Worksheet: Prejudice, Discrimination and Inequality | Footprints Class 6: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is prejudice?
(a) A positive opinion formed without examination of facts.
(b) An unfavorable opinion formed without examination of facts.
(c) A well-researched opinion.

(ii) Which of the following is a cause of prejudice?
(a) Knowledge
(b) Lack of sensitivity
(c) Respect

(iii) What can be an effect of prejudice?
(a) Unity in society
(b) Conflict and mistrust among communities
(c) Mutual appreciation

(iv) What is a stereotype?
(a) An open-minded approach
(b) An oversimplified image of a group of people
(c) A well-researched opinion about a group

(v) Discrimination is unjust treatment based on _______.
(a) Reason
(b) Prejudice
(c) Knowledge

Q2: True or False

(i) The Constitution of India encourages religious intolerance.
(ii) Caste distinction is no longer found in India.
(iii) Gender disparity can lead to inequality.
(iv) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar played a key role in framing the Indian Constitution.
(v) Untouchability has been legally banned in India.

Q3: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Prejudice leads to ________ among communities, which constitutes a major threat to peace.
(ii) Apartheid, once practiced in South Africa, was an example of discrimination based on _________.
(iii) Economic inequality arises from unequal distribution of _______ and ________.
(iv) In India's struggle for freedom, leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar fought for socio-economic _______ among all Indians.
(v) The Indian legal system protects the ________ Rights of every citizen.

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