Impact of Social Movements on Democracy
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Impact of Social Movements on Democracy starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Define a social movement and explain its main characteristics.
Describe one challenge faced by social movements in India.
Describe the impact of the Chipko Movement on environmental policies in India.
Describe the role of youth in social movements in India.
Discuss how the Dalit movement has contributed to social justice in India.
Discuss the impact of social movements on policy-making in India, giving one example.
Discuss the impact of the Narmada Bachao Andolan on the rights of displaced people in India.
Explain how social movements can sometimes challenge the legitimacy of democratic institutions.
Which movement led to the creation of the state of Telangana? (1) Anti-Reservation Movement (2) Telangana Movement (3) Narmada Bachao Andolan (4) Chipko Movement
Which of the following is a key outcome of the environmental movements in India? (1) Industrialization (2) Deforestation (3) Environmental protection laws (4) Urbanization
Which of the following is a limitation of social movements? (1) They always succeed (2) They may lack organization (3) They are always violent (4) They never influence policy
Which of the following is a positive impact of social movements on democracy? (1) Suppression of dissent (2) Increased political participation (3) Reduced accountability (4) Decreased transparency
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in India is associated with the slogan 'Save the Girl Child'.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in India led to the formation of new states based on linguistic identity.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in India was a protest against the construction of large dams on the Narmada river.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in India was a protest against the Mandal Commission recommendations.
True or False: Social movements always operate within the legal framework of the state.
True or False: Social movements are always peaceful and non-violent.
True or False: Social movements can help in the protection of minority rights.
True or False: Social movements can influence the law-making process in a democracy.
