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 one way in which caste-based social exclusion can impact access to education.
Describe one way in which the government of India tries to reduce caste-based social exclusion.
Describe the role of education in reducing caste-based social exclusion.
Explain how caste-based social exclusion affects economic opportunities.
Explain the difference between 'caste' and 'class' in Indian society.
Explain the term 'affirmative action' in the context of caste and social exclusion.
Explain the term 'social exclusion' with reference to caste in India.
What is meant by 'caste' in the context of Indian society?
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 17 (4) Article 21
Which law was enacted to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India? (1) Protection of Civil Rights Act (2) SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (3) Right to Education Act (4) Dowry Prohibition Act
Which of the following groups is NOT considered a marginalized group in the context of caste in India? (1) Scheduled Castes (2) Scheduled Tribes (3) Other Backward Classes (4) General Category
Which of the following is a constitutional body that safeguards the rights of Scheduled Castes? (1) National Commission for Women (2) National Commission for Scheduled Castes (3) National Human Rights Commission (4) National Commission for Minorities
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission was set up in 1979 to identify the socially and educationally backward classes in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in India aimed to eradicate caste-based discrimination and promote equality.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system divides people into different social groups based on birth.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system in India is an example of a closed social stratification system.
State True or False: Caste-based social exclusion only affects rural areas in India.
State True or False: Social exclusion can lead to violence and social unrest.
State True or False: The caste system is a form of social stratification.
State True or False: The Indian Constitution allows for positive discrimination in favour of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
