General Knowledge Practice Quiz 104

Q1.The 1975 film 'Deewar' is mentioned in the text to illustrate which concept through the character of a shoeshine boy?

A. The importance of charity and helping the poor. B. The principle of equality before the law. C. The dignity of work and insisting on respectful payment. D. The abolition of untouchability in public places.

Q2.How has the Midday Meal Programme (MMP) impacted school attendance?

A. It has led to a decrease in overall attendance. B. It has significantly improved children's attendance. C. It has had no noticeable effect on attendance. D. It has only improved attendance for children from specific castes.

Q3.What change did the Midday Meal Programme bring for mothers of school-going children?

A. They had to spend more time at school. B. They no longer needed to interrupt their work to feed children at home. C. They were required to volunteer for cooking duties. D. They received financial incentives for their children's attendance.

Q4.How does the Midday Meal Programme help reduce caste prejudices?

A. By providing separate eating areas for different castes. B. By employing only upper-caste individuals to cook the meal. C. By encouraging children of all castes to eat the meal together. D. By offering different meal options based on caste.

Q5.Which group of people has been employed to cook the midday meal in quite a few places?

A. Upper-caste women B. Dalit women C. Male teachers D. Retired government employees

Q6.What is one direct benefit of the Midday Meal Programme for poor students related to their academic performance?

A. It provides them with free textbooks. B. It helps reduce their hunger, allowing them to concentrate better. C. It offers extra tuition classes after school. D. It gives them access to computer labs.

Q7.Despite the Midday Meal Programme, what significant difference continues to exist in the country?

A. Differences in the quality of healthcare facilities. B. Differences in the types of food served in schools. C. Big differences between schools that the rich attend and those that the poor attend. D. Differences in the number of teachers in urban and rural schools.

Q8.What kind of treatment do Dalit children face in several schools even today?

A. They receive preferential treatment. B. They are encouraged to take leadership roles. C. They are discriminated against and treated unequally. D. They are provided with special academic support.

Q9.What is identified as one of the main reasons why discrimination persists despite laws against it?

A. Lack of government funding for equality initiatives. B. Attitudes change very slowly. C. Absence of legal frameworks to address discrimination. D. Insufficient public awareness campaigns.

Q10.Even though discrimination is against the law, on what bases do people continue to treat others unequally?

A. Their academic performance, artistic talent, and physical strength. B. Their caste, religion, disability, economic status, and because they are women. C. Their nationality, language spoken, and dietary preferences. D. Their political affiliation, hobbies, and favorite sports team.

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 104