On Equality

What is the purpose of the midday meal scheme?

What does the Indian Constitution recognize every person as?

• Wealthy

• Equal

• Educated

• Employed

What has been abolished in India according to the Constitution?

• Public schooling

• Untouchability

• Voting rights

• Private property

How does the government of India try to implement equality?

• Through new laws and programs

• By abolishing elections

• By increasing taxes

• By closing schools

Why is there still inequality in schools despite government programs?

• Lack of laws

• Attitudes change very slowly

• Too many schools

• Overpopulation

Which of the following is NOT a basis for discrimination according to the Indian Constitution?

• Religion

• Caste

• Place of birth

• Favorite color

Who benefits from the midday meal program?

• Only teachers

• Only rich children

• Poor students and their mothers

• Only government officials

Which state was the first to introduce the midday meal scheme in India?

• Kerala

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

• West Bengal

What positive effect has the midday meal scheme had?

• Increased school fees

• Improved attendance of poor children

• Reduced number of schools

• Increased teacher salaries

What is the significance of the statement "every person is equal before the law"?

• Only wealthy people need to obey the laws

• Laws differ for different individuals

• Every person, from the President to a domestic worker, has to obey the same laws

• Only men need to obey the laws