Caste and Social Justice: Efforts to Address Caste Inequality
This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the efforts made to address caste inequality in India. It covers various aspects of caste-based discrimination, affirmative action policies, and the challenges faced in achieving social justice.
Questions
Which article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability?
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 17
- Article 21
What is the primary objective of affirmative action policies in India?
- To promote social equality
- To increase economic opportunities
- To ensure political representation
- All of the above
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in educational institutions and government jobs?
- 1st Amendment
- 7th Amendment
- 15th Amendment
- 27th Amendment
What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning social status and privileges based on birth into a particular caste?
- Casteism
- Communalism
- Nepotism
- Favoritism
Which landmark case in 1992 led to the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations for reservation of seats in government jobs and educational institutions?
- Indira Sawhney vs. Union of India
- Vishaka vs. State of Rajasthan
- Olga Tellis vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation
- Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India
What is the term used to describe the social and economic upliftment of marginalized communities through various government initiatives?
- Affirmative Action
- Social Justice
- Inclusive Development
- Emancipatory Policies
Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 17
What is the term used to describe the system of social stratification based on hereditary groups?
- Caste System
- Class System
- Varna System
- Jati System
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in educational institutions and government jobs?
- 73rd Amendment
- 77th Amendment
- 85th Amendment
- 93rd Amendment
What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning social status and privileges based on one's occupation?
- Casteism
- Communalism
- Classism
- Nepotism
Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or descent?
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 17
What is the term used to describe the social and economic upliftment of marginalized communities through affirmative action policies?
- Empowerment
- Emancipation
- Inclusion
- Upliftment
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of reservation of seats for women in Panchayats and Municipalities?
- 73rd Amendment
- 77th Amendment
- 85th Amendment
- 93rd Amendment
What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning social status and privileges based on one's religion?
- Casteism
- Communalism
- Nepotism
- Favoritism
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of reservation of seats for persons with disabilities in educational institutions and government jobs?
- 86th Amendment
- 88th Amendment
- 90th Amendment
- 92nd Amendment