India Intro Quiz

1. India gained independence in which year?

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

• 1949

2. Which factors below influence the power and authority structure within India's hierarchical society?

• Caste

• Gender

• Wealth

• All of the above

3. What are the correct terminology for Caste system?

• Brahmin, Kshatriyas, Shudras, Vaishyas, Dalits

• Brahmin, Khastriyas, Vaishyas, Dalits, Shudras

• Brahmin, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Dalits

• Brahmin, Vaishyas, Shudras, Khastriyas, Dalits

4. Approximately what percentage of India's population live in villages/rural population?

• 55%

• 65%

• 75%

• 85%

5. The most predominant religion in India is:

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

7. Which socialisation agent is the main factor in which Indian individuals learn about their culture?

• Belief systems

• Family

• Peers

• Society

8. What is the approximate percentage of Indians relying on the agriculture system?

• 30%

• 45%

• 50%

• 65%

9, The Hindi word purdah translates to what in English?

• Curtain

• Seclusion

• Women

• Veiling

10. What is the main language in India?

• English

• Telugu

• Hindi

• Gujarati