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In Belgium the demands related to linguistic and social differences was resolved through

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  1. Armed forces

  2. New policy of discrimination

  3. Power sharing

  4. Peace treaty

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Correct Option: C

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

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  1. Role of movements.

  2. Positive attitude of government.

  3. Political support.

  4. Legal laws.

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Correct Option: B

When does social divisions become less threatening for a country?

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  1. If the government is willing to share power with the minority community.

  2. If the majority community is given more powers

  3. If the government suppresses the powers of the minority community.

  4. If the power is divided between small political units.

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Correct Option: D

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.