R K Jain Solutions for Chapter: Untouchability-A Social Evil, Exercise 1: Time to Learn

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R K Jain Social Science Solutions for Exercise - R K Jain Solutions for Chapter: Untouchability-A Social Evil, Exercise 1: Time to Learn

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 30: Untouchability-A Social Evil, Exercise 1: Time to Learn with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Updated Integrated Social Science 8 solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from R K Jain Solutions for Chapter: Untouchability-A Social Evil, Exercise 1: Time to Learn with Hints & Solutions

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What do you know about the social hierarchy prevalent during the Vedic times?

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What is the fate of manual scavengers in India?

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How did Mahatma Gandhi try to remove untouchability?

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Discuss two constitutional safeguards that prevent the practice of untouchability.

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What is manual scavenging? What are the efforts made by the government to eradicate this practice?

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Mention five punishable offences which are recognised under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

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Why do you think untouchability is a social evil?

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Which of the two, do you think will have a bigger impact on the lives of untouchables- making laws to protect them or creating awareness in society about them? Justify your answer.