8. Diversity (Polity Quiz)

8. Diversity (Polity Quiz) Questions

• 21

  Which of the following is the result of stereotype?
  A. Prevents doing certain things that we might be good at
  B. Stop looking each person as a unique individual
  C. Fits a whole community into only one type
  D. All of the above

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Perceived notion about a person or group of people or 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.
  Results of stereotype-
  • Stereotypes stop us from looking at each person as a unique individual with his own special qualities.
  • It leads to fit large numbers of people into only one pattern or type.
  • Stereotypes prevent us from doing certain things, that we might otherwise be good at.

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• 22

  Which of the following leads to discrimination?
  i. Prejudices
  ii. Fraternity
  iii. Stereotypes

  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of the above

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Discrimination happens due to Prejudices and Stereotype.
  Fraternity means brotherhood so it does not lead to discrimination.

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• 23

  Caste System is an example of-
  A. Diversity
  B. Inequality
  C. Secularism
  D. Liberty

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Inequality comes about when a person does not have the resources and opportunities that are
  available to other persons.
  For ex- Caste System

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