Free Test Indian Society Diversity – Civil S...

Q1: What does the term "Unity in Diversity" signify in the Indian context?

A. Uniform language across India B. Cultural assimilation into one religion C. Harmony among various communities D. One nation, one dress code

Q2: Which of the following is a major factor contributing to India’s social diversity?

A. Single language B. Monoculture C. Multilingualism D. Centralized government

Q3: What is "Jajmani System"?

A. Religious belief B. Inter-caste service exchange system C. Political alliance D. Economic taxation

Q4: Which region in India is known for the coexistence of multiple tribal cultures?

A. Western Ghats B. Himalayan region C. North-East India D. Thar Desert

Q5: Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

A. Article 21 B. Article 29 C. Article 44 D. Article 14

Q6: What is the main focus of sociological study in the context of Indian society?

A. Astrology and myths B. Population size C. Structure and function of society D. Economic transactions only

Q7: Which of the following communities is recognized as a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG)?

A. Yadavs B. Bodos C. Sentinelese D. Rajputs

Q8: The concept of “secularism” in Indian society refers to:

A. Equal respect for all religions B. Promotion of a single religion C. Banning all religions D. State-sponsored rituals

Q9: Which Indian festival is celebrated across religions to symbolize cultural harmony?

A. Bihu B. Pongal C. Diwali D. Eid-ul-Fitr

Q10: Which of the following contributes most to social mobility in India?

A. Caste endogamy B. Universal education C. Religious conversion D. Rural employment schemes

Q11: The practice of untouchability is prohibited under which Article?

A. Article 17 B. Article 19 C. Article 25 D. Article 32

Q12: “Salad Bowl” theory of society implies:

A. Complete assimilation of cultures B. Domination by one culture C. Maintenance of cultural identities D. Eradication of minorities

Q13: Which of these is NOT a recognized linguistic group in India?

A. Austroasiatic B. Dravidian C. Uralic D. Indo-Aryan

Q14: The Matrilineal system is predominantly followed in which Indian state?

A. Punjab B. Kerala C. Meghalaya D. Gujarat

Q15: The term “Demographic Dividend” in Indian context refers to:

A. A rise in elderly population B. Increasing youth working population C. Urbanization rate D. Import of labor force

Q16: Which organization conducts the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC)?

A. NITI Aayog B. Election Commission C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Rural Development

Q17: In which year was the National Commission for Minorities established?

A. 1976 B. 1992 C. 1980 D. 2001

Q18: Which one of the following states has the highest number of Scheduled Tribes?

A. Jharkhand B. Odisha C. Chhattisgarh D. Madhya Pradesh

Q19: Which traditional Indian art is used by tribal communities for storytelling?

A. Madhubani B. Gond C. Tanjore D. Warli

Q20: Which of these laws protects women from domestic violence in India?

A. Dowry Prohibition Act B. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act C. Hindu Succession Act D. Maternity Benefit Act

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