AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Gender: Despite the Equal Remuneration Act (1976) prohibiting unequal wages, women continue to be paid less than men for the same work across fields like factories and cinema.
Caste: Despite the Constitution prohibiting caste-based discrimination, untouchability has not ended completely, and Scheduled Castes remain disproportionately represented among the poor, with 35.9% below the poverty line in rural areas.
Common reason: Legal prohibition alone is insufficient because centuries of accumulated social attitudes, economic disadvantages, and structural inequalities cannot be erased overnight by law alone. Deep-rooted prejudices persist in everyday life and require continuous social reform alongside legal measures.
Source: Chapter 3 — Gender and Politics; Caste Inequalities
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The examiner expects two clear examples (one per division) with brief supporting evidence, and ONE shared reason — not two separate reasons. The key insight the textbook gives is that laws address formal rules but not informal social attitudes or historical economic gaps. Mentioning specific Acts or data (poverty line figures) strengthens your answer and signals textbook grounding. Avoid writing generic statements like "society is bad"; link directly to what the passage says.