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

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

  1. creation of a orthodox society

  2. establishing a society without caste inequalities

  3. removal of religious inequalities

  4. reviving the Hindu society

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Correct Option: B
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. 

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

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

  1. Malleable

  2. Influential

  3. Coherent

  4. Felicitous

  5. Prosaic

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Correct Option: A
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.

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

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

  1. Indians and coloured

  2. Whites and coloured

  3. Blacks and Whites.

  4. Blacks, coloured and Indians.

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Correct Option: D
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.

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

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  1. Skin colour

  2. Language

  3. Culture

  4. Tradition

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Correct Option: A
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. 

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

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

  1. People of 'mixed races'

  2. Europeans

  3. Africans

  4. Whites

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Correct Option: A
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.

Sign language is useful for whom?

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

  1. Normal people

  2. People who cannot speak and listen

  3. People who cannot see

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
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.

The TMS was formed in the state of ____________.

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  1. Gujarat

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Karnataka

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Correct Option: B
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.

The Tawa joins ___________ in Hoshangabad.

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  1. Ganga

  2. Narmada

  3. Indus

  4. Brahmaputra

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Correct Option: B
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.

Branding is an example of inequality based on __________.

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

  1. Financial status

  2. Gender

  3. Caste

  4. Religion

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Correct Option: A
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.

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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  1. Living document

  2. Social document

  3. Religious document

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
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.