Extra 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of Chapter 6, Confronting Marginalisation, from Class 8 Civics (CBSE):-
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'untouchability'?
a) Article 15
b) Article 16
c) Article 17
d) Article 18
Answer: c) Article 17
What does the term 'marginalisation' refer to?
a) Integration of communities
b) Exclusion from mainstream society
c) Economic development
d) Political dominance
Answer: b) Exclusion from mainstream society
Which of the following is a Fundamental Right that helps in confronting marginalisation?
a) Right to Property
b) Right to Equality
c) Right to Information
d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: b) Right to Equality
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was enacted in which year?
a) 1985
b) 1989
c) 1992
d) 1995
Answer: b) 1989
Which community is often associated with the term 'Dalit'?
a) Scheduled Tribes
b) Scheduled Castes
c) Other Backward Classes
d) Minority Communities
Answer: b) Scheduled Castes
What is the main purpose of reservations in educational institutions and government jobs?
a) To favor certain communities
b) To address historical injustices and provide equal opportunities
c) To increase competition
d) To reduce the quality of education and services
Answer: b) To address historical injustices and provide equal opportunities
Which Article of the Constitution provides Cultural and Educational Rights to minorities?
a) Article 29
b) Article 30
c) Article 31
d) Both a and b
Answer: d) Both a and b
Manual scavenging was prohibited by law in which year?
a) 1990
b) 1993
c) 1995
d) 1997
Answer: b) 1993
Which of the following is an example of asserting one's identity to confront marginalisation?
a) Adopting the dominant culture
b) Hiding one's cultural practices
c) Celebrating traditional festivals and wearing traditional attire
d) Avoiding participation in community events
Answer: c) Celebrating traditional festivals and wearing traditional attire
The term 'Adivasi' refers to which group in India?
a) Urban dwellers
b) Indigenous tribal communities
c) Migrant workers
d) Religious minorities
Answer: b) Indigenous tribal communities
Which Fundamental Right ensures that all citizens are treated equally before the law?
a) Right to Freedom
b) Right to Equality
c) Right against Exploitation
d) Right to Freedom of Religion
Answer: b) Right to Equality
What does the term 'affirmative action' refer to?
a) Policies that favor historically disadvantaged groups
b) Actions taken to suppress minority communities
c) Neutral policies that do not consider social backgrounds
d) Economic reforms for industrial growth
Answer: a) Policies that favor historically disadvantaged groups
Which of the following is a key feature of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
a) Eviction of forest dwellers
b) Recognition of the rights of forest dwellers to land and resources
c) Nationalization of forest produce
d) Prohibition of all activities in forest areas
Answer: b) Recognition of the rights of forest dwellers to land and resources
What role do Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play in confronting marginalisation?
a) They work to support and empower marginalised communities
b) They enforce government policies
c) They replace government institutions
d) They focus solely on economic development
Answer: a) They work to support and empower marginalised communities
Which of the following is an example of economic marginalisation?
a) Denial of voting rights
b) Lack of access to quality education
c) Unemployment and poverty within a specific community
d) Underrepresentation in media
Answer: c) Unemployment and poverty within a specific community
Which constitutional body is responsible for monitoring and safeguarding the rights of Scheduled Tribes?
a) National Commission for Scheduled Castes
b) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
c) National Human Rights Commission
d) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Answer: b) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
What is the significance of the term 'Dalit Panthers'?
a) A wildlife conservation group
b) A political party representing upper castes
c) A social organization fighting for Dalit rights
d) A cultural festival celebrated by Dalits
Answer: c) A social organization fighting for Dalit rights
Which of the following is a legal measure to protect the rights of marginalised communities?
a) Right to Information Act
b) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
c) Consumer Protection Act
d) Companies Act
Answer: b) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
What does the term 'social exclusion' imply?
a) Integration into mainstream society
b) Active participation in cultural events
c) Being systematically blocked from rights and opportunities
d) Economic prosperity
Answer: c) Being systematically blocked from rights and opportunities
Which movement was led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to assert Dalit rights?
