ncert-class-10-maths-real-number-exercise-1-2-solutions-mymockmate\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">NCERT Class 10 Maths Real Number Exercise 1.2 Solutions |  MyMockMate<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Believing one&rsquo;s religion is superior.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Stereotyping followers of another religion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Majoritarian Dominance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attempting political control by the majority religion.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Demanding special privileges for one religious group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Political Mobilisation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using religion to gather votes.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Election campaigns based on religious appeals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Communal Violence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riots and conflicts between religious groups.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Communal riots during Partition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 3<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most marriages still occur within the same caste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Untouchability has not completely disappeared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper castes continue to have better educational opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower castes often suffer economic disadvantages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poverty levels remain higher among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Caste inequalities continue through social discrimination, educational gaps, economic inequality, and persistence of caste-based practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 4<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/class-10-maths-exercise-2-1-solutions-polynomials-ncert-solutions\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">NCERT Class 10 Maths Exercise 2.1 Solutions | Polynomials<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State two reasons to say that caste alone cannot determine election results in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No constituency has a clear majority of one caste; candidates need support from multiple communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters consider many factors such as:<\/p><div class=\"mymoc-middle mymoc-entity-placement\" id=\"mymoc-306068129\"><div id=\"mymoc-2894848531\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fDWGbw\" aria-label=\"smartwatch\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch.png 1717w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch-1024x243.png 1024w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch-1536x364.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1717px) 100vw, 1717px\" width=\"1717\" height=\"407\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Party policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Caste influences elections but does not solely determine results because parties need broad support and voters consider various issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 5<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is the status of women&rsquo;s representation in India&rsquo;s legislative bodies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women&rsquo;s representation remains relatively low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Lok Sabha, women constitute a small percentage of total members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Assemblies also have limited female representation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reservation for women exists in Panchayati Raj institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&rsquo;s Reservation Act provides 33% reservation in legislatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Women&rsquo;s representation has improved but remains lower than men&rsquo;s in legislative bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 6<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/class-10-maths-exercise-2-2-solutions-relationship-between-zeroes-and-coefficients\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Class 10 Maths Exercise 2.2 Solutions | Relationship Between Zeroes and Coefficients<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mention any two constitutional provisions that make India a secular state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provision 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No official religion has been declared by the Indian state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provision 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All citizens enjoy freedom to profess, practice, and propagate any religion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other provisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No discrimination on religious grounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State intervention allowed to ensure equality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 7<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Biological difference between men and women<br>(b) Unequal roles assigned by society to men and women<br>(c) Unequal child sex ratio<br>(d) Absence of voting rights for women in democracies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gender division refers to socially assigned roles and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(b) Unequal roles assigned by society to men and women<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 8<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In India seats are reserved for women in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Lok Sabha<br>(b) State Legislative Assemblies<br>(c) Cabinets<br>(d) Panchayati Raj Bodies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reservation has long existed in local self-government institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(d) Panchayati Raj Bodies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 9<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communal politics is based on the belief that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. One religion is superior to others.<br>B. Different religions can live together happily.<br>C. Followers of a particular religion form one community.<br>D. State power cannot establish domination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Correct statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A &#10003;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C &#10003;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incorrect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>B &#10007;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D &#10007;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(c) A and C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 10<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which statement about India&rsquo;s Constitution is wrong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Prohibits discrimination on religious grounds<br>(b) Gives official status to one religion<br>(c) Freedom to profess any religion<br>(d) Ensures equality within religious communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has no official religion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(b) Gives official status to one religion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 11<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social divisions based on _________ are peculiar to India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 12<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Match List I with List II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 &rarr; Feminist (B)<br>2 &rarr; Communalist (A)<br>3 &rarr; Castiest (D)<br>4 &rarr; Secularist (C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(b) B A D C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confusing communalism with secularism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assuming caste alone decides elections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgetting constitutional provisions of secularism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing feminism with gender discrimination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing incomplete examples of communal politics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn definitions of Feminism, Communalism, Secularism, and Patriarchy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember examples of communal politics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise women&rsquo;s reservation provisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand both positive and negative aspects of caste politics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice MCQs regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice MCQs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who believes in equal rights for men and women?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Communalist<br>B. Feminist<br>C. Castiest<br>D. Secularist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Which system values men more than women?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Democracy<br>B. Federalism<br>C. Patriarchy<br>D. Secularism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Which institution reserves seats for women?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Rajya Sabha<br>B. Supreme Court<br>C. Panchayati Raj<br>D. Election Commission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Communalism is based on:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Equality<br>B. Religion-based division<br>C. Democracy<br>D. Federalism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Which social division is peculiar to India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Gender<br>B. Religion<br>C. Language<br>D. Caste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ Section<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. What is feminism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feminism is the belief that women and men should have equal rights and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. What is communalism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communalism is the use of religion as a basis for political identity and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Why is India called a secular state?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because it has no official religion and treats all religions equally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. What is casteism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Casteism is discrimination or preference based on caste identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Why is women&rsquo;s reservation important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It helps increase women&rsquo;s participation in political decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for complete NCERT Class 10 Civics solutions and chapter-wise MCQs? Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymockmate.com\"><strong>www.mymockmate.com<\/strong><\/a> for detailed notes, solved questions, practice tests, and exam preparation resources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-bottom-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4117?print=print\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\"><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a> <span class=\"pdfprnt-count-generation\">2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mymoc-bottom mymoc-entity-placement\" id=\"mymoc-2008683911\"><div id=\"mymoc-2894848531\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fDWGbw\" aria-label=\"smartwatch\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch.png 1717w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch-1024x243.png 1024w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwatch-1536x364.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1717px) 100vw, 1717px\" width=\"1717\" height=\"407\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 2 Short Introduction This chapter explains how social differences based on gender, religion, and caste influence politics in India. 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