General Knowledge Practice Quiz 131

Q1.What is the purpose of using the storyboard in the unit?

A. To discuss processes of marginalisation experienced by the Adivasis B. To explain the SC/ST Act C. To analyse data on Muslims D. To break boundaries between social science and language textbooks

Q2.Why are songs and poems used in this unit?

A. To break down boundaries between social science and language textbooks B. To entertain students C. To replace textbooks D. To teach music

Q3.What is the teacher's role regarding contentious discussions in the classroom?

A. To facilitate discussions ensuring no child feels discriminated against or left out B. To avoid such discussions entirely C. To take sides in debates D. To ignore student comments

Q4.What does it mean to be socially marginalised?

A. To be forced to occupy the sides or fringes and not be at the centre of things B. To be part of the majority community C. To have access to all resources and opportunities D. To be politically powerful

Q5.Which of the following is a reason for marginalisation mentioned in the text?

A. Speaking the same language as the majority B. Following different customs from the majority community C. Being wealthy and well-educated D. Owning land

Q6.What does the sense of difference and exclusion lead to for marginalised communities?

A. Access to resources and opportunities B. Ability to assert their rights C. Not having access to resources and opportunities and inability to assert their rights D. Political power and dominance

Q7.Which groups are described as more powerful and dominant in the text?

A. Those who are poor and of low social status B. Those who own land, are wealthy, better educated, and politically powerful C. Those who speak a different language D. Those who follow different customs

Q8.How many communities are discussed as examples of socially marginalised in India in this chapter?

A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

Q9.What happened when villagers protested against forest officials and contractors cutting down the forest?

A. They were given compensation B. They were beaten and taken to court C. They were offered jobs D. They were allowed to keep the forest

Q10.What did the companywallahs promise if villagers sold their land for mining?

A. Jobs and money B. Free education C. Housing and healthcare D. Legal protection

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 131