8. Diversity (Polity Quiz)

8. Diversity (Polity Quiz) Questions

• 1

  Which of the following place is called ‘Litttle Tibet’?
  A. Nainital
  B. Manali
  C. Ladakh
  D. Sikkim

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Ladakh was an important trade route as it had many passes through which caravans travelled to Tibet
  Ladakh is also called Little Tibet. Buddhism reached Tibet via Ladakh.

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• 2

  Kesar Saga is a national epic of which place?
  A. Ladakh
  B. Sikkim
  C. Tibet
  D. Assam

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Local version of the Tibetan national epic the Kesar Saga are performed and sung by both Muslims and Buddhists in Ladakh.

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• 3

  Which of the following traders were the first to come in Kerala?
  A. Portuguese and French
  B. Jewish and Arab
  C. British and Arab
  D. British and Portuguese

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Kerala is situated in the southwest corner of India, surrounded by sea on one side and hills on the other. A number of spices like pepper, cloves and cardamoms are grown on the hills. Traders came here for these spices. Jewish and Arab traders were the first to come here.

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• 4

  Who describes the lives of Muslims in his travelogue and said that they were a highly respected community?
  A. Ibn Batuta
  B. Ilango
  C. Xuang-Zang
  D. Fa-Hein

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Many Arab traders came and settled down in Kerala
  Ibn Battuta, who travelled here, wrote a travelogue in which he describes the lives of Muslims and says that they were a highly respected community.

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• 5

  In Kerala, Cheenchatti is-
  A. Fishing Net
  B. Coins
  C. Pots
  D. Utensil

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  The fishing nets used in Keral look exactly like the Chinese fishing nets and are called cheena-vala.
  Utensil used for frying is called the cheenachatti. It is believed that the word cheen could have come from China.

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• 6

  Kerala and Ladakh are different in terms of geographical features, but history of both of these regions were influenced by-
  A. Chinese and Arab traders
  B. Portuguese and French traders
  C. Jewish and Chinese traders
  D. French and Jewish traders

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Kerala and Ladakh are different in terms of their geographical features but history of both regions has seen similar cultural influences.
  Both regions were influenced by Chinese and Arab traders.

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• 7

  Who wrote the book called ‘Discovery of India’?
  A. Mahatama Gandhi
  B. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
  C. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
  D. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  India’s diversity has always been recognised as source of its strength.
  In his book The Discovery of India, Jawaharlal Nehru coined the phrase, “unity in diversity” to describe the country.

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• 8

  Why India is called a Secular country?
  A. Because its economy does not depend on any other country’s economy
  B. Because supreme power is held by the common people
  C. Because people of different religions and faiths have freedom to practise their religion
  D. Because all the individual above 18 years of age have right to vote

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  India is a secular country where people of different religions and faiths have freedom to practise and follow their religion without any fear of discrimination.

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• 9

  What is true regarding Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
  i. He was the first person from his community who completed his education and went to england to become a lawyer
  ii. He, later in his life, converted to Jainism.

  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None of these

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar (1891-1956) is considered the father of the Indian Constitution and best known as leader of the Dalits also faced discrimination.
  He was born into Mahar caste which was considered untouchable.
  He was the first person from his caste who completed his college education and went to England to become a lawyer.
  He led many efforts of Dalits to gain entry into temples.
  Later in life he converted to Buddhism in his search for a religion that treated all members equally.

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• 10

  According to studies, why Muslims do not send girls to school?
  A. Bcause they are not willing to educate girls
  B. Because of the poverty amongst Muslims
  C. Because of religious superstitions
  D. None of the above

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Poverty amongst Muslims is the real cause why Muslim girls do not attend school or leave school after a few years.
  Whenever effort has been made to reach education to the poor, there the Muslim community has shown interest in sending their girls to school.

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