What is marginalization?

Marginalization is when groups are pushed to a lower social status and excluded from society.

Which of the following groups is included in the Scheduled Castes (SCs)? A) Brahmins B) Leather workers C) Business owners D) Doctors

B) Leather workers

Riddle: I am a group often denied education and treated unjustly, but I am recognized in the Constitution for my rights. Who am I?

Scheduled Castes (SCs)

True or False: The caste system in India has no impact on social status.

False. The caste system historically excluded certain groups, impacting their social status.

The Indian Constitution provides special provisions for which groups under Article 15(5)?

Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and backward classes.

Fill in the blank: The ______ system forced many SCs and STs into low-paying jobs and limited their economic growth.

Zamindari

Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

Article 17

Which tribal community is known for living in forested areas and has a unique culture?

Scheduled Tribes (STs)

True or False: Reservations in India are only for the Scheduled Castes.

False. Reservations are for SCs, STs, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Fill in the blank: The ______ Commission recommended 27% reservation for OBCs in public jobs.

Mandal

Which article allows for the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Parliament?

Articles 330/332

Riddle: I protect Dalits from discrimination and ill-treatment, and I was enacted in 1989. What am I?

The Prevention of Atrocities Act

What is the main purpose of reservations in education and jobs?

To help underprivileged groups grow equally with others.

Fill in the blank: The term 'untouchables' was historically used to describe SCs, but this practice is now banned under ______.

The Constitution

Which group comprises over 200 tribes and speaks more than 100 languages in India?

Scheduled Tribes (STs)

True or False: The Mandal Commission was established after the enforcement of the Constitution.

True.

What percentage of reservation is allocated to Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India?

7.5%

Which article allows for restrictions on movement or residence for the benefit of STs?

Article 19(5)

Riddle: I am the act that ensures cultural diversity and protects minorities from majority domination. What am I?

The Indian Constitution

Which article of the Indian Constitution permits reservations in public service jobs for underrepresented backward classes? A) Article 15 B) Article 16 C) Article 17 D) Article 19

B) Article 16