Exercises Questions with Answers

EXERCISES

I. Choose the correct answer:

1. Which one of the following is not the reason for Prejudice?

a. Socialization

b. Economic Benefits

c. Authoritarian personality

d. Geography

Answer: d) Geography

2. Discrimination done on the basis of gender is referred to as

a. gender discrimination

b. caste discrimination

c. religious discrimination

d. inequality

Answer: (a) gender discrimination

3. Gender-based stereotypes are often portrayed in

a films

b. advertisements

c. TV serials

d. All of these

Answer: (b) advertisements

4. Name the book/s written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

a. India 2020

b. Wings of Fire

c. Ignited Minds

d. All of these

Answer: (d) All of these

5. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was conferred Bharat Ratna in the year

a. 1997

b. 1996

c. 1995

d. 1994

Answer: (a) 1997

6. Viswanathan Anand became India’s first grandmaster in the year.

a. 1985

b 1986

c 1987

d 1988

Answer: (d) 1988

7. In which sport Ilavazhagi excels

a. Chess

b. Wrestling

c. Carrom

d. Tennis

Answer: (c) Carrom

8. Which article of the Constitution says discrimination against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them is not permitted?

a. 14(1)

b. 15(1)

c. 16(1)

d. 17(1)

Answer: (b) 15(1)

9. B.R. Ambedkar was conferred Bharat Ratna in the year

a. 1990

b. 1989

c. 1988

d. 1987

Answer: (a) 1990

10. As per the 2011 Census the highest literate district in Tamil Nadu

a. Namakkal

b. Salem

c. Kanyakumari

d. Sivagangai

Answer: (c) Kanyakumari

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. People have false belief and ideas on others is called prejudge.

2. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born in 1931.

3. Vishwa was the first recipient of RajivGandhi Khel Ratna award, India’s highest Sport honour

4. B.R.Ambedhar was the independent India’s first Law Minister

5. As per the 2011 Census the lowest Sex ratio was in Dharmapuri.

III. Match the following:

1. Prejudice - abolition of untouchability

2. Stereotype - treating someone less fairly than others

3. Discrimination - equality before law

4. Article 14 - false view or idea about something

5. Article 17 - judge other people negatively

Answer:

1. Prejudice - judge other people negatively

2. Stereotype - false view or idea about something

3. Discrimination - treating someone less fairly than others

4. Article 14 - equality before law

5. Article 17. - abolition of untouchability

IV. Answer the following questions:

1. What is Prejudice?

Prejudice: Negatively judging other people or seeing other people as inferior, without knowing much about them. It happens when people have false belief and ideas.

2. What is stereotype?

When prejudice gets stronger, it develops into a stereotype. Stereotype is a false view or idea about something. For example, girls are not good at sports

3. What is discrimination?

Discrimination can be defined as negative actions towards people. Discrimination can happen on the basis of colour, class, religion, gender etc.

4. What are the articles that are discussing the equality in the Indian Constitution?

• Article 15(1) of the Constitution states that the State shall not to discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.

• Article 14 of the constitution of India provides equality before the law or equal protection within the territory of India and prohibits the unreasonable discrimination between persons.

• Article 17 of the Indian Constitution, untouchability is totally abolished and it’s any form is forbidden.

V. Answer the following in detail:

1. What are the causes of Prejudice?

Causes for Prejudice

Some common social factors that contributes to the rise of prejudice are

1. Socialization

2. Conforming behaviours

3. Economic benefits

4. Authoritarian personality

5. Ethno-centrism

6. Group closure

7. Conflicts

2. Write any two types of discrimination?

• Discrimination

It can happen on the basis of colour, class, religion, gender etc. Treating dark-skinned people differently from fair-skinned people, giving more importance to people of higher than to those of lower caste and thinking boys are smarter than girls are all thoughts of discrimination.

• Caste Discrimination

Caste system is the most dominant reason for inequality and discrimination in India. In the beginning, the society was divided into different groups on the basis of occupation, known as Vamas.

• Religious Discrimination

Religious discrimination is unequal treatment of an individual or group based on their beliefs. Religious discrimination has been around for a long time. There have been problems between people of different religions for thousands of years.

3. Explain the solution to the removal of inequality and discrimination in Indian society?

VI. Projects and Activities:

1. Split the class into small groups, discuss with your peer group on discrimination and write a report on it.

2. Collect information about any two famous personalities who faced prejudice and discrimination.

VII. HOTS:

1. Various discrimination in India. Discuss.

Inequality and Discrimination: Inequality means difference in treatment. The different forms of inequalities such as caste inequality, religious inequality, race inequality or gender inequality give rise to discrimination.

• Discrimination can be defined as negative actions towards people. Discrimination can happen on the basis of colour, class, religion, gender etc.

• Treating dark-skinned people differently from fair-skinned people, giving more importance to people of higher than to those of lower caste and thinking boys are smarter than girls are all thoughts of discrimination.

• Article 15(1) of the Constitution states that the State shall not to discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.

Remedial Measures for Abolishing Inequality and Discrimination

The remedial measures for abolishing inequality and discrimination in Indian society are as follows. .

• Wider access to quality basic services like healthcare and education for all.

• Be aware of current gender bias.

• Make women more visible in public life and institution to eradicate gender disparity.

• Be open to learning about other religions.

• Promoting community dining in the classroom may help the students to sit together without any bias of caste, religion or gender.

• Socialise with people of all types outside home.

• Effective implementation of laws.

VIII. Life Skill:

1. How can you fight against prejudice and discrimination in your village?