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Government Policies and Initiatives to Address Food-Related Caste Discrimination

This quiz aims to assess your understanding of government policies and initiatives taken to address food-related caste discrimination in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in matters of public employment?

  1. Article 14
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 16
  4. Article 17
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which government scheme aims to provide mid-day meals to school children from disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
  3. Public Distribution System (PDS)
  4. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the law that prohibits untouchability and caste-based discrimination in India?

  1. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  2. The Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955
  3. The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850
  4. The Indian Penal Code, 1860
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which government initiative aims to promote social harmony and reduce caste-based discrimination through cultural exchange and dialogue?

  1. Ekta Manch
  2. Samrasta Manch
  3. Sadbhavna Manch
  4. Lok Manch
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to victims of caste-based discrimination?

  1. Dr. Ambedkar National Scholarship Scheme
  2. National Scheme of Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers
  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
  4. National Rural Livelihood Mission
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which constitutional amendment abolished the practice of untouchability in India?

  1. First Amendment
  2. Second Amendment
  3. Third Amendment
  4. Fourth Amendment
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the government scheme that aims to provide free and subsidized food grains to poor and marginalized households?

  1. Public Distribution System (PDS)
  2. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
  3. National Food Security Act (NFSA)
  4. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which government initiative aims to promote social inclusion and reduce caste-based discrimination through education and awareness?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
  2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
  3. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the law that prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in matters of education?

  1. The Right to Education Act, 2009
  2. The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850
  3. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  4. The Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which government scheme aims to provide free and subsidized housing to poor and marginalized households?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
  2. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)
  3. Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)
  4. National Rural Housing Mission (NRHM)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the law that prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in matters of access to public places?

  1. The Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955
  2. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  3. The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850
  4. The Indian Penal Code, 1860
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which government initiative aims to promote social inclusion and reduce caste-based discrimination through skill development and employment opportunities?

  1. National Skill Development Mission
  2. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
  3. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
  4. Skill India Mission
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the law that prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in matters of marriage?

  1. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  2. The Special Marriage Act, 1954
  3. The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850
  4. The Indian Penal Code, 1860
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which government scheme aims to provide free and subsidized healthcare services to poor and marginalized households?

  1. Ayushman Bharat Yojana
  2. National Health Mission
  3. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
  4. Janani Suraksha Yojana
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the law that prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in matters of employment?

  1. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  2. The Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955
  3. The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850
  4. The Indian Penal Code, 1860
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