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2. Gender is a social construct and not determined by :

(a) social difference (b) biological difference
(c) economical difference (d) none of these
3. According to census 2011, what is the sex ratio of India?

(a) 1000-927 (b) 1000-940 (c) 1000-950 (d) 1000-960
4. Schools are the temples of :
(a) learning (b) stealing (c) fighting (d) none of these

B. Fill in the blanks :
1. ___________________ refers to the biological state of being male or female.

2. Many educated families encourage their ___________________ for higher studies and good
jobs.

3. A ___________________ is a group whose members have something in common like langauge,
culture, religion or work.

4. In many communities, men and women are ___________________ differently.

C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false :
1. Gender inequality is followed in every family.
2. Educated people creates stereotypes.

3. Girls are generally considered to be the breadwinners of the family.
4. General inequality within the family influences the general attitude of the children in a family.

D. Answer these Questions :
1. Are you agree with the statement that social evils are still in practice in our society? Give
arguments.
2. Why is it important to educate women?
3. Write a short note on gender inequality in Indian society.

4. Why does the girl child face discrimination at home and in society?
5. Examine the position of women in our present day society.

6. What efforts have been made by the government to improve the condition of women?
7. Write a note on women’s movements.

Life Skills and Value (Activity)

• Collect information of successful women from different fields like politics, sports, film, music and
make a collage in your classroom.

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