General Knowledge Practice Quiz 138

Q1.What does the term 'marginalisation' refer to in the context of this chapter?

A. The process of becoming part of the mainstream B. The process of being pushed to the edges of society and denied equal opportunities C. The process of economic growth D. The process of cultural assimilation

Q2.According to the chapter, what does the term 'minority' refer to?

A. A community that is numerically smaller and often disadvantaged B. A community that is economically powerful C. A community that is culturally dominant D. A community that is politically influential

Q3.What does the term 'ghettoisation' mean as defined in the glossary?

A. The process of moving to urban areas B. The process of a community being confined to a specific locality due to social or economic reasons C. The process of cultural integration D. The process of economic development

Q4.What does 'mainstream' refer to in the context of this chapter?

A. The dominant cultural context and powerful group in society B. The economic system C. The political system D. The educational system

Q5.What is the meaning of 'militarised' as per the glossary?

A. An area with high crime rate B. An area where the presence of armed forces is considerable C. An area with industrial development D. An area with cultural diversity

Q6.What does 'malnourished' mean according to the glossary?

A. A person who eats too much B. A person who does not get adequate nutrition or food C. A person who is overweight D. A person who eats only vegetables

Q7.What is the definition of 'hierarchy' as given in the glossary?

A. A system of equal distribution B. A graded system or arrangement of persons or things, often with those at the bottom having least power C. A system of random order D. A system of cultural practices

Q8.Which community is mentioned as being at the lowest end of the caste hierarchy?

A. Adivasis B. Muslims C. Dalits D. Minorities

Q9.What does 'displaced' mean in the context of this chapter?

A. People who move voluntarily for better opportunities B. People who are forced to move from their homes for big development projects C. People who migrate for education D. People who travel for tourism

Q10.What does manual scavenging involve?

A. Removing human and animal waste using brooms, tin plates and baskets from dry latrines and carrying it on the head to disposal grounds B. Collecting recyclable plastic waste from municipal bins C. Cleaning sewage pipelines with mechanized equipment D. Harvesting agricultural produce from fields

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 138