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Which of the following groups is considered marginalised in India?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Social and Political Life · Confronting Marginalisation
  1. a) Upper middle class families
  2. b) Scheduled Tribes
  3. c) High‑income entrepreneurs
  4. d) Politicians
Answer
b) Scheduled Tribes

The correct answer is b) Scheduled Tribes — Verify that the other options (upper middle class, high‑income entrepreneurs, politicians) are not marginalised groups.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify which group in the list belongs to a socially excluded community in India.
  2. Select Scheduled Tribes because they are officially recognised as marginalised.
  3. Verify that the other options (upper middle class, high‑income entrepreneurs, politicians) are not marginalised groups.
Common mistake: Confusing marginalised groups with elite groups

Concept tested: Definition of marginalised groups

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