What is the literacy rate of Muslims in India (2001)?

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(a)

90 per cent

(b)

76 per cent

(c)

69 per cent

(d)

59 per cent

The Justice Sachar Committee was set-up in the year

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(a)

1995

(b)

2001

(c)

2005

(d)

2008

Tribal religion involves the worship of :
(A) animals
(B) mountains
(C) ancestors
(D) rivers

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(a)

A,B,C

(b)

B, C,D

(c)

A,C,D

(d)

A, B,C, D

In the north-east, the lands of the tribals have remained under:

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(a)

high military and war zone

(b)

national parks

(c)

construction of dams which have submerged their lands

(d)

mining

India has _____ national parks and ______ wildlife sanctuaries covering 1,09,652 sq km of the country's total area.

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(a)

54,372

Muslims are_____of India's population.

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(a)

13.4 percent

____women are an important part of the women's movement in India.

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(a)

Muslim

Many tribal children are well-nourished.

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(a) True

(b) False

Santhali is an important Adivasi language.

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(a) False

(b) True

Literacy rate among the tribals is significantly high.

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(a) True

(b) False

Name the tribal community which dwells in the Niyamgiri Hill of Orissa.

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(a)

The Niyamgiri Hill of Orissa is inhabited by Dongarria Konds.

What is the population of Adivasis in Assam?

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(a)

There are 70 lakh Adivasis in Assam.

What is meant by socially marginalised?

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(a)

Socially marginalised means being excluded from the society on the basis of speaking different languages or following different customs.

Which state is known for having more than 60%of tribes?

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(a)

Odisha is known for having more than 60% of tribals.

Define the term 'Adivasi'.

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(a)

The term literally means 'original inhabitants'. They are communities who lived, and often continue to live in close association with forests.

What metals are important in present-day India? Why? Where do they come from? Are there Adivasi populations there?

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(a)

Read the data related to schooling provided by the Sachar Committee Report: 25 per cent of Muslim children in the 6-14 year age group have either never been enrolled in school or have dropped out. This percentage is much higher than that of any other socio-religious community. Do you think special measures are required to address this situation?

3

(a)

I live in a Muslim-dominated area. Some days back during Ramzan there was some disturbance that started taking a communal outlook. My brother and I had gone for an Iftar party in the neighbourhood and were dressed in traditional clothes, that is sherwani and salwar kameez respectively. On returning home, my brother and I were asked to change our clothes to jeans and T-shirt. Now when everything is fine I wonder what was the reason that we were asked to change our clothes and why I didn't find it odd. Were our clothes giving away our identity and is that identity linked to all kinds of fears and discrimination?
The above essay has been written by a child around your age. What do you think she is trying to convey?

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(a)

"Muslims are marginalised community" Give two reasons.

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(a)

Explain the term Mainstream in context to the chapter marginalisation.

3

(a)

Write a short note on Adivasis.

5

(a)

Who are Scheduled Castes? Discuss constitutional provisions for safeguarding the interests of SCs and STs.

5

(a)

Describe the socio-religious features of the Adivasi communities.

5

(a)

Who are marginalised groups in India? Discuss.

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(a)