Caste and Community Dynamics in India

The video discusses the plight of Untouchables in India, highlighting their historical and ongoing discrimination within the caste system. Despite government efforts to combat prejudice, Untouchables face significant challenges, including limited access to education and employment. Initiatives by individuals like Kev Keshwar aim to change societal attitudes and improve conditions for Untouchables. Progress is being made, particularly among the younger generation, but traditional beliefs and practices still pose obstacles. The video emphasizes the importance of education and community efforts in breaking down caste barriers and fostering equality.

What is the primary reason for the discrimination faced by Untouchables in India?

• Their economic status

• Their religious beliefs

• Their caste status

• Their geographical location

Which community is specifically mentioned as having traditional roles such as beating ceremonial drums?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Koraga

• Brahmins

What was one of the customs that Kev Keshwar aimed to change regarding the Koraga community?

• Their employment opportunities

• Their access to education

• Their consumption of leftover food

• Their participation in religious ceremonies

Which historical figure led a hunger strike in 1932 to address untouchability?

• B. R. Ambedkar

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What legislative action did the Indian Parliament take in 1955 regarding untouchability?

• They increased taxes on Untouchables

• They passed a law outlawing untouchability

• They provided land to Untouchables

• They legalized untouchability

What was the primary goal of the residential school set up by Kev Keshwar for Koraga children?

• To teach them traditional crafts

• To train them for military service

• To provide them with religious education

• To educate them about equal rights

What symbolic step was taken to promote caste equality in the village?

• Building a new temple

• Establishing a new caste system

• Joint participation in a buffalo procession

• Organizing a community feast

What is the traditional duty of the Koraga community during temple festivals?

• Performing rituals

• Cooking food

• Leading processions

• Decorating the temple

What fear do some Koraga community members have about not performing their traditional duties?

• Facing legal action

• Being exiled from the village

• Angering the deity

• Losing their homes

What change in attitude is seen among the younger generation of Untouchables?

• They are more accepting of traditional roles

• They are more confident in challenging caste norms

• They are more focused on religious practices

• They are less interested in education