Sports Media and Caste Representation in India
This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the representation of caste in sports media in India.
Questions
Which caste group has historically dominated the administration and management of sports in India?
- Brahmins
- Kshatriyas
- Vaishyas
- Shudras
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of caste-based discrimination in sports?
- Casteism
- Racism
- Sexism
- Classism
Which landmark case brought the issue of caste discrimination in sports to national attention?
- Ekalavya vs. Dronacharya
- Chamar vs. Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Dalit vs. All India Football Federation
- Yadav vs. Indian Olympic Association
What was the outcome of the Chamar vs. Board of Control for Cricket in India case?
- The Board was found guilty of discrimination and ordered to pay compensation.
- The Board was found not guilty of discrimination.
- The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
- The case is still ongoing.
Which government body is responsible for promoting sports and preventing discrimination in sports in India?
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes
- National Commission for Minorities
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
What is the name of the sports policy that was adopted by the Indian government in 2011 to address the issue of caste discrimination in sports?
- National Sports Policy
- Sports for All Policy
- Inclusive Sports Policy
- Caste-Free Sports Policy
Which state in India has taken the lead in implementing the Inclusive Sports Policy?
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
What is the name of the program launched by the Sports Authority of India to identify and train talented athletes from marginalized communities?
- Khelo India
- Sports for All
- Target Olympic Podium Scheme
- National Sports Talent Search Scheme
Which Dalit athlete became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games?
- Devendra Jhajharia
- Mariyappan Thangavelu
- Deepa Malik
- Girisha Nagarajegowda
Which Dalit athlete won a silver medal in the men's 1500m race at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
- Manjit Singh
- Lalita Babar
- Tintu Luka
- Sudha Singh
What is the name of the Dalit cricketer who was denied a place in the Indian cricket team despite his outstanding performance in domestic cricket?
- Milind Kamble
- Eknath Solkar
- Bapu Nadkarni
- Vijay Manjrekar
Which Dalit footballer was the first Indian to play in the English Premier League?
- Bhaichung Bhutia
- Sunil Chhetri
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Manvir Singh
What is the name of the Dalit boxer who won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games?
- Vikas Krishan Yadav
- Shiva Thapa
- Gaurav Bidhuri
- Manish Kaushik
Which Dalit wrestler won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
- Bajrang Punia
- Ravi Dahiya
- Deepak Punia
- Anshu Malik
What is the name of the Dalit kabaddi player who was the captain of the Indian team that won the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup?
- Anup Kumar
- Ajay Thakur
- Deepak Niwas Hooda
- Manjeet Chhillar