Question

Please read the passage and answer the question that follow:
A popular Bollywood movie Lagaan portrays India before Independence. Indians were ruled by the British for many years. They were denied basic rights. The common and the lower strata of the society were not provided the privilege of education as the Britishers felt that Indians are not good enough. They deliberately gave Indians less qualified jobs and kept highly qualified jobs for themselves. Based on the passage answer the following question:
The British strongly felt that Indians are not good enough. This cognitive component of attitude is referred to as:

• A. Prototype
• B. Schema
• C. Discrimination
• D. Stereotype

Hint:

Stereotypes often influence how we perceive and interact with others. Recognizing and challenging stereotypes is an important step in fostering equality and understanding.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Britishers' belief that Indians were not good enough, as reflected in their actions and attitudes, is an example of stereotype. A stereotype is a fixed, oversimplified belief or attitude about a group of people or things. The British believed all Indians were inferior based on their nationality and social status, which is a cognitive component of attitude.
- Prototype refers to the best or most typical example of something, not the generalization about a group.
- Schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, but it’s more general than stereotypes.
- Discrimination involves unequal treatment based on a specific group, but the question is asking about the cognitive aspect of the belief, which is a stereotype.
Thus, the correct answer is Stereotype.