1. Who are called marginalised groups?
- Rich and powerful groups
- Socially and economically disadvantaged groups
- Government employees
- Industrialists
Correct Answer: Socially and economically disadvantaged groups
2. What does marginalisation mean?
- Living in big cities
- Owning large properties
- Being pushed to the edge of society
- Gaining political power
Correct Answer: Being pushed to the edge of society
3. Which groups are considered marginalised in India?
- Traders and farmers
- Dalits and Adivasis
- Teachers and students
- Engineers and doctors
Correct Answer: Dalits and Adivasis
4. The Constitution of India is based on which principles?
- Money and power
- Military strength
- Religion and caste
- Equality, justice and freedom
Correct Answer: Equality, justice and freedom
5. Which article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
- Article 21
- Article 17
- Article 356
- Article 370
Correct Answer: Article 17
6. What is meant by ‘untouchability’?
- An educational scheme
- Social discrimination based on caste
- A religious ceremony
- A type of employment
Correct Answer: Social discrimination based on caste
7. Who are Dalits?
- People belonging to oppressed castes
- People living in forests
- Religious priests
- People from rich families
Correct Answer: People belonging to oppressed castes
8. What are Adivasis mainly dependent on?
- Foreign trade
- Factories
- Technology
- Forest resources
Correct Answer: Forest resources
9. Who framed the Indian Constitution?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Sardar Patel
- Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
10. Which law protects SCs and STs from atrocities?
- Right to Education Act
- Consumer Protection Act
- Right to Information Act
- The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Correct Answer: The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
11. What does Article 46 promote?
- Defence and foreign policy
- Tax collection
- Political campaigns
- Educational and economic interests of weaker sections
Correct Answer: Educational and economic interests of weaker sections
12. What is the main objective of the Constitution?
- To ensure equality and justice for all
- To increase industrial profits
- To promote foreign culture
- To support only rich people
Correct Answer: To ensure equality and justice for all
13. What do reservation policies ensure?
- Fair representation for weaker sections
- Military development
- Import and export control
- More taxes for rich people
Correct Answer: Fair representation for weaker sections
14. Which communities are often called “tribal communities”?
- Dalits
- Urban workers
- Industrialists
- Adivasis
Correct Answer: Adivasis
15. What kind of rights do marginalised groups demand?
- Equal rights and dignity
- Foreign investments
- Special economic zones
- Extra taxation
Correct Answer: Equal rights and dignity
16. Who led the Dalit movement in India?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
17. What is meant by “Confronting Marginalisation”?
- Accepting inequality
- Fighting against social discrimination
- Ignoring poor people
- Supporting injustice
Correct Answer: Fighting against social discrimination
18. What is the role of government in reducing marginalisation?
- Protecting rights of weaker sections
- Stopping education
- Supporting powerful people
- Ignoring their problems
Correct Answer: Protecting rights of weaker sections
19. What is the purpose of the SC/ST Commission?
- Safeguarding interests of SCs and STs
- Building industries
- Collecting taxes
- Managing elections
Correct Answer: Safeguarding interests of SCs and STs
20. Who ensures justice in India?
- Private companies
- Judiciary
- Military
- Police alone
Correct Answer: Judiciary
21. What does Article 15 prohibit?
- Owning property
- Travelling abroad
- Joining government services
- Discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Correct Answer: Discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
22. Which word in the Preamble stands for equal treatment?
- Equality
- Justice
- Fraternity
- Liberty
Correct Answer: Equality
23. Who said “Educate, Agitate, Organise”?
- Indira Gandhi
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Subhash Chandra Bose
Correct Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
24. What does ‘social justice’ mean?
- Providing equal opportunities to all
- Discriminating by caste
- Favouring the rich
- Ignoring poor people
Correct Answer: Providing equal opportunities to all
25. What is the full form of SC/ST?
- Special Commission and State Tribunal
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- School Council and Student Team
- State Council and State Transport
Correct Answer: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
26. Which movement was started to protect forest rights?
- Adivasi movement
- Chipko movement
- Civil Disobedience
- Green Revolution
Correct Answer: Adivasi movement
27. What is the main cause of marginalisation?
- Health facilities
- Good education
- Employment opportunities
- Social and economic inequality
Correct Answer: Social and economic inequality
28. What are the benefits of reservation in education?
- Encouraging rich students
- Equal access to learning opportunities
- Limiting poor students
- Reducing literacy
Correct Answer: Equal access to learning opportunities
29. What is meant by empowerment?
- Stopping education
- Giving power and confidence to weaker sections
- Increasing discrimination
- Taking away rights
Correct Answer: Giving power and confidence to weaker sections
30. Which day is observed as Human Rights Day?
- 15th August
- 2nd October
- 10th December
- 26th January
Correct Answer: 10th December
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