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A. Tick (3) the right option :

1. ______________ was a dreaded custom.
(a) dowry custom (b) Sati custom (c) child marriage
2. Girls perform ______________ boys in academic field.
(a) worse than (b) better than (c) equal to
3. Our society has committed crimes against ______________ in many forms.

(a) men (b) women (c) none of these
4. In many countries, women are not given a legal share in ______________ .
(a) food (b) jewellery (c) property
5. In Hindus, a girl can have ______________ share in her parent’s property.
(a) half (b) full (c) equal

6. The inhuman practice of killing the girl child soon after her birth is known as ______________ .
(a) female infanticide (b) female feticide (c) both of these
7. A woman worker is paid ______________ than a man for the same job.
(a) more (b) equal (c) less
8. Gender is based on ______________ difference.

(a) social (b) biological (c) none of these
B. Match the following :
1. Gender inequality u u The gifts (money and articles) paid by girl’s family to the boy’s
family at the time of marriage.
2. Male dominating u u The crime of killing a baby in the womb.

3. Career prospects u u The crime of killing a baby.
4. Infanticide u u Discrimination against women in preference to men.
5. Foeticide u u A system in which men are given more powers as compared to
women.
6. Dowry u u The chances of promotion and increased salary.

C. Write ‘T for true and ‘F for false statements :
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1. Gender inequality occurs due to individual causes.
2. Women enjoyed an equal status during the ancient period.
3. Boys are tougher than girls.

4. The girl-child is discriminated by the family too.
5. In the dowry custom, the boy’s family gives gifts to girl’s family.
6. Most people do not realise how important work is done by women.

D. Answer in one word or phrase :
1. Due to what causes does gender inequality occur?
2. When were restrictions put on women?

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