Caste and Social Exclusion
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Caste and Social Exclusion starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Case Study: Ramesh, a student from a Scheduled Caste, is denied admission to a private school despite meeting all eligibility criteria. Which constitutional right is being violated?
Describe one way in which the government promotes the inclusion of marginalized castes in political processes.
Describe the impact of caste-based social exclusion on economic development.
Describe two ways in which the caste system leads to social exclusion.
Explain how the caste system affects access to education in India.
Explain the difference between 'caste' and 'class' in Indian society.
Explain the role of education in reducing caste-based social exclusion.
Case Study: Ramesh, a student from a Scheduled Caste, is denied admission to a private school despite meeting all eligibility criteria. Which constitutional right is being violated?
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 17 (4) Article 21
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in legislatures? (1) Article 330 (2) Article 370 (3) Article 356 (4) Article 21
Which government body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of safeguards for Scheduled Castes? (1) National Commission for Scheduled Castes (2) Election Commission (3) Planning Commission (4) National Human Rights Commission
Which of the following is a constitutional remedy for victims of caste discrimination? (1) Writ petition (2) Lok Adalat (3) Consumer Forum (4) Panchayat
Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission was set up to identify the socially and educationally backward classes in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Movement was started by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to fight against caste discrimination.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system divides people into four main varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
Fill in the blank: The Indian Constitution guarantees _______ before the law, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion.
True or False: Caste-based discrimination is only found in rural areas of India.
True or False: Social exclusion can lead to intergenerational poverty among marginalized castes.
True or False: The Indian Constitution allows for positive discrimination in favor of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
True or False: The practice of untouchability is prohibited by the Indian Constitution.
