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Which group is considered marginalised in the Indian context?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Social and Political Life · Confronting Marginalisation
  1. Upper class
  2. Scheduled Castes
  3. Rich businessmen
  4. Politicians
Answer
Scheduled Castes

The correct answer is Scheduled Castes — Conclude that the correct answer is Scheduled Castes.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the list of groups that are constitutionally recognised as marginalised: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
  2. Determine the option that matches these groups.
  3. Option (b) Scheduled Castes is the correct choice because it is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution as a marginalised community.
  4. Conclude that the correct answer is Scheduled Castes.
Common mistake: Confusing SC with general poor families

Concept tested: Identifying marginalised groups

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