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Question (31)

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If a population consists of 79.8% Hindus, 14.2% Muslims and 2.3% Christians, what percentage belongs to these three groups together?

(A) 94.0%
(B) 95.3%
(C) 96.3%
(D) 97.3%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

79.8 + 14.2 + 2.3 = 96.3%.

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Question (32)

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Which feature makes caste division different from gender and religious divisions discussed in the chapter?

(A) Caste is a special feature of Indian society
(B) Caste exists only in urban areas
(C) Caste is based only on political parties
(D) Caste has no connection with occupation

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The caste division described in the chapter is a distinctive feature of Indian society.

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Question (33)

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In the traditional caste system, which combination was generally expected?

(A) Hereditary occupation and marriage within the caste
(B) Free choice of occupation and inter-caste marriage
(C) Equal status for every caste
(D) Complete absence of occupational division

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The traditional caste system involved hereditary occupations and restrictions on marriage and social interaction.

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Question (34)

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A village has 2,000 households. If 35% are from a particular caste group, how many households belong to that group?

(A) 600
(B) 650
(C) 700
(D) 750

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

35% of 2,000 = 700 households.

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Question (35)

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According to the 2011 figures given in the chapter, if a population has 25.2% belonging to SC and ST groups together, what would this represent in a population of 50 lakh?

(A) 10.6 lakh
(B) 12.6 lakh
(C) 15.2 lakh
(D) 18.6 lakh

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

25.2% of 50 lakh = 12.6 lakh.

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Question (36)

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Which group was not counted separately as an OBC category in the Census figures mentioned in the chapter?

(A) OBC
(B) Scheduled Castes
(C) Scheduled Tribes
(D) Both Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The chapter states that OBCs were not counted by the Census; NSS data was used for an estimate.

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Question (37)

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If SCs constitute 16.6% and STs 8.6% of the population, what is their combined share?

(A) 24.2%
(B) 25.2%
(C) 26.2%
(D) 27.2%

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

16.6% + 8.6% = 25.2%.

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Question (38)

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A political party selects candidates from several castes in a constituency instead of selecting candidates from only one caste. What does this reflect?

(A) The need to appeal to multiple social groups
(B) Complete absence of caste considerations
(C) End of elections
(D) Religious majoritarianism

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

No parliamentary constituency has a clear majority of one caste, so parties generally need support from several communities.

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Question (39)

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Why can caste alone not determine the result of an election?

(A) Voters may consider party, economic conditions, performance and other factors
(B) All voters belong to the same caste
(C) Candidates cannot belong to any caste
(D) Elections do not involve social groups

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Voting decisions can be influenced by party attachment, economic conditions, gender, government performance and leader popularity, among other factors.

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Question (40)

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A constituency has 1,20,000 voters. If 30% belong to one caste, how many voters belong to that caste?

(A) 30,000
(B) 36,000
(C) 40,000
(D) 42,000

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

30% of 1,20,000 = 36,000 voters.

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If a population consists of 79.8% Hindus, 14.2% Muslims and 2.3% Christians, what percentage belongs to these three groups together?

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Question (32)

Which feature makes caste division different from gender and religious divisions discussed in the chapter?

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Question (33)

In the traditional caste system, which combination was generally expected?

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Question (34)

A village has 2,000 households. If 35% are from a particular caste group, how many households belong to that group?

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Question (35)

According to the 2011 figures given in the chapter, if a population has 25.2% belonging to SC and ST groups together, what would this represent in a population of 50 lakh?

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Question (36)

Which group was not counted separately as an OBC category in the Census figures mentioned in the chapter?

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Question (37)

If SCs constitute 16.6% and STs 8.6% of the population, what is their combined share?

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Question (38)

A political party selects candidates from several castes in a constituency instead of selecting candidates from only one caste. What does this reflect?

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Why can caste alone not determine the result of an election?

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A constituency has 1,20,000 voters. If 30% belong to one caste, how many voters belong to that caste?

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