Discrimination and Marginalisation
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Discrimination and Marginalisation starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A school refuses admission to a child because she belongs to a tribal community. What type of discrimination is this?
Describe the impact of discrimination on society.
Describe the role of the judiciary in protecting the rights of marginalised groups in India.
Describe two ways in which the government of India tries to reduce discrimination.
Explain how education can help reduce marginalisation.
Explain how stereotypes contribute to discrimination.
Explain the difference between discrimination and marginalisation.
Context: A school refuses admission to a child because she belongs to a tribal community. What type of discrimination is this?
Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 21 (3) Article 19 (4) Article 32
Which law in India specifically aims to protect the rights of children to free and compulsory education? (1) Right to Education Act (2) Consumer Protection Act (3) Forest Rights Act (4) Companies Act
Which of the following is a constitutional safeguard against discrimination? (1) Right to Property (2) Right to Equality (3) Right to Exploit (4) Right to Silence
Which of the following is a government body that works for the welfare of minorities in India? (1) National Commission for Women (2) National Commission for Minorities (3) National Human Rights Commission (4) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Fill in the blank: The Indian Constitution abolished __________ under Article 17.
Fill in the blank: The Indian Constitution provides for __________ to help uplift marginalised communities.
Fill in the blank: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes was established in the year __________.
Fill in the blank: The practice of treating someone unfairly because of their caste is called __________.
True or False: Discrimination can affect a person's access to healthcare and employment.
True or False: Discrimination can occur on the basis of language.
True or False: Marginalised groups in India include only religious minorities.
True or False: Only the government is responsible for ending discrimination in society.
