Caste System in India

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What is the primary basis for the caste system in India?

  1. Occupation

  2. Religion

  3. Birth

  4. Wealth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The caste system in India is primarily based on birth, with individuals assigned to a particular caste based on their family's traditional occupation.

Which of the following is not a traditional caste group in India?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Sudras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which caste group is traditionally associated with priestly duties and religious rituals?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmins are the highest caste group in the traditional caste system and are associated with priestly duties and religious rituals.

Which caste group is traditionally associated with ruling and military activities?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kshatriyas are the second highest caste group in the traditional caste system and are associated with ruling and military activities.

Which caste group is traditionally associated with trade and commerce?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vaishyas are the third highest caste group in the traditional caste system and are associated with trade and commerce.

Which caste group is traditionally associated with manual labor and service?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shudras are the lowest caste group in the traditional caste system and are associated with manual labor and service.

What is the term used to refer to the practice of untouchability in the caste system?

  1. Jati

  2. Varna

  3. Karma

  4. Dalit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dalit is the term used to refer to the practice of untouchability in the caste system, which involves the social exclusion and discrimination of certain caste groups.

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination based on caste?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination based on caste, religion, race, sex, or place of birth.

Which Indian social reformer is known for his efforts to abolish the caste system?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar was an Indian social reformer and politician who is known for his efforts to abolish the caste system and promote social equality.

What is the term used to refer to the movement against caste discrimination in India?

  1. Dalit Movement

  2. Anti-Caste Movement

  3. Social Justice Movement

  4. Equality Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dalit Movement is the term used to refer to the movement against caste discrimination in India, led by Dalit activists and organizations.

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Dalit population?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest percentage of Dalit population in India, at around 21%.

Which Indian state has the lowest percentage of Dalit population?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Mizoram

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikkim has the lowest percentage of Dalit population in India, at around 1%.

What is the term used to refer to the positive discrimination policies implemented in India to address caste-based discrimination?

  1. Reservation

  2. Affirmative Action

  3. Preferential Treatment

  4. Quotas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reservation is the term used to refer to the positive discrimination policies implemented in India to address caste-based discrimination, which involve reserving a certain percentage of seats in education, government jobs, and other areas for members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Which Indian state was the first to implement reservation policies?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu was the first Indian state to implement reservation policies, starting in the 1950s.

What is the term used to refer to the practice of inter-caste marriage in India?

  1. Love Marriage

  2. Inter-Caste Marriage

  3. Mixed Marriage

  4. Cross-Caste Marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inter-Caste Marriage is the term used to refer to the practice of marriage between individuals from different caste groups in India.

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