Scheduled Castes and Tribes

Q. According to the Census of 2011, what is the percentage population of Scheduled Tribes in India?

1. 16.6%
2. 8.6%
3. 18.6%
4. 10.6%

Q. Who was the first Dalit president of India?

1. Rajendra Prasad
2. Gyani Zail Singh
3. Morarji Desai
4. K.R Narayan

Q. Who was the first person from the Dalit community to hold the office of the Vice-President of India?

1. B.R. Ambedkar
2. Babu Jagjivan Ram
3. K.R. Narayanan
4. Ram Nath Kovind

Q. According to the Census of India 2011, population of Scheduled Tribes is greater than Scheduled Castes.

1. True
2. False

Q. Who were considered to be 'untouchables' according to the Caste System?

1. Vaishyas
2. Brahmins
3. Dalits
4. Kshatriyas

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Who is known as the first citizen of India? Give reason.

Q. What percentage of the total population were Scheduled Castes in 2011 Census?

1. 8.2%
2. 16.6%
3. 14.1%
4. 18.7%

Q. Who occupied the top position in the social hierarchy of the India's caste system?

1. Kshatriyas
2. Brahmins
3. Shudras
4. Vaishyas

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the ancient Caste System prevalent in India.

1. Traditionally, a person's caste was determined at birth and often resulted in fixed social hierarchies.
2. The Kshatriyas occupied the top position in the social hierarchy followed by the Brahmins, Vaishyas and Shudras.
3. Harijans were forced to perform jobs that were considered unclean and menial, and for very little pay.
4. The caste system remained unchanged and considered everyone equal and helped everyone live a dignified life.

Q. I was a prolific student who earned doctorate in economics from London School of Economics.
I was a jurist, economist, politician and social reformer. I went on to become independent India's first Minister of Law and Justice. I was conferred with Bharat Ratna in 1990.

Who am I?

1. K.R Narayanan
2. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
3. B.R. Ambedkar
4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Q. Sheenu is a student belonging to the Scheduled Caste. What benefits is she entitled to get in India?

1. Reservation in government jobs
2. Absolute Freedom of Speech
3. Educational scholarships from the government
4. Reservation in educational institutions

Q. I was an Indian statesman who also served as a diplomat and a politician. I was also the ninth Vice-President and tenth President of India and was referred to as the "best diplomat of the country" by the former Indian Prime Minister, Pandit Nehru.

Who am I?

1. B.R. Ambedkar
2. K.R Naryanan
3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
4. Gyani Zail Singh

Q. Statement I: The Constitution doesn't specifically define the terms 'Scheduled Castes' and 'Scheduled Tribes'.

Statement II: The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have been historically oppressed and marginalised.

1. Both statements are false
2. Both statements are true
3. Only Statement I is true
4. Only Statement II is true

Q. Mark the correct answer after reading the statements below:

(I) Article 15 abolishes discrimination on the basis of caste, religion and birth place.
(II) Article 16 (4) protects the Scheduled Castes from discrimination in religious spaces.
(III) Article 330 reserves seats for Scheduled Tribes in government colleges.

1. Only (I) is true.
2. Only (II) and (III) are true.
3. Only (I) and (II) are true.
4. Only (II) is true.