Caste and Casteism: Understanding Caste-Based Discrimination
Description: Caste and Casteism: Understanding Caste-Based Discrimination | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: indian sociology caste system caste and casteism |
What is the primary basis for caste divisions in India?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of casteism?
What is the term used to describe the practice of untouchability in the caste system?
Which article of the Indian constitution prohibits caste-based discrimination?
What is the term used to describe the process of challenging and dismantling caste-based discrimination?
Which social reformer is widely regarded as the pioneer of the anti-caste movement in India?
What is the term used to describe the positive discrimination or affirmative action policies aimed at addressing caste-based inequalities?
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population?
What is the term used to describe the practice of marrying outside one's caste?
Which Indian state has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Caste population?
What is the term used to describe the social movement led by B.R. Ambedkar aimed at securing political and social rights for Dalits?
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population?
What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning social status and privileges based on birth into a particular caste?
Which Indian state has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population?
What is the term used to describe the practice of avoiding contact with members of lower castes due to perceived ritual impurity?