Social Science ยท Civics Polity

Social Inequality and Discrimination

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Social inequality and discrimination involve the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on race, class, or gender. These concepts are frequently tested in UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions helps clarify key sociological theories and structural challenges.

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Social Inequality and Discrimination Questions

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic elimination of a particular group of people based on their race, ethnicity, or religion?

  1. Genocide

  2. Apartheid

  3. Ethnic cleansing

  4. Cultural assimilation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Genocide refers to the deliberate and systematic extermination of a specific population group.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of avoiding food or water that has been touched or prepared by a person of a lower caste?

  1. Untouchability

  2. Caste discrimination

  3. Social segregation

  4. Food apartheid
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Untouchability is the practice of avoiding contact with or sharing food or water with a person of a lower caste, which is a form of caste discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of linguistic discrimination?

  1. Refusing to provide services to someone based on their language.

  2. Making fun of someone's accent or dialect.

  3. Using language to exclude or marginalize a particular group.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Linguistic discrimination can manifest in various forms, including refusing services, mocking accents, and using language to exclude or marginalize groups.

Multiple choice

Which ethnic group has the highest median household income in the United States?

  1. White

  2. Black

  3. Hispanic

  4. Asian
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Explanation

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income for White households was \$70,610 in 2019, compared to \$41,530 for Black households, \$51,350 for Hispanic households, and \$87,240 for Asian households.

Multiple choice

Which ethnic group has the highest poverty rate in the United States?

  1. White

  2. Black

  3. Hispanic

  4. Asian
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate for Black people was 20.8% in 2019, compared to 10.5% for White people, 15.7% for Hispanic people, and 10.1% for Asian people.

Multiple choice

Which ethnic group has the highest rate of homeownership in the United States?

  1. White

  2. Black

  3. Hispanic

  4. Asian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the homeownership rate for White households was 73.7% in 2019, compared to 41.7% for Black households, 47.5% for Hispanic households, and 58.6% for Asian households.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for domestic violence?

  1. Substance abuse

  2. Mental illness

  3. Poverty

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Substance abuse, mental illness, and poverty are all risk factors for domestic violence.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of discrimination?

  1. Racism

  2. Sexism

  3. Ageism

  4. Cultural appreciation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cultural appreciation is not a type of discrimination. It is a positive attitude towards the culture of another group.

Multiple choice

How can developing countries leverage their creative economy to achieve sustainable development?

  1. By promoting creative industries that are environmentally friendly

  2. By using creative industries to address social and environmental challenges

  3. By creating jobs and generating income for marginalized communities

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Developing countries can leverage their creative economy to achieve sustainable development by promoting creative industries that are environmentally friendly, using creative industries to address social and environmental challenges, and creating jobs and generating income for marginalized communities.

Multiple choice

What is the doctrine of 'separate but equal'?

  1. The idea that racial segregation is constitutional as long as the facilities provided to different races are equal

  2. The idea that racial segregation is unconstitutional in all cases

  3. The idea that racial segregation is constitutional only in certain cases

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The doctrine of 'separate but equal' was established by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and held that racial segregation was constitutional as long as the facilities provided to different races were equal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common social and emotional challenge that children who are members of marginalized groups may face?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Racism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Children who are members of marginalized groups may face discrimination, racism, xenophobia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a finding from research on racial differences in school quality?

  1. Students of color are more likely to attend schools with less experienced teachers.

  2. Students of color are more likely to attend schools with less qualified teachers.

  3. Students of color are more likely to attend schools with fewer resources.

  4. Students of color are more likely to attend schools with higher rates of violence.
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Explanation

Students of color are not more likely to attend schools with higher rates of violence. Students of color are more likely to attend schools with less experienced teachers, less qualified teachers, and fewer resources.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of racial equality in Indian philosophy?

  1. The belief that all races are superior to each other

  2. The belief that all races are inferior to each other

  3. The belief that all races are equal to each other

  4. The belief that some races are superior to others
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of racial equality in Indian philosophy is based on the belief that all races are created equal and should be treated with respect.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of racial diversity in Indian philosophy?

  1. The belief that all races are the same

  2. The belief that all races are different

  3. The belief that some races are superior to others

  4. The belief that all races are inferior to each other
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of racial diversity in Indian philosophy is based on the belief that all races have their own unique cultures and traditions.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of racial harmony in Indian philosophy?

  1. The belief that all races should be segregated

  2. The belief that all races should be united

  3. The belief that some races are superior to others

  4. The belief that all races are inferior to each other
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of racial harmony in Indian philosophy is based on the belief that all races should live together in peace and harmony.