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A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. India is the ___________ most populous country.
(a) second (b) first (c) third
2. Dr B. R. Ambedkar belonged to the:

(a) Sharma caste (b) Mahar caste (c) Brahman caste
3. ___________ system was so deep-rooted that it was difficult to come out of the pre-
defined social levels.
(a) Education (b) Judicial (c) Caste

4. It is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.
(a) Untouchability (b) Touchability (c) Both (a) & (b)
5. Special provisions are mentioned in the ___________ schedules of the Constitution.

(a) 5th (b) 6th (c) Both (a) & (b)

B. Fill in the blanks.
1. People often have certain ______________ about other people who may appear different.

2. ________________ someone from certain facilities only because of difference in religion,
gender, caste or regional origins is called discrimination.

3. Article ________________ of the constitution now provides six freedoms.
4. The Right Against ________________ enshrined in the Indian constitution guarantees
dignity of the individual.
5. The State shall provide adequate means of livelihood for all its ________________ .

C. Answer the following questions.
1. Define the term prejudice.

2. What do you mean by discrimination?
3. What do you mean by Fundamental Rights?
4. Mention any four features of the Fundamental Rights as given by the Indian constitution.

5. Explain the Right to Equality given by the constitution.
6. Discuss the provisions in the constitution to safeguard the rights of the minorities.
7. What do you mean by Duties? Why are they given in the constitution?

8. What is the meaning of Directive Principles of State Policy?

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Make a list of Directive Principles of State Policy. Discuss with your teacher how far our country
has achieved these principles.

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