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Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

Leaders such as Jotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B. R. Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswami Naicker worked tor _____________.

  1. creation of a orthodox society

  2. establishing a society without caste inequalities

  3. removal of religious inequalities

  4. reviving the Hindu society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jyotiba Phule was a prominent social reformer who led the movement against prevailing caste restrictions in India. He revolted against Brahmin domination and fought for the rights of peasant and other low caste members. Gandhi championed for the cause of untouchables. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar fought against disparities in society and discrimination of Dalits. He motivated people to fight against slavery, injustice themselves. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a social activist who led the self-respect movement and Dravidar Kazhagam. He fought against Brahminical dominance, women oppression and caste inequalities in Tamil Nadu. All four leader worked to remove caste inequalities. Hence option B is the correct answer. 

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

Legal scholars argue that when "justice" is interpreted too broadly, the concept becomes , easily changed and controlled by outside forces.

  1. Malleable

  2. Influential

  3. Coherent

  4. Felicitous

  5. Prosaic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
"Malleable" signifies able for being changed or controlled. 
"Malleable" legitimately portrays a "justice" that can be modified by outside forces.
 An "influential" idea is one that changes outside powers, not one that is changed by outside powers. 
"Coherent" signifies clear. It looks bad to infer that an idea can be effectively changed or controlled on the grounds that it is clear.
 "Felicitous" signifies appropriate or especially proper to a circumstance. In the event that something is appropriate, it looks incorrect to depict it as effectively changed or controlled. 
"Prosaic" signifies usual or ordinary. A common idea may be an idea that is effectively changed or controlled, however, it isn't really so.
Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

The people that joined the struggle against apartheid in South Africa are _________________.

  1. Indians and coloured

  2. Whites and coloured

  3. Blacks and Whites.

  4. Blacks, coloured and Indians.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Since 1950, the blacks, coloured and Indians fought against the apartheid system. They launched protest marches and strikes. The African National Congress (ANC) was the umbrella organisation that led the struggle against the policies of segregation.
Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

During apartheid people were divided on the basis of their _____________.

  1. Skin colour

  2. Language

  3. Culture

  4. Tradition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

During apartheid, people were divided into four racial groups, based primarily on skin colour and separated by law. The system was used to deny many basic rights to non-White people, mainly Black people who lived in South Africa. Hence, Option A is correct. The other options do not state the primary factor for segregation which is racial skin colour, hence, incorrect. 

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

The 'coloured people' of South Africa are the ________________.

  1. People of 'mixed races'

  2. Europeans

  3. Africans

  4. Whites
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under the system of "Apartheid" prevalent in African nations, the whites used to discriminate against blacks and coloured people that is people of mixed races. The discrimination was solely based upon the race and the supremacy of whites was imposed upon these people who were called inferior races.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

Sign language is useful for whom?

  1. Normal people

  2. People who cannot speak and listen

  3. People who cannot see

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Deaf and Dumb people who cannot speak and listen communicate through sign language. It helps them understand what the other person is trying to convey and to convey back to that person.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

The TMS was formed in the state of ____________.

  1. Gujarat

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Karnataka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The TMS or Tawa Matsya Sangh - A federation of fishermen's cooperatives was an organization formed in the state of Madhya Pradesh to fight for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

The Tawa joins ___________ in Hoshangabad.

  1. Ganga

  2. Narmada

  3. Indus

  4. Brahmaputra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tawa Matsya Sangh is a federation of fishermen's fighting for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest in Madhya Pradesh. Tawa river originates in the Mahadeo hills of Chindwara district. The Tawa river flows through Betul before joining the Narmada in Hoshangabad. This river is a tributary of Narmada river.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

Branding is an example of inequality based on __________.

  1. Financial status

  2. Gender

  3. Caste

  4. Religion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Branding is an example of inequality based on the financial status of people. People are categorized or branded on the basis of their income. Branding is an important factor of inequality in India. The poor are often considered as of less value than the rich. They are often discriminated on the basis of their financial background.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

Movements and struggles for equality in India continuously refer to the Indian Constitution to make their point about equality and justice for all. By constantly referring to the Constitution they use it as a __________.

  1. Living document

  2. Social document

  3. Religious document

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution is referred to as a living document. Something that has real meaning in our lives. The Indian Constitution recognizes the equality of all persons. Movements and struggles for equality in India continuously refer to the Indian Constitution to make their point about equality and justice for all. The dignity and self-respect of each person and their community can only be realized if they are not discriminated against and treated equally.