Class 8 Civics Chapter 7: Understanding Marginalization
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What is the primary religion followed by the Adivasi groups mentioned in the text?

  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity (correct)
  • Islam
  • Which language is spoken by over 70% of the Adivasis mentioned in the text?

  • Oriya
  • Hindi
  • Santali (correct)
  • Bengali
  • What economic activity were the Adivasis primarily dependent on during the pre-colonial period?

  • Shifting agriculture (correct)
  • Mining
  • Construction work
  • Industrial labor
  • Where did some Adivasis move to after 1830, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Australia, Mauritius, and the Caribbean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant change in the economic status of Adivasis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Transition to industrial labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of marginalized as described in the text?

    <p>To occupy the sides and not the center of things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do poor people feel marginalized according to the text?

    <p>Because they are unable to access their rights and are made to feel low-status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are Adivasis as per the text?

    <p>Communities living close to the forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the Indian population is composed of Adivasis?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas are the Adivasi communities situated as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rourkela, Bokaro, Bhilai, Jamshedpur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional belief system of the Adivasi groups mentioned in the text?

    <p>Worshipping mountain spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced many Adivasis to convert to Christianity in the 19th century?

    <p>Colonial rule from European powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language is predominantly spoken by over 70% of the Adivasis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Santali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were Adivasis forced to change their economic status, forest access, and political policies?

    <p>Public and private sector interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did some Adivasis move to after 1830, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Australia, Mauritius, and the Caribbean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Marginalization

    • Marginalization means to be placed on the sides, not at the center of things, often feeling powerless and excluded.

    Reasons for Marginalization

    • Different languages spoken
    • Different customs and traditions followed
    • Belonging to various religious groups
    • Belonging to different majority communities
    • Poverty, leading to low social status and exclusion
    • Inability to access rights and opportunities

    Adivasis

    • Adivasis are communities or original inhabitants of a region, often living close to forests
    • In India, around 8% of the population is tribal people or Adivasis
    • Many vital mining, small-scale sectors, and industrial centers are located within Adivasi areas, such as:
      • Rourkela
      • Bokaro
      • Bhilai
      • Jamshedpur

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