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Question (41)

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A political party receives support from approximately 60% of a caste group consisting of 50,000 voters. How many voters from that group support the party?

(A) 20,000
(B) 25,000
(C) 30,000
(D) 35,000

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

60% of 50,000 = 30,000 voters.

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Question (42)

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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between caste and politics?

(A) Politics affects caste identities and caste groups also influence politics
(B) Politics has no effect on caste groups
(C) Caste completely controls every election
(D) Caste disappears during elections

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The chapter explains that caste influences politics, while politics also encourages caste groups to organise and form broader alliances.

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Question (43)

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A caste group joins with neighbouring caste groups to form a larger political organisation. What does this illustrate?

(A) Politics can influence caste identities
(B) Caste has no political relevance
(C) Communal violence
(D) Religious conversion

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Political competition can encourage caste groups to form broader coalitions and new social categories.

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Question (44)

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Which outcome can be a positive effect of caste-based political mobilisation?

(A) Giving disadvantaged groups greater access to decision making
(B) Increasing social exclusion
(C) Ending democratic participation
(D) Removing universal adult franchise

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Caste politics can provide disadvantaged groups opportunities to demand power, dignity and resources.

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Question (45)

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Which outcome can be a negative consequence of excessive focus on caste in politics?

(A) Greater attention to development
(B) Diversion of attention from poverty and development
(C) Equal representation automatically
(D) Complete removal of caste inequalities

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Excessive focus on caste can divert attention from issues such as poverty, development and corruption.

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Question (46)

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According to the table in the chapter, the rural BPL percentage for STs was 45.8%, while for Hindu Upper Castes it was 11.7%. What was the difference?

(A) 24.1 percentage points
(B) 34.1 percentage points
(C) 35.1 percentage points
(D) 36.1 percentage points

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

45.8 − 11.7 = 34.1 percentage points.

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Question (47)

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According to the table, rural BPL percentage was 35.9% for SCs and 27.0% for OBCs. How much higher was the SC figure?

(A) 7.9 percentage points
(B) 8.9 percentage points
(C) 9.9 percentage points
(D) 10.9 percentage points

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

35.9 − 27.0 = 8.9 percentage points.

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Question (48)

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If the urban BPL percentage for SCs is 38.3% in a group of 10,000 SC urban residents, approximately how many would be below the BPL threshold?

(A) 2,830
(B) 3,230
(C) 3,830
(D) 4,830

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

38.3% of 10,000 = 3,830 people.

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Question (49)

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Which statement best explains why caste-based inequalities continue even though the old caste system has weakened?

(A) Historical advantages and disadvantages continue to influence social and economic status
(B) Caste has completely disappeared
(C) Every caste now has identical economic conditions
(D) Occupation is still legally fixed by caste

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The chapter explains that historical advantages and disadvantages continue to affect economic and social positions.

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Question (50)

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A political party considers caste composition while selecting a candidate but also considers party popularity, government performance and local issues. What does this best demonstrate?

(A) Caste is the only factor in elections
(B) Caste matters but is not the sole determinant of electoral outcomes
(C) Caste has no role in politics
(D) Elections are determined only by religion

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Caste can influence candidate selection and mobilisation, but electoral outcomes also depend on many other factors.

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A political party receives support from approximately 60% of a caste group consisting of 50,000 voters. How many voters from that group support the party?

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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between caste and politics?

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A caste group joins with neighbouring caste groups to form a larger political organisation. What does this illustrate?

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Which outcome can be a positive effect of caste-based political mobilisation?

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Which outcome can be a negative consequence of excessive focus on caste in politics?

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According to the table in the chapter, the rural BPL percentage for STs was 45.8%, while for Hindu Upper Castes it was 11.7%. What was the difference?

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According to the table, rural BPL percentage was 35.9% for SCs and 27.0% for OBCs. How much higher was the SC figure?

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If the urban BPL percentage for SCs is 38.3% in a group of 10,000 SC urban residents, approximately how many would be below the BPL threshold?

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Which statement best explains why caste-based inequalities continue even though the old caste system has weakened?

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A political party considers caste composition while selecting a candidate but also considers party popularity, government performance and local issues. What does this best demonstrate?

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