Inequality in Society

Q. What are the main reasons for inequality in the society?

1. Poverty and lack of resources
2. Treating others without any dignity
3. Discrimination on the basis of caste and gender
4. Adult Franchise

Q. What are the key reasons for inequality in so many people's lives in India?

1. Electricity
2. Lack of resources
3. Poverty
4. Water

Q. Why do most poor people not have the access to good quality health care?

1. Due to the increasing privatisation of health services.
2. Due to their reduced number of resources to afford expensive private health services.
3. Due to the neglect of government hospitals.
4. All of the above

Q. The Indian Constitution recognises all Indians as _______ before the law.

1. superior
2. inferior
3. equal
4. None of the above

Q. Why do Dalits, Adivasis and Muslim girls mostly drop out of schools in large numbers?

1. Due to social discrimination.
2. Due to the pressure of studies.
3. Due to their behaviour with others at school.
4. Due to their looks.

Q. In India, who has the equal right to vote during elections?

1. Only the rich are allowed to vote.
2. All adults are allowed to vote.
3. Only the ministers are allowed to vote.
4. Only those people in power are allowed to vote.

Q. What could be the reason(s) for which people fight for equality?

1. They may have stood up against an act of discrimination that they faced.
2. They may be well-respected because they treat everyone with dignity and are thus called upon to resolve community issues.
3. They may have stood up against an act of discrimination which they witnessed.
4. None of the above

Q. Which factors can a person not be discriminated against?

1. Religion
2. Economic status
3. Gender
4. Caste

Q. Devi was discriminated and humilated in school on the basis of .

1. caste
2. religion
3. nationality

Q. the availability of good heat & educational facilities is still lagging in spite of the amount spent by the government on these facilities. suggest some measures to overcome this situation.

Q. Illiteracy and lack of resources are some of the reasons for poverty.

1. False
2. True

Q. Choose the correct statement(s).

1. Discrimination happens when people are forced to take up menial jobs.
2. Discrimination happens when people ban certain communities from entering a public place.
3. Discrimination happens when certain castes are prevented from entering temples.
4. Discrimination happens when people are denied access to public water taps.

Q. Social discrimination in schools makes students drop out of schools.

1. True
2. False