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DIVERSITY AND DISCRIMINATION

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When someone judges another person in a negative way it is called____________________.

a)

Stereotype

b)

Prejudice

c)

Inequality

d)

Discrimination

2.

When we tend to see some persons into a pre-defined image, this is called making of ________________

a)

Stereotype

b)

Prejudice

c)

Discrimination

d)

Inequality

3.

Girls are supposed to be soft spoken and submissive in nature. They are supposed to have keen interest in music and painting. They cry too often. They need to learn cooking, doing household chores and tidying up the house.

a)

examples of stereotypes about girls.

b)

examples of inequality

c)

examples of tradition and culture

d)

example of discrimination

4.

Only boys are supposed to be aggressive and naughty. They are supposed to have keen interest in adventure sports and outdoor sports. Boys should not cry because crying is a sign of weakness. When a boy becomes adult, he is supposed to earn money to bring the bacon at home.

a)

Agree

b)

disagree

c)

50/50

d)

Not sure

5.

There are more than __________ languages and even more dialects being spoken in India.

a)

1600

b)

1200

c)

500

d)

200

6.

A person from Mahar caste could only engage in cleaning the garbage and clearing dead carcasses from the village. It is an example of ________________

a)

Religion-based discrimination

b)

Caste-based Discrimination

c)

Gender-based Discrimination

d)

region based discrimination

7.

_______________belonged to the Mahar caste. He had suffered various kinds of discrimination right from his childhood.

a)

Mahatma Gandhi

b)

Dr.B R Ambedkar

c)

Rajinder Prasad

d)

Jawahar Lal Nehru

8.

The disabled children are now known as children with__________________________

a)

extra needs

b)

no needs

c)

special needs

d)

varied needs

9.

Caste system was so deep-rooted that it was difficult to come out of the pre-defined social levels. The son of a potter could only become a ____________and nothing else.

a)

scientist

b)

doctor

c)

potter

d)

teacher

10.

What is diversity

a)

People of Different Cultures

b)

Friendship to the neighbours

c)

Selling of tea

d)

None of the above

11.

What does crying mean?

a)

A sign of weakness

b)

A sign of healthiness

c)

A sign of bravery

d)

A sign of Knowledge

12.

What happens when people act on their prejudice or stereotypes?

a)

Recrimination

b)

Discrimination

c)

Helpful

d)

Guidance

13.

For what purpose did Dr B R Ambedkar go to England ?

a)

To become a lawyer

b)

To Travel

c)

To become a teacher

d)

To start business

14.

Who drafted the Indian constitution ?

a)

Mahatma Gandhi

b)

Dr B R Ambedkar

c)

Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru

d)

Ravindra Nath Tagore

15.

Which region or state produces pashmina wool?

a)

Ladakh

b)

Kerala

c)

Karnataka

d)

Kolkata

16.

Gandhiji coined the phrase, "unity in diversity" to describe the country.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which of the following statements is not an example of diversity?

a)

We all wear uniforms in school.

b)

We celebrate many festivals in our country.

c)

We speak different languages at home and at school.

d)

The diet and dress of the people of India vary from place to place.

18.

Ladakh is also called---------

(a)  

19.

Diversity is important because

a)

It makes life boring

b)

It enriches our lives

c)

It teaches us to be selfish

d)

It makes our life dull

20.

Both Kerala and Ladakh regions were influenced by_________

a)

Chinese and Arab traders.

b)

Persian Traders

c)

Europeans

d)

British

21.

Kerala is well known for its _________

a)

(A) Spices

b)

(B) Garments

c)

(C) Oranges

d)

(D) Mangoes

22.

Historical and geographical factors influence regional

a)

Dance

b)

Art

c)

Diversity

d)

Unity

23.

National anthem of India written by

a)

Jawaharlal Nehru

b)

Rabindranath Tagore

c)

Bankim chandra

d)

Mahatma Gandhi

24.

All Indians are one, despite their

a)

Beliefs

b)

festivals

c)

Country

d)

Differences

25.

What is equality?

a)

giving what everyone needs to be successful

b)

treating everyone the same

c)

something that is always fair

d)

sharing with others

26.

What is discrimination?

a)

listening to diverse people

b)

treating people the same

c)

not treating people the same

d)

not listening to other people

27.

Which of the given below can be considered as example of Unity of Diversity among Indians?

a)

greeting each other

b)

wearing same costumes

c)

celebrating all festivals

d)

living with peace

28.

The discovery of India's is a book by _________

a)

Jawahar lal Nehru

b)

Mahatma Gandhi

c)

Subhash chandra bose

d)

Indira Gandhi

29.

The caste system is a form of ________

a)

Equality

b)

Inequality

c)

Prejudice

d)

Stereotype

30.

All Indians speak the same language

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Which of these is not an example of inequality?

a)

Casting the vote for electing government

b)

Belonging to a different religion

c)

Speaking one language and not another

d)

Earning money

32.

Which of the following helps in maintaining political unity in India?

a)

Religious laws

b)

Indian Constitution

c)

Religious diversity

d)

All of these

33.

What is meant by term 'diversity'?

a)

Sameness

b)

Difference

c)

Equality

d)

Inequality

34.

Which of the following is not true about Samir Ek and Samir Do?

a)

Samir Ek goes to school, Samir DO sells news paper

b)

Samir EK is more familiar with English. Samir DO speaks Hindi

c)

Samir EK is a Hindu, Samir DO is a Muslim

d)

Samir Ek was poor and Samir DO was rich.

35.

Oneness despite of diversity in emotions and patriotism is called...........

a)

Profession

b)

Unity

c)

Culture

d)

Religion

36.

The customs, beliefs and art, way of life and social organization of a particular area or region called........

a)

Unity

b)

Culture

c)

Profession

d)

Religion

37.

Here are some information.

Find the incorrect.....

a)

Ibn Battuta was an Islamic(African) traveller.

b)

India is a land where unity and diversity go hand to hand.

c)

Kerala is a state in South West corner of India.

d)

Ladakh is a hot desert

38.

Muslims are not interested in sending their girls to school because

a)

They don't like school

b)

They want to make them do housework

c)

They are poor

d)

They want to teach them at home

39.

We can be prejudiced about many things like

a)

Religious beliefs

b)

Accent people speak

c)

colour of the skin

d)

All of these

40.

The term Harijan means ____________________________

a)

Children of poor

b)

Children of God

c)

Children of shudras

d)

Children of green people