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EQUALITY CLASS 7

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

India has a democratic government, and there are 3 key elements in any democratic government. All Indians above the age of 18 can vote in the general elections, this represents people's participation. Everyone has the right to get their problems resolved, and this is called the resolution of conflict. And the 3rd one, giving freedom to individuals and a sense of fairness, is represented by the principle of __________

a)

freedom and money for all

b)

liberty and justice for all

c)

revolution for all

d)

war for enemies

2.

India is a land of great diversity; there are people of different cultures living here together. India is also a democratic country; it has a government for the people, of the people, and by the people. Which key feature of democracy influences all areas of the government's work?

a)

Equality

b)

Liberty

c)

Fraternity

d)

Discrimination

3.

Sarita is a domestic worker, and during the general elections, when she went to vote, she saw that many rich industrialists and famous doctors were standing in the same line as her. In this story, which feature of democracy is represented ?

a)

Injustice

b)

Equality

c)

Liberty

d)

Discrimination

4.

India is a democratic country, and as per the Indian constitution, everyone is equal before the law. But in reality, in what way are Indians unequal?

a)

in their routine lives and jobs

b)

in their right to vote

c)

in their right to use public places

d)

in their right to use roads and government hospitals

5.

The caste system is a very common type of inequality found in many cities and villages of India. Which caste has traditionally been considered a 'lower' or 'inferior' caste by many in India?

a)

Dalit

b)

Brahmins

c)

Kshatriya

d)

Vaishyas

6.

Everyone in India enjoys the rights of equality before law, freedom of speech, expression and peaceful assembly, freedom to practice any religion, and the right to constitutional remedies for the protection of civil rights. Which formal document recognises every Indian's democratic right to equality?

a)

the Government

b)

the Supreme Court

c)

the President

d)

constitution

7.

India is a democratic country, and its preamble includes modern qualities like equality, fraternity, liberty. According to the principle of equality and justice for all, who can use public wells, tanks, bathing ghats, and roads, and public networks such as mobile, radio, TV, internet, etc.?

a)

poor citizens

b)

Farmer

c)

businessmen

d)

anyone who is legally eligible

8.

All citizens in democratic countries are equal before the law, and no discrimination can be practised on the basis of caste, religion, gender, race, etc. What has been abolished by the government in recent years, and its practice is a punishable crime?

a)

castes

b)

untouchability

c)

religions

d)

discrimination

9.

Which programme was introduced in all government elementary schools to promote education and provide children with a nutritious lunch?

a)

the National Service Scheme

b)

the Midday-Meal Scheme

c)

the Indira Aavas Yojna

d)

National Literacy Mission Programme

10.

Which state was the first in India to introduce the Mid-Day Meal scheme?

a)

Gujrat

b)

Jharkhand

c)

Kerala

d)

Tamil Nadu

11.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, politician, philosopher, anthropologist, historian, and economist. He has greatly contributed in the making of the constitution, and he is also known as ___________.

a)

Father of the Nation

b)

The Constitution Maker

c)

The Father of the Indian Constitution

d)

father of parliament

12.

Who initiated a massive movement in the 1950's to get equal rights for African–Americans?

a)

Rosa parks

b)

Marilyn Monore

c)

Indira gandhi

d)

Hillary Clinton

13.

After a long and violent struggle, the US government passed the Civil Rights Act of _________, and made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or national origin illegal.

a)

1962

b)

1955

c)

1964

d)

1960

14.

Whom was the Civil Rights Movement in America initiated by Rosa Parks aimed aginst?

a)

discrimination by native Americans

b)

discrimination by African-Americans

c)

discrimination by the poor

d)

government

15.

Which article describes provisions for prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?

a)

article 29(a)

b)

article 16(c)

c)

article 12

d)

article 15

16.

In 'Joothan', the author has described his personal experience of being discriminated as a dalit boy. This autobiography shows how people from the so-called 'lower' castes were treated unequally and unfairly. Who is the author of this autobiography?

a)

Mahatma Gandhi

b)

Om prakash Valmiki

c)

Indira Gandhi

d)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar