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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Describe the impact of caste-based social exclusion on access to education.
Describe the role of the Constitution in addressing caste-based social exclusion.
Discuss the challenges faced in implementing laws against caste discrimination in India.
Discuss the role of education in reducing caste-based social exclusion.
Explain how caste-based social exclusion affects economic opportunities.
Explain how the Indian judiciary has contributed to reducing caste-based social exclusion.
Explain the concept of 'untouchability' and its effects on society.
Explain the difference between 'caste' and 'class' in Indian society.
The reservation policy in India aims to promote social justice for which groups? (1) Scheduled Castes (2) Scheduled Tribes (3) Other Backward Classes (4) All of the above
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'untouchability'? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 17 (4) Article 19
Which law was enacted to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? (1) Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (2) SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (3) Right to Education Act, 2009 (4) Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Which of the following is a constitutional right that helps in fighting caste-based discrimination? (1) Right to Equality (2) Right to Exploit (3) Right to Discriminate (4) Right to Property
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission was responsible for recommending 27% reservation for OBCs.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission was set up in 1953 to identify socially and educationally backward classes in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in Kerala was a social reform movement against caste oppression.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in Maharashtra was led by Jyotirao Phule to fight caste oppression.
True or False: Social exclusion can lead to poverty and lack of access to basic services.
True or False: The caste system is a recent development in Indian society.
True or False: The Mandal Commission recommended reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government jobs and educational institutions.
True or False: The practice of untouchability is prohibited by the Indian Constitution.
