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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Context: A government scheme provides free coaching to students from marginalized castes. What is the purpose of such a scheme?
Context: A school in a village refuses to admit children from a particular caste. What kind of social problem does this represent?
Context: In a city, a group of people are denied entry to a temple because of their caste. Which fundamental right is being violated?
Describe one challenge faced by the government in implementing policies against caste discrimination.
Describe one way in which the caste system affects access to education.
Context: A government scheme provides free coaching to students from marginalized castes. What is the purpose of such a scheme?
Context: A school in a village refuses to admit children from a particular caste. What kind of social problem does this represent?
Context: In a city, a group of people are denied entry to a temple because of their caste. Which fundamental 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 of the following is a constitutional right provided to prevent social exclusion? (1) Right to Exploitation (2) Right to Equality (3) Right to Property (4) Right to Vote
Which of the following is a constitutional safeguard against caste discrimination? (1) Right to Property (2) Abolition of Titles (3) Abolition of Untouchability (4) Right to Privacy
Which of the following is a reason for the persistence of caste-based social exclusion? (1) Economic equality (2) Social prejudices (3) Universal education (4) Legal protection
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 1989, aims to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission was set up to identify socially and educationally backward classes in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the lowest group in the traditional Indian caste hierarchy.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar aimed at the upliftment of Dalits.
Is it true that the Indian government provides reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in educational institutions?
True or False: Caste-based discrimination is only found in rural areas of India.
True or False: Social exclusion only affects people from lower castes.
True or False: The caste system is only found in Hindu society.
