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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 142
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Q1.What does the term 'assertive' mean in the context of the chapter?
Explanation: The glossary defines 'assertive' as 'an assertive person or group is one that can express themselves and their views strongly.'
Q2.In the context of the chapter, what does 'confront' refer to?
Explanation: The glossary states that 'confront' means 'to come face to face or to challenge someone or something,' and in this chapter it refers to groups challenging their marginalisation.
Q3.What does 'dispossessed' mean?
Explanation: The glossary defines 'dispossessed' as 'to have to give up ownership or to give up authority.'
Q4.What does 'ostracise' refer to in the context of the chapter?
Explanation: The glossary states that 'ostracise' means 'to exclude or banish an individual or a group,' and in this chapter it refers to a social boycott of an individual and his family.
Q5.What does 'morally reprehensible' refer to?
Explanation: The glossary defines 'morally reprehensible' as 'an act that violates all norms of decency and dignity that a society believes in.'
Q6.Why do Adivasi activists, including C.K. Janu, believe Adivasis can use the 1989 Act to fight against dispossession?
Explanation: The exercise asks if there is anything specific in the provisions of the Act that allows Adivasis to use it against dispossession, implying that such provisions exist.
Q7.What is the definition of 'policy'?
Explanation: The glossary defines 'policy' as 'a stated course of action that provides direction for the future, sets goals to be achieved or lays out principles or guidelines to be followed and acted upon.'
Q8.Which chapter of the textbook is the source text from?
Explanation: The glossary at the end of the source text states 'Chapter 6: Confronting Marginalisation'.
Q9.Which chapter of the textbook 'Social and Political Life' is titled 'Public Facilities'?
Explanation: The source text shows 'Chapter 7' followed by 'Public Facilities' as the title.
Q10.Which area in Chennai is described as lush and green with lawns maintained by generous spraying of water?
Explanation: Anna Nagar, where Mr Ramagopal lives, looks lush and green with lawns maintained by generous spraying of water.
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