Equality and Inequality
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Equality and Inequality starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: In a village, only boys are allowed to play cricket in the playground, while girls are not. What kind of inequality is this?
Describe one way in which economic inequality can affect access to education.
Describe one way in which the government can reduce social inequality.
Explain the difference between social equality and economic equality.
Explain the term 'affirmative action' in the context of Indian society.
Context: A school provides scholarships only to students from poor families. Is this an example of inequality?
Context: In a city, only people from a certain religion are allowed to use a public park. Is this practice constitutional?
Context: In a village, only boys are allowed to play cricket in the playground, while girls are not. What kind of inequality 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 Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in public employment? (1) Article 15 (2) Article 16 (3) Article 17 (4) Article 18
Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 16 (4) Article 17
Which law in India was enacted to prevent discrimination against people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? (1) The Protection of Civil Rights Act (2) The Right to Education Act (3) The Dowry Prohibition Act (4) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
Fill in the blank: Article _______ of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability.
Fill in the blank: The _______ movement in India fought against caste-based discrimination and untouchability.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Rights in the Indian Constitution aim to protect the basic freedoms and equality of all citizens.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system in India divided people into different social groups based on birth.
Context: A school provides scholarships only to students from poor families. Is this an example of inequality?
Context: In a city, only people from a certain religion are allowed to use a public park. Is this practice constitutional?
True or False: The Constitution of India allows the State to make special provisions for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes.
True or False: The Indian Constitution allows discrimination on the basis of gender.
