Q. Discrimination means:
a). Treating everyone equally
b). Treating some people unfairly because they are different
c). Celebrating festivals together
d). Learning different languages
Answer: b). Treating some people unfairly because they are different
Explanation: Discrimination occurs when people are treated unfairly due to differences like caste, religion, or gender.
Q. Which of the following is an example of discrimination?
a). Giving equal opportunity in school
b). Denying someone a job because of their religion
c). Everyone wearing different clothes
d). Speaking different languages
Answer: b). Denying someone a job because of their religion
Explanation: Discrimination is unfair treatment based on differences.
Q. Discrimination can be based on:
a). Gender
b). Religion
c). Economic status
d). All of the above
Answer: d). All of the above
Explanation: Discrimination occurs due to multiple social and economic differences
Q. Denying education to a girl child is an example of:
a). Gender equality
b). Gender discrimination
c). Religious equality
d). Caste equality
Answer: b). Gender discrimination
Explanation: Treating girls differently in education is gender-based unfairness.
Q. Religious discrimination occurs when:
a). People celebrate festivals together
b). People are treated unfairly because of their religion
c). People learn multiple languages
d). Everyone has equal rights
Answer: b). People are treated unfairly because of their religion
Explanation: Unfair treatment based on religion is religious discrimination.
Q. Economic inequality means:
a). Everyone has the same income
b). People have different levels of wealth
c). People are treated unfairly because of wealth
d). Wealth is equally distributed
Answer: c). People are treated unfairly because of wealth
Explanation: When some people are denied opportunities due to poverty, it is economic inequality.
Q. Discrimination leads to:
a). Social harmony
b). Social tension and inequality
c). Equal opportunities
d). Respect for diversity
Answer: b). Social tension and inequality
Explanation: Unfair treatment creates resentment and divides society
Q. Which of the following best describes prejudice?
a). Judge other people negatively
b). Treating everyone equally and fairly
c). Showing kindness to strangers
d). Respecting cultural diversity
Answer: a). Judge other people negatively
Explanation: Prejudice means forming a negative opinion or judgment about a person or group without proper knowledge or understanding. It is often based on stereotypes.
Q. What does the term “stereotype” mean?
a). Treating all people equally
b). A fixed idea about a person or group
c). Judging with complete knowledge
d). Respecting different cultures
Answer: b). A fixed idea about a person or group
Explanation: A stereotype is a fixed belief or assumption about a person or group, often not based on reality.
Q. Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?
a). Believing that all boys are good at sports
b). Sharing lunch with friends
c). Respecting others’ religions
d). Learning new languages
Answer: a). Believing that all boys are good at sports
Explanation: Stereotypes generalize traits of people without considering individual differences.
Q. Which of the following statements about stereotypes is correct?
a). Stereotypes promote equality in society
b). Stereotypes are always true
c). Stereotypes create inequality and discrimination
d). Stereotypes ensure fair treatment of all
Answer: c). Stereotypes create inequality and discrimination
Explanation: Stereotypes lead to unfair treatment because they judge people based on fixed ideas rather than individuality.
Q. Stereotypes are harmful because they:
a). Give everyone equal opportunities
b). Help people respect diversity
c). Limit people’s abilities and choices
d). Encourage cooperation among groups
Answer: c). Limit people’s abilities and choices
Explanation: Stereotypes can stop people from achieving their full potential by confining them to fixed roles.
Q. Social discrimination can cause:
a). Harmony
b). Inequality and resentment
c). Equal chances
d). Freedom
Answer: b). Inequality and resentment
Explanation: When people are treated unfairly, it leads to tension and unfairness.
Q. Who were called Dalits?
a). People who were priests
b). People considered ‘untouchables’ and placed outside the caste system
c). People belonging to the ruling class
d). People from merchant families
Answer: b). People considered ‘untouchables’ and placed outside the caste system
Explanation: Dalits were those who faced untouchability and were kept outside the four-fold varna system, facing discrimination.
Q. What does the word ‘Dalit’ literally mean?
a). Noble
b). Broken
c). Superior
d). Holy
Answer: b). Broken or oppressed
Explanation: The term Dalit means “broken” or “oppressed,” showing the hardships and discrimination faced by them.
Q. Untouchability is a form of:
a). Economic discrimination
b). Caste-based discrimination
c). Gender discrimination
d). Religious discrimination
Answer: b). Caste-based discrimination
Explanation: Untouchability targets people of certain castes and is prohibited by the Constitution.
Q. Which of the following practices was linked to the discrimination faced by Dalits?
a). Universal adult franchise
b). Untouchability
c). Equality before law
d). Religious tolerance
Answer: b). Untouchability
Explanation: Untouchability was a practice in which Dalits were excluded from social and religious life, facing severe inequality.
Q. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born in which caste?
a). Brahmin
b). Kshatriya
c). Mahar (Dalit community)
d). Vaishya
Answer: c). Mahar (Dalit community)
Explanation: Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born in 1891 in the Mahar caste, which was considered “untouchable” at that time. This experience of caste discrimination shaped his lifelong struggle for equality and justice.
Q. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is best known for his efforts to:
a). Promote monarchy in India
b). Abolish caste discrimination and untouchability
c). Spread British education system
d). Support princely states
Answer: b). Abolish caste discrimination and untouchability
Explanation: Ambedkar fought against caste inequality and worked tirelessly for Dalit rights and social justice.
Q. Laws against discrimination aim to:
a). Give equal opportunities to everyone
b). Promote inequality
c). Encourage social divisions
d). Limit education
Answer: a). Give equal opportunities to everyone
Explanation: Laws help ensure fairness in education, jobs, and social life.
Q. Respecting others despite differences is:
a). Discrimination
b). Equality
c). Injustice
d). Division
Answer: b). Equality
Explanation: Treating everyone fairly and respecting differences promotes equality.
Q. What does the principle of equality mean?
a). Treating some people better than others
b). Giving equal rights and opportunities to all
c). Respecting only rich people
d). Ignoring the poor in society
Answer: b). Giving equal rights and opportunities to all
Explanation: Equality means fair treatment, dignity, and the same opportunities for every person regardless of caste, religion, gender, or wealth.
Q. Striving for equality includes which of the following?
a). Removing untouchability
b). Promoting equal opportunities in education and jobs
c). Ensuring equality before law
d). All of the above
Answer: d). All of the above
Explanation: Equality is achieved when discrimination is removed, opportunities are given to all, and everyone is treated equally by law.