NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination
NCERT Question And Answers
Question 1. Do you have a prejudice against rural or urban people? Find out if this is shared by others and discuss the reasons why people have these prejudices.
Answer: Selfattempt.
Question 2. Can you list some of the prejudices that you have noticed around you? How do they affect the ways in which people treat each other?
Answer:
List of some prejudices that I have noticed around me are
- Prejudice against caste and creed
- Prejudice against color, eating habits, and living style
- Prejudice against gender
Question 3. Arrange the statements given below in these two sections, according to what you think is appropriate for the section.
- They are well-behaved.
- They are soft-spoken and gentle.
- They are physically strong.
- They are naughty.
- They are good at dance and painting.
- They don’t cry.
- They are rowdy.
- They are good at sport.
- They are good at cooking.
- They are emotional.
Now check, with your teacher’s help, who has put which statement where. Find out and discuss people’s reasons for doing this. Are the qualities you put in for boys something that boys are born with?
Answer:
No, the qualities that we have put in for boys are not something that boys are born with, however, they assume they have these qualities because they constantly hear these things.
Question 4. You can take other statements such as They are soft and gentle or They are very well-behaved’ and discuss ‘ these are applied to girls. Do girls possess these qualities at birth, or do they learn such behavior from others? What do YOU think about girls who are not soft and gentle and those who are naughty?
Answer:
- Yes, I want to ink most of the guys who are soft and center bv both. Aster-wands, are taught to be well-behaved and have bare manners.
- there is nothing wrong with some girls who are naughty and so soft and sen tie because every human being is different and the inherent qualities decide the nature of an individual
Question 5. What is the difference between discrimination and stereotypes?
Answer:
The differences between discrimination and stereotypes are as follows
Question 6. How do you think a person who is discriminated against might feel?
Answer:
A person who is discriminated against might feel the following things
- Inferior to upper classes.
- His dignity will be hurt
- Insulted by others.
- They might revolt against society.
Question 7. ’Despite the children offering money, the cartmen refused them’. Why?
Answer:
Despite the children offering money, the cartmen refused them because they were Mahars, the untouchable caste of the Bombay President’.
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Exercises
Question 1. Match the following statements in a way that challenges stereotypes.
Answer:
Question 2. 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.
Answer:
- The stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affects the lives of daughters in the following ways
- They are not given nutritious food because parents think that it is not important for a girl to be strong.
- They are not allowed to attend school as the parents don’t want to spend money on them.
- They are not properly cared for.
- They are thrown into child marriage and household work.
- They are not allowed to participate in sports activities.
Answer:
Question 3. What does the Constitution say with regard to equality? Why do you think it is important for all people to be equal?
Answer:
- The Constitution says the following things regarding equality
- The Constitution ensures that all the people of India are considered equal.
- Everyone has equal rights and opportunities to choose any kind of work they want.
- Government jobs are open to all people.
- The Constitution abolishes ‘untouchability and declares it illegal.
It is important for all people to be equal so that no person is discriminated against any other. The presence of discrimination poses a threat to the unity of such a diverse nation as India.
Question 4. Sometimes people make prejudiced comments in our presence. We are often not in a position to do anything about this because it is difficult to say something right then and there. Divide the class into groups and each group discuss what they could do in one of the following situations
- A friend begins to tease a classmate because he is poor.
- You are watching TV with your family and one of them makes a prejudicial comment about a particular religious community.
- Children in your class refuse to share their food with a particular person because they think she is dirty.
- Someone tells you a joke that makes fun of a community because of their accent.
- Some boys make remarks about girls not being able to play games as well as them.
Discuss in class what the different groups have suggested for the above situations, and also talk about the problems that can come up when raising the issue.
Answer:
- For the above-mentioned situations, the following types of suggestions can be given in the class
- The classmate should be stopped from doing this as it is wrong to tease anyone on the basis of inequality.
- I would stop him or her at the first instance and try to make them understand that this is their prejudice and that it may or may not be true.
- They would be asked to see her qualities of head and heart and not of her dirtiness.
- Advise him/her not to do so because this is a prejudice.
- They would be asked not to do so because that is a stereotype and not the truth.
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Multiple Choice Question And Answers
Question 1. How many languages are there that are people’s mother tongues?
- More than 1500
- More than 16000
- More than 1600
- More than 1400
Answer: 3. More than 1600
Question 2. Which of the following means to judge other people negatively or see them as inferior?
- Stereotypes
- Discrimination
- Dalits
- Prejudice
Answer: 4. Prejudice
Question 3. Which of the following is a stereotype related to Girls?
