1. The Muslim society in the Subcontinent was mainly based on:
(A) Caste system
(B) Equality and brotherhood
(C) Racial hierarchy
(D) Birth-based superiority
2. The Hindu social system was traditionally divided into:
(A) Economic classes
(B) Political groups
(C) Religious sects only
(D) Castes and sub-castes
3. The concept of equality in Islam rejects:
(A) Caste discrimination
(B) Social justice
(C) Education
(D) Brotherhood
4. Hindu society considered “untouchability” as:
(A) A social evil only
(B) A modern idea
(C) A political tool
(D) A religious obligation
5. Muslim society promoted:
(A) Social segregation
(B) Class superiority
(C) Racial discrimination
(D) Social justice
6. Hindu social hierarchy placed Brahmins at the:
(A) Lowest level
(B) Middle level
(C) Equal level with others
(D) Highest level
7. In Muslim society, social status was determined by:
(A) Birth and caste
(B) Piety and character
(C) Wealth only
(D) Occupation only
8. Hindu society restricted social mobility mainly because of:
(A) Education
(B) Caste rigidity
(C) Economic conditions
(D) Political pressure
9. Muslim social structure encouraged:
(A) Social division
(B) Unity of Ummah
(C) Racial segregation
(D) Occupational discrimination
10. The lower castes in Hindu society were deprived of:
(A) Political power only
(B) Economic resources only
(C) Religious and social rights
(D) Educational opportunities only
11. Islam strongly emphasizes the concept of:
(A) Caste
(B) Superiority by birth
(C) Social exclusion
(D) Human equality
12. Hindu social life was governed mainly by:
(A) Islamic law
(B) British law
(C) Religious customs and caste rules
(D) Democratic principles
13. Muslim society allowed social interaction based on:
(A) Birth status
(B) Religious brotherhood
(C) Caste purity
(D) Occupational class
14. Inter-dining among Muslims was:
(A) Forbidden
(B) Allowed
(C) Restricted
(D) Discouraged
15. Inter-dining in Hindu society was generally:
(A) Encouraged
(B) Free for all
(C) Based on wealth
(D) Restricted by caste
16. Muslim women, according to Islamic society, were given:
(A) No social status
(B) Limited rights only
(C) Defined social and legal rights
(D) Rights equal to men in all aspects
17. Hindu women’s social status was generally:
(A) Equal to men
(B) Clearly defined by law
(C) Restricted by traditions
(D) Higher than men
18. Social reforms in Muslim society were based on:
(A) Caste traditions
(B) Hindu philosophy
(C) British influence
(D) Islamic teachings
19. Hindu society emphasized:
(A) Social equality
(B) Brotherhood
(C) Religious tolerance only
(D) Ritual purity
20. These social differences strengthened the demand for:
(A) United Indian nationalism
(B) Separate Muslim identity
(C) British reforms
(D) Economic equality