CBSE 6 Social Science Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination Questions and Answers

Diversity and Discrimination Question and Answer

Exercise Question and Answers

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1. Match the following statement in way that challenges stereotypes.

A. Two surgeons were sitting down to lunch when one of them made a call on the mobile phone.1. suffers from chronic asthma.  
B. The boy who won the drawing competition went to the dias.2. to become an astronaut which she did.  
C. One of the fastest athletes in the world.3. to speak with her daughter who had just returned from school.
D. She was not that well-off but had a dream.4. on a wheelchair to collect his prize.  

Ans:

A. Two surgeons were sitting down to lunch when one of them made a call on the mobile phone.3. to speak with her daughter who had just returned from school.
B. The boy who won the drawing competition went to the dias.4. on a wheelchair to collect his prize.  
C. One of the fastest athletes in the world.1. suffers from chronic asthma.  
D. She was not that well-off but had a dream.2. to become an astronaut which she did.  

2. How can the stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affect the life of a daughter? Imagine this situation and list at least five different effects that this stereotype can have on the way daughters get treated in the house.

Ans: the stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affect the life of a daughter in the following ways

  1. They are not giving nutritious food.
  2. They are engaged early in household works.
  3. She does not have access to quality education.
  4. She does not access to proper healthcare.
  5. They do not get proper resources to become independent.

3. What does the Constitution say with regard to equality? Why do you think it is important for all people to be equal?

Ans: The Constitution say with regard to equality is that

  • The equality of all persons is seen as a key value
  •  Everyone has equal rights and opportunities.
  • Untouchability is seen as a crime and has been legally abolished by law.
  • People are free to choose the kind of work they wish to do.
  • Government jobs are open to all people.

It is important for all people to be equal as everybody has got same or the other quality and he/she must be allowed to utilise the quality given an equal opportunity.

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4. Sometimes people make prejudiced comments in our presence. We are often not in a position to do anything about this because it is difficult to say something right then and there. Divide the class into groups and each group discuss what they could do in one of the following situations:

  •   A friend begins to tease a classmate because he is poor.

Ans: In this situation we would tell the friend not to behave in this manner and we should respect the background of others, he should take care of his dignity and self-respect.

  • You are watching TV with your family and one of them makes a prejudicial comment about a particular religious community.

Ans: We should tell them that it is wrong to judge a person or community based on religious choice. India is our country and is famous for diversity in religions. We should respect each and every religion and this will be our strength.

  • Children in your class refuse to share their food with a particular person because they think she is dirty.

Ans: We should advise our classmate to be friendly with all. Also, we can suggest ways in which she can keep herself clean.

  • Someone tells you a joke that makes fun of a community because of their accent.

Ans: I would tell them that We should respect diversity and never crack jokes on a community for the way they are. We should respect every religion.

  • Some boys make remarks about girls not being able to play games as well as them.

Ans: In this case we can ask the boys Everyone is his/her own physique someone is good at sports, someone in arts and someone in dance. We should not make fun of them because they cannot play sports.

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Additional questions and answers     

Multiple choice questions and answers

1. How many major religious in the world.
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 3
(d) 8

Ans: (d) 8

2. How many languages in the world.
(a) 1400
(b) 1600
(c) 16000
(d) 1800

Ans: (b) 1600

3. What happens when people act on their prejudices or Stereotypes.
(a) Discrimination
(b) Prejudice
(c) Difference
(d) None of these

Ans: (a) Discrimination

4. Which community was treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency.
(a) Koli
(b) Mahar
(c) Nayar
(d) Munda

Ans: (b) Mahar

5. Who is known as the leader of the Dalits.
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
(c) Sardar Valla Bhai Patel
(d) Guru Teg Bahadur

Ans: (b) Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

6. In village, in peak harvesting and plantation season, families spend how many hours working in the fields.
(a) 14 to 16
(b) 12 to 16
(c) 12 to 14
(d) 16 to 20

Ans: (c) 12 to 14

7. Where was Dr. Bhim Roa Ambedkar went to become a lawyer.
(a) America
(b) London
(c) France
(d) None of these

Ans: (b) London

8. What is seen as a crime and has been legally abolished by law.
(a) Discrimination
(b) Untouchability
(c) Prejudice
(d) None of these

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Ans: (b) Untouchability

9. Mahars were the earliest settlers in
(a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Maharashtra
(d) None of these

Ans: (c) Maharashtra.

