General Knowledge Practice Quiz 39

Q1.What was the percentage of Buddhists in India's population in 2011, according to the provided data?

A. 0.4% B. 0.7% C. 1.7% D. 2.3%

Q2.What is the status of caste in contemporary India?

A. It has completely disappeared due to constitutional reforms. B. It has not disappeared, and some older aspects persist. C. It only exists in rural areas, not urban. D. It has been replaced by class distinctions entirely.

Q3.What is a persistent older aspect of caste observed in contemporary India, according to the provided text?

A. Complete eradication of untouchability. B. Most people marrying outside their caste or tribe. C. Most people marrying within their own caste or tribe. D. Absence of caste-based political appeals.

Q4.What is the relationship between caste and economic status in contemporary India?

A. Caste and economic status are entirely unrelated. B. Caste continues to be closely linked to economic status. C. Economic status determines caste, not vice versa. D. Caste only affects economic status in rural areas.

Q5.Why is there a disproportionately large presence of 'upper caste' among the urban middle classes in India?

A. They have recently gained access to modern education. B. They were prohibited from acquiring education in the past. C. They had access to education under the old system and excelled in modern education. D. They primarily reside in rural areas.

Q6.What is the definition of 'Urbanisation'?

A. Shift of population from urban areas to rural areas. B. Shift of population from rural areas to urban areas. C. Increase in agricultural productivity in rural areas. D. Development of new industries in cities.

Q7.What does 'Occupational mobility' refer to?

A. Staying in the same occupation across generations. B. Shift from one occupation to another, usually when a new generation takes up occupations other than those practiced by their ancestors. C. Movement of people between different cities for work. D. The ability to work from home.

Q8.How is 'Caste hierarchy' defined in the provided text?

A. A system where all castes are considered equal. B. A ladder-like formation in which all the caste groups are placed from the ‘highest’ to the ‘lowest’ castes. C. A horizontal arrangement of caste groups. D. A system based solely on economic status.

Q9.According to the provided text, what is the primary reason why caste is considered an important source of economic inequality?

A. It regulates access to resources of various kinds. B. It determines an individual's religious beliefs. C. It dictates the language spoken by a community. D. It influences geographical location of residence.

Q10.In the context of the 1999-2000 National Sample Survey data provided, how is 'Upper Caste' defined?

A. Those who belong to the 'twice born' castes. B. Those who are not from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes. C. Those with a monthly consumption expenditure above ₹454. D. Those heavily over-represented among the rich.

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 39