a) Quit India Movement
b) Non-Cooperation Movement
c) Dalit Buddhist Movement
d) Swadeshi Movement
Answer: c) Dalit Buddhist Movement
What is the purpose of the Minorities Commission in India?
a) To promote majority community interests
b) To safeguard the rights of religious and linguistic minorities
c) To oversee economic policies
d) To regulate media content
Answer: b) To safeguard the rights of religious and linguistic minorities
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the abolition of discrimination based on religion, caste, race, sex, or place of birth?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 16
d) Article 17
Answer: b) Article 15
Which law ensures the rights of traditional forest dwellers over forest land and resources?
a) Right to Education Act
b) Forest Rights Act, 2006
c) Environmental Protection Act
d) Right to Property Act
Answer: b) Forest Rights Act, 2006
Which marginalized community in India has been historically engaged in manual scavenging?
a) Adivasis
b) Dalits
c) Muslims
d) Nomadic Tribes
Answer: b) Dalits
Which of the following is an important method of fighting marginalization?
a) Accepting social discrimination
b) Asserting one's rights
c) Avoiding participation in public life
d) Relocating to another country
Answer: b) Asserting one's rights
The concept of ‘affirmative action’ is implemented through which of the following?
a) Caste-based reservations
b) Gender-based reservations
c) Special employment programs for marginalized communities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which of the following groups has historically been denied access to temple entry in India?
a) Upper castes
b) Dalits
c) Traders
d) Farmers
Answer: b) Dalits
What does the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 aim to do?
a) Promote untouchability
b) Provide reservations in jobs
c) Protect Scheduled Castes and Tribes from social discrimination and violence
d) Promote industrialization
Answer: c) Protect Scheduled Castes and Tribes from social discrimination and violence
Who led the Dalit movement against caste-based discrimination in India?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) B.R. Ambedkar
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Sardar Patel
Answer: b) B.R. Ambedkar
Which organization has played a significant role in promoting the rights of Dalits and Scheduled Tribes?
a) United Nations
b) Dalit Panthers
c) World Bank
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: b) Dalit Panthers
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the marginalization of Adivasis?
a) Displacement due to industrialization
b) Loss of traditional livelihoods
c) High representation in politics
d) Lack of education
Answer: c) High representation in politics
What is one way in which the government supports marginalized communities?
a) Encouraging private enterprises
b) Providing reservations in education and jobs
c) Reducing taxes for the rich
d) Increasing foreign trade
Answer: b) Providing reservations in education and jobs
Which term is used for people who do not belong to the dominant social, political, or economic group?
a) Elite
b) Marginalized
c) Middle-class
d) Upper class
Answer: b) Marginalized
Which of the following is an example of confronting marginalization?
a) Adivasi protests for land rights
b) Dalits demanding equal wages
c) Minorities asserting their religious identity
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which of these acts criminalizes discrimination against Scheduled Castes and Tribes?
a) Consumer Protection Act
b) Right to Information Act
c) SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
d) Companies Act
Answer: c) SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
What is the main goal of reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
a) To favor these communities over others
b) To provide financial benefits
c) To ensure social and educational justice
d) To create caste-based divisions
Answer: c) To ensure social and educational justice
Which of the following is a common problem faced by Muslims as a marginalized community in India?
a) High literacy rates
b) Overrepresentation in government jobs
c) Economic and educational backwardness
d) Political dominance
Answer: c) Economic and educational backwardness
Which social reformer promoted the upliftment of Dalits and worked against untouchability?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Swami Vivekananda
c) Jyotirao Phule
d) Rani Lakshmibai
Answer: c) Jyotirao Phule
Why is political representation important for marginalized communities?
a) To maintain caste-based divisions
b) To ensure their voices are heard in decision-making
c) To give financial assistance to all members
d) To exclude other communities from politics
Answer: b) To ensure their voices are heard in decision-making
How can individuals help in reducing marginalization?
a) By discriminating against certain communities
b) By promoting equal opportunities and standing against discrimination
c) By ignoring marginalized groups
d) By supporting caste-based practices
Answer: b) By promoting equal opportunities and standing against discrimination
