Quiz on Untouchability and Manual Scavenging

What does untouchability generally refer to?

• A practice of high castes looking down on others

• A cultural festival

• A form of government policy

• A type of religious belief

What is the penalty for practicing untouchability under the law?

• Fines only

• Prison sentence

• Community service

• Public shaming

Who are the worst sufferers of manual scavenging?

• High caste individuals

• Manual scavengers

• Government officials

• Teachers

What does manual scavenging involve?

• Cleaning public toilets

• Removing human and animal excreta

• Collecting recyclable materials

• Building sanitation facilities

Which organization was founded by Gandhiji to help eradicate untouchability?

• Sulabh International

• Maharashtra Harijan Sevak Sangh

• Harijan Sevak Sangh

• National Commission for Safai Karamcharis

What year was the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act enacted?

• 1985

• 1993

• 2000

• 1990

What is one of the main health risks faced by manual scavengers?

• Heart disease

• Bacterial infections

• Skin allergies

• Diabetes

What initiative does Sulabh International provide to help manual scavengers?

• Legal aid

• Housing assistance

• Financial loans

• Vocational training

What is the main goal of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act?

• To increase employment in cities

• To build more temples

• To rehabilitate manual scavengers

• To promote tourism

What is the estimated number of manual scavengers in India?

• Two million

• Around 500,000

• Less than 100,000

• Over a million