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Social Movements and Inequality

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of social movements and inequality, focusing on the Indian context. It covers various aspects related to the causes, forms, and consequences of social movements, as well as the role of inequality in shaping these movements.
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Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of social movements?

  1. Collective action

  2. Shared goals or grievances

  3. Formal organization

  4. Spontaneous and unplanned nature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social movements are typically characterized by collective action, shared goals or grievances, and a spontaneous and unplanned nature. Formal organization is not a defining feature of social movements.

What is the primary focus of the 'New Social Movements' theory?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Class struggle

  3. Identity-based movements

  4. Environmental degradation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'New Social Movements' theory emphasizes the emergence of social movements based on identity, such as gender, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation, rather than traditional class-based movements.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement in India that aimed to address caste-based inequality?

  1. Dalit Panthers

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Chipko Movement

  4. Anti-CAA Protests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dalit Panthers was a social movement in India that emerged in the 1970s to address caste-based inequality and discrimination against Dalits (formerly known as untouchables).

What is the main objective of the 'Right to Information' movement in India?

  1. Promoting transparency and accountability in governance

  2. Addressing economic inequality

  3. Protecting environmental rights

  4. Advancing gender equality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Right to Information' movement in India aims to promote transparency and accountability in governance by empowering citizens to access information held by public authorities.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement in India that focused on environmental issues?

  1. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  2. Chipko Movement

  3. Anti-CAA Protests

  4. Farmers' Protest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Narmada Bachao Andolan was a social movement in India that aimed to protect the environment and the rights of affected communities from the construction of large dams on the Narmada River.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements influence policy changes?

  1. Policy capture

  2. Policy advocacy

  3. Policy implementation

  4. Policy evaluation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Policy advocacy refers to the process by which social movements attempt to influence policy changes through various strategies, such as lobbying, public campaigns, and protests.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement in India that aimed to address gender inequality?

  1. MeToo Movement

  2. Nirbhaya Movement

  3. Chipko Movement

  4. Farmers' Protest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nirbhaya Movement was a social movement in India that emerged in response to the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman named Nirbhaya in Delhi in 2012. It aimed to address gender inequality and violence against women.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements mobilize resources and support?

  1. Resource mobilization

  2. Social capital formation

  3. Network building

  4. Political participation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resource mobilization refers to the process by which social movements acquire and allocate resources, such as money, volunteers, and expertise, to support their activities and achieve their goals.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement in India that focused on economic inequality?

  1. Farmers' Protest

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Chipko Movement

  4. Anti-CAA Protests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Farmers' Protest in India was a social movement that emerged in 2020 to address economic inequality and the plight of farmers facing various challenges, including low crop prices and rising input costs.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements frame their grievances and demands?

  1. Frame alignment

  2. Agenda setting

  3. Policy advocacy

  4. Resource mobilization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frame alignment refers to the process by which social movements construct and communicate their grievances and demands in a way that resonates with the public and policymakers.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement in India that aimed to address religious inequality?

  1. Anti-CAA Protests

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Chipko Movement

  4. Farmers' Protest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Anti-CAA Protests in India were a social movement that emerged in response to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of 2019, which was seen as discriminatory against Muslims.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements build alliances and networks with other groups?

  1. Coalition building

  2. Network formation

  3. Resource mobilization

  4. Frame alignment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coalition building refers to the process by which social movements form alliances and networks with other groups, organizations, and individuals to increase their collective strength and influence.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement in India that focused on regional inequality?

  1. Telangana Movement

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Chipko Movement

  4. Farmers' Protest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Telangana Movement was a social movement in India that aimed to address regional inequality and the demand for a separate state of Telangana.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements evaluate their progress and impact?

  1. Impact assessment

  2. Evaluation research

  3. Outcome measurement

  4. Performance monitoring


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impact assessment refers to the process by which social movements evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies and interventions in achieving their goals and addressing the issues they are concerned with.

Which of the following is an example of a social movement in India that aimed to address linguistic inequality?

  1. Language Rights Movement

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Chipko Movement

  4. Farmers' Protest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Language Rights Movement in India aimed to address linguistic inequality and promote the recognition and use of regional languages in education, administration, and public life.

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