Q. Marginalisation refers to:
A). Empowering people with more resources
B). Pushing certain groups to the edge of society, limiting their access to resources
C). Giving special privileges to certain groups
D). Increasing employment opportunities
Answer: B). Pushing certain groups to the edge of society, limiting their access to resources
Explanation: Marginalisation occurs when certain groups are excluded from social, economic, and political opportunities.
Q. The term ‘Adivasi’ literally means:
A). Original inhabitants
B). Farmers of the land
C). Traders and merchants
D). Government officials
Answer: A). Original inhabitants
Explanation: The word ‘Adivasi’ comes from ‘Adi’ (original) + ‘Vasi’ (inhabitant), meaning the original inhabitants of a region.
Q. Adivasis are mainly associated with:
A). Urban areas
B). Tribal communities living in forests
C). Fish traders
D). Industrial towns
Answer: B). Tribal communities living in forests
Explanation: Adivasis are tribal communities, traditionally living in forests, hills, and remote areas.
Q. Which of the following is a major cause of marginalisation?
A). Equality
B). Discrimination
C). Economic growth
D). Industrialisation
Answer: B). Discrimination
Explanation: Marginalisation often results from prejudice and discrimination based on caste, religion, or ethnicity.
Q. Which of the following groups are often marginalised in India?
A). Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
B). Women
C). Minorities and the poor
D). All of the above
Answer: D). All of the above
Explanation: Marginalisation affects multiple groups, including SCs, STs, minorities, women, and economically weaker sections.
Q. Marginalised groups often lack:
A). Access to education
B). Access to healthcare
C). Political representation
D). All of the above
Answer: D). All of the above
Explanation: These groups are excluded from basic services and decision-making processes.
Q. Marginalisation can lead to:
A). Increased social equality
B). Poverty and social exclusion
C). Political empowerment
D). Better employment opportunities
Answer: B). Poverty and social exclusion
Explanation: Marginalisation often results in poverty, lack of opportunities, and social exclusion.
Q. Niyamgiri Hills are located in which Indian state?
A). Maharashtra
B). Odisha
C). Chhattisgarh
D). Jharkhand
Answer: B). Odisha
Explanation: Niyamgiri Hills are located in kalahandi district of Odisha and are home to the Dongarria Konds tribe.
Q. The Niyamgiri Hills case is an example of:
A). Industrial growth over environmental concerns
B). Conflict between indigenous rights and corporate mining
C). Urbanization of tribal areas
D). Expansion of tourism
Answer: B). Conflict between indigenous rights and corporate mining
Explanation: The case highlights tribal rights, environmental protection, and corporate mining conflicts.
Q. The Rajinder Sachar Committee was set up in which year?
A). 1995
B). 2005
C). 2010
D). 2015
Answer: B). 2005
Explanation: The Rajinder Sachar Committee was set up in 2005 by the Government of India to study the socio-economic and educational status of Muslims.
Q. What does the term ‘Ghettoisation’ refer to?
A). Urban development of new cities
B). Segregation of a minority community into a specific area
C). Expansion of industrial zones
D). Migration of people to rural areas
Answer: B). Segregation of a minority community into a specific area
Explanation: Ghettoisation is the process of forcing a minority community to live in a separate, often marginalized, area.