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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 excluding individuals from social interaction and opportunities based on their caste?

  1. Untouchability

  2. Caste Discrimination

  3. Social Ostracism

  4. Economic Marginalization
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Explanation

Untouchability is the practice of excluding individuals from social interaction and opportunities based on their caste. This practice has historically been associated with the lowest castes, particularly the Dalits, who have faced severe discrimination and social exclusion.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the affirmative action policies implemented by the Indian government to address caste-based discrimination and promote social inclusion?

  1. Reservation Policy

  2. Affirmative Action Policy

  3. Equal Opportunity Policy

  4. Social Justice Policy
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Explanation

The Reservation Policy is a set of affirmative action policies implemented by the Indian government to address caste-based discrimination and promote social inclusion. This policy reserves a certain percentage of seats in educational institutions, government jobs, and other opportunities for members of historically marginalized castes.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination
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Explanation

Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of treating people differently based on their race?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination
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Explanation

Discrimination is the practice of treating people differently based on their race.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination
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Explanation

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the fear or hatred of foreigners?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination
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Explanation

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of foreigners.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which a dominant group maintains its power over a subordinate group?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination
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Explanation

Institutional racism is the process by which a dominant group maintains its power over a subordinate group.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which a subordinate group resists the oppression of a dominant group?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Resistance
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Explanation

Resistance is the process by which a subordinate group resists the oppression of a dominant group.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that all races are equal?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Anti-racism
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Explanation

Anti-racism is the belief that all races are equal.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which a society becomes more racially diverse?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Integration
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Explanation

Integration is the process by which a society becomes more racially diverse.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which a society becomes more racially segregated?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Segregation
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Explanation

Segregation is the process by which a society becomes more racially segregated.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently inferior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. White supremacy
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Explanation

White supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently inferior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Black supremacy
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Explanation

Black supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Asian supremacy
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Explanation

Asian supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Hispanic supremacy
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Explanation

Hispanic supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.