Question Paper

I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Choose the best answer for each question.

What does “gender” refer to? a) Being happy or sad b) Being male or female c) Being strong or weak d) Being smart or not smart

According to the chapter, approximately how many girls do not attend school in India? a) About 1 million b) About 2 million c) About 3 million d) About 5 million

What are schools called where boys and girls study together? a) Single-gender schools b) Private schools c) Co-educational schools d) Online schools

Traditionally, what were boys and men often expected to be? a) Caring and gentle b) Obedient and soft c) Strong and not show feelings d) Happy and playful

Which of these is a career women can follow, as mentioned in the chapter? a) Doctor b) Engineer c) Astronaut d) All of the above

II. Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

The expected ways boys and girls are supposed to behave, dress, and act are called …............................ .

We must learn to …...................................... one another.

It is important to keep a …..................................... in the number of males and females for the human race to continue living.

In many modern homes, men and boys share ..............................… chores.

When we are polite towards others, it is called …................................. .

III. True/False Questions

Write True or False for each statement.

Only boys are allowed to play kabaddi.

Girls are expected to be strong and not show their feelings.

Girls and boys have equal intelligence.

Today, girls and boys are given equal opportunities in many fields.

Boys who cry are considered weak.

IV. Short Answer Questions

Answer each question in one or two sentences.

What is meant by “equal opportunities”?

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Give one example of how gender roles are changing in modern homes regarding household chores.

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Why is it important for girls and boys to be treated equally?

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V. Long Answer Questions

Answer each question in 4-5 sentences.

Explain what gender roles are and discuss how they have traditionally affected girls and women.

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Describe how gender equality is being promoted in schools and homes today.

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VI. Observation-Based Question

Read the situation and answer the question.

The teacher told Rajveer that he looked confident, so he would make a good leader. She also told Rajni that she is caring, and hence, she would look after children well. Do you think the teacher’s observation is correct? Explain why.

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VII. Diagram-Based Question

Look at the picture below and answer the questions.

A cartoon illustration depicting various children breaking gender stereotypes. On one side, a girl is playing soccer with boys and another girl is wearing overalls and working on a car engine. On the other side, a boy is happily baking cookies in a kitchen, and another boy is sitting calmly knitting a scarf.

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What is unusual or surprising about the activities shown in this picture, based on traditional gender roles?

What message does this picture convey about what boys and girls can do?

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Chapter: 04. Gender Equality