Practice Caste Based Movements (8.6) - Social Movements - CBSE 12 Social Change and Development in India

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Question 1.
What does the term 'Dalit' mean?
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Think about the historical context of caste in India.
Question 2.
Name one significant Dalit movement.
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Consider who you know about Dr. Ambedkar.
3Question 3.
Dalit movements primarily seek to:
- End caste discrimination
- Promote economic inequality
- Support higher castes
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Think about the historical struggles of Dalits.
4Question 4.
True or False: Backward castes were favored in colonial policies.
- True
- False
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Recall the impact of colonial governance on caste dynamics.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the Dalit movement's approach differs from that of backward class movements regarding their engagement with the state.
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Consider the historical context of each movement and their goals.
Question 6.
Analyze case studies of specific Dalit movements and their impact on local governance.
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Look at local elections and policy changes that have occurred as a result.

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