MCQ (Solution) - Understanding Marginalisation | Social Studies (SST) Class 8 PDF Download

Q1: What does it mean to be socially marginalized?
(a) Living in urban areas
(b) Being excluded or pushed to the sidelines in society
(c) Having a high socio-economic status
(d) Practicing tribal religions

Correct Answer is Option (b)
Social marginalization refers to the exclusion or pushing of individuals or groups to the edges of society.Socially marginalized

Q2: Who are Adivasis? 
(a)  Urban settlers in India 
(b)  Communities living in close association with forests 
(c) Nomads in the desert regions of India 
(d) Followers of mainstream religions in India 

Correct Answer is Option (b)
Adivasis are communities that lived and often continue to live in close association with forests.Adivasis

Q3: In which states of India are Adivasis particularly numerous? 
(a) Punjab and Haryana 
(b)  Kerala and Tamil Nadu 
(c)  Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and others 
(d) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar 

Correct Answer is Option (c)
Adivasis are particularly numerous in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and various northeastern states.

Q4: What is a common stereotype associated with Adivasis? 
(a) Technologically advanced 
(b) Resistant to change or new ideas 
(c) Urban dwellers 
(d)  Followers of mainstream religions 

Correct Answer is Option (b)
Adivasis are often stereotypically portrayed as resistant to change or new ideas.

Q5: Why have Adivasis been forced to migrate to cities in recent years? 
(a) Cultural preferences 
(b) Economic changes, forest policies, and political force 
(c)  Lack of educational opportunities 
(d)  Adequate employment opportunities in rural areas 

Correct Answer is Option (b)
Adivasis have been forced to migrate due to economic changes, forest policies, and political force applied by the state.

Q6: What does the term "minority" commonly refer to? 
(a) Large communities in relation to the population 
(b) Numerically small communities in relation to the population 
(c) Urban populations 
(d) Nomadic communities 

Correct Answer is Option (b)
The term "minority" is commonly used to refer to communities that are numerically small in relation to the rest of the population.

Q7: Why are safeguards needed for minority communities according to the Constitution of India? 
(a) To dominate culturally 
(b) To promote cultural diversity and equality 
(c) To exclude them from opportunities 
(d) To ensure majority dominance 

Correct Answer is Option (b)
Safeguards are needed to protect minority communities against cultural domination and to promote cultural diversity and equality, as stated in the Constitution.Cultural Diversity and Equality

Q8:Which community is considered marginalized in India, comprising 13.4% of the population? 
(a) Christians 
(b) Buddhists 
(c) Muslims 
(d) Sikhs 

Correct Answer is Option (c)
Muslims, comprising 13.4% of India's population, are considered a marginalized community.Muslims

Q9: What is mentioned as a reason for the social marginalization of Muslims in India? 
(a)  High socio-economic status 
(b) Cultural distinctiveness 
(c) Lack of education 
(d) Customary practices like wearing burqa and fez 

Correct Answer is Option (d)
Muslim customs and practices, such as wearing burqa and fez, are mentioned as reasons for social marginalization.

Q10:What do marginalized communities in India want to maintain while seeking rights and development opportunities? 
(a) Cultural distinctiveness 
(b) Assimilation into mainstream culture 
(c)  Avoidance of education 
(d) Urbanization 

Correct Answer is Option (a)
Marginalized communities in India want to maintain their cultural distinctiveness while having access to rights, development, and other opportunities.