10. Name the Constitutional term for Dalits.
(a) OBC
(b) SC
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of these

Ans: (b) SC (scheduled cast)

Short Questions and Answers.

1. What is influenced by the geography and history?

Ans: How we live, the languages we speak, what we eat, wear, the games we play and the things we celebrate. All of these are influenced both by the geography and history.

2. Why diversity is not always celebrated.

Ans: Diversity is not always celebrated because we feel safe and secure with people who look, talk, dress and think like us.

3. What is Prejudice.

Ans: Prejudice means to judge other people negatively or see them as inferior.

4. How can we prejudice about others.

Ans: We can be prejudiced about others in many ways: like, people’s religious beliefs, the color of their skin, the region they come from, the accent they speak in, the clothes they wear, etc.

5. What does the first page of our constitution states?

Ans: The first page of the Constitution that clearly states that all Indians are entitled to equality of status and opportunity.

6. What stop people from looking at each person as a unique Individual?

Ans: Stereotypes stop us from looking at each person as a unique individual with his or her own special qualities and skills that are different from others.

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7. What are Dalits?

Ans: Dalit is a term that people belonging to so- called lower castes use to address themselves.

8. What is the main source of prejudice and discrimination in India? 

Ans: The primary sources of prejudice and discrimination in India are India’s diversity and cultural differences.

9. Some people may experience both kinds of discrimination.’ What do you mean by ‘both kinds of discrimination?

Ans: Some people may experience both kinds of discrimination. They are poor and they belong to groups whose culture is not Valued. Tribals, some religious groups and even particular regions, are discriminated against for one or more of these reasons.

10. How does constitution help an individual from being discriminant.

Ans: Every individual in India is free to choose their religion, customs, practices, occupation, and language, according to the Indian Constitution.

11. How India become a secular country?

Ans:  India became a secular country because people of different religions and faiths have the freedom to practise and follow their religion without any fear of discrimination.

12. What is seen as an important element of our unity?

Ans:   An important element of our unity is that we all live together and respect one other.

Long questions and Answers

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1. What does the Constitution of India say about equality? Explain.

Ans: The Constitution of India say about equality is that equality of all persons is seen as a key value that unites us all as Indians. Everyone has equal rights and opportunities. Untouchability is seen as a crime and has been legally abolished by law. People are free to choose the kind of work they wish to do. Government jobs are open to all people. In addition, the Constitution also placed responsibility on the government to take specific steps to realise this right to equality for poor and other such marginal communities.

2. Write a note about Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedhkar.

Ans: Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar is considered the father of the Indian Constitution and is also the best known leader of the Dalits. Dr Ambedkar fought for the rights of the Dalit community. He was born into the Mahar caste, which was considered untouchable. The Mahars were poor, They lived in spaces outside the main village and were not allowed into the village. Dr Ambedkar was the first person from his caste who completed his college education and went to England to become a lawyer. He led many efforts for Dalits. Later in life he converted to Buddhism in his search for a religion that treated all members equally.

3. Explain stereotypes with example.

Ans: When we fix people into one image we create a stereotype. When people say that those who belong to a particular country, religion, sex, race or economic background are “stingy,” “lazy,” “criminal” or “dumb,” they are using stereotypes.

Example: when boys fall and hurt themselves parents often console them saying that, you are a boy. Boys are brave, they don’t cry.

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