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Discrimination takes place when people act on their prejudices. Which of the following is a direct manifestation of social discrimination?
- A
Learning a new regional language out of interest.
- B
Preventing certain members of a village from taking water from the main public well.
- C
Celebrating multiple regional festivals in a school.
- D
Reading literature written by diverse authors.
Explanation
Denying people access to public resources like water wells based on their social identity is a direct and illegal act of discrimination.
Options A, C, and D are positive actions that foster understanding and celebrate diversity rather than discriminate
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Movement:
1. The movement was solely focused on removing the British and deliberately ignored internal social inequalities.
2. Peasants, Dalits, women, and tribals actively fought for their rights alongside the struggle against colonial rule.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A
1 Only
- B
2 Only
- C
Both 1 and 2
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the freedom struggle was deeply intertwined with internal social reform movements. Statement 2 is correct because marginalized groups mobilized extensively to demand social justice, land rights, gender equality, and an end to caste oppression as part of national liberation.
Option A is incorrect because Statement 1 is false. Option C is incorrect because Statement 1 is false. Option D is incorrect because Statement 2 is correct
Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
1. It explicitly promises to secure equality of status and of opportunity for all Indian citizens.
2. It prioritizes economic growth over social and political justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A
1 Only
- B
2 Only
- C
Both 1 and 2
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the Preamble explicitly lists "Equality of status and of opportunity" among its core objectives. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Preamble prioritizes Justice—social, economic, and political—above pure economic growth metrics.
Option B is incorrect because Statement 2 is false. Option C is incorrect because Statement 2 is false. Option D is incorrect because Statement 1 is correct.
Under which Article of the Constitution of India is "Untouchability" explicitly abolished and its practice in any form forbidden?
- A
Article 14
- B
Article 15
- C
Article 17
- D
Article 21
Explanation
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution explicitly abolishes "Untouchability" and declares its practice in any form to be an offense punishable in accordance with law.
Option A is incorrect because Article 14 guarantees equality before the law. Option B is incorrect because Article 15 prohibits discrimination on specific grounds. Option D is incorrect because Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.
Which of the following best summarizes the core analytical theme of NCERT Class 6 Civics, Chapter 2?
- A
Unchecked prejudice and stereotypes lead to discrimination, which the Indian Constitution counters through enforceable guarantees of equality and social justice.
- B
Stereotypes are necessary tools for effective civic administration.
- C
Caste discrimination was fully eliminated in India prior to the arrival of the British.
- D
Economic development automatically removes all social prejudices without the need for constitutional laws.
Explanation
The core synthesis of Chapter 2 traces the transition from individual bias (prejudice/stereotypes) to societal harm (discrimination/exclusion), demonstrating how the Indian Constitution provides the legal framework to eliminate these barriers and establish a just, egalitarian democracy.
Option A is incorrect because stereotypes distort administrative fairness. Option C is historically false. Option D is incorrect because legal and constitutional safeguards are essential alongside economic progress to eradicate entrenched social prejudices
With reference to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s role in social reform, consider the following statements:
1. He led the temple entry movement to assert the rights of Dalits to enter public places of worship.
2. He encouraged Dalits to send their children to school and pursue higher education.
3. He advocated for Dalits to strictly retain their traditional hereditary occupations without change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A
1 Only
- B
1 and 2 Only
- C
2 and 3 Only
- D
1,2, and 3
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Dr. Ambedkar led temple entry satyagrahas and strongly advocated for education as a tool for emancipation. Statement 3 is incorrect because he urged Dalits to abandon traditional occupations that reinforced social degradation.
Option A is incomplete because Statement 2 is also correct. Option C is incorrect because Statement 3 is false. Option D is incorrect because Statement 3 is false.
Consider the following statements regarding the historical caste system in India:
1. The caste system assigned rigid social positions based on hereditary occupations.
2. Groups at the bottom of the ladder were called "untouchables" and were denied access to public water sources and temples.
3. The caste system actively encouraged social mobility and professional freedom across all tiers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A
1 and 2 Only
- B
2 and 3 Only
- C
1 and 3 Only
- D
1,2, and 3
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the historical caste system imposed rigid, hereditary occupational roles and severely excluded lower-caste groups from public spaces and rights. Statement 3 is incorrect because the caste system strictly prohibited social mobility and occupational choices.
Option B is incorrect because Statement 3 is false. Option C is incorrect because Statement 3 is false. Option D is incorrect because Statement 3
Consider the following statements regarding the secular framework of the Indian Republic:
1. India has a state religion that receives special patronage and funding from the central government.
2. Respect for all religions and freedom to practice one's faith is a core component of Indian secularism.
3. Minorities are legally barred from establishing their own educational institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A
1 and 2 Only
- B
2 Only
- C
2 and 3 Only
- D
1,2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 2 is correct because Indian secularism involves equal respect for all religions (Sarva Dharma Sambhava). Statement 1 is incorrect because India has no official state religion. Statement 3 is incorrect because Articles 29 and 30 grant minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
Option A is incorrect because Statement 1 is false. Option C is incorrect because Statement 3 is false. Option D is incorrect because Statements 1 and 3 are false.
Which of the following statements. about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?
A Zero FIR can belodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station.
The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry.
Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically. 13/25
Select the answer using the code given below:
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 3
- C1 only
- D2 only
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between diversity and inequality?
- A
Diversity involves differences in culture and habits, whereas inequality occurs when a person lacks resources and opportunities available to others
- B
Diversity is created exclusively by economic status, whereas inequality is created by geography.
- C
Diversity refers to legal privileges, while inequality refers to natural physical variations.
- D
Diversity is prohibited by the Indian Constitution, whereas inequality is protected.
Explanation
Diversity represents benign and enriching cultural variations (such as languages, food, and religions). Inequality, conversely, is an unfair socio-economic condition where individuals do not have access to basic resources, education, or opportunities.
Option B is incorrect because diversity stems primarily from geographical and historical factors, not economic status alone. Option C is incorrect because diversity refers to cultural variation, not legal privileges. Option D is incorrect because the Constitution protects diversity and aims to eliminate inequality.
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