Confronting Marginalization – Very Short Answer Type Questions
CBSE Class 8 • Social & Political Life
Chapter 6: Confronting Marginalization — 50 Very Short Questions & Answers (NCERT aligned)
CBSE Board Examinations — Systematic order:
- Concepts & Definitions
- Individuals & Community Actions
- NGOs, Civil Society & Movements
- Legal & Government Measures
- Case Examples, Challenges & Tips
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50 Very Short Q&A • Quick Revision
Strictly NCERT • Ideal for last-minute CBSE revision
Concepts & Definitions (1–10)
1. What does 'confronting marginalization' mean?
Taking actions to challenge exclusion and ensure rights and participation for marginalized groups.
2. What is 'social justice' in brief?
Fair distribution of resources, opportunities and rights so everyone can participate fully in society.
3. Define 'advocacy'.
Active support or pleading for the rights and needs of a group or cause.
4. What is a 'grassroots movement'?
A movement that starts at the local level, organised by ordinary people rather than elites.
5. What is 'public interest litigation (PIL)'?
A legal action filed in court to protect public interest, often used to help marginalized groups.
6. What does 'rehabilitation' mean?
Measures to restore livelihoods and living standards after displacement or harm.
7. Define 'affirmative action'.
Policies (like reservations) that give disadvantaged groups preferential access to jobs/education.
8. What is 'social audit'?
Community-led checking of government schemes to ensure accountability and transparency.
9. What is 'intersectionality'?
How multiple identities (caste, gender, class) overlap to create compounded disadvantage.
10. What is 'empowerment'?
Giving people the tools, confidence and rights to make choices and take part in decisions.
Individuals & Community Actions (11–20)
11. Give one way individuals confront marginalization.
By speaking up, reporting discrimination, or supporting victims publicly.
12. What is community mobilisation?
Bringing local people together to demand rights and change practices.
13. How can a teacher help confront marginalization?
Ensuring all children attend school and treating every student equally.
14. What role do local leaders play?
Mediating conflicts, raising issues with authorities and organising community action.
15. How do self-help groups (SHGs) empower women?
By providing savings, credit, and collective bargaining power for livelihoods.
16. Give a short example of everyday resistance.
Refusing to sit separately or insisting on using a public well previously denied to some groups.
17. How can youth contribute?
Through awareness campaigns, volunteering and digital activism to highlight issues.
18. What is a citizens' petition?
A signed request by people to authorities asking for action on a public grievance.
19. How does community monitoring help?
It ensures services are delivered and flags corruption or exclusion early.
20. What is the role of local grievance committees?
To receive complaints and resolve local disputes before escalation.
NGOs, Civil Society & Movements (21–30)
21. What do NGOs do to confront marginalization?
Provide services, legal aid, advocacy, training and awareness programs.
22. Give one example of a social movement.
Movements for Dalit rights, women's rights or tribal rights to protect dignity and resources.
23. How do volunteers help relief work?
By distributing food, helping with shelter and supporting rehabilitation after disasters.
24. What is coalition-building?
Different groups joining forces to increase impact and influence policy.
25. How can media support confronting marginalization?
By reporting injustices, raising awareness and pressuring authorities to act.
26. What is volunteer legal aid?
Free legal assistance provided by lawyers or NGOs to those who cannot afford it.
27. How do national campaigns help local problems?
They bring attention, resources and coordinated action to local issues at higher levels.
28. What is advocacy training?
Teaching people how to make demands, use media and approach authorities effectively.
29. How do NGOs help in documentation?
By collecting evidence of rights violations to use in campaigns or in court.
30. What is 'capacity building'?
Strengthening skills and knowledge of communities to manage their own development.
Legal & Government Measures (31–40)
31. How do laws help confront marginalization?
Laws prohibit discrimination and provide legal remedies for rights violations.
32. What is the role of PILs?
Allow public-spirited individuals and groups to approach courts for collective rights issues.
33. Name one welfare scheme that helps marginalized students.
Scholarships or free textbooks and mid-day meal schemes.
34. What is reservation?
A system of quota in education and government jobs for disadvantaged groups.
35. How does rehabilitation policy protect displaced people?
By ensuring compensation, alternative land/housing and livelihood support.
36. What is legal aid?
Free legal assistance for those who cannot afford lawyers.
37. What are social audits used for?
To check whether public programmes reach the intended beneficiaries.
38. What is an example of anti-discrimination law?
Laws that prohibit caste-based untouchability and discrimination (e.g., Protection of Civil Rights Acts).
39. How can decentralized governance help?
Panchayats and municipalities can prioritize local needs and include marginalized voices.
40. Why is data important for policy?
Data identifies who is excluded so policies can target the right groups and track progress.
Case Examples, Challenges & Solutions (41–50)
41. Give one short example of a community success.
Villagers organised to restore access to a common well denied to some households.
42. Name one challenge in confronting marginalization.
Deep-rooted social prejudices that are slow to change.
43. How does corruption affect efforts?
It diverts funds and reduces the reach of welfare schemes to the needy.
44. What is one strategy to sustain change?
Involving communities in planning and monitoring so solutions are accepted and maintained.
45. How can education fight marginalization?
By teaching equality, rights and providing skills for better livelihoods.
46. What immediate help is important after displacement?
Temporary shelter, food, medical aid and rapid registration for compensation.
47. How can technology help inclusion?
Through digital ID, mobile services and information platforms if access is ensured for all.
48. What is one caution about digitalisation?
It may exclude those without devices or internet unless offline options are kept.
49. Give one exam tip for this chapter.
Structure answers: definition, actor(s), action, example and outcome—concise and to the point.
50. Final short message students should remember?
Confronting marginalization needs laws, community action and persistent effort — everyone can play a part.