Chapter 18
Democracy and Equality
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. The Right to Vote is guaranteed to Indians who are-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. The most successful scheme of the government which increased enrolment of children in schools is-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Which one of the following is NOT responsible for weakening the Indian society?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. According to the Preamble, who is constituting India into a socialist, secular and democratic republic?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. To ensure that all the children from the deprived sections are able to fulfil their dreams, the Government of India should not-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. The ___________ is a document that lays down the framework, political structures and the powers and duties of the government.
- 2. The ___________ is an introduction to our Constitution.
- 3. The ___________ system creates a social division in a nation.
- 4. Each ___________ is an organised group, having its own policies and programmes.
- 5. Many ___________ have been made to protect the Right to Equality.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
C. State True or False for the following statements.
- 1. On 15 August 1947 India became a republic.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Our Constitution framers wanted to eradicate discrimination.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. People elect their representatives for a fixed term.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. The law does not give equal protection to all.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. The provisions of reservation have not reached everyone.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. What is the main function of an opposition party?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Why was reservation provided for certain castes in India?
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. What is meant by secularism?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Why is Universal Adult Franchise considered a courageous step of the Constituent Assembly?
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. Name any two literacy programmes started by the Government of India.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Mention the main provisions of the Right to Equality.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 2. How can the people keep a check on their representatives?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 3. List the important steps taken by the Indian government for the benefit of the weaker sections of society.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. List the factors that create inequalities and hamper the success of the democracy.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 5. Why have the benefits of reservation not reached everyone? Suggest two steps that can ensure development of all sections of the Indian society.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water