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Class 8 Political Science

Chapter 7: Understanding Marginalisation

1. What do you mean by marginalisation?

2. Who is “Adivasis”?

3. In which Indian states can you find the majority of Adivasis?

4. Why is Adivasis society most distinctive in nature?

5. Why do Adivasis practice a wide range of tribal religions?

6. What are the surrounding religions that the Adivasis have always been
influenced by?

7. Why do other people in India believe Adivasis are exotic, primitive, and
backward?

8. Why Adivasis are blamed for their lack of advancement?

9. Why do you think some empires highly depended on Adivasis for forest
resources in history?

10. Why do you think today’s Adivasis are somewhat marginal and powerless
communities?

11. Why do you think the Adivasis get caught in a cycle of poverty and
deprivation?

12. What do you mean by the term ‘Minorities’?

13. Fill in the blanks:

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 (a) _______ was displaced due to a refinery project that was held in Odisha.
(b) ______ rates among the tribals are very low.
(c) There exists an interconnectedness between the _______ and _______ of
tribal life.
(d) In the northeastern part of India, the land of tribes or Adivasis remain
highly _______.

14. State true and False:

(a) Safeguards were provided to the minority community.
(b) If safeguards are not offered to minority communities then it can lead to
cultural domination.
(c) Adivasis used to live in areas that were rich in natural resources and
minerals.
(d) The government acts differently when it comes to Adivasis or
marginalisation.

15. What is the relation between minorities and marginalisation?

16. Name the three types of marginalisation.

17. Why are Muslims in India considered to be a marginalised community?

18. What was examined during the high-level committee in 2005?

19. What were the other economic and social marginalisation experienced by
Muslims?

20. Do you think the lives of marginalised people change? If yes, then explain.

21. Choose the correct answer:

(a) Can the right to freedom of religion be contested on the grounds of ?
(i) Public policy
(ii) Morality
(iii) Health

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 (iv) All of the above

(b) India is
(i) Supports one religion
(ii) Ruled by diverse religion
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of the above

(c) Secularism is added in the Indian constitution in which amendment?

(i) 46th Amendment
(ii) 42th Amendment
(iii) 35th Amendment
(iv) 9th Amendment

(d) Religiously Sikhs’s wear _______.

(i) Suit
(ii) Pagri
(iii) Suit
(iv) All of the above

22. What is the treatment of non-Muslims like in Saudi Arabia?

23. What transpired in the Jewish state of Israel?

24. What exactly does the phrase "secularism" mean?

25. What instances of religion-related behaviour does history give us?

Answers for the Worksheet:

1. Marginalisation is the act of treating someone or something differently than
others. The marginalisation could be because of their language, culture, the way they
dress, the way they communicate, their beliefs, and many more.

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2. The meaning of the word “Adivasis” is “original inhabitants”. These people have
a deep connection with forests and their natural resources. There are more than 450
Adivasis groups in India.

3. Adivasis are particularly found in some Indian states like Jharkhand, Assam,
Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, West Bengal, and a few
more.

4. The Adivasi society is highly distinctive in nature because this community does
not follow any hierarchy. When there is no hierarchy there is no discrimination and
as a result, makes Adivasis are radically different from communities that follow
caste or were ruled by kings.

5. Over the years Adivasis have practiced religions that were different from
Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. Adivasis often worshipped their ancestors,
village, and nature spirits. This helped them associate well with nature and its beauty.

6. The common surrounding religions that the Adivasis were most influenced by
were Buddhism, Shakta, Bhakti, Christianity, and Vaishnav.

7. History says Adivasis were one of the advanced communities in medicine and
farming. In today’s world, these people are not given many chances to prove
themselves. Instead, they are portrayed in various stereotypical ways such as in
colourful costumes, dancing strangely, headgear, and many more.

8. Adivasis are blamed for their lack of advancement because they are highly
immune to change. It is believed their community does not like changing themselves
or implying any new ideas.

9. Adivasis are known to have originated from forests. It will be obvious these people
will know how to survive in the hardest conditions. So, the ruling empire was highly
dependent on Adivasis for these products.

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10. Today’s Adivasis are marginal and powerless communities because they are not
given any opportunities by the government. They are not just losing lands and homes
but culture, people, and opportunities.

11. Adivasis get caught in a cycle of poverty and deprivation because they lose their
lands and access to forests. Now, in search of food and land, these people move to
cities and are employed for very low wages. As a result, they are caught in a cycle
of poverty and deprivation.

12. The word minorities mean a smaller number or part. Minorities could be small
groups of people following the same religion or culture.

13.
(a) Gobindha Maran
(b) Literacy
(c) Economic and social dimensions
(d) Militarised

14.
(a) True
(b) True
(c) True
(d) True

15. The sizes of these groups are what makes them different, the rest of everything
is the same for both groups. This is one of the reasons why safeguards are needed
for minorities in the country.

16. Marginalisation can be done or it exists in multiple forms and in many groups.
The three main types of marginalisation are social marginalisation, political
marginalisation, and economic marginalisation.

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17. Muslims are considered to be a marginalised community because, in comparison
to other communities in India, Muslims have been deprived of the benefits of socio-
economic development.

18. The high-level committee in 2005 was chaired by Justice Rajindar Sachar and
he examined the social, economical, and educational status of the Muslim
community.

19. The other social marginalisation experienced by Muslims was minorities, the
customs and practices were sometimes distinct from what is seen in the mainstream.

20. Yes, the lives of marginalised people change. It is because when there is
marginalisation it always results in having a low social status and not having equal
access to anything.

21.
(a) (iv) All of the above
(b) (ii) Ruled by diverse religion
(c) (ii) 42
(d) (ii) Pagri

22. In Saudi Arabia, non-Muslims are not permitted to construct temples, churches,
or other similar structures, nor are they permitted to pray in public places.

23. In the Jewish state of Israel, minorities of Muslims and Christians had poor
treatment.

24. The phrase "secular" alludes to this division between the state and religion.

25. We have many examples of persecution, exclusion, and discrimination based on

religion in history.

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