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Indian Social Structure

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Prepare for competitive exams by answering questions on the diverse Indian social structure. Topics include the historical caste system, Vedic political units, and various social reform movements. This hub offers valuable insights into the sociological framework of India.

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Indian Social Structure Questions

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Many tribes became a part of the caste system with the support of ___________.

  1. Kshatriyas

  2. Shudras

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Brahmanas
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The rise of Rajput clans to the position of rulers set an example for the tribal people to follow. Gradually, with the support of the Brahmanas, many tribes became part of the caste system. But only the leading tribal families could join the ruling class.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

The unequal social order, prescribed by orthodox Hinduism, was not widely accepted in _________.

  1. Punjab

  2. Sindh

  3. North-West Frontier province

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The rise of Rajput clans to the position of rulers set an example for the tribal people to follow. Gradually, with the support of the Brahmanas, many tribes became part of the caste system. But only the leading tribal families could join the ruling class. A large majority joined the lower jatis of caste society. On the other hand, many dominant tribes of Punjab, Sind and the North-West Frontier had adopted Islam quite early.  They continued to reject the caste system. The unequal social order, prescribed by orthodox Hinduism, was not widely accepted in these areas.

Multiple choice civics the national movement (during the first world war) home rule and lucknow pact home rule movement home rule movement and khilafat movement

Lucknow Pact confined only to _____.

  1. Educated

  2. Rich Hindus

  3. Rich Muslims

  4. All above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Lucknow Pact was not concluded through mass participation. It was primarily a brainchild of the educated and rich Hindus and Muslims. The Pact accepted in principle that the interests of the Hindus and Muslims were separate.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge role of the government in health

The factor behind the discrimination of dalits in India is

  1. Religion

  2. Language

  3. Profession

  4. Class or caste
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dalits in India have historically faced systemic discrimination rooted in the rigid social hierarchy of the caste system. While religion and profession are often intertwined with caste, the caste system itself is the primary structural factor.

Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe national movements in europe historiography

Who were bound to the land of a particular lord and could not migrate without his permission?

  1. Serfs

  2. Peasants

  3. Workers

  4. Artisans
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Serfs were agricultural laborers who were legally bound to the land and the lord, lacking the freedom to move or change their employment.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Where were the Banjaras found?

  1. Punjab, Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Banjaras are a well-known group of graziers. They were to be found in the villages of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In search of good pastureland for their cattle, they moved over long distances, selling plow cattle and other goods to villagers in exchange for grain and fodder.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Which one of the following pastoral nomads is not found in the mountains?

  1. Gaddi shepherds

  2. Raikas

  3. Gujjar Bakarwals

  4. Bhotiyas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gaddi, Gujjar Bakarwals, and Bhotiyas are mountain-dwelling pastoralists, whereas the Raikas are primarily associated with the arid plains of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Prof. S.C. Dube's study on village compost pit and its failure is due to _______________.

  1. Inequality of caste and gender

  2. Religious disharmonies

  3. Intergenerational conflict

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Prof. S.C. Dube's study highlighted how social stratification, specifically caste and gender inequality, hindered community development projects.

Multiple choice geography international development international development and world population and its impact on resources population growth and impact on resources reproductive health in humans

Which one of the following racial groups is popularly known as the Aryans?

  1. The Proto-Australoids

  2. The Mediterraneans

  3. The Brachycephals

  4. The Nordics
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In historical and anthropological contexts, the term 'Aryans' is often associated with the Nordic racial group.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Which of the following forest communities is wrongly matched with the place of their living?

  1. Santhals -Jharkhand

  2. Gonds -Chhattisgarh

  3. Korava -Madras Presidency

  4. Oraon -Chhattisgarh

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Oraon tribe belongs to Jharkhand. Gond tribe belongs to Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Which of the following was not a tribal community?

  1. Karacha

  2. Jhum

  3. Korava

  4. Yerukula
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The British government gave many large European trading firms the sole right to trade in the forest products of particular areas. Grazing and hunting by local people were restricted. In the process, many pastoralists and nomadic communities like the Korava, Karacha, and Yerukula of the Madras Presidency lost their livelihoods. Some of them began to be called criminal tribes and were forced to work instead in factories, mines, and plantations, under government supervision. Whereas, Jhum was a term used for shifting cultivation in India.

Multiple choice political science women change the world social aspects of gender and women's education position of women and major social evils women empowerment

In traditional societies, women were expected to do ________________.

  1. public affairs

  2. private jobs

  3. paid jobs

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In traditional societies, women were excepted to do domestic work such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, tailoring, looking after children, etc. They were not excepted to do any work outside the home.

Multiple choice political science women change the world social aspects of gender and women's education position of women and major social evils women empowerment

Dr. Muthu Lakshmi abolished __________.

  1. Caste system

  2. Mirasdari system

  3. Devadasi system

  4. Non-Braminial movement
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muthu Lakshmi was a prime reformer in abolishing the Devadasi system. Devadasi is a girl dedicated to worship and serve a deity or a temple for the rest of her life. 

The Madras Devadasi Prevention Act was enacted on 9th October, 1947. It gave legal rights to the devadasis to marry and made the practice illegal. 

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

The Indian society basically can be termed as which one of the following

  1. Primitive

  2. Patriarchal

  3. Matriarchal

  4. Advanced
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian society is historically and structurally characterized as patriarchal, meaning it is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

The method of dividing people into different strata and then assigning different roles and status in the society is called as _______________.

  1. Social Inequality`

  2. Social Stratification

  3. Both

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Social stratification refers to social differentiation whereby society groups people based on their class, economic status, occupation, power, religion caste etc. People are categorised as inferior and superior based on their social position. Social stratification is found in all ranges of society and the system of classification find its roots from ancient times since people were only indulged in Hunting, gathering and status. Based on their position they are assigned different roles and status. Social stratification is done by society and it is not natural. Man for their own needs make groups and avail opportunities and as the result of social inequalities classification arises which categorises people.