Globalisation and Social Change Ch (6) Book – 2 Practice Quiz in English Part – 1 || Class 12 Sociology Practice Quizzes in English Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 1 Globalisation and Social Change Ch (6) Book – 2Practice Quiz in English Part – 1 || Class 12 Sociology Practice Quizzes in English 1 / 201. What is the purpose of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989? A. To punish acts of violence and humiliation against Dalits and Adivasis B. To promote education C. To provide economic assistance D. To encourage inter-caste marriages Explanation: The Act aims to protect SCs and STs from atrocities and discrimination.2 / 202. What are stereotypes? A. Fixed and inflexible characterizations of a group B. Based on direct evidence C. Always negative D. Flexible descriptions of a group Explanation: Stereotypes are rigid and generalized portrayals of a group of people.3 / 203. What is the policy of setting aside seats for members of Scheduled Castes and Tribes in public life known as? A. Affirmative action B. Quotas C. Reservations D. Social inclusion Explanation: Reservations refer to the policy of reserving seats in education, employment, and legislatures for SCs and STs.4 / 204. What is the major challenge in addressing the concerns of OBCs? A. Their small population size B. The large disparities within the group C. Their concentration in remote areas D. Their lack of political representation Explanation: The significant economic and social differences between upper and lower OBCs make it challenging to address their concerns collectively.5 / 205. What is the most comprehensive form of social discrimination in India? A. Religious discrimination B. Economic discrimination C. Gender discrimination D. Caste discrimination Explanation: The text highlights caste discrimination, particularly untouchability, as a severe form of social exclusion in India.6 / 206. What does the South American proverb suggest about hard labor? A. It is not rewarding B. It is valued by the rich C. It is mostly done by the poor D. It is the key to success Explanation: The proverb implies that if hard labor were truly valuable, the rich would keep it for themselves, indicating that it’s primarily done by the poor.7 / 207. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common sight in India that reflects social inequality? A. Women driving taxis B. Children working as domestic help C. Children denied education D. Beggars on the streets Explanation: The text doesn’t mention women driving taxis as an example of social inequality.8 / 208. What does discrimination refer to? A. Pre-conceived notions B. Attitudes and opinions C. Internal biases D. Actual behavior towards a group Explanation: Discrimination involves actions and practices that exclude or disadvantage certain groups.9 / 209. What does social exclusion focus on? A. Individual choices B. Factors preventing full involvement in society C. Cultural differences D. Economic differences Explanation: Social exclusion examines the barriers that prevent individuals or groups from participating fully in society.10 / 2010. What was the major policy change regarding forests implemented by the British colonial government? A. Reserving most forests for government use B. Promoting shifting cultivation C. Granting land ownership to Adivasis D. Encouraging industrialization in tribal areas Explanation: The British colonial government restricted Adivasi access to forests, leading to their displacement and economic hardship.11 / 2011. Who headed the First Backward Classes Commission? A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. B.P. Mandal C. Kaka Kalelkar D. M.N. Srinivas Explanation: The First Backward Classes Commission was headed by Kaka Kalelkar and submitted its report in 1953.12 / 2012. What is the literal meaning of the term ‘Adivasi’? A. Forest dwellers B. Original inhabitants C. Landless laborers D. Nomadic tribes Explanation: ‘Adivasi’ signifies the indigenous status of tribal communities as the original inhabitants of a region.13 / 2013. What is the main focus of Chapter 5? A. The importance of education B. The history of Indian social reform movements C. The role of family and market in society D. Patterns of social inequality and exclusion Explanation: Chapter 5 specifically examines how social institutions contribute to inequality and exclusion in Indian society.14 / 2014. Which of the following is NOT a key principle of social stratification? A. It is supported by beliefs B. It is based on individual differences C. It is a characteristic of society D. It persists over generations Explanation: Social stratification is a society-wide system, not solely based on individual differences.15 / 2015. What is the constitutional basis for the term ‘Other Backward Classes’ (OBCs)? A. Culturally and linguistically backward classes B. Socially and educationally backward classes C. Socially and economically backward classes D. Socially and politically backward classes Explanation: The Constitution recognizes OBCs as groups that are socially and educationally disadvantaged.16 / 2016. What term do sociologists use to describe the system of ranking categories of people in a society? A. Social exclusion B. Social stratification C. Social discrimination D. Social inequality Explanation: Social stratification refers to the hierarchical ranking of social categories within a society.17 / 2017. What is the term for the practice of marrying within one’s own caste? A. Exogamy B. Polygamy C. Monogamy D. Endogamy Explanation: Endogamy reinforces social inequality by restricting marriage to members within the same caste.18 / 2018. What is the term used for the ex-untouchable castes? A. Shudra B. Harijan C. Brahmin D. Dalit Explanation: The term ‘Dalit’ is now the widely accepted term for the ex-untouchable castes, signifying their oppressed status.19 / 2019. What is the common tendency when people recognize inequality and exclusion? A. To ignore them B. To blame society C. To challenge them D. To consider them deserved Explanation: The text states that people often rationalize inequality and exclusion as being ‘deserved’ or ‘justified’.20 / 2020. What does the term ‘prejudice’ literally mean? A. Pre-judgment B. Misjudgment C. Post-judgment D. 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