Weaker Sections of Society

Q.

Social divisions based on ______________ are peculiar to India.

Q. The Right to Freedom of Religion allows Indian citizens to follow any religion of their choice.

1. True
2. False

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which among the following provisions were made in the Indian Constitution to protect the interests of weaker sections?

1. Equal social, economic and political justice is provided to all the citizens.
2. The state will decide the religion to be followed by every citizen.
3. Limited economic opportunities for the stronger sections.
4. States can impose restrictions on fundamental rights to protect the weaker sections.

Q. Arrange the varnas according to the rigid and divisive social hierarchy prescribed in the Rig Veda:

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

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Match the following occupations with the social groups who were made to practise them according to the Varna system.

A) Brahmins, B) Kshatriyas, C) Vaishyas, D) Shudras

1) Labourers, 2) Priests, 3) Warriors, 4) Merchants.

1. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
2. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
3. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
   
4. A-4, B- 3, C-2, D-1
   

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> How many Varnas are there according to the Rig Veda?

1. Three
2. Four
3. Six
4. Ten
   

Q. Which of the following scriptures first described the four Varnas?

1. Rig Veda
2. Yajur Veda
3. Sama Veda
4. Atharva Veda

Q. what is the difference between class and caste