Role of Caste and Religion in Indian Politics MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Public Governance — Role of Caste and Religion in Indian Politics
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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following correctly pairs a social reformer with their specific contribution as mentioned in standard historical contexts? A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy - Widow Remarriage B. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar - Anti-Sati Campaign C. Jyotiba Phule - Struggle against caste and gender atrocities D. Swami Vivekananda - Reforms in Islam
Question 2 of 20
Who defines 'Class' based on the economic system of exploitation?
Question 3 of 20
Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding the 19th-century reformers' approach to tradition: A. They completely rejected Indian tradition. B. They took pride in ancient democratic traditions. C. They were inspired by Western ideals. D. They sought to mix Western rationality with Indian values.
Question 4 of 20
What is meant by the 'Post-Mandal Phase' division described as 'Antyaj vs Non-Antyaj'?
Question 5 of 20
The 'BAMCEF' was formed to address the issues of which specific groups?
Question 6 of 20
Which political leader became the Prime Minister of Jammu & Kashmir after its accession to India?
Question 7 of 20
Which legislative measure is mentioned as a key pending issue in the context of gender-politics relations?
Question 8 of 20
What does the text suggest as a solution to the language problem in India?
Question 9 of 20
What percentage of reservation was decided based on the Mandal Commission's findings?
Question 10 of 20
Statement I: A secular voluntary effort in India did not begin until government development agencies were established. Statement II: 'People's Action for Development of India' is an example of a government development agency. Choose the correct option:
Question 11 of 20
Which specific Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) is a justification for state intervention in personal laws?
Question 12 of 20
Why does the text argue that gender inequality is a social rather than a natural phenomenon?
Question 13 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the difference between 'Class' and 'Caste': A. Class membership is based on merit, while caste membership is based on birth. B. Class is a closed system, while caste is an open system. C. Competition is found among class members, but generally not within a caste. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 14 of 20
Which ideology is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)?
Question 15 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the status of the 'Third Gender' in India: 1. The Supreme Court of India has granted 'Third Gender' status to transgenders. 2. The Court directed the government to provide them with policy and constitutional protection. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following leaders believed that the problems of the exploited castes could only be solved by organizing and participating in politics?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following is NOT a challenge posed by ethnicity to Nation-Building in India?
Question 18 of 20
Assertion (A): The 19th-century social reform movements in India are characterized as a synthesis of Eastern and Western ideologies. Reason (R): The reformers were inspired by Western democratic ideals while taking pride in India's ancient democratic traditions.
Question 19 of 20
According to the 'Primordial Theory' (Aadim), how are ethnic differences viewed?
Question 20 of 20