Chapter 22
Unpacking Gender
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. Gender inequality means-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Society devalues the work women do by-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Which one of the following is NOT a traditional work of the rural women in India?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Which one of the following is NOT a gender-biased discriminatory action?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Identify the true statement in the Indian context.
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Education empowers a women to recognise her ___________.
- 2. The notion of stereotyping is generally ___________ and creates ___________.
- 3. Gender inequality hurts the interests not only of girls but also of ___________.
- 4. Women are venturing into sectors that have been reserved for ___________ so far.
- 5. Equal sharing of ___________ between women and ___________ is very necessary.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
D. Identify the physical features of India:
- 1. Girls are schooled to be soft and obedient.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The notion of stereotyping is prejudiced.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Most women work harder than their male counterparts.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. The women’s role as a caregiver and homemaker has not been accorded its rightful place.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Women’s inequality is an international issue.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Question Answer
- 1. Write one example each of stereotypical gender roles of boys and girls.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Write two main features of each of the following:
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Name three holy places located in the Northern Plains.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Describe the Lakshadweep Island.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. List four features of your state that you admire. Give two reasons in support of your answer.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 6. In your opinion why is there a difference in temperature on the mountains and deserts?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water