NCERT Solutions Class 10 Social Science Democratic Politics II Chapter 3 Democracy and Diversity

Question :1. Which of the following divisions is unique to India ? [CBSE (CCE) 2011]
(a) Gender division
(b) Caste division
(c) Economic division
(d) Religious division

Question :2. In dealing with social divisions which one of the following statements is not correct about democracy ?
(a) Due to political competition in a democracy, social divisions get reflected in politics.
(b) In a democracy it is possible for communities to voice their grievances in a peaceful manner.
(c) Democracy is the best way to accommodate social diversity.
(d) Democracy always leads to disintegration of society on the basis df social divisions

Question :3. Consider the following three statements:
(i) Social divisions take place when social differences overlap.
(ii) It is possible that a person can have multiple identities.
(iii) Social divisions exist in only big countries like India which of the statement is/are correct.

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) only (iii)

Question :4. Arrange the following statements in a logical sequence and select the right answers by using the code given below:
(i) But all political expression of social divisions need not be always dangerous.
(ii) Social divisions of one kind or the other exist in most of the countries.
(iii) Parties try to win political support by appealing to social divisions.
(iv) Some social differences may result in social divisions.

(a) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
(b) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(c) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Question :5. Among the following, which country suffered disintegration due to political fights on the basis of religious and ethnic identities ?
(a) Belgium
(b) India
(c) Yugoslavia
(d) Netherlands

Additional Questions

Question :6. Consider the statement:
Which three elements show the basic unity in India ?
(i) Cultural unity
(ii) Discrimination
(iii) Unity in language
(iv) Religious equality
(a) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii) only
(d) (i) and (iv) only

Question :7. Which three countries faced the problem of social division ?
(a) United Kingdom, USA and India
(b) Belgium, Sri Lanka and United Kingdom
(c) Sri Lanka, Canada and India
(d) Belgium, Germany and USA

Question :8. List out the reasons for the growth of Civil Right Movement in America. Consider the statement:
(i) Prevalence of Poverty
(ii) Racial Discrimination
(iii) Civil Rights Movementsv (iv) Religious Diversity
(a) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Question :9. Overlapping differences signifies :
(a) Religious and linguistic differences
(b) Cross-cut social differences
(c) Some social difference overlaps with other differences
(d) Cultural diferences

Question :10. Democracy involves:
(a) Competition among various political parties
(b) Religious inequalities (c) Cultural diversity
(d) Conflict, violence and disintegration

Question :11. Social difference arise due to difference in
(a) Race
(b) Religion
(c) Language
(d) All the above

Question :12. Society is fairly homogenous i.e., there are no significant ethnic difference in
(a) Germany
(b) Belgium
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) China

Question :13. In Mexico Olympics, John Carlos received the winner’s medal without wearing shoes. This was done to represent
(a) Black people
(b) Black poverty
(c) Black pride
(d) White domination

Question :14. To show his support to the protesting American athletes during the award ceremony of Mexico Olympics, Peter Norman
(a) wore no socks
(b) wore a human right badge
(c) wore a black scarf
(d) wore a string of beads

Question :15. In the recent times a European country that has been worst affected by social differences is
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Zimbabwe
(c) Yugoslavia
(d) France

Question :16. A society that has similar Kinds of people, especially where there are no significant ethnic differences is called a
(a) Secular society
(b) Communal society
(c) Homogenous society
(d) Socially divided

Question :17. Give one word for the following :
(a) A society that has similar kinds of people and where there is no significant ethnic differences ……………. (Homogenous, Heterogenous)
(b) Anybody who shifts from one region or country to another region within a country ……….. (Migrant, Nomad)
(c) It refers to as set of events and reforms move ………… (Reforms movement, Revolution movement)
(d) Social differences take place when some social difference overlap the other differences …………….. (Overlapping Social differences, Cross cutting Social differences)

Question :18. State true and false :
(a) Social differences lead to social divisions. (True / False)
(b) Democracy fails to accommodate social diversity. (True / False)
(c) All people have multiple identities. (True / False)
(d) Attempts of forced integration in any country often sow the seeds of disintegration. (True / False)

Question :19. Fill in the blanks :
(a) Social differences are based on the ……………. (Ethnic Complexity, Urbanisation)
(b) ………………… social difference is creating possibilities of deep social divisions and tensions. (Overlapping, Cross cutting)
(c) ………………. social differences are easier to accommodate and do not usually lead to conflicts.(Cross cutting, Multi cutting)
(d) People who feel marginalised, deprived and discriminated have to fight against the ………………. (Exploitation, Regionalism)

Question :20. “Is it necessary for people belonging to the same religion to have same caste.” Justify by selecting best option.
(a) Yes, it is necessary because it is fairly common for people belonging to the same religion to have same caste.
(b) No, it is not necessary for people because their caste and sect is very different.
(c) The statement itself is not relevant
(d) It can be or it cannot be

