Caste Discrimination
Trending Questions
Q. Why were the lower castes referred to as the untouchables?
- The supposed upper castes believed that touching the supposed lower castes polluted them.
- The supposed upper castes couldn't touch them because the lower castes were placed higher in the social order.
- The supposed upper castes believed that them touching lower castes polluted the lower castes.
- The supposed upper castes believed that the lower castes were violent and dangerous.
Q. Which of the following social classes was deemed the lowest in the caste structure?
- Kshatriyas
- Shudras
- Vaishyas
- Brahmans
Q. Which of the following did the reformers condemn with respect to propagation of caste inequalities?
- Dignified life
- Brahman supremacy
- Vaishya supremacy
- Dravidian supremacy
Q. Would you agree with the statement that economic and social marginalisation are interlinked? why?
Q. The untouchables were termed as Dalits.
- False
- True
Q. _____ and _____ considered themselves as upper castes.
- Brahmans, Vaishyas
- Kshatriyas, Vaishyas
- Kshatriyas, Brahmans
- Vaishyas, Brahmans
Q. Vaishyas engaged in ____.
- trade
- pottery
- priesthood
- weaving
Q. Which of the following organisations advocated spiritual equality between castes?
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Prarthana Samaj
- Paramhans Mandali
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How did Jyotirao and the reformers justify their criticism of caste inequality in society?
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Why did removal of caste inequalities in society became an important issue?
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Do u think it was right on the part of Periyar to criticise the HIndu Scriptures to eliminate caste system? give reasons to support your answer.
Q. According to the Indian Constitution, anyone who practices untouchability can be
- jailed
- hanged
- awarded
- praised
Q. It is okay to decide the pay of workers, doing the same job in the same place, based on their caste.
- False
- True
Q. Which of the following organisations worked for abolishing caste-based inequalities?
- Brahmo Samaj
- Prarthana Samaj
- Veda Samaj
- Arya Samaj
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why adivasis are considered as marginalised?
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List 2 reasons why Adivasis are becoming increasingly marginalise?
Q. How many adivasi groups exist in india?
Q. What measures did the company adopt to reform the Indian society? How did the Indians react to this?
