Polity Practice Quiz 37

Q1.What is a frequent outcome for the ruling party and sitting MPs or MLAs in elections?

A. They always win due to their established position. B. They frequently lose elections. C. They only win if they belong to the dominant caste. D. They are rarely challenged by new candidates.

Q2.Besides caste, what other factors are often decisive in elections?

A. Only the historical legacy of political parties. B. The number of candidates from the same caste. C. People’s assessment of government performance and leader popularity. D. International political developments.

Q3.What is the nature of the relationship between caste and politics?

A. Caste solely influences politics, but not vice versa. B. Politics solely influences caste, but not vice versa. C. It is a one-way relationship where politics is unaffected by caste. D. It is not a one-way relationship; politics also influences the caste system and identities.

Q4.Which of the following is NOT described as a form in which caste gets politicised, according to the provided text?

A. Each caste group tries to become bigger by incorporating neighbouring castes or sub-castes. B. Various caste groups are required to enter into a coalition with other castes or communities. C. New kinds of caste groups like 'backward' and 'forward' have come up in the political arena. D. Caste groups demanding exclusive economic zones for their members.

Q5.In what sense has caste politics helped disadvantaged communities?

A. By diverting attention from pressing issues like poverty and corruption. B. By leading to increased tensions, conflict, and violence. C. By providing space to demand their share of power and better access to decision-making. D. By promoting exclusive attention to caste identity above all else.

Q6.What is a potential negative result of exclusive attention to caste in politics, as highlighted in the text?

A. It always leads to the peaceful resolution of inter-caste disputes. B. It ensures equitable distribution of resources among all sections of society. C. It can divert attention from other pressing issues like poverty, development, and corruption. D. It strengthens national unity and integration by highlighting differences.

Q7.Which specific communities are mentioned in the text as having gained better access to decision-making due to caste politics?

A. Upper castes and religious minorities. B. Dalits and OBC castes. C. Forward castes and economically weaker sections. D. Tribal groups and urban professionals.

Q8.Besides an end to discrimination, what other demands are made by political and non-political organisations for particular castes?

A. Exclusive political representation and separate electorates. B. More dignity and more access to land, resources and opportunities. C. Complete abolition of the caste system and promotion of inter-caste marriages. D. Preferential treatment in all private sector employment.

Q9.What new kinds of caste groups have emerged in the political arena?

A. Urban and rural caste groups. B. 'Backward' and 'forward' caste groups. C. Industrial and agricultural caste groups. D. Majority and minority caste groups.

Q10.In India, seats are reserved for women in which of the following bodies?

A. Lok Sabha B. State Legislative Assemblies C. Union Cabinets D. Panchayati Raj bodies

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Polity Practice Quiz 37