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 for the practice of separating people of different races into different neighborhoods or communities?

  1. Racial integration

  2. Racial segregation

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Racial discrimination
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Racial segregation is the systematic separation of people of different races into different neighborhoods or communities.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which people of color are systematically denied access to resources and opportunities?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial segregation

  4. Racial inequality
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Racial discrimination is the systematic denial of access to resources and opportunities based on race.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which racial segregation is perpetuated over time?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial segregation

  4. Racial inequality
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Racial segregation is the process by which racial groups are separated from each other in housing, schools, and other areas of life.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of steering people of color away from certain neighborhoods or communities?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial segregation

  4. Racial redlining
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial redlining is the practice of steering people of color away from certain neighborhoods or communities.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which people of color are systematically denied access to quality education?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial segregation

  4. Racial inequality
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Racial discrimination in education is the systematic denial of access to quality education based on race.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a neighborhood amenity that can contribute to racial disparities in educational outcomes?

  1. Access to parks and green spaces

  2. Proximity to grocery stores with fresh produce

  3. Availability of affordable housing

  4. Presence of high-quality schools
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lack of access to high-quality schools in certain neighborhoods can contribute to poor educational outcomes and racial disparities.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of denying people of color access to certain jobs or promotions based on their race?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial segregation

  4. Racial inequality
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Racial discrimination in employment is the practice of denying people of color access to certain jobs or promotions based on their race.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a strategy to address racial disparities in employment?

  1. Encouraging businesses to adopt diversity and inclusion policies

  2. Providing job training and placement assistance to people of color

  3. Enforcing anti-discrimination laws

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above strategies can help to address racial disparities in employment.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of denying people of color access to certain housing based on their race?

  1. Racial profiling

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial segregation

  4. Racial inequality
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Racial discrimination in housing is the practice of denying people of color access to certain housing based on their race.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a strategy to address racial disparities in housing?

  1. Encouraging banks to lend to people of color in segregated neighborhoods

  2. Providing financial assistance to first-time homebuyers of color

  3. Enforcing fair housing laws

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above strategies can help to address racial disparities in housing.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which ethnic groups are excluded from the economic mainstream?

  1. Marginalization

  2. Segregation

  3. Discrimination

  4. Assimilation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Marginalization is the process by which ethnic groups are excluded from the economic mainstream, while segregation, discrimination, and assimilation are all terms used to describe the process by which ethnic groups are separated from or incorporated into the dominant group.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which ethnic groups are excluded from the economic mainstream?

  1. Marginalization

  2. Segregation

  3. Discrimination

  4. Assimilation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Marginalization is the process by which ethnic groups are excluded from the economic mainstream, while segregation, discrimination, and assimilation are all terms used to describe the process by which ethnic groups are separated from or incorporated into the dominant group.

Multiple choice

The concept of race in Indian law is primarily based on:

  1. Biological factors

  2. Cultural factors

  3. Historical factors

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of race in Indian law is influenced by a combination of biological, cultural, and historical factors, recognizing the intersectionality of these aspects in shaping racial identities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a contemporary debate surrounding the concept of race in Indian law?

  1. The need for affirmative action policies

  2. The definition of racial discrimination

  3. The role of caste in shaping racial identities

  4. The impact of globalization on racial dynamics
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D Correct answer
Explanation

While affirmative action policies, the definition of racial discrimination, and the role of caste are all relevant contemporary debates, the impact of globalization on racial dynamics is not a primary focus in Indian law.

Multiple choice

The concept of race in Indian law is primarily concerned with:

  1. Promoting racial equality

  2. Preserving cultural diversity

  3. Preventing racial discrimination

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of race in Indian law encompasses promoting racial equality, preserving cultural diversity, and preventing racial discrimination, aiming to create a just and harmonious society.