- They are rowdy.
- They are well-behaved.
- They are good at sport,
- They are physically strong.
Answer: 2. They are well-behaved.
Question 4. One of the stereotypes related to boys is that they do not cry because
- they are weak.
- they are strong.
- they are angry.
- they are happy.
Answer: 2. they are strong.
Question 5. Which of the following groups of people are called untouchables?
- Stronger people
- Worthy people
- Unworthy people
- Superior
Answer: 3. Unworthy people
Question 6. The people of lower caste were not allowed to
- enter the temples.
- sit with upper-caste people.
- take water from the village well.
- All of the above
Answer: 4. All of the above
Question 7. Who is known as the Father of the Constitution of India?
- Pt Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar
- Dr Rajendra Prasad
- Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Answer: 2. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar
Question 8. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar belonged to which community?
- Muslims
- Mahar
- Brahmin
- Sikh
Answer: 2. Mahar
Question 9. For what purpose did Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar go to England?
- To become a lawyer
- To travel
- To become a leader
- None of these
Answer: 1. To become a lawyer
Question 10. What happened to discrimination after the Constitution came into force?
- The discrimination has been prohibited.
- The discrimination has been intensified.
- Both 1 and 2
- None of the above
Answer: 1. The discrimination has been intensified.
Question 11. The Constitution ensures that all the people of India are considered as
- marginal communities
- equal
- superior
- religious
Answer: 2. equal
Question 12. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
- Diversity and discrimination are the same.
- Only Hindus and Muslims live in India.
- Life in the city is easy and it’s not a prejudice.
Codes
- 1, 2 and 3
- Both 2 and 3
- Both 1 and 3
- Only 2
Answer: 1. 1, 2 and 3
Question 13. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Prejudices and stereotypes are the reasons for discrimination.
- Dalits are called ‘Untouchables’ by the government.
- Dr Ambedkar urged Dalits to take up government jobs.
Codes
- 1, 2, and 3
- Both 1 and 2
- Both 1 and 3
- Only 2
Answer: 3. Both 1 and 3
Question 14. “Arjun comes from the Kshatriya caste, known for warriors and rulers, while Ekalavya is from the Dalit caste, considered the lowest in the social hierarchy. Both Arjun and Ekalavya are exceptionally talented in archery and aspire to become skilled archers”.
What challenges might Ekalavya face due to his caste while pursuing archery?
- He may receive support and training from the community.
- He may face discrimination and limited opportunities.
- He may be automatically granted higher social status.
- He may become a respected leader in his village.
Answer: 2. He may face discrimination and limited opportunities.
Question 15. “The State Government has asked degree colleges and universities to form monitoring committee cells at educational institutions to address the issue of access of transgenders to different services and Violence against them.”
Source: The Times of India
Which of the following reasons is/are responsible for the denial of rights to transgenders?
- Prejudice
- Stereotype
- Discrimination
- All of these
Answer: 4. All of these
Question 16. Identify the kind of provision that is being discussed in the below Statements.
- India’s Constitution guarantees equality before the law for all its citizens.
- The right to equal pay for equal work is a fundamental principle of Indian labor laws.
- India’s anti-discrimination laws protect marginalized communities from caste-based discrimination.
Options
- Discrimination
- Equality
- Stereotypes
- Diversity
Answer: 2. Equality
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Match The Following
Codes
- A B C D
- 1 2 3 4
- 4 1 2 3
- 2 1 4 3
- 3 4 1 2
Answer: 2. 4 1 2 3
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Fill in the Blanks
Question 1. ……….. stop us from looking at each person as a unique individual with his/her unique qualities.
Answer: Stereotypes
Question 2. Caste rules were set which did not allow the so-called ………. to take on work other than what they were meant to do.
Answer: untouchables
Question 3. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was one of the ……….. of India.
Answer: greatest leaders
Question 4. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar had gone to Koregaon with his …….. and ……… to meet his father.
Answer: brothers, cousins
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination True/False
Question1. Stereotypes and prejudice both make discrimination stronger.
Answer: True
Question 2. People may experience both kinds of discrimination when they are both poor and untouchable.
Answer: True
Question 3. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was the second person from his caste who completed a college education.
Answer: False
Question 4. Dalits are referred to as Scheduled Castes by the government.
Answer: True
Question 5. We have more than 2600 languages that are people’s mother tongues.
Answer: False
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Assertion Reason
1. Assertion (A) In cities families spend little time with each other.
Reason (R) Prejudice means to judge other people negatively.
