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Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

The reformers who worked to establish a society free of caste inequalities were ________________.

  1. Jyotiba Phule

  2. B.R.Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswamy Naicker

  3. Gandhiji

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Caste system in India has been in prevalence since Vedic times. The caste system is in hierarchical forms in India. With the advancement of the era, the upper caste people started discriminating lower caste people and tortured them in various ways. In British Raj, there were several caste inequalities in vogue. Lower caste people were not allowed to enter premises reserved for higher caste.

In India, Social Reformers like Jyotibha Phule asserted that Upper Caste people who call themselves Aryan are foreigner while lower caste people are the real native of this land. 
Mahatma Gandhi diminished inequality by preaching equal social status for all and calling lower caste people as "Harijan" meaning child of God. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who is known as the Father of Indian Constitution abolished untouchability and any such practice and advocated for equal rights of all. Periyar supported equality for lower caste people.

Multiple choice political science social problems and challenges contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism diversity and discrimination

Caste hierarchy means _________.

  1. A shift from one occupation to another

  2. A ladder-like formation in which adol the caste groups are placed from the "highest" to the "lowest" castes.

  3. Religious equality

  4. Communal harmony and peace on the basis of caste.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Caste hierarchy means a class structure that is determined by the birth. Under this caste hierarchy, some castes are placed at the top and some are at the bottom. In Hinduism, Brahmins are placed at the top and shudras are at the bottom. 

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Who among the following fought against caste inequalities?

  1. Periyar Ramaswami Naiker

  2. Baba Raja Ram

  3. Illayaraja

  4. Dr. Subbulakshmi
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Periyar, who is popularly called Rousseau of India and Socrates of South East Asia due to Social Reforms.
  • He conducted the Self Respect Movement 1925 for upliftment of the downtrodden community and abolition of caste system.
  • He advocated for the abolition of untouchability.
Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Name any two political leaders who fought against caste inequalities.

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru and Dayanand Saraswati

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Justice Ranade

  3. Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The two political leaders who fought against caste inequalities were Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

 Who is known as the leader of the lower caste movement in South India?

  1. Periyar E.V. Ramasami Naickar

  2. Sri. Narayana Guru

  3. Ayyankali

  4. Jyotirao Govindarao Phule
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, several social reformers fought to create a new social system based on freedom, equality, brotherhood, human dignity and economic justice. Periyar E.V. Ramasami Naickar was such a social reformer from South India. He is known as a rationalist and the leader of the lower caste movement in South India. He aroused people to realise that all men are equal and that it is the birthright of every individual to enjoy liberty and equality.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

In which state was the Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga established?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) which means Dravidian Progress Federation was founded by C.N Annadurai on 17th September 1949 in Tamil Nadu. It is a state political party in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and Union territory of Puducherry. The DMKs ideology includes social democracy, populist and democratic socialism.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Which was the first state in India to introduce the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu was the first state in India to introduce the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. The Mid-day Meal Scheme involves the provision of lunch free of cost to school-children on all working days. Its key objectives include: Protecting children from classroom hunger; Increasing school enrolment and attendance; Improved socialisation among children belonging to all castes and Addressing malnutrition, and social empowerment through provision of employment to women.The programme has also helped reduce caste prejudices because both lower and upper caste children in the school eat this meal together.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Who gave the watchwords One  Caste, One Religion, One God for all men?

  1. Mahatma Jotiba Phule

  2. Sri Narayana Guru

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. B.R Ambedkar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Narayana Guru, born in Kerala, preached brotherhood for all and fought against the ill effects of the caste system. He led a quiet but significant social revolution and gave the watchwords One Caste, One Religion, One God for all men. 

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Who founded the Satyashodhak Samaj?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. B.R Ambedkar

  4. Mahatma Jotiba Phule
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jyotirao Govindarao Phule also known as Mahatma Jotiba Phule was a social reformer from Maharashtra. Jotiba Phule and his wife Savitri Bai Phule were pioneers of women's education in India. In 1873 he founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers Society), which was devoted to securing human rights and social justice for low-caste people.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Where was India's first school for girls established?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Pune

  3. Kolkata

  4. New Delhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Savitri Bai Phule was the first headmistress of the country's first school for girls in Pune. The aim was to free girls from social slavery and ignorance. The school was named Bhide School, after the owner of the property, Tatyarao Bhide. He gave some rooms to Mahatma Phule, husband of Savitri Bai, at his Bhide Wada, to start the first school for girls. They faced immense opposition and even abuse, but continued steadfastly amidst adversity, and continued to run the school.