General Knowledge Practice Quiz 141

Q1.According to the poem by Kabir in the source text, what does 'untouchability' truly mean?

A. A social practice of excluding lower castes B. The highest state of knowledge, free from narrow ideas C. A religious duty prescribed in scriptures D. A form of physical impurity

Q2.What did Adivasi people demand during the 1970s and 1980s?

A. Separate electorates B. Equal rights and return of their land and resources C. Reservation in educational institutions D. Recognition as a separate religion

Q3.In Kabir's poem, what does he say every human body is made of?

A. Earth, water, fire, and air B. Blood and air C. Red juice, white juice, and air D. Flesh and bone

Q4.In Kabir's poem, who does he say is 'untouched'?

A. The priest who follows scriptures B. The one who is free from delusion C. The person born in a high caste D. The one who performs rituals

Q5.What does the source text say about the reaction of powerful social groups to Adivasi demands?

A. They supported the demands B. They ignored the demands C. They responded with anger and violence D. They negotiated peacefully

Q6.What is manual scavenging?

A. Removing human and animal waste from dry latrines using brooms, tin plates and baskets B. Cleaning public roads and drains C. Collecting garbage from households D. Sweeping floors in government buildings

Q7.Which community predominantly performs manual scavenging in India?

A. Dalit women and young girls B. Upper caste men C. Tribal communities D. Religious minorities

Q8.How many private and community dry latrines are managed by municipalities, according to the source?

A. 26 lakh B. 1 lakh C. 13 lakh D. 20 lakh

Q9.What health hazards are manual scavengers exposed to?

A. Infections affecting eyes, skin, respiratory and gastro-intestinal systems B. Only skin infections C. Only respiratory problems D. No specific health hazards mentioned

Q10.Which groups are considered untouchable in different parts of India?

A. Bhangis in Gujarat, Pakhis in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkaliars in Tamil Nadu B. Bhangis in Tamil Nadu, Pakhis in Gujarat, Sikkaliars in Andhra Pradesh C. Bhangis in Andhra Pradesh, Pakhis in Tamil Nadu, Sikkaliars in Gujarat D. Bhangis in Kerala, Pakhis in Karnataka, Sikkaliars in Maharashtra

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 141