Class VI.

Ch. 23 / 24
UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY/PREJUDICE, DISCRIMINATION AND INEQUALITY
I Multiple Choice Questions.

1) It is __________________due to which the Indian culture is one of its kind in the

world.

a) Equality
b) Diversity
c) Discrimination
d) Empowerment

2) In ancient India, ______________ were the lower caste people and were treated as
untouchables.

a) Kshatriyas
b) Dalits
c) Brahmans
d) Vaishyas

3) In 1947, _______________________ was made the Chairman of the Drafting

Committee.

a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

b) Swami Hridayanand
c) Swami Vivekanand
d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

II. Fill in the blanks

1) ______________________ is a crime and has been abolished by the Constitution

2) Our Constitution declares India to be a _________________ nation with equal respect

being given to each religion.

3) When people are denied the right to lead a dignified life, the condition is called

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 4) We all possess _______________________________and therefore, should be judged
accordingly.

5) The ________________________ forms the introduction of the Constitution that

talks about providing justice, equality, liberty and fraternity for all Indians.

III. Match the following

1) Menial Tasks A) Equality 1-

2) Northern B) Disharmony 2-
Mountain
3) Preamble C) Scheduled 3-
Caste
4) Prejudice D) Physical 4-
division

IV. Correct the following statements by rewriting the answer.

1) Jawaharlal Nehru was made the Chairman of the Drafting Committee after India achieved
independence.

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2) All the people are indifferent in the eyes of the law.

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V. Answer in short.
Q1. What do the different roles we play in our lives lead to?

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Q2. Who fought for the equal rights of the African Americans?

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Q3. Was Gandhiji a victim of racial discrimination in South Africa? If Yes, explain how?

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VI. Answer in detail.

Q1. In what ways does the Indian Constitution protect diversity.

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Q2. Throw light on the struggles of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

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VII. ACTIVITY
Stick pictures of some famous leaders who fought against discrimination throughout the
world.