Understanding Marginalization


CLASS VIII
REVISION TEST - Understanding Marginalization 
1) Stereotyping of Adivasis is related to their being:
(a) Exotic
(b) Primitive
(c)Backward
(d) All of these 
2) The minorities are forced to live on the margins of economic and social development, this is known as
(a) malnourished
(b) marginalisation
(c)displaced
(d) all of these
3) Every citizen of India can approach the courts if they believe that their fundamental Rights have been violate
 ( True or false)
4) Which religious group has the lowest literacy rate according to censes of India 2001?
(a)Hindus
(b) Muslims
(c) Sikh
5) Marginalisation results in :-
(a) Low social status
(b)  unequal access to education 
(c)Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these
6) Assertion (A): Adivasis are often marginalised because they follow different cultural practices.
Reason (R): The Indian Constitution does not provide any special rights to Adivasis.
Options:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
7 ) Assertion (A): Marginalised groups are always economically poor.
Reason (R): Economic status is the only factor contributing to marginalisation.
Options:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
8) Assertion (A): The Constitution of India provides safeguards for marginalised communities.
Reason (R):These safeguards aim to promote equality and justice.
Options:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
9) Source: Adivasis are among the most marginalised groups in India. Their lives are closely connected to forests, which provide them with food, shelter, and livelihood. However, large-scale development projects, mining, and deforestation have displaced them from their traditional lands. Despite constitutional safeguards, Adivasis often struggle to access education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
1. Why are Adivasis considered a marginalised group in India?
2. How are Adivasi lives connected to forests?
3. What are the main challenges faced by Adivasis due to development projects?
4. Suggest one way to improve the situation of marginalised communities like Adivasis.

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