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Status of Education in Indian Society

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
10. The caste system was first put in place in India thousands of years ago.  Which of the following describes the caste system?
a)
A. It is a system that treats certain people inferior to others
b)
B. You cannot be removed from your caste, no matter what you do
c)
C. Your children will be in the same caste that you are
d)
D. All of the above are true
2.
11. Which social group is above all the others?
a)
A. Sudras
b)
B. Vaisyas
c)
C. Kshatriyas
d)
D. Brahmins
3.

The National Commission for Schedule Caste was established under........of Indian Constitution.

a)

Article 338

b)

Article 250

c)

Article 180

d)

Article 142

4.

Which of the following is the constitutional body?

a)

National Child Rights Protection Commission

b)

National Backward Classes Commission

c)

National Minorities Commission

d)

National Commission for Scheduled Castes

5.

(a)   appoints the Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

6.

Which of the following is not the function of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

a)

Providing Constitutional protection to Scheduled Castes

b)

To investigate any case that violates the interests of Scheduled Castes

c)

To submit the report to the Prime Minister related to the protection of Scheduled Castes

d)

None of the above

7.

Which constitution amendment has recommended the establishment of a commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

a)

41st Constitutional Amendment

b)

65th Constitutional Amendment

c)

82nd Constitutional Amendment

d)

76th Constitutional Amendment

8.

Article 330 to 342 of Indian Constitution belong to.....

a)

Election Commission

b)

All India Services

c)

Reservation and Representation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha

d)

Village Panchayats

9.

What are powers of National Commission for SCs?


1) Commission has powers of criminal court in regards to examining witnesses.

2) Commission can regulate its own procedure.

3) State governments are required to consult the commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs.

a)

1,3

b)

1,2

c)

2,3

d)

All of the above

10.

Which of the following are special provisions mentioned in the Constitution relating to certain classes?


1) Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes.

2) Permanently reservation of certain posts for Anglo-Indians in Union services.

3) Representation for Anglo-Indians in Lok Sabha.

4) National Commission for SCs.

a)

3, 4

b)

1, 3, 4

c)

1, 2, 3

d)

All of the above