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Mark the correct statement.

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  1. Social divisions affect politics in democracy

  2. Social diversity is healthy and for democracy

  3. Social division lead to casteism and regionalism during elections

  4. Politics is the root cause of social division

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Correct Option: B

The method of dividing people into different strata and then assigning different roles and status in the society is called as _______________.

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  1. Social Inequality`

  2. Social Stratification

  3. Both

  4. None

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social stratification refers to social differentiation whereby society groups people based on their class, economic status, occupation, power, religion caste etc. People are categorised as inferior and superior based on their social position. Social stratification is found in all ranges of society and the system of classification find its roots from ancient times since people were only indulged in Hunting, gathering and status. Based on their position they are assigned different roles and status. Social stratification is done by society and it is not natural. Man for their own needs make groups and avail opportunities and as the result of social inequalities classification arises which categorises people.

The human society has continued the practice of classifying people as _______________.

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  1. Superior-Inferior

  2. Upper-Lower

  3. Both

  4. None

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Society differentiates its members in terms of superiority, inferiority , equality and other factors it divided itself into hierarchy of social groups called social stratification. Social stratification is social phenomena found in every society with different name and recognition. There are classes of people divided on some socially accepted basis in different societies. It is an ancient process since the birth of human civilisation, people have assigned roles and status according to their social position.

The social difference that prevailed in Belgium were

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  1. Religious.

  2. Political.

  3. Class.

  4. Linguistic.

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Correct Option: D

The second factor responsible for the outcome of politics of social division is

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  1. Issue related to national identity.

  2. Approach by political parties.

  3. How demands are raised

  4. Response of discriminated group

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following are choice based social differences?

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  1. Theism and atheism

  2. Selection of education

  3. Selection of Occupation

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Society is full of different groups. Some of the social differences are based on births (religion, the caste of an individual) but some are based on choices. In India, people are free to worship any god. They are free to have faith or do not have faith in religion. 

People are free to get an education of their choice. They can choose the stream of education as per their interest. 
They are free to choose any occupation whether to be a doctor or teacher or anything else.

According to Manu Smrithi, anyone who touched the untouchables (Chandala) ____________.

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  1. Became pure

  2. Became impure

  3. Became poor

  4. Became rich

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to Manusmriti, anyone who touches the untouchables (Chandala) becomes impure. He had to undergo purification many times. As per Vyaghrapada Smrithi, if a touchable person comes within the distance of the tail of a cow with a untouchable, he could purify himself with a bath.

The Untouchables occupy the __________ position in the strata of a caste based society.

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  1. Lowest

  2. Highest

  3. Middle

  4. None

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Four Varna System’ is a system of social division. It is said that it is based on Karma theory. Brahmana – study, teaching, participation in Yagnas etc; Kshatriya –Political Administration; Vysya – Business; Shudra – Manual labourer. All the people who belong to these four groups are expected to perform their respective roles.
The fifth group which were considered as untouchables, were never considered as humans.The Untouchables occupy the lowest position in the strata of a caste based society. The practice of untouchability has its beginning in Varna System.

It is said that the Four Varna system is based on Karma Theory.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varna system started in Vedic Period. It finds mention in Rig Veda and Manusmriti. It is basically classification of people based on their occupation or position they hold in society according to which society is divided into four classes viz., Brahmans (priests or scholars having high position) , Kshatriyas (Warriors or knights), Vaishyas (traders), Shudras (unskilled workers or labourers). Varna in RigVeda means colour, complexion or outward experience. Varna system did not classify people as high and low or superior or inferior it was just classification in the order of the society based on the skills of people. According to the ancient text in Bhagvad Gita varna system is not hereditary but is based on karma(deeds). Hence the structure of four orders is based on quality and skills of the people and not by birth.

' __________ Varna System ' is a system of social division.

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  1. Four

  2. Five

  3. Three

  4. Six

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varna system started in Vedic Period. It finds mention in Rig Veda and Manusmriti. It is basically classification of people based on their occupation or position they hold in society according to which society is divided into four classes viz., Brahmans (priests or scholars having high position) , Kshatriyas (Warriors or knights), Vaishyas (traders), Shudras (unskilled workers or labourers). Varna in RigVeda means colour, complexion or outward experience. Varna system did not classify people as high and low or superior or inferior it was just classification in the order of the society based on the skills of people. The Varna system took form of caste system where people were stratified as high or low and Swarnas (upper two Varna's) imposed their system.