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Class 7 Civics
Struggles For Equality
Quiz 1
The maidservants usually have to bear insults and ill-treatment by their employers.
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True
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False
Explanation
Domestic workers are ill-treated and they are considered to be the people of no reputation. This is the sick mindset of people where these workers work. Most women are engaged in domestic work to sustain their families and due to the patriarchal structure of society maids are disrespected and least paid but they are forced to do heavy work for long hours.
TMS stands for ___________.
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Tawa Matsya Sangh
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Tikha Matsya Sangh
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Taza Matsya Sangh
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Tama Matsya Sangh
Explanation
TMS stands for Tawa Matsya Sangh. It was an ogranisation formed by the fishermen to fight for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest in Madhya Pradesh.
____________ is a provision in the Indian Constitution.
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Difference
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Equality
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Dissimilarity
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Inequality
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Equality is a provision in the Indian Constitution. The Indian Constitution recognizes the equality of all persons. An issue of equality is central to democracy. The dignity and self-respect of each person and their community can only be realized if they are not discriminated and are treated equally.
The Indian Constitution is called a living document because it can be ______________.
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Destroyed
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Amended
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Deleted
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Concluded
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The Indian Constitution is called a living document because it can be amended or changed. Our Constitution accepts the necessity of modifications according to changing needs of the society. Secondly, in the actual working of the Constitution, there has been enough flexibility of interpretations. The Constitution is an instrument that societies create for themselves. Thus, both political practice and judicial rulings have shown maturity and flexibility in implementing the Constitution.
Leaders such as Jotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B. R. Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswami Naicker worked tor _____________.
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creation of a orthodox society
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establishing a society without caste inequalities
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removal of religious inequalities
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reviving the Hindu society
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.
The Tawa joins ___________ in Hoshangabad.
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Ganga
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Narmada
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Indus
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Brahmaputra
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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.
Branding is an example of inequality based on __________.
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Financial status
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Gender
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Caste
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Religion
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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.
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 __________.
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Living document
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Social document
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Religious document
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None of these
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.
An act which provides that equal wages should be paid to equal work is _________________.
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Equal Wages Act
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Gender Equality Act
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Women Reservation Act
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Act of Equal Wages
Explanation
The equal wages act in India was enacted to prevent discrimination between workers on grounds of gender. This act was enacted in 1976. This act provides that equal wages should be paid to equal work.
The TMS was formed in the state of ____________.
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Gujarat
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Madhya Pradesh
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Odisha
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Karnataka
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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.
The TMS demanded the right to continue their livelihood by organising _________.
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Rallies
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Chakka Jams
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Both A and B
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None of the above
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In 1994, the government gave the rights for fishing in the Tawa reservoir to private contractors. The contractors began to threaten the villagers to leave the village, as they got cheap labour from outside. The newly formed Tawa Matsya Sangh organised rallies and a chakka jam demanding their rights to continue fishing in Tawa reservoir for their livelihood.
Which of the following factors causes income inequality?
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Economical
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Social
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Political
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All of these.
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Factors contributing to income inequality are closely linked to economic, social and political reasons. People are paid different wages for different jobs which creates an income gap. Individuals with different levels of education, often earn different wages, whose social condition while growing up may vary. Whereas, an unstable political climate creates a disproportionate political influence leading to income inequality. Hence, option D is correct.
The work of building the Tawa dam was started in the year _________.
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1951
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1955
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1958
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1962
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The Tawa dam began to be built in the year 1958 and was completed in the year 1978. It submerged a large area of forest and agricultural land.
Legal scholars argue that when "justice" is interpreted too broadly, the concept becomes , easily changed and controlled by outside forces.
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Malleable
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Influential
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Coherent
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Felicitous
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Prosaic
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"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.
Affirmative action cannotes
I. Measures taken by the state to help the socially disadvantaged groups
II. Positive discrimination
III. Strict quota for the socially and educationally backward class in school/college admissions and jobs.
Which of the above mentioned is true ?
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I and II only
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II only
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I,II and III
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II and III only
Explanation
The Indian constitution has established a welfare state meaning the state is placed in the position of guardian to the people. Thus the state has some obligations to fulfill to maintain the standard and quality lives of its citizens. The state is empowered to take positive actions to uplift the socially disadvantaged groups by enacting positive discrimination that ensures equality and at the same time does not dent the right to others. The reservation system for socially and educationally backward classes in schools and college admissions and to secure entry in jobs has the same rationale that is to provide adequate and equal representation of backward classes that have no means to secure themselves such position.
When did the Constitution of India come into effect?
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15 August 1947
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26 November 1949
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26 January 1947
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26 January 1950
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The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. The Constituent Assembly was the main body responsible for drafting the constitution of India that would lay the basis of governance. The Constitution lays down the foundations of the government under which the people of the country are to be governed. The Indian constitution has 25 parts, 12 schedules, and 448 articles, thus, making it the longest constitution ever drafted in the history of mankind.
The right of Social Equality and Equal Access to Public Areas is mentioned under the ___________ of the Constitution of India.
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Article 10
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Article 31
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Article 15
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Article 22
Explanation
The right of Social Equality and Equal Access to Public Areas is clearly mentioned under the Article 15 of the Constitution of India stating that no person shall be shown
favouritism
on the basis of
colour
, caste, creed language, etc. Every person shall have equal admittance to public places like public wells, bathing ghats, museums, temples etc.
With respect to the Indian constitution being a 'Living Document' which of the following statements is true?
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The Constitution is the expression of the will of the people, so there must be a provision to change.
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The Constitution is a statement of the philosophy of the country. It can never be changed.
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The Constitution is a sacred document. Therefore any talk of changing it is against democracy.
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Both B and C
Explanation
The constitution of India is a living document meaning it is amenable to changes and requires amendment as per the time, necessities and social and cultural necessities. The makers of constitution have understood this necessity and provide for amendment in the provisions of constitution itself. The first amendment was made within one year of coming into force i.e., in 1951. The philosophy of Indian constitution is reflected in its preamble which express the hopes and aspirations of people.
A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because, _______________________.
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Circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution.
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A document written at one point in time becomes outdated after some time.
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Every generation should have a constitution of its own liking.
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Only A and B
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The Constitution entails hopes and aspirations of people. It is the source of rights and duties of the citizens and structure of the nation. The constitution should be made amenable to change so as it can be amended from time to time to meet requirement of changing society and civilisation as they develop. The rigidity in the constitution will only defeats the purpose of the constitution as outdated laws or provision can no longer hold good in the society.
Inequality comes when a person does not have access to ______ and ______.
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Aristocracy, money
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Resources, opportunities
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Politicians, education
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None of the above
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Inequality comes when a person does not have access to resources and opportunities.
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