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Inter Caste Marriage
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1. What is inter caste marriage?
a) Marriage between people of different castes
b) Marriage within the same caste
c) Marriage between people of different religions
d) Marriage between people of different nationalities
2. Which of the following is a common challenge faced by couples in
intercaste marriages?
a) Social acceptance
b) Financial instability
c) Religious differences
d) Language barriers
3. In which country did the landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2018
decriminalize intercaste marriage?
al India
b) United States
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c) United Kingdom
d) Australia
4. Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of intercaste
marriage?
a) Promoting social harmony
b) Breaking down caste barriers
c) Preserving cultural traditions
d) Enhancing genetic diversity
5. What is the term used to describe discrimination against
individuals in intercaste marriages?
a) Casteism
b) Racism
c) Sexism
d) Apartheid
6. Which of the following statements is true about intercaste marriages?
a) They are legally prohibited in many countries.
b) They are socially accepted in all cultures.
c) They are becoming increasingly common worldwide.
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d) They are only allowed within the same caste.
7. What is the term used to describe a person who opposes intercaste
marriages?
al Caste advocate
b) Caste reformer
c) Casteist
d) Caste-neutral
8. Which religious leader advocated for intercaste marriages as a means to
eradicate caste discrimination?
aj Mahatma Gandhi
b) Dalai Lama
c) Mother Teresa
d) Pope Francis
9. Which factor is NOT typically considered when assessing compatibility in
intercaste
a) Socio-economic background
b) Educational qualifications
c) Caste of the couple
d) Shared values and goals
10. Which of the following is a potential consequence of intercaste marriage?
a) Strengthening of caste divisions
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bj Increased social mobility
c) Decreased cultural diversity
d) Reinforcement of gender inequality
11. In which year was intercaste marriage legalized in India?
a) 1947
b) 1950
1991
d) 2017
12. Which term describes a person who marries someone from a higher caste?
a) Upward intercaste marriage
b) Downward intercaste marriage
c) Same-caste marriage
d) Cross-cultural marriage
13. Which of the following statements is true about intercaste marriages in
India?
a) They are more common in rural areas than urban areas.
b) They are legally mandated by the government.
c) They are still considered taboo in many communities.
d) They are predominantly arranged marriages.
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14. Which caste system is predominantly associated with intercaste marriages
in India?
a) Varna system
b) Jati system
c) Casteless system
d) Zat system
15. Which of the following is NOT a reason why intercaste marriages may face
opposition?
a) Preservation of family honor
b) Fear of losing caste privileges
c) Concerns about cultural assimilation
d) Economic disparities
16. What does the term "hypergamy" refer to in the context of intercaste
marriages?
a) Marriage between people of different religions
b) Marriage between people of different social classes
c) Marriage between people of different castes
d) Marriage between people of different ethnicities
17. Which social reformer fought against caste discrimination and promoted
intercaste marriages in 19th century India?
a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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b) Swami Vivekananda
c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
d) Jyotirao Phule
18. Which caste is commonly associated with honor killings in the context of
intercaste marriages?
a) Brahmin
b) Kshatriya
c) Jat
d) Scheduled Caste
19. What does the term "exogamy" mean in the context of intercaste
marriages?
a) Marriage within the same caste
b) Marriage outside one's own social group
c) Marriage between close relatives
d) Marriage with government approval
20. Which psychological theory suggests that intercaste marriages can lead to
increased social cohesion and reduced prejudice?
a) Social learning theory
b) Social identity theory
c) Attachment theory
d) Cognitive dissonance theory
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