RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Civics Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination

Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Civics Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination Important Questions and Answers. 

RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Civics Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. 
Prejudice is:
(a) routine habit
(b) preconceived notion
(c) tolerance
(d) All of these.
Answer: 
(b) preconceived notion

 

Question 2. 
Unfair treatment of people on the basis of prejudice is called:
(a) isolation 
(b) secularism 
(c) discrimination 
(d) None of these.
Answer: 
(c) discrimination 

Question 3. 
An important reason why Muslim girls do not attend school or drop out from school after a few year is:
(a) poverty 
(b) superstition
(c) lack of willingness to go to school
(d) All of these.
Answer: 
(a) poverty 

Question 4. 
Dr. Ambedkar urged Dalits to in order to move out of the caste system.
(a) fight from the Britishers
(b) start revolution
(c) leave Koregaon
(d) take on various kinds of government jobs.
Answer: 
(d) take on various kinds of government jobs.

Question 5. 
Today, untouchability is a
(a) common practice
(b) punishable offence
(c) popular sentiment
(d) Both (a) and (c).
Answer: 
(b) punishable offence

Question 6 
Community was treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency.
(a) Koli 
(b) Mahar
(c) Nayar 
(d) Munda.
Answer: 
(b) Mahar

Fill in the blanks

Question 1. 
Dalits’ were refers to ..................
Answer: 
Scheduled Castes

Question 2 
.................. get very firmly entrenched in our minds and some of them even stay with us all our lives.
Answer: 
Prejudices

Question 3. 
Children with special needs often face ..................
Answer: 
discrimination

Question 4 
.................. act as an obstacle towards an individual’s development.
Answer: 
Stereotypes

Question 5. 
Mahars are an important group in the state of  ..................
Answer: 
Maharashtra.

True/False

Question 1. 
The Indian Constitution upholds our diverse culture.
Answer: 
True

Question 2. 
We have negative opinions about others because of our prejudice.
Answer: 
True

 

Question 3. 
We feel secure with people who are very different from us.
Answer: 
False.

Question 4. 
Women are given their due respect everywhere.
Answer: 
False.

Question 5. 
We should always pre-judge people.
Answer: 
False.

Question 6. 
Government jobs are open to the people who comes from upper caste.
Answer: 
False.

Match the Column

Column A	Column B
1. A person with pre-	(a) thought to be judice
2. More than 50% of  all Indian	(b) is spent on rent and transport
3. Living in a city is	(c) about their health
4. A large part of  people’s earning people	(d) when you belittle people
5. Villagers do not  care	(e) live in villages
6. Discrimination sets in negatively	(f) see thing negatively

Answer: 

Column A	Column B
1. A person with pre-	(f) see thing negatively
2. More than 50% of  all Indian	(e) live in villages
3. Living in a city is	(a) thought to be judice
4. A large part of  people’s earning people	(b) is spent on rent and transport
5. Villagers do not  care	(c) about their health
6. Discrimination sets in negatively	(d) when you belittle people

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
What is it that can unite all Indians?
Answer: 
It is equality of all persons that can unite all IndiAnswer:

Question 2. 
Mention one drawback of stereotypes.
Answer: 
Stereotypes prevent us from doing certain things that we might otherwise be good at.

Question 3. 
Which groups in particular are striving for equality?
Answer: 
The groups in particular which striving for equality are Dalits, women, tribals and peasants. 

Question 4. 
Who is known as the father of the Indian Constitution and the best known leader of the Dalits?
Answer: 
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar is known as the father of the Indian Constitution and the best known leader of the Dalits.

Question 5. 
Name a source of discrimi¬nation.
Answer: 
Diversity is the source of discrimination.

 

Question 6. 
How do we feel in the company of the people who are very much like us?
Answer: 
We feel safe and secure in the company of such people.

Question 7. 
Some people may experience both kinds of discrimination, what do you mean by both kinds of discrimi¬nation?
Answer: 
Some peoples are poor and they belong to groups whose culture is not valued.

Question 8.
Give one reason for unchanged nature of the caste system? 
Answer:
One reason for the unchanged  nature of the caste system is lack of education in the rural sector.

Question 9. 
Why did Ambedkar converted to Buddhism?
Answer: 
In search for a religion that treated all members equally, Ambedkar converted to Buddhism.

