8. Diversity (Polity Quiz)

8. Diversity (Polity Quiz) Questions

• 11

  Ram has an opportunity to go to school, whereas Rahul hasn’t. This shows-
  A. Diversity
  B. Prejudice
  C. Inequality
  D. Fraternity

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Inequality comes about when a person does not have the resources and opportunities that are available to other persons. For ex- opportunity to go to school or not, shows inequality and not diversity.

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• 12

  When a person is judged negatively or seen as inferior, it is known as
  A. Prejudice
  B. Stereotype
  C. Superstition
  D. None of these

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Prejudice means to judge other people negatively or see them as inferior.
  We can be prejudiced about many things:
  people’s religious beliefs, skin colour, region they come from, accent, clothes etc
  • Perceived notion about a person or group of people or when we fix people into one image we create a stereotype
  When people say that those who belong to a particular country, religion, sex, race or economic background are “stingy” “lazy,” “criminal” or “dumb,” they are using stereotypes.

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• 13

  Which of the following is true?
  i. Regions become diverse due to their historical factors only
  ii. Ladakh was an important Trade route in the past

  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None of the above

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Regions become diverse due to their historical factors and geographical factors
  Ladakh was an important trade route as it had many passes through which caravans travelled to Tibet.

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• 14

  Which of the following is true?
  i. Buddhism reached Tibet via Ladakh
  ii. St. Thomas is credited with bringing Christianity to India

  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None of these

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Ladakh was an important trade route as it had many passes through which caravans travelled to Tibet. Buddhism reached Tibet via Ladakh. Ladakh is also called Little Tibet
  The Apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to come Kerala nearly 2000 years ago and he is credited with bringing Christianity to India.

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• 15

  Which of the following is an example of diversity?
  A. Wearing uniforms in school and colleges
  B. Speaking mothertongue at home
  C. Celebrating different festivals in school
  D. None of the above

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Different religious and cultural backgrounds are an aspect of diversity like –
  Speak different languages, Practice different religion, different cultural backgrounds
  Wearing same uniform or speaking a single language does not create diversity but celebrating different festivals of country does show diversity.

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• 16

  Who is known as leader of Dalits?
  A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  B. Mahatama Gandhi
  C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  D. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar (1891-1956) is considered the father of the Indian Constitution and best known as leader of the Dalits. He also faced discrimination.

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• 17

  Number of major religions in the world is-
  A. 6
  B. 7
  C. 8
  D. 9

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  India is a diverse country as-
  • Each of the 8 major religions of the world are practiced here
  • Have more than 1600 languages
  • More than 100 dance forms

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• 18

  Which of the following is not an example of stereotype?
  A. Generally girls are soft spoken and gentle
  B. Boys should not cry
  C. Girls and Boys are equal
  D. Girls are bad at math

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Perceived notion about a person or group of people or when we fix people into one image we create a stereotype. When people say that those who belong to a particular country, religion, sex, race or economic background are “stingy” “lazy,” “criminal” or “dumb,” they are using stereotypes.

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• 19

  Which community did B.R. Ambedkar belong to?
  A. Mahar
  B. Munda
  C. Nayar
  D. None of these

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar (1891-1956) is considered the father of the Indian Constitution and best known as leader of the Dalits also faced discrimination.
  He was born into Mahar caste which was considered untouchable.
  He was the first person from his caste who completed his college education and went to England to become a lawyer.

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• 20

  ___________ is seen as a crime and has been legally abolished by law
  A. Prejudices
  B. Untouchability
  C. Equality
  D. Stereotypes

  Answer - B

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