Extra 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of Chapter 5, "Understanding Marginalization," from the Class 8 Civics CBSE:-
Which term refers to the original inhabitants of a region?
a) Minorities
b) Adivasis
c) Dalits
d) OBCs
Answer: b) Adivasis
Which of the following is a key factor contributing to the marginalization of certain communities?
a) Economic deprivation
b) Social discrimination
c) Political underrepresentation
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What percentage of India's population is composed of Adivasis?
a) Approximately 5%
b) Approximately 8%
c) Approximately 12%
d) Approximately 15%
Answer: b) Approximately 8%
Which of the following states has a significant Adivasi population?
a) Punjab
b) Gujarat
c) Jharkhand
d) Haryana
Answer: c) Jharkhand
The term 'minority' refers to a group that is numerically:
a) Larger than the dominant group
b) Smaller than the dominant group
c) Equal to the dominant group
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Smaller than the dominant group
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the marginalization of Adivasis?
a) Displacement due to industrial projects
b) Preservation of their cultural heritage
c) Encroachment on their lands
d) Lack of political representation
Answer: b) Preservation of their cultural heritage
Which community is often associated with traditional occupations like leatherwork and sanitation?
a) Adivasis
b) Dalits
c) Muslims
d) Sikhs
Answer: b) Dalits
The marginalization of communities can lead to:
a) Social exclusion
b) Economic disadvantages
c) Political disempowerment
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of the interests of minorities?
a) Article 14
b) Article 29
c) Article 32
d) Article 45
Answer: b) Article 29
Which of the following is a constitutional safeguard for marginalized communities in India?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom of Religion
c) Reservation in education and employment
d) Right against Exploitation
Answer: c) Reservation in education and employment
Which term describes a locality predominantly inhabited by members of a particular community, often due to social exclusion?
a) Commune
b) Ghetto
c) Colony
d) Settlement
Answer: b) Ghetto
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by marginalized communities in India?
a) Equal access to education
b) Equal representation in media
c) Equal participation in sports
d) Equal access to luxury goods
Answer: a) Equal access to education
The process by which certain groups are pushed to the edges of society, limiting their access to resources and opportunities, is called:
a) Globalization
b) Marginalization
c) Urbanization
d) Industrialization
Answer: b) Marginalization
Which of the following is an example of a religious minority in India?
a) Hindus
b) Muslims
c) Christians
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c
Which Indian state has a significant population of Scheduled Tribes?
a) Kerala
b) Rajasthan
c) Nagaland
d) Punjab
Answer: c) Nagaland
Which of the following factors contribute to the economic marginalization of certain communities?
a) Land displacement
b) Lack of access to education
c) Limited employment opportunities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
The term 'Dalit' refers to:
a) Upper caste individuals
b) Scheduled Castes
c) Scheduled Tribes
d) Religious minorities
Answer: b) Scheduled Castes
Which of the following is a traditional occupation of many Dalit communities?
a) Agriculture
b) Teaching
c) Leatherwork
d) Trading
Answer: c) Leatherwork
Which constitutional provision aims to promote the educational interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
a) Article 15(4)
b) Article 19
c) Article 21
d) Article 25
Answer: a) Article 15(4)
Which of the following is a major cause of land alienation among Adivasis?
a) Urbanization
b) Industrialization
c) Agricultural expansion
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which term is used to describe policies that provide advantages to marginalized communities to promote equality?
a) Meritocracy
b) Affirmative Action
c) Capitalism
d) Socialism
Answer: b) Affirmative Action
Which of the following is a key reason for the social exclusion of marginalized communities?
a) Cultural differences
b) Economic status
c) Political beliefs
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which Indian festival is predominantly celebrated by the Muslim community?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Eid
d) Christmas
Answer: c) Eid
Which of the following is a significant issue faced by marginalized women in India?
a) Equal pay
b) Access to education
c) Domestic violence
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which government body is responsible for safeguarding the rights of Scheduled Castes in India?
a) National Human Rights Commission
b) National Commission for Scheduled Castes
c) National Commission for Minorities
Answers: b) National Commission for scheduled castes
Which government body is responsible for safeguarding the rights of Scheduled Tribes in India?
a) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
b) National Commission for Women
c) National Commission for Minorities
d) National Human Rights Commission
Answer: a) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Which of the following is a major reason for the displacement of Adivasis from their lands?
a) Industrial projects
b) Deforestation
c) Mining activities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which article of the Constitution abolishes 'Untouchability' in India?
a) Article 15
b) Article 17
c) Article 19
d) Article 21
Answer: b) Article 17
Which of the following is a government initiative to support marginalized communities?
a) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
b) Reservation in government jobs and education
c) Right to Information Act
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Reservation in government jobs and education
Why are Adivasis often forced to migrate to cities?
a) Lack of employment opportunities in villages
b) Displacement due to infrastructure projects
c) Loss of traditional livelihoods
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which social reformer worked for the upliftment of Dalits in India?
a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
b) B.R. Ambedkar
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Swami Vivekananda
Answer: b) B.R. Ambedkar
Which community in India has historically been associated with pastoralism and nomadic life?
a) Adivasis
b) Dalits
c) Gujjars and Banjaras
d) Jains
Answer: c) Gujjars and Banjaras
Which act protects the rights of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers?
a) Right to Education Act
b) Forest Rights Act, 2006
c) Right to Information Act
d) Consumer Protection Act
Answer: b) Forest Rights Act, 2006
Which region in India has a significant number of tribal communities?
a) North-East India
b) Western India
c) Southern India
d) None of the above
Answer: a) North-East India
Which of the following factors contributes to the social marginalization of Muslims in India?
a) Lower literacy rates
b) Economic underdevelopment
c) Limited political representation
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What is the main objective of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
a) To provide education for Dalits and Adivasis
b) To prevent discrimination and violence against SCs and STs
c) To give land to marginalized communities
d) None of the above
Answer: b) To prevent discrimination and violence against SCs and STs
Which sector employs a large number of marginalized communities in India?
a) IT industry
b) Informal sector and manual labor
c) Banking sector
d) Government administration
Answer: b) Informal sector and manual labor
Which of the following is a major cultural aspect of Adivasi communities?
a) Music and dance
b) Hunting and gathering
c) Worship of nature
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which constitutional amendment provided reservations for economically weaker sections (EWS) in India?
a) 73rd Amendment
b) 103rd Amendment
c) 61st Amendment
d) 44th Amendment
Answer: b) 103rd Amendment
How can marginalization be reduced in society?
a) Equal access to education and employment
b) Awareness and legal protection
c) Political representation of marginalized groups
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
