Safeguarding Marginalized Groups in India Quiz

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What is the aim of the government mentioned in the text?

To enforce strict laws for population control and environmental protection
To focus on economic development, increase military spending, and promote international trade
To eradicate inequality and discrimination, provide primary education to all, eradicate poverty, and ensure health schemes for all (correct)
To prioritize urban development and infrastructure projects

What does marginalisation mean according to the text?

The practice of ensuring equal opportunities and access to resources for all
The act of providing additional benefits to certain privileged individuals or groups
The process of promoting social inclusion and equality for all individuals and groups
The social process of discriminating and isolating an individual or a group and treating them as ‘inferiors’ (correct)

What is the role of the State mentioned in the text?

To bring social and economic equality, and provide additional benefits to marginalized classes (correct)
To enforce strict regulations and restrictions on personal freedoms
To prioritize the interests of the wealthy and influential individuals
To promote competition and individual success without intervention

Who are considered as marginalized groups in India according to the text?

Scheduled Castes(SC’s), Scheduled Tribes(ST’s), Other Backward Classes(OBC’s) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What continues to exist in India despite the ban by the Indian Constitution?

Discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, gender, place of birth, social, economic, educational and political backwardness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of manufacturing?

To make a product by hand (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the utility of a product according to the text?

The value increases with the change in form of raw material (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of manufacturing industries mentioned in the text?

Converting raw material into useful finished products (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is recognized as a yardstick for measuring the economic development of a country?

Industrial development (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which process transforms natural resources into useful according to the text?

The manufacturing process (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of manufacturing?

To make a product by hand (C) Signup and view all the answers

What increases the utility and value of a product?

The change in the form of raw material through processing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of manufacturing industries?

Converting raw material into a useful finished product (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is recognized as a yardstick for measuring the economic development of a country?

Industrial development (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which process is referred to as manufacturing?

The conversion of raw material into a more useful and valuable commodity with the help of machines or tools (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Government's Aim

The government's aim is to ensure equal opportunities and social justice for all citizens.

Marginalization

Marginalization refers to the process of pushing a particular group or section of society to the margins, making them powerless and denying them access to resources and opportunities.

State's Role

The State's role is to empower marginalized groups and ensure their social and economic development.

Marginalized Groups in India

The marginalized groups in India include Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, and minorities.

Caste System in India

Despite the ban by the Indian Constitution, the caste system continues to exist in India, leading to social and economic inequalities.

Manufacturing

The literal meaning of manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into finished goods.
Manufacturing increases the utility and value of a product by transforming raw materials into useful products.

Importance of Manufacturing Industries

Manufacturing industries are recognized as a yardstick for measuring the economic development of a country.
The importance of manufacturing industries lies in their ability to transform natural resources into useful products, creating employment opportunities and contributing to economic growth.