Social Movements
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Social Movements starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of social movements on Indian society.
Describe the main demands of the farmers’ movements in India.
Describe the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian social movements.
Explain the concept of ‘collective action’ in the context of social movements.
Explain the main objectives of the Dalit movement in India.
Explain the role of youth in social movements in India.
Explain the significance of the Chipko Movement in the context of environmental protection in India.
Name any two environmental movements in India.
The Narmada Bachao Andolan was primarily concerned with which issue? (1) Women’s rights (2) Environmental protection (3) Labour rights (4) Education
Which leader is associated with the Dalit movement and the drafting of the Indian Constitution? (1) Mahatma Gandhi (2) Jawaharlal Nehru (3) B.R. Ambedkar (4) Sardar Patel
Which movement is associated with the protection of trees by hugging them? (1) Chipko Movement (2) Dalit Movement (3) Telangana Movement (4) Bhoodan Movement
Which movement was started to demand the abolition of the zamindari system in India? (1) Telangana Movement (2) Dalit Movement (3) Bhoodan Movement (4) Women’s Movement
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in India aimed at the upliftment of the backward classes and was led by Jyotirao Phule.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in India was led by women to protect forests in Uttarakhand.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in India was started to fight against untouchability and caste discrimination.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Movement in India was started to protect forests and the environment.
True or False: Social movements always use violent methods to achieve their goals.
True or False: Social movements can be both reformist and revolutionary in nature.
True or False: Social movements can influence government policies and laws.
True or False: The Bhoodan Movement was started by Vinoba Bhave to redistribute land to the landless.