Question 10. 
Name the eight major religions practised in the world.
Answer: 
The eight major religions practised in the world are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Jewish, Buddhism, African traditional, Sikhism and Judaism.

Question 11. 
What does the first page of our Constitution explain?
Answer: 
All Indians are entitled to equality of status and opportunity.

Question 12. 
Which famous personality shared his experience, of caste based discrimination?
Answer: 
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, one of the greatest leaders of India shared his first experience of caste based discrimination in 1901.

Question 13. 
On what grounds can a ‘prejudice’ be created?
Answer: 
We can be prejudiced about many things like people’s religious beliefs, skin colour, different regions that people belong to, the accent they speak in, and the clothes they wear.

Question 14. 
Show how do stereotypes affect all of us badly?
Answer: 
Stereotypes destroy peace and hinder the progress of the country. It hinders our own development.

Question 15. 
Define ‘untouchability’. Which particular community in Bombay presidency was treated as untouchables?
Answer: 
The groups that were placed at the bottom of the ladder and were seen as unworthy were called as untouchables. They were also called as ‘Dalits’. Mahar community in Bombay presidency was treated as untouchables.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
‘India is a secular country'. What does this mean?
Answer: 
This means that people of different religions and faiths have the freedom to practice and follow their religion without any fear of discrimination. States have no official religion and have to respect all religions as equal. The Indian Constitution treats all religions equally.

Question 2. 
What happens when we act on our prejudices and stereotypes?
Answer: 
When we act on our prejudices and sterotypes it lead to discrimination. Discrimination is when someone is treated worse them other people because of their gender, race, colour, disability, nationality, region and age. When we judge people and groups based on our prejudices and stereotypes, then we treat them differently. By doing so we often hurt them and their self-respect.

Question 3. 
Distinguish between difference and prejudice.
Answer: 
Difference is natural as there is variation in language, religion, status etc. while prejudice means judging other people negatively or inferior. People under prejudice think that they have the best way to do anything.

Question 4. 
What do you mean by equality?
Answer: 
Equality means all men are equally protected by law, no one is above law. All are free to follow their religion, language, and festivals and to express themselves freely. Everyone has freedom to work of their own choice. The state will not differentiate any individual on the basis of religion, caste, language, gender or birth.

Question 5. 
A common stereotype about Muslims is that they are not interested in educating girls and therefore do not send girls to school. Do you agree?
Answer: 
This stereotype thinking regarding Muslims not interested in educating girls and therefore do not send girls to school is wrong. The main reason for the Muslim girls not attending the school is poverty. Many efforts have been made to provide education to the poor; the Muslim community has shown an interest in sending their girls to school, for example, Kerala. Closely related to each other. Inequality may be the difference between caste, creed, culture, language, region, economic status, educational background, etc. Discrimination takes place when one acts against an individual or a community on the basis of inequality. A prejudice works behind it, if one tries to exploit others individual who is down in status in any way it is called discrimination and that discriminated individual or community is devoid of the common opportunity or facility provided by the society.

 

Question 6. 
What is a stereotype and how is it formed?
Answer: 
When we fix people into one image we create a stereotype:
We constantly hear that ‘Boys are brave, they don’t cry and girls are soft and gentle, they are well behaved’. We accept such beliefs of society without even thinking, and we start believing that each one of us must behave accordingly. This way stereotypes are formed.

Question 7. 
What are the consequences of stereotypes?
Answer: 
Stereotypes stop us from looking at each person as a unique individual with his or her own special qualities and skills that are different from others. Streotypes affect all of us a they prevent us from doing certain things, that we might otherwise be good at.

Question 8. 
For what reasons can discrimination occur?
Answer: 
Discrimination occurs for many reasons.
1. On the basis of diversity:
Religion is an aspect of diversity. However, this diversity can also be a source of discrimination. It happens when people may be discriminated against as their customs or practices may be seen as inferior.

2. On the basis of inequality:
 Inequality is the difference of economic background i.e., rich and poor. Many people do not have the resources or the money to meet their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. They experience discrimination in offices, in hospitals, schools, etc., where they are treated badly. Some people may experience both kinds of discrimination. Tribals, some religious groups and even particular regions, are discriminated against for one or more of these reasons.

