Polity Practice Quiz 132

Q1.How have marginalized groups used Fundamental Rights to confront marginalization?

A. By ignoring government laws B. By insisting on their Fundamental Rights and forcing the government to recognize injustice C. By demanding separate electorates D. By boycotting elections

Q2.What does the source text say about the practice of untouchability under the Constitution?

A. It is allowed in certain regions B. It is a punishable crime C. It is discouraged but not illegal D. It is only prohibited in public places

Q3.What has the struggle of marginalized groups sometimes influenced the government to do?

A. Abolish the Constitution B. Frame new laws in keeping with the spirit of Fundamental Rights C. Remove Fundamental Rights D. Ignore court orders

Q4.What does Article 17 imply regarding Dalits' access to education and public facilities?

A. They can be restricted by local customs B. No one can prevent Dalits from educating themselves, entering temples, using public facilities C. Only the government can restrict access D. They need special permission

Q5.Which Fundamental Right can Dalits invoke when they feel treated badly?

A. Right to Freedom of Religion B. Cultural and Educational Rights C. Fundamental Rights (general) D. Right to Equality

Q6.Which specific Fundamental Rights have minority groups like Muslims and Parsis drawn upon?

A. Right to Freedom of Religion and Cultural and Educational Rights B. Right to Equality and Right to Freedom C. Right to Constitutional Remedies and Right to Life D. Right against Exploitation and Right to Education

Q7.What right do distinct cultural and religious groups like Muslims and Parsis have regarding their culture?

A. Right to modify their culture as per majority B. Right to be guardians of their culture and decide its preservation C. Right to demand government funding for culture D. Right to impose their culture on others

Q8.What is the purpose of granting cultural rights to minority groups according to the Constitution?

A. To ensure cultural justice and prevent domination by majority culture B. To promote assimilation into majority culture C. To give them political power D. To reduce government expenditure

Q9.What type of schemes do state and central governments create for tribal areas or areas with high Dalit population?

A. Tax exemption schemes B. Specific schemes for implementation C. Employment guarantee schemes D. Housing schemes

Q10.What example of a scheme for Dalit and Adivasi communities is given in the text?

A. Free or subsidised hostels for students B. Free healthcare clinics C. Reserved jobs in government D. Cash transfers for families

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Polity Practice Quiz 132