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Y ass 7 Civics Social, Science Chapter 1 On, Equality, , 1. In a democracy why is Universal Adult Franchise, important?, , Answer: In a democracy, the Universal Adult Franchise, is important because of the following reasons:, , 1. Democracy is the government of the people, by, the people, and for the people., , 2. Every adult irrespective of caste, creed, religion,, region, sex, the rich or poor background is, allowed to vote. This is called a universal adult, franchise., , 3. The concept of the universal adult franchise is, based on equality., , 4. Ina democracy every citizen is equal., , 2. Re-read the box on Article 15 and state two ways in, which this Article addresses inequality?, , Answer: This Article addresses inequality in terms of, access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places, of public entertainment, or [b] the use of wells, tanks,, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort, , maintained wholly or partly out of state funds or, :
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3. In what ways was Omprakash Valmikis experience, similar to that of the Ansaris?, , Answer: Omprakash Valmiki's experience was similar, to that of Ansaris in the following ways:, , 1. Omprakash Valmiki was not allowed to sit with, other students on the desks or mats., , 2. Ansaris were not given apartments on rent in the, locality of the people belonging to the Hindu, religion., , 3. Omprakash Valmiki was discriminated against, on the basis of caste while Ansaris were, discriminated against on the basis of religion., , 4. What do you understand by the term “all persons, are equal before the law’? Why do you think it is, important in a democracy?, , Answer:, , 1. By the term, “all persons are equal before the, law”, we understand equality., , 2. Equality is important in a democracy because, democracy is the government of the people, by, the people and for the people.
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5. The Government of India passed the Disabilities, Act in 1995. This law states that persons with, disabilities have equal rights, and that the, government should make possible their full, participation in society. The government has to, provide free education and integrate children with, disabilities into mainstream schools. This law also, states that all public places including buildings,, school etc., should be accessible and provided with, ramps., , Look at the photograph and think about the boy who, is being carried down the stairs. Do you think the, above law is being implemented in his case? What, needs to be done to make the building and accessible, for him?
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Vv, , How would his being carried down the stairs affect, his dignity as well as his safety?, , Answer: The boy in the photograph is disabled. As per, the law this building should have been accessible for, him. But we see the law is not being implemented in, his case. He is being carried down by security, personnels through stairs. This building does not, provide ramps. The boy's dignity is overlooked here. He, may morally feel inferior. The way he is carried down, the stars may prove dangerous. Law should take this, case to the court., , VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS, , 1. What is Joothan about?, Answer: It is about the bitter experiences of growing, up of a dalit boy., , 2. What suggestion was given to Ansaris by the, property dealer?, , Answer: They were suggested to change their names, and call themselves Mr and Mrs kumar.
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4. What do you mean by ‘dignity’? [V. Imp.], Answer: Dignity means thinking of one self and others, as worthy of self-respect.
