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Indian Philosophy of Race: Inter-Caste Relationships and Social Hierarchy

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What is the primary determinant of an individual's social status in the Indian caste system?

  1. Wealth

  2. Occupation

  3. Birth

  4. Education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the Indian caste system, an individual's social status is primarily determined by their birth into a particular caste.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the caste system?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hierarchy

  4. Occupational specialization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Endogamy, hierarchy, and occupational specialization are all characteristics of the caste system, while exogamy is not.

Which of the following is the highest caste in the Indian caste system?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmins are the highest caste in the Indian caste system, followed by Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

Which of the following is the lowest caste in the Indian caste system?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shudras are the lowest caste in the Indian caste system, below Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas.

What is the term for the practice of marrying within one's own caste?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one's own caste.

What is the term for the practice of marrying outside one's own caste?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's own caste.

What is the term for the practice of marrying someone of a higher caste?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hypergamy is the practice of marrying someone of a higher caste.

What is the term for the practice of marrying someone of a lower caste?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hypogamy is the practice of marrying someone of a lower caste.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the caste system?

  1. Social inequality

  2. Economic inequality

  3. Political inequality

  4. Educational equality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social inequality, economic inequality, and political inequality are all consequences of the caste system, while educational equality is not.

Which of the following is a movement that seeks to abolish the caste system?

  1. Dalit Movement

  2. Ambedkarite Movement

  3. Bahujan Samaj Party

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dalit Movement, Ambedkarite Movement, and Bahujan Samaj Party are all movements that seek to abolish the caste system.

Who was the architect of the Indian Constitution, which outlawed caste discrimination?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar was the architect of the Indian Constitution, which outlawed caste discrimination.

Which of the following is a positive impact of the caste system?

  1. Social harmony

  2. Economic equality

  3. Political stability

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The caste system has no positive impacts.

Which of the following is a negative impact of the caste system?

  1. Social inequality

  2. Economic inequality

  3. Political inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The caste system has many negative impacts, including social inequality, economic inequality, and political inequality.

What is the future of the caste system in India?

  1. It will be abolished

  2. It will be reformed

  3. It will remain the same

  4. It is uncertain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of the caste system in India is uncertain.

What can be done to address the issue of caste discrimination in India?

  1. Enforce anti-discrimination laws

  2. Promote inter-caste marriages

  3. Provide reservations for marginalized castes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above measures can be taken to address the issue of caste discrimination in India.

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