Question 9. 
What advice did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar give to Dalits?
Answer: 
Following advice was given by B. R. Ambedkar to Dalits:

1. He encouraged Dalits to send their children to school and college.
2. He also urged Dalits to take on different kinds of government jobs in order to move out of the caste system.
3. Dr. Ambedkar believed that Dalits must fight the caste system and work towards a society based on respect not just for a few but for all persons.

Question 10. 
What side effects does caste-based discrimination have on Dalits?
Answer: 
Caste-based discrimination prevents Dalits from undertaking certain economic activities but it also devies them the respect and dignity given to others. This hurts their self-esteem and creates inferiority complex in them and leads to alienation in the society.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
Describe the first experience of Dr. Ambedkar when he was discri¬minated.
Answer: 
This incident took place in 1901. Dr. Ambedkar was just nine years old. He was going with his brothers and cousins to see his father who was then working in Maharashtra. When they arrived at the station, they waited for a long time but in vain. When it was very late, the station master enquired where they wanted to go. In course of their talk station master learnt that they belonged to Mahar community, a Dalit community in Maharashtra. His face suddenly underwent in a shock. He had a look of repulsion on his face and with that he turned and walked towards his room. After about half an horn:, the station master came back and asked them how they were going then. They wanted to hire a cart. But no one would pick up them even they were offered to pay more. This was because the world had gone around that they were Mahars or Dalit and none of them wanted to pollute his cart by giving them a lift as touch of the Dalit was hurting them.

Question 2. 
What provisions were made in the constitution to establish equality in Indian society? Do you think these are enough?
Answer: 
Discrimination was very much a part of Indian society right from the beginning of its social setup. The whole Indian society was divided into four major castes. All the opportunities and facilities were given to upper caste people. Some of the castes were considered as so lower that people don’t want to touch them. When India became a nation in 1947 our leaders too were considered about this discrimination and equality that existed. Those who wrote our constitution were aware of the ways in which discrimination had been practised and how people had struggled against this. 

Therefore, the leaders set a vision and goal to ensure that all people of India were considered equal. Everyone has equal right and opportunities. Untouchability is seen as a crime and has been legally abolished by law. People are free to choose the kind of work. Government jobs are open to all people. Constitution also placed responsibility on government to take specific steps to realise this right to equality for poor and other marginal communities. But this evil system still exist in society. Provisions made by constitution are not enough. People should be educated more in order to eradicate this system from society.

Question 3. 
What is the difference between inequality and discrimination?
Answer: 
Inequality and discrimination are the two different concepts. But they are related closely to each other. Inequality may be the difference between caste, creed, culture, language, religion, economic status, educational background etc. Everyone differs from the other in society. Discrimination takes place when one acts against an individual or a community on the basis of difference. Exploiting someone on the basis of this discrimination, showing him down, not letting him do other work, etc. are all examples of discrimination. Discrimination occurs on the basis of diversity when people consider practices and customs different from their own, and on the basis of inequality when one does not have the necessary resources and money to meet basic needs. Tribal people, religious groups etc. have to face discrimination on both diversity and inequality grounds.

 

Question 4. 
Write an essay on Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s biography.
Answer: 
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar.
1. Birth and Family:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born in a village in Maharashtra in 1891 A.D. He was born into the Mahar caste, a Dalit comminuity. The Mahars were poor, owned no land and children born to them also had to do the work their parents did. They lived in spaces outside the main village and were not allowed into the village.

2. Education:
Dr. Ambedkar was the first person from his caste who completed his college education and went to England to become a lawyer.

3. Chairman of Draft Committee:
 He is considered as the father of the Indian constitution and the greatest leader of the Dalits. He was the chairman of the drafting committee of the constitution in the Constituent Assembly.

4. Struggle for the rights of Dalits:
Dr. Ambedkar fought for the rights of the Dalit community. He encouraged Dalits to send their children to school and college. He also urged Dalits to take on different kinds of government jobs in order to move out of the caste system. He led many efforts of Dalits to gain entry into temples.

5. Anti Casteism:
He was opposed to the caste system. He believed that due to this, the pathetic condition of Dalits was made. He believed that Dalits must fight against the caste system and work towards creating a society in which everyone is respected, not some people.

6. Adopt Buddhism:
Later in life he converted to Buddhism in his search for a religion that treated all members equally.