8 Class.Civics.CW/HW.Chapter22.Safeguarding the Marginalised.

Chapter 22.
8 Class.Civics.CW/HW.

Chapter22.Safeguarding the Marginalised.

Something to Know 
A. Tick () the correct option.  

1. Manual Scavenging has been declared illegal as its violates 

(a) Right to Equality 

(b) Right to Freedom of Movement 

(c) Right against Exploitation 

(d) Right to Freedom of Speech 

2. When was' Swachh Bharat Mission launched?  

(a) November 26, 2014 

(b) August 15, 2014 

(c) November 14, 2014 

(d) October 2, 2014 

3. Which out of the following is true about the Directive Principles of State Policy?  

(a) They are not enforceable law 

(b) They can be enforced by the Supreme Court 

(c) High Court is the protector of the Directive Principles of State Policy 

(d) The President has the power to enforce the Directive Principles of State Policy  

4.  Which one of the following Fundamental Rights has special provisions for the minorities?  (a) Right to Equality 

(b) Cultural and Educational Rights 

(c) Right against Exploitation 

(d) Right to Freedom 

5. Identify the scheme under which a person can open a bank account without depositing any money 

(a) PMAY 

(b)  PMIDY 

(c) SSY 

(d) PMSBY 

B. Fill in the blanks.  

1. Untouchablets an inhuman product of the caste system.  

2.-----is a welfare housing scheme launched by the Central Government.  

3. The important challenges we face today are the----of our growth processes and the Se that remain in our social institutions 

4. ------is an initiative to provide insurance benefits to rural population 

5.. Manual scavenging violates the fundamental Right ---,-----,-----

C. Write True or False for the following statement. 

1. The state cannot make special vision for the war 

2. Sukanya  Samidhi Yoana provides empowermets to the child 

4. Minorities in India are not  procted by  the Constitution. 

5 The Directive Principles of State promote  welfare of the people. 

D.  Answer the following questions in brief 

1. What is meant by  marginalization ? Who are the marginalized groups in India ?

2. Explain the meaning of Protective Constitution ? How does it ensure socio economic justice to the deprived section of society?

3. Explain the main provisions of  the Cultural and Educational rights. 

4. Which three constitutional provisions of the Indian Constitution safeguard the marginalized in India 

5. How do directive principles of state policy promote the welfare of all sections of society.Give any three examples.

E. Answer the following questions, 

1. Describe  five welfare schemes launched by Government of India for the upliftment of the needy and downtrodden.  

2 What does the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?  How far has been successful so far ? List any five tasks related to cleanliness which the students must undertake.

3.Highligt any five special measures taken by the Government of India for the upliftment of Backward Classes. 

4. Explain the main provisions of Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989 for the Scheduled castes and the Scheduled Tribes. List  any offences which are punishable under this Act 

5. How can we ensure that the marginalized and weaker sections of society get  equal benefits from the government  programs. Suggest any  five measures. 

Value based Question 

The lady shown in the picture has to remove human excreta from 20 homes everyday. The government declaration of 100% individual household latrine Coverage in the state differs from the ground reality. The fact remains that employing scavengers and constructing dry latrines continue in many parts of India inspite of the facts that this offence invites imprisonment up to one year with a  fine of Rupees  2000

Study carefully the picture and the given paragraph on the previous page and answer the following questions: 

1. What stringent measures can be taken to implement the law?  
2. In your opinion, should the manual scavengers be allowed to continue to earn their livelihood or banned?  Justify your answer with three suitable arguments. 

Map skill 

following is the list of Indian cities that have fared well on cleanliness parameters under the Swachh Bharat Mission 

Show these cities on an outline political map of India.  

Rank Top 5 Cities / States 

a. Indore (MP) 

b. Bhopal (MP) 

c. Vishakhapatnam (AP) 

d. Surat (Gujarat) 

e. Mysuru (Karnataka) 

Something To Do 

1. Prepare a brochure on the inhuman practice of scavenging by highlighting the prevalence of the  practice, the health problems that it poses and what can be done to eradicate it.  Your brochure should refer to Swachh Bharat Sarvekshan recently done to survey the success of the cleanliness mission. 

2. Out of 434 cities surveyed recently on their performance on five components of Swachh Bharat Mission - waste collection, solid waste management, construction of toilets, sanitation strategies  and behaviour change communication, few cities of India performed the worst like Katihar in (Bihar), Hardoi (UP), Bagaha (Bihar), Bhusawal (Maharashtra) and Gonda (UP).  Why did the above mentioned cities not fare well on cleanliness parameters?  What could be the reasons behind that?  

3.Suggest three steps that can make Swachh Bharat Mission successful.