NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Social Science Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination | EXTRA QUESTIONS AVAILABLE . for this chapter.

VERY SHORT QUESTIONS ANSWER :-

Q1. Write an example of gender stereotypes.

Ans. “Don't cry. You are a boy. Boys are brave, they don't cry."

Q2. How many major religions are there in the world?

Ans. There are eight major religions in the world.

Q3. What is seen as a key value that unites us all as Indians?

Ans. Equality of all persons is seen as a key value that unites us all as Indians.

Q4. Write the name used by government for Dalits.

Ans. The government refers to this group of people as Scheduled Castes (SC).

Q5. What is Mahar?

Ans. Mahar is one of the communities which were treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency.

Q6. Who are untouchables?

Ans. The groups who were placed at the bottom of the ladder were seen as unworthy and called "untouchables".

Q7. Who was the first person from Dalit community to go to England for higher education?

Ans. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the first person from Dalit community to go to England for higher education.

Q8. What does the first page of our constitution states?

Ans. The first page of the Constitution clearly states that all Indians are entitled to equality of status and opportunity.

Q9. Who was the chairman of Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

 Ans. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.

Q10. Why Muslim girls do not attend school or drop out from school after a few years?

Ans. Poverty amongst Muslims is an important reason why Muslim girls do not attend school or drop out from school after a few years.

Q11.  What is inequality ?

Ans. Inequality is the difference in social status, wealth, or opportunity between people or groups.

 SHORT QUESTIONS ANSWER :-

Q1. Why does discrimination occur?

Ans. Discrimination can take place because of several reasons. Diversity such as different language, culture, status, economic background, religion etc. can also be a source of discrimination.

Q2. India is a secular country. What does it means?

Ans. India is a secular country where people of different religions and faiths have the freedom to practice and follow their religion without any fear of discrimination. This is seen as an important element of our unity – that we all live together and respect one other.

Q3. Give an example of prejudice.

Ans. For example, if we think English is the best language and other languages are not important, we are judging these other languages negatively. As a result, we might not respect people who speak languages other than English.

Q4. Write a short note on Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar?

Ans. Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar (1891-1956) is considered the father of the Indian Constitution and is also the best known leader of the Dalits. Dr Ambedkar fought for the rights of the Dalit community. He was born into the Mahar caste, which was considered untouchable.

Q5. What are Dalits?

Ans. Dalit is a term that people belonging to so called lower castes use to address themselves. They prefer this word to 'untouchable'. Dalit means those who have been 'broken'. The government refers to this group of people as Scheduled Castes (SC).

LONG QUESTIONS ANSWER  :

 

 

Q1. What is the difference between discrimination and stereotypes?

 

Ans. Difference between discrimination and stereotypes.

Discrimination	Stereotypes
1.Discrimination happens when people act on their prejudices or stereotypes.	1.When we fix people into one image we create a stereotype.
2.Discrimination can take place because of several reasons such as different religions, different language and different economic backgrounds.	2.Stereotypes stop us from looking at each person as a unique individual with his or her own special qualities and skills that are different from others.

Q2. What does the Constitution say with regard to equality? Why do you think it is important for all people to be equal?

Ans. With regard to equality, Constitution said that

            i. Untouchability is seen as a crime and has been legally abolished by law.

            ii. People are free to choose the kind of work they wish to do.

           iii. Government jobs are open to all people.

In addition, the Constitution also placed responsibility on the government to take specific steps to realise this right to equality for poor and other such marginal communities.

Q3. How can the stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affect the life of a daughter? Imagine this situation and list at least five different effects that this stereotype can have on the way daughters get treated in the house.

Ans. While the male children are considered an asset to the family, the female children are considered a burden to the parents.

This stereotype affects the life a daughter in the following way:

     

      i. Many girls are not even allowed to go to school.

      ii.Those who get chance to study may not concentrate on their studies as they are being discouraged.

     iii.They are deprived of their parents’ attention even when they fall sick.

     iv. Since their childhood to their marriage, they are considered as a temporary member of the family.

    v.  Even after marriage they are subject to exploitation.

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