Question :21. Does every social difference lead to social division? Select the correct option
(a) No, every social difference does not lead to social division because people belonging to different social groups share difference and similarities. .
(b) Yes, every social difference leads to social division.
(c) There is a ‘mixed reaction on the social division and individual identity.
(d) The statement itself is irrelevant

Question :22. Multi-dimensional or multi-cultural nature of social division signifies;
(a) division of society under the influence of one dominant social group.
(b) division of society under the influence of majoritarian political culture.
(c) division of society under the influence of more than one culture.
(d) division of society under the influence of multiple identities of individual

Question :23. Do only big countries have social divisions ?
(a) Yes, only big countries have social divisions.
(b) There is a mixed reaction like it can be or it cannot be.
(c) No, not only big countries like ‘India’ have social division, but small countries like Belgium, Island, Sri Lanka also have social differences.
(d) All the above

Question :24. African – American is the term used for:
(a) Africans who were brought into America as slaves.
(b) Black Americans of America.
(c) Martin Luther and his group.
(d) John Corlos and Smith

Question :25. What does the “Civil Rights Movement of USA” signify ?
(a) A movement against the discrimination
(b) A reform movement for the Civil Rights of the citizens
(c) A reform movement against the social discriminations of Afro-Americans
(d) None of the above

Question :26. Do you think that Carlos and Smith should have raised an internal matter of American society in an international forum.
(a) No, they didn’t raise internal matter but the practice of racism in the humanitarian issue.
(b) Yes, it was the internal matter of America.
(c) No, they should not have done that.
(d) Only statements b and c are correct.

Extra Questions

Question :1 Who led the Civil rights movement in the USA?

Answer :
Martin Luther King led the Civil rights movement in the USA

Question :2 What difference does migration make to social homogeneity?

Answer :
Migrants bring their own culture with them making the society heterogeneous

Question :3 Give two examples to show that political competition along religious and ethnic lines can lead to disintegration.

Answer :
Partition of India and the disintegration of Yugoslavia are the examples that political competition along religious and ethnic lines can lead to disintegration

Question :4 Give one example to show that we all have more than one identity and can belong to more than one social group.

Answer :
Two persons may belong to the same community, but one person may be rich and the other person may be poor. They belong to the same community but not to the same social group

Question :5 What are the origins of Social Differences?

Answer :
Birth is the main cause for social differences. There may be many drawbacks in it, as one cannot change this. We belong to a community simply because we were born into it. We experience the social differences based on accident of birth in our everyday lives.
Social differences exist due to gender differences; physical attributes and due to different physical abilities or disabilities.
A few differences are based on our choices. Education, profession and economic standards also create social difference. All these lead to formation of social groups that are based on individual choices

Question :6 What are the three important factors in the outcome of politics of social divisions?

Answer :
The first and foremost factor is for people to see their identities as multiple and complementary to the national identity. This helps them to stay together. People in our country should think of themselves as Indian as well as belonging to a state or a language group or a social or religious community.
The second factor depends on how political leaders raise the demands of any community. The demands should be within the constitutional framework and not at the cost of another community.
The third factor depends on how the demands of different groups are met by the government. The demands of minority community should also be and the rulers should be willing to share power

Question :7 Social diversities in a country need not be seen as a source of danger. Discuss.

Answer :
Political expression of social divisions can be healthy and is very normal in a democracy. This proves as a bridge of understanding between various disadvantaged and marginal social groups, as it allows expressing their grievances and getting the government to attend those aspects at the earliest.

When one social group expresses itself, it challenges the other groups to do the same. Democracy is strengthened by this. But a positive attitude towards diversity and a willingness to accommodate does not come about easily. People who feel segregated must fight this. This fight should take the democratic path, and the people should voice their demands in a peaceful and constitutional manner and seek a fair position through elections.

ANSWERS

17. (a) Homogenous
(b) Migrant
(c) Reforms movement
(d) Overlapping social differences

18. (a) True
(b) False. Democracy tries to accommodate social differences.
(c) False. It is not possible that all people have multiple identities they may have singular identity.
(d) True

19. (a) Ethnic complexity
(b) Overlapping

(c) Cross cutting
(d) Exploitation

20. Option – (b) is correct because cast and sect depend on the choice of the community like – Protestants and Catholics of Christianity.

21. (a)

22. Statement (c) is correct because multi-cultural nature of social division is related to the influence of more than one culture.

23. Option (c) is correct because social divisions is identical to social differenes and all these countries have social differences.

24. (a)

25. Statement (c) is correct. Actually Civil Rights Movement stated by Martin Luther against the practice of Aparthied.

26. (a)