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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 advocated and 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jyotiba Phule worked for the upliftment of the lower castes to ensure they get equal educational rights. B.R. Ambedkar worked for the upliftment of the Dalits. He also ensured the eradication of untouchability from the society. Gandhiji worked for the upliftment of the Harijans or the backward castes.

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

Confucianism and Taoism were the religions of __________.

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. Rome

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

Confucius born in 551 BC was a politician, musician and philosopher who wandered throughout China as government employee and later as Chou dynasty political adviser. The philosophy and teachings of Confucius came to be known as Confucianism whose goal was learning to be human. Lao Tzu translated as 'Old Master' from 604 BC is believed to be author of Taoism. Before leaving civilization he wrote a book Tao Te Ching, which became the important text of Taoism. Taoist believe everything is one despite all appearances. In 440 CE China adopted Taoism as state religion.  

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

In traditional India, the social status was determined by _______.

  1. Wealth

  2. Occupation

  3. Caste

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

The caste system in India is like a hierarchy. It comprised of the Brahmins, the Kshatriyas, the Vaishyas, and the Shudras from the top to the bottom in the hierarchy.

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

National conference is a party associated with ______.

  1. Punjab

  2. Jammu & kashmir

  3. Bihar

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

National conference party is a state political party of J & K. It was founded by Sheikh Abdullah and Choudhary Ghulam Abbas in 1932. Earlier it was named as "All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference". In 1939 it was renamed as National Conference to represent all the people of J & K.

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

Social divisions can be turned into political divisions by ________________.

  1. Pressure groups.

  2. Non government organisations

  3. Political parties.

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

Democracy involves competition among different political parties. This competition later become responsible for division of any society. If these political parties start competing in terms of some existing social division, it can convert social division into political division and lead to conflicts, violence or disintegration of a country.

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

When different political parties put up same caste candidates in an election, then this will reduce the _________________.

  1. economic equality

  2. discrimination

  3. choice

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

Different political parties put up same caste candidates in an election if that caste is believed to dominate the electorate in a particular constituency. They do so so that everyone from the same caste should not vote for a particular party. In this way, it reduces majoritarianism.

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

Caste based politics can divert attention from the ______________.

  1. religion

  2. gender equality

  3. pressing issues.

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

Caste-based politics is unhealthy in a democracy. Democracy loses its essence when the caste-related issues are brought in politics, to achieve the personal motives of the politicians. Forming a government based on caste politics is a biased approach and can disrupt social harmony. Caste-based politics can divert attention from the pressing issues in the country.

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

A communal mind often leads to a quest for political ______________.

  1. development

  2. dominance

  3. dictatorship

  4. discrimination.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
A communal mind often leads to a quest for political dominance of one's religious community. For those belonging to the majority community, this takes the form of majoritarian dominance. For those belonging to the minority community, it can take the form of a desire to form a separate political unit. 
Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Identify the correct feature of the communist rule in Poland.

  1. Criticism of the government was not allowed.

  2. Military dictatorship

  3. Foreign intervention in domestic affairs

  4. People enjoyed basic political freedom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Communist Party of Poland, after coming to power, held the successive elections. The people who stood in the elections were nominated by the socialist party. It didn't allow the people to elect their own leaders and they were not allowed to express their views. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the clauses are contradictory to the communist regime, hence, incorrect. 
Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

In what way, generally, the political parties recognise the importance of caste in the electoral politics? 

  1. Candidates are selected keeping the caste composition of the electorate in the constituency.

  2. Parties deny tickets to minority castes.

  3. Parties don't consider the caste of the candidates.

  4. Caste in a non-issue in electoral politics.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Now a days as per the norms, some of the constituencies are reserved for specific group. In these constituencies only candidate from that group can contest in election . So parties select their candidate from that group. 

Along with this parties tries to get attention of particular caste and select candidates from their group so that they can get vote from that community.