Question Answers/DAV Class 7 /SST/Chapter 18 / Democracy And Equality/ History By SRB

Question Answers/DAV Class 7 /SST/Chapter 18 / Democracy And Equality/ History By SRB / Value Based Question /D1. What is the main function of an opposition party? Ans. The main function of an opposition party is to keep check on the activities of the ruling party. D2. Why was reservation provided for certain castes in India? Ans. To ensure their proportionate share in all walks of life and to live a life of respect and dignity, reservation was provided for certain castes in India. D3. What is meant by secularism? Ans. Secularism means that all people are free to follow any religion and there is no any religion of a state. D4. Why is Universal Adult Franchise considered a courageous step of the Constituent Assembly? Ans. Because most of Indians were illiterate and poor at that time. D5. Name any two literacy programmes started by the Government of India. Ans. (i) Operation Blackboard. (ii) Free and Compulsory Education up to 14 years of children. (iii) Adult Education E1) Mention the main provisions of the Right to Equality. Ans. (i) All citizens are equal before the law. (ii) Discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, gender or place of birth is prohibited. (iii) Everyone is entitled to equal opportunities in all walks of life. (iv) The law gives equal protection to all. E2) How can the people keep a check on their representatives? Ans. (i) The people keep a close watch on their activities. (ii) If the representatives do not work according to people then in next election people do not give vote to them. E3. List the important steps taken by the Indian government for the benefit of the weaker sections of society. Ans. (i) Reservation has been provided. (ii) Reserved quota has been given in government as well as in private schools. (iii) Mid- Day Meal is being given in schools. (iv) Free books, uniforms, bicycles are being given. E4. List the factors that create inequalities and hamper the success of democracy. Ans. (i) Some people are still not enjoying equality in all spheres. (ii) Some religious places ban the entry of people belonging to other castes. (iii) Certain communities look down upon others and do not give them jobs or houses on rent. E5. Why have the benefits of reservation not reached everyone? Suggest two steps that can ensure development of all sections of the Indian society. Ans. There is lack of awareness among the people. So, the benefits of reservation have not reached everyone. (i) People should be given proper education. (ii) Jobs should be given that can ensure development of all sections of the Indian society. Value Based Questions: Om Prakash is a student of government school in Maharashtra. He is made to sit away from the others in the class and that too on the floor. Sometimes he is forced to sweep the school and the playground. He is given left-over mid-day meal, that too not every day. One day his father was passing by the school and saw his son sweeping. He confronted the teachers and said loudly for all of them to hear, “You are a teacher, so I am leaving now. But remember his son will study right here in this school and not just him, but there will be many more coming after him.” Q1. Do you think Omprakash was treated unfairly? Ans. Yes, Omprakash was treated unfairly. Q2. Imagine yourself as Omprakash and write three lines about how you would feel if you were in the same situation he. Ans. I would feel very bad. I would feel that teacher is not honest to duty. I would feel that there is discrimination. Thanks for watching History By SRB Dear subscribers, History By SRB has started GK series for you. to be prepare for any competitive exams. You are requested to support, like, share and subscribe History By SRB .