Social Justice and Marginalised

Special provision under the Constitution are incorporated for the weaker section of the society to provide which of the following?

• Social justice

• Employment

• Wealth

• None of these

Answer explanation

Special provisions in the Constitution aim to ensure social justice for weaker sections of society, addressing inequalities and promoting their rights and welfare.

Why a state provides all the benefits and protect the rights of vulnerable section of society?

• Because it is an autocratic state

• Because it is a police state

• Because it is a welfare state

• Because they are citizen of that state

Answer explanation

A welfare state is designed to provide benefits and protect the rights of vulnerable groups, ensuring their well-being and social justice. This is not the primary function of autocratic or police states.

Which type of justice included in a society wherein inequality are eliminated and opportunities are provided at all levels?

• Welfare state justice

• Social-economic justice

• Justice by courts

• Human justice

Answer explanation

Social-economic justice aims to eliminate inequalities and ensure equal opportunities across all societal levels, making it the correct choice for a society focused on fairness and equity.

The term social justice covers

• many desirable concepts good for society in general

• good only for certain section of society

• good only for minorities and dalits

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The term social justice encompasses many desirable concepts that promote fairness and equality for all members of society, not just specific groups. Therefore, the correct choice is that it is good for society in general.

What are the ways in which government operates to ensure the concrete steps are taken to end the inequality in the system?

• Appeasement of minorities

• Law

• Reservation

• Employment

Answer explanation

The government uses laws to create a framework that addresses and rectifies systemic inequalities, ensuring that all individuals have equal rights and protections under the law, which is essential for promoting social justice.

Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer. A. It is a crime to force SCs and STs to drink or test any inedible. B. It is a crime to forcibly remove clothes from the person of a member of a SCs or STs.

• A is true, B is false

• Both A and B are false

• A is false, B is true

• Both A and B are true

Answer explanation

Both statements A and B are true. Forcing SCs and STs to consume inedible substances and forcibly removing their clothes are both crimes under laws protecting marginalized communities.

What will happen if anyone wrongly occupies or cultivates any land owned by a member of a SCs or STs?

• It will be transferred to SCs and STs

• It will be owned by Government

• It will go back to the Government

• It will be cultivated by Panchayat

Answer explanation

If land owned by SCs or STs is wrongly occupied or cultivated, it will be transferred back to them. This ensures the protection of their rights and land ownership.

Which one of the following is not correct regarding displacement of Adivasis from their land?

• Forest land was cleared for making dams

• Forest land was reserved for National parks

• Forest land was cleared for mining

• Forest land was cleared for growing crop

Answer explanation

The statement 'Forest land was cleared for growing crop' is incorrect regarding Adivasi displacement, as this typically involves land being cleared for industrial or conservation purposes, not for agriculture.

Which of the following provided to the vulnerable class by Constitution to prevent inequalities?

• Land

• Wealth

• Employment

• Reservation

Answer explanation

Reservation is a constitutional provision aimed at providing opportunities and representation to vulnerable classes, thereby preventing inequalities in society. It ensures access to education and employment for marginalized groups.

Which act gives the right to defend their right to occupy their land that was traditionally belongs to Adivasis?

• The Act of 1989

• The Act of 1984

• The Act of 1987

• The Act of 1978

Answer explanation

The Act of 1989, known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, empowers Adivasis to defend their rights to land they traditionally occupied, making it the correct choice.