Confronting Marginalisation

What does the Constitution of India provide for marginalised groups?

• Rights that can be revoked

• Rights available only to the majority

• No rights at all

• Fundamental Rights available to all Indians equally

Which Article of the Constitution abolished untouchability?

• Article 15

• Article 19

• Article 17

• Article 21

What is one way marginalised groups have used their Fundamental Rights?

• To promote untouchability

• To demand recognition of injustices

• To withdraw from society

• To ignore government policies

What does the reservation policy aim to address?

• Cultural dominance

• Equal opportunities for all

• Inequity in education and employment

• Increase in population

What is required for candidates to avail of reservation benefits?

• Proof of income

• Educational qualifications

• Age proof

• Caste and tribe certificates

What does the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 address?

• Promotion of caste system

• Discrimination and exploitation of marginalised communities

• Cultural preservation

• Economic growth

What type of crimes does the 1989 Act specifically recognize?

• Environmental crimes

• Cyber crimes

• Crimes against Dalit and tribal women

• Economic crimes

What is one of the provisions for Adivasis under the 1989 Act?

• Right to occupy traditional lands

• Right to migrate freely

• Right to sell their land

• Right to ignore government laws

What does Article 15 of the Constitution prohibit?

• Discrimination based on education

• Discrimination based on age

• Discrimination based on wealth

• Discrimination based on religion

What is a significant aspect of the reservation policy?

• It is only for urban areas

• It is not implemented

• It is highly contentious

• It is universally accepted