General Knowledge Practice Quiz 140

Q1.What was the reaction of the powerful castes to Rathnam's refusal?

A. They supported him B. They were shocked and believed his education made him compare himself with them C. They ignored him D. They offered him a job

Q2.Why were some families from Rathnam's own community fearful?

A. They feared the deity's wrath B. They worked as daily-wage labourers for the dominant castes and feared losing their livelihood C. They wanted Rathnam to be punished D. They were jealous of Rathnam's education

Q3.What was the powerful castes' order regarding Rathnam and his family?

A. They were ordered to be ostracised and no one should speak or do any work for them B. They were ordered to leave the village immediately C. They were ordered to pay a fine D. They were ordered to perform the ritual publicly

Q4.What happened to Rathnam's hut one night?

A. It was set on fire by some men B. It was demolished by the police C. It was confiscated by the village council D. It was damaged in a storm

Q5.Why did other Dalit families not support Rathnam initially?

A. They were scared that a similar fate might await them if they spoke out B. They disagreed with Rathnam's actions C. They were paid by the powerful castes D. They were unaware of the incident

Q6.What was the outcome of the ritual that Rathnam refused to perform?

A. The ritual was called off B. The ritual was performed by another Dalit C. The ritual was postponed indefinitely D. The ritual was declared illegal by the court

Q7.What was the demand of Dalit groups that led to the framing of the Act?

A. New laws listing various sorts of violence against Dalits and prescribing stringent punishment B. Complete abolition of the caste system C. Reservation in educational institutions D. Land reforms

Q8.What did assertive Dalit groups refuse to do in the late 1970s and 1980s?

A. Perform their so-called caste duties and insisted on being treated equally B. Vote in elections C. Pay taxes to the village council D. Attend government schools

Q9.How was Rathnam portrayed in the local media?

A. As a symbol of Dalit action B. As a troublemaker C. As a victim of circumstance D. As a criminal

Q10.What happened to Rathnam's family after the ritual was called off?

A. They were forced to move out as they continued to be ostracised B. They were accepted back into the community C. They were given compensation by the government D. They were arrested by the police

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 140