Exercise 1
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Questions from Exercise 1 with Hints & Solutions
The above picture denotes communal riots. According to human rights groups in India, who are often the victims of communal riots in the country?

Communalism was and continues to be one of the major challenges to democracy in our country.
Why is it essential to combat communalism in India, and how can individuals contribute to countering communal prejudices in everyday life and religion-based mobilization in politics?

Read the data given below and answer the question.
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh
Category | Male | Female |
Literacy rate for rural population | ||
Literacy rate for rural children in age group years | ||
Percentage of rural children aged attending school |
As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in rural population?

Could you think of some reasons why women's representation is so low in India? Do you think Americans and Europe have achieved a satisfactory level of women's representation?

Observe the below image and discuss all the perceptions of an ideal woman that prevail in our society. Do you agree with any of these? If not, what is your image of an ideal woman?

What is difference between Caste and Religion?

If casteism and Communalism are bad, what makes feminism a good thing. Why don't we oppose all those who divide society into any lines- caste, religion, or gender?

Suggest any three measures that, in your opinion, can help in abolishing untouchability among the rural population in India.
