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Read the given passage below and answer the questions that follow
In India, we usually 'showcase' Adivasi communities in particular ways. Thus, during school functions or other official events or in books and movies, Adivasi areinvariably portrayed in very stereotypical ways in colourful costumes, headgear and through their dancing. Besides this, we seem to know very little about the realities of their lives. This often wrongly leads to people believing that they are exotic, primitive and backward. Often Adivasi's are blamed for their lack of advancement as they are believed to be resistant to change or new ideas.
Q. 1. Which of the following options correctly describes the portrayal of the tribal communities during public events?
(a) In modern clothing and lifestyles
(b) In traditional costumes and headgear, often dancing
(c) Through high-tech gadgets and technology
(d) As urban professionals
Q. 2. What misconception can arise from the stereotypical portrayal of Adivasis?
(a) They are highly advanced and urbanised.
(b) They are the most educated group in India.
(c) They are responsible for India's economic growth.
(d) They are exotic, primitive, and backward
Q. 3 Which of the following is a stereotype related to the Adivasi community?
(a) They are highly receptive to change.
(b) They are given too many opportunities.
(c) They are resistant to change or new ideas.
(d) They have access to modern technology.
Q. 4. Which of the following is not a stereotypical way in which Adivasi are portrayed in India?
(a) In colourful costumes, headgear and through their dancing
(b) Intelligent and progressive
(c) Exotic, primitive, and backward
(d) Being resistant to change or new ideas
In India, we usually 'showcase' Adivasi communities in particular ways. Thus, during school functions or other official events or in books and movies, Adivasi areinvariably portrayed in very stereotypical ways in colourful costumes, headgear and through their dancing. Besides this, we seem to know very little about the realities of their lives. This often wrongly leads to people believing that they are exotic, primitive and backward. Often Adivasi's are blamed for their lack of advancement as they are believed to be resistant to change or new ideas.
Q. 1. Which of the following options correctly describes the portrayal of the tribal communities during public events?
(a) In modern clothing and lifestyles
(b) In traditional costumes and headgear, often dancing
(c) Through high-tech gadgets and technology
(d) As urban professionals
Q. 2. What misconception can arise from the stereotypical portrayal of Adivasis?
(a) They are highly advanced and urbanised.
(b) They are the most educated group in India.
(c) They are responsible for India's economic growth.
(d) They are exotic, primitive, and backward
Q. 3 Which of the following is a stereotype related to the Adivasi community?
(a) They are highly receptive to change.
(b) They are given too many opportunities.
(c) They are resistant to change or new ideas.
(d) They have access to modern technology.
Q. 4. Which of the following is not a stereotypical way in which Adivasi are portrayed in India?
(a) In colourful costumes, headgear and through their dancing
(b) Intelligent and progressive
(c) Exotic, primitive, and backward
(d) Being resistant to change or new ideas
Answer
View full question & answer→1. (b) In traditional costumes and headgear, often dancing
2. (d) They are exotic, primitive, and backward.
3. (c) They are resistant to change or new ideas.
4. (b) Intelligent and progressive
2. (d) They are exotic, primitive, and backward.
3. (c) They are resistant to change or new ideas.
4. (b) Intelligent and progressive