Quick picks on caste and politics

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Hereditary occupation was sanctioned by:

   Choices

   1. Rituals
   2. Rulers
   3. Rents

   Correct choice

   Rituals

2. Question

   Caste stays closely linked to:

   Choices

   1. Rainfall
   2. Economic status
   3. Climate

   Correct choice

   Economic status

3. Question

   Voters are often attached most strongly to:

   Choices

   1. Their caste
   2. Their village
   3. Their party

   Correct choice

   Their party

4. Question

   The SC, ST and OBC together are about:

   Choices

   1. Two-thirds
   2. One-fifth
   3. One-tenth

   Correct choice

   Two-thirds

5. Question

   Every caste today includes people who are:

   Choices

   1. All poor
   2. Rich and poor
   3. All landed

   Correct choice

   Rich and poor

Instructions

Tap the correct answer before the round moves on.

Explanation