Practice Civil Society Movements (4.2) - Chapter 4: Changing Face of Indian Democracy (1977-1986)

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Question 1.
What is a civil society movement?
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Think about the way groups come together for advocacy.
Question 2.
Name one prominent civil society movement from the section.
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Recall the movements we discussed earlier.
3Question 3.
What was a major objective of the Chipko Movement?
- To promote urban development
- To protect forests
- To enhance industrial growth
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It involved locals hugging trees.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Narmada Bachao Andolan focused solely on environmental issues.
- True
- False
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Think broader than just the ecology.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the media in its role during the Chipko Movement. Consider both positive impacts and potential shortcomings.
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How did the portrayal affect public perception?
Question 6.
Argue for or against the statement: 'Civil society movements had a minimal impact on Indian democracy.' Support your stance with examples from the section.
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Reflect on the long-term societal changes triggered by these movements.

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