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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 practice of denying equal opportunities and resources to a particular racial group?

  1. Racial Profiling

  2. Racial Segregation

  3. Racial Stereotyping

  4. Racial Discrimination
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial discrimination involves the intentional or unintentional denial of equal opportunities and resources to individuals based on their race or ethnicity.

Multiple choice

How does the concept of race intersect with environmentalism in India?

  1. Race influences access to environmental resources

  2. Race affects vulnerability to environmental hazards

  3. Race shapes environmental decision-making

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Race intersects with environmentalism in India in multiple ways, including influencing access to environmental resources, vulnerability to environmental hazards, and participation in environmental decision-making.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of environmental racism in India?

  1. Unequal distribution of pollution sources in marginalized communities

  2. Lack of access to clean water and sanitation in tribal areas

  3. Displacement of indigenous communities due to resource extraction projects

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Environmental racism in India manifests in various forms, including unequal distribution of pollution sources, lack of access to basic environmental services, and displacement of indigenous communities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups?

  1. Ethnocentrism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Racism

  4. Chauvinism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ethnocentrism refers to the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups and that their values, beliefs, and practices are the norm.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the challenges and difficulties faced by Indian immigrants in their host countries?

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Racism

  3. Discrimination

  4. Integration
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Explanation

Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of individuals based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics, which can be a challenge faced by Indian immigrants in their host countries.

Multiple choice

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are political categories that are used to justify discrimination and oppression?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Social constructionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are political categories that are used to justify discrimination and oppression.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the unequal treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Diversity

  3. Inclusion

  4. Equality
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination is the unequal treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of excluding individuals from opportunities or benefits based on their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Diversity

  3. Inclusion

  4. Exclusion
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Explanation

Exclusion is the practice of excluding individuals from opportunities or benefits based on their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of treating all employees equally, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Diversity

  3. Inclusion

  4. Equality
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Equality is the practice of treating all employees equally, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and included?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Diversity

  3. Inclusion

  4. Equality
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Inclusion is the practice of creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and included.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of treating employees differently based on their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Diversity

  3. Inclusion

  4. Equality
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination is the practice of treating employees differently based on their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of creating a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of the community?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Diversity

  3. Inclusion

  4. Equality
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Diversity is the practice of creating a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of the community.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and included?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Diversity

  3. Inclusion

  4. Equality
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Inclusion is the practice of creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and included.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the systematic and unfair distribution of resources and opportunities that can lead to health disparities?

  1. Health Inequity

  2. Social Injustice

  3. Structural Racism

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Health inequity, social injustice, and structural racism are all terms used to describe the systematic and unfair distribution of resources and opportunities that can lead to health disparities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on marginalized communities?

  1. Environmental Racism

  2. Environmental Injustice

  3. Environmental Inequality

  4. Environmental Discrimination
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental injustice refers to the unequal distribution of environmental burdens, such as pollution and hazardous waste, across different communities, often based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.