Caste and Gymnastics

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Which caste group is traditionally associated with gymnastics in India?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shudra caste group is traditionally associated with gymnastics in India.

What is the historical reason for the association between caste and gymnastics in India?

  1. Religious beliefs

  2. Social customs

  3. Economic factors

  4. Political power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The association between caste and gymnastics in India is primarily due to social customs and traditions.

How has caste affected the participation of gymnasts in India?

  1. Limited opportunities

  2. Discrimination

  3. Lack of resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caste has affected the participation of gymnasts in India in various ways, including limited opportunities, discrimination, and lack of resources.

Which gymnast is known for breaking caste barriers and becoming a successful gymnast in India?

  1. Dipa Karmakar

  2. P.K. Banerjee

  3. Ashish Kumar

  4. Deepa Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dipa Karmakar is known for breaking caste barriers and becoming a successful gymnast in India.

What are some of the challenges faced by gymnasts from marginalized caste groups in India?

  1. Lack of access to training facilities

  2. Financial constraints

  3. Social stigma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gymnasts from marginalized caste groups in India face various challenges, including lack of access to training facilities, financial constraints, and social stigma.

What are some of the initiatives taken to address caste discrimination in gymnastics in India?

  1. Government policies

  2. NGO interventions

  3. Community-based efforts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Various initiatives have been taken to address caste discrimination in gymnastics in India, including government policies, NGO interventions, and community-based efforts.

What is the role of education in addressing caste discrimination in gymnastics in India?

  1. Raising awareness

  2. Changing attitudes

  3. Empowering individuals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education plays a crucial role in addressing caste discrimination in gymnastics in India by raising awareness, changing attitudes, and empowering individuals.

How can sports be used as a tool to promote social inclusion and equality in India?

  1. Breaking down caste barriers

  2. Fostering a sense of community

  3. Encouraging inter-caste interactions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sports can be used as a tool to promote social inclusion and equality in India by breaking down caste barriers, fostering a sense of community, and encouraging inter-caste interactions.

What is the significance of the participation of marginalized caste groups in gymnastics in India?

  1. Challenging social norms

  2. Inspiring others

  3. Promoting social change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The participation of marginalized caste groups in gymnastics in India is significant as it challenges social norms, inspires others, and promotes social change.

What are some of the ways in which caste discrimination in gymnastics can be eliminated?

  1. Enforcing anti-discrimination laws

  2. Raising awareness

  3. Changing attitudes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caste discrimination in gymnastics can be eliminated through a combination of enforcing anti-discrimination laws, raising awareness, and changing attitudes.

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