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6. The four castes are _____________ , _____________ , ______________ and ____________ .

7. _________________ works towards educating and making them independent.

C. Answer the following questions.
1. What is social justice?
2. Name some forms of social inequality.

3. Why is casteism a hindrance to democracy?
4. What measure has the government taken against untouchability?
5. Who are the Schedule Castes (SC) and Schedule Tribes (ST)?

6. Why do we need reservation of seats for women?
7. How does social inequality affect economic equality?

H TS Questions
H TS Questions
A. Why do you think a cast system is important for the development of our country?

B. Why do you think our constitution had to provide special provisions to uplift marginalised
groups?
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Activity

A. Hold a debate in class on ‘Reservation is necessary in India’.

B. Make a PowerPoint presentation explaining the caste system in India.

Value Based Question
Value Based Question

You have read about the marginalised groups in this chapter. Like women and children, old
people also belong to the marginalised groups. Sometimes, they are the most neglected. Try to
spend time with your grandparents or any other old person in your family or in your locality
everyday. Talk to them, ask them about their needs and care for them.

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