Gender and Caste in India

Description: This quiz focuses on the complex relationship between gender and caste in India, exploring how these two social categories intersect and influence each other.
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Which of the following is not a traditional caste category in India?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Shudra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shudras are not a traditional caste category in India, but rather a term used to refer to the lowest social class.

What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning social status based on birth?

  1. Casteism

  2. Discrimination

  3. Segregation

  4. Apartheid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Casteism is the term used to describe the practice of assigning social status based on birth, which is prevalent in India.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to gender inequality in India?

  1. Patriarchy

  2. Illiteracy

  3. Poverty

  4. Religious beliefs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patriarchy is a major factor contributing to gender inequality in India, as it perpetuates the idea that men are superior to women.

What is the term used to describe the practice of forcing a widow to marry her deceased husband's brother?

  1. Sati

  2. Devar

  3. Levirate

  4. Polyandry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Levirate is the term used to describe the practice of forcing a widow to marry her deceased husband's brother, which is prevalent in some parts of India.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to caste discrimination in India?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Political power

  3. Social stigma

  4. Religious beliefs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social stigma is a major factor contributing to caste discrimination in India, as it perpetuates the idea that certain castes are inferior to others.

What is the term used to describe the practice of segregating people based on caste?

  1. Apartheid

  2. Segregation

  3. Discrimination

  4. Casteism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Segregation is the term used to describe the practice of segregating people based on caste, which is prevalent in some parts of India.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the intersectionality of gender and caste in India?

  1. Patriarchy

  2. Casteism

  3. Economic inequality

  4. Religious beliefs


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to the intersectionality of gender and caste in India, as they interact with each other to create a unique set of challenges for women from marginalized castes.

What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning social status based on occupation?

  1. Casteism

  2. Discrimination

  3. Varna

  4. Jati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varna is the term used to describe the practice of assigning social status based on occupation, which is prevalent in India.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the persistence of caste discrimination in India?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Political power

  3. Social stigma

  4. Religious beliefs


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to the persistence of caste discrimination in India, as they interact with each other to create a complex system of social inequality.

What is the term used to describe the practice of marrying within one's own caste?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endogamy is the term used to describe the practice of marrying within one's own caste, which is prevalent in some parts of India.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the empowerment of women from marginalized castes in India?

  1. Education

  2. Employment

  3. Political participation

  4. Social activism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to the empowerment of women from marginalized castes in India, as they provide them with the tools and resources to challenge discrimination and assert their rights.

What is the term used to describe the practice of marrying outside one's own caste?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Exogamy is the term used to describe the practice of marrying outside one's own caste, which is prevalent in some parts of India.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the challenges faced by women from marginalized castes in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Illiteracy

  3. Discrimination

  4. Violence


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to the challenges faced by women from marginalized castes in India, as they interact with each other to create a complex set of barriers to their empowerment.

What is the term used to describe the practice of marrying a person of higher social status?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hypergamy is the term used to describe the practice of marrying a person of higher social status, which is prevalent in some parts of India.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the changing dynamics of gender and caste in India?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Industrialization

  3. Education

  4. Social activism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to the changing dynamics of gender and caste in India, as they are breaking down traditional social hierarchies and creating new opportunities for social mobility.

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