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Question Bank - ANSWER KEY - Understanding Marginalisation and Confronting Marginalisation

The document is a question bank for Grade 8 Social Science focused on understanding and confronting marginalisation, particularly of Adivasis in India. It includes multiple choice questions, brief answers, and detailed discussions on the causes and impacts of marginalisation, as well as government measures to address these issues. Key topics include the Prevention of Atrocities Act, the importance of cultural diversity, and the consequences of displacement for marginalized communities.

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Question Bank - ANSWER KEY - Understanding Marginalisation and Confronting Marginalisation

The document is a question bank for Grade 8 Social Science focused on understanding and confronting marginalisation, particularly of Adivasis in India. It includes multiple choice questions, brief answers, and detailed discussions on the causes and impacts of marginalisation, as well as government measures to address these issues. Key topics include the Prevention of Atrocities Act, the importance of cultural diversity, and the consequences of displacement for marginalized communities.

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Grade : 8 Social Science - Question Bank

Understanding and Confronting Marginalisation

ANSWER KEY

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1.​ Which of the following groups is most commonly marginalised in India?​


Answer: b) Tribals
2.​ What does marginalisation mean?​
Answer: b) Being pushed to the edges of society
3.​ What is the main reason behind the marginalisation of Adivasis?​
Answer: c) Deforestation and displacement
4.​ The Constitution of India guarantees equal rights to everyone under which Article?​
Answer: c) Article 14
5.​ What is the term used for positive steps taken by the government to uplift marginalised
groups?​
Answer: b) Reservation
6.​ Which act protects the rights of minorities in India?​
Answer: c) Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989
7.​ Why is the protection of cultural diversity important in India?​
Answer: c) To maintain unity and preserve heritage

Section B: Answer in brief (3 marks each)

8.​ What are the main reasons for the marginalisation of Adivasis in India?​
Answer:
○​ Displacement due to deforestation, mining, and industrial projects.
○​ Loss of access to natural resources like forests and land.
○​ Economic, social, and political exclusion from mainstream society.
9.​ Who in C.K. Janu? According to her, how do governments violate the rights of tribal
people?

C.K. Janu is an Adivasi activist who highlights the role of governments in


violating the rights of tribal people in India. She argues that: Governments
allow non-tribal encroachers, such as timber merchants and paper mills, to
exploit tribal land. They forcibly evict tribal communities from their traditional
homelands, particularly forests, by declaring these areas as reserved or as
sanctuaries. In cases where tribal people have been evicted and cannot return
to their lands, they must receive compensation. The government should create
plans and policies to help displaced tribal people live and work elsewhere. Janu
emphasises that the Constitution guarantees the right of tribal people to
reclaim their land, which cannot be sold or bought by non-tribal individuals.

10.​Describe three ways the government has worked to address the issues of
marginalisation.​
Answer:
●​ Reservation policies in education, employment, and legislatures.
●​ Legal safeguards like the Prevention of Atrocities Act to protect marginalised groups
from discrimination.
●​ Special schemes and programs like Tribal Sub-Plan and scholarships for minority
groups.

Section C: Answer in detail (5 marks each)

11.​What are the main features of the Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989? How does it
protect marginalised communities?​
Answer:
●​ It criminalises acts of discrimination, violence, and atrocities against Scheduled Castes
and Scheduled Tribes.
●​ Ensures speedy trial of offences through special courts.
●​ Provides relief, rehabilitation, and compensation to victims.
●​ Aims to curb the social stigma and exploitation of marginalised groups.
12.​Discuss how marginalisation impacts access to education and employment opportunities
for marginalised communities in India.​
Answer:
●​ Marginalised groups often lack access to quality schools due to poor infrastructure and
discrimination.
●​ High dropout rates are common because of financial constraints and cultural barriers.
●​ Limited employment opportunities due to inadequate education and social exclusion.
●​ Systemic discrimination in workplaces further deepens inequalities.

Section D: Case Study (4 marks)


Questions:

a) What are the consequences of displacement for the Adivasi community? (2 marks)​
Answer:

●​ Loss of land, homes, and livelihoods.


●​ Forced migration to cities, leading to poverty and poor living conditions.
●​ Cultural disintegration and loss of identity.

b) Suggest two measures that the government could take to prevent such marginalisation. (2
marks)​
Answer:

●​ Provide proper rehabilitation and resettlement with job opportunities and education.
●​ Implement stricter laws to safeguard land rights and prevent unjust displacement.

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