No Longer Outcastes

Front

When did India gain its independence from the British?

Back

1947

Front

What major economic change did India undergo in 1991?

Back

Opened its markets to foreign investment

Front

What is the caste system in India?

Back

A social structure dividing people by birth

Front

Who are considered the 'untouchables' in the caste system?

Back

Dalits

Front

What did Madhusudana Rao do to change his life?

Back

Started his own company

Front

What helped Madhusudana Rao start his business? A loan from a bank, A government grant, A loan from his sister, Winning a lottery

Back

A loan from his sister

Front

What is Madhusudana Rao's hiring policy?

Back

Based on talent

Front

Madhusadana bought a house in the wealthy Jubilee Hills neighborhood despite being a Dalit.

Back

True

Front

What significant reduction has India seen in the last 20 years? Options: Unemployment rate, Industrial pollution, Population growth, Poverty rate

Back

Poverty rate

Front

What was the poverty rate in India 20 years ago compared to now?

Back

Over 45% then, almost 22% now