Codes
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- A is true, but R is false
- A is false, but R is true
Answer: 2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
2. Assertion (A) Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was a pioneer of Dalit rights.
Reason (R) He encouraged Dalits to send their children to schools and colleges.
Codes
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- A is true, but R is false
- A is false, but R is true
Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Picture Based Question And Answers
Question 1. Observing the image, what do you think he/she faces on a daily basis?
- Kindness
- Gifts from people
- Stereotyped dialogues
- Help from friends
Answer: 3. Stereotyped dialogues
Question 2. Which of the following is not correct in relation to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar?
- He was a lawyer.
- He was a Dalit activist.
- He was one of the constitutional makers.
- He was discriminated against in Parliament.
Answer: 4. He was discriminated against in Parliament.
Question 3. Look at the picture given below and answer the questions that follow.
The children you see in the illustrations here were seen as ‘disabled’. This term has been changed and now the term used is ‘children with special needs’. Common stereotypes about them are given in large letters. Their own feelings and thoughts too are given.
Discuss what these children are saying about stereotypes regarding them and why. Do you think children with special needs should be a part of regular schools or study in a separate school? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer:
In Picture 1, the boy is tense and sad because people make fun of him because
- he limps.
- he tries to make people understand how they would feel if they were in his place.
- it could happen to anyone.
In Picture 2, The person feels shy because
- the people find him different.
- he wants to hide himself from the people who stare at him.
In Picture 3, The child wonders why people consider her mentally weak as well when she is physically weak she says-
- her legs are wobbly.
- people think her mind is wobbly too.
These children are speaking about stereotypes because they understand the attitudes of the people around them. They mock them and they comment on them.
Yes, I think that children with special needs should be a part of regular school and should not study in a separate school because they would learn many things in regular school and will not feel degraded.
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Case Based Question And Answers
1. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.
- Long did we wait, but no one turned up. An hour elapsed and the station-master came to enquire. He asked us for our tickets. We showed them to him.
- He asked us why we tried. We told him that we were bound for Koregaon and that we were waiting for Father or his servant to come, but neither had turned up and that we did not know how to reach Koregaon.
- We are well-dressed children. From our dress or talk no one could make out that we were children of the untouchables. Indeed, the station master was quite sure we were Brahmin children and was extremely touched at the plight in which he found us.
- As is usual among the Hindus, the station master asked us who we were. Without a moment’s thought, I replied that we are Mahars. Mahar is one of the communities which were treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency. He was stunned. His face underwent a sudden change.
- We could see that he was overpowered by a strange feeling of repulsion. As soon as he heard my reply, he went away to his room and we stood where we were. Fifteen to twenty minutes elapsed; the Sun was almost setting.
- Our father had not turned up nor had he sent his servant, and now the station master had also left us. We were quite bewildered, and the joy and happiness, which we felt at the beginning of the journey, gave way to a feeling of extreme sadness.
Question 1. Name the personality whose story is discussed in the above passage.
- Pt Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer: 2. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar
Question 2. Why did the person in the above story have to face that discrimination?
- Because he was a lawyer.
- Because he was from the Mahar community.
- Because he was too young to travel by train.
- Because he was very rude.
Answer: 2. Because he was from the Mahar community.
Question 3. What did the word Dalit mean to the backward community?
- Mahar
- Broken
- Untouchable
- Schedule Caste
Answer: 2. Broken
Question 4. India became a secular state. What does this mean to the common citizens?
- It means that all religions and faiths have equal value.
- They are not affected by this provision.
- It means that they can now be discriminated against.
- It means that taxes would be charged to their community.
Answer: 1. It means that all religions and faiths have equal value.
2. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.
Ambedkar’s Story
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, one of the greatest leaders of India shares his first experience of caste-based discrimination which took place in 1901 when he was just 9 years old.
- He was going to meet his father with his brothers and cousins in Koregaon which is now in Maharashtra. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar belonged to the Mahar class the people of who were treated as untouchables.
- The sense of discrimination was so great that the station master who met them refused to entertain them once he got to know their caste. Later, when the bullock cart drivers came to know this, even they refused to carry them and afford to get polluted.
- No bullock cart driver was prepared to demean himself carrying passengers of the untouchable classes. They offered even double the fare, but Ambedkar found that money did not work.
- The extract is from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s writings and speeches, Volume 12, Edited Vasant Moon, Bombay Education Department, Government of Maharashtra. After going through Ambedkar’s story we realize how difficult it would be if people could not move easily from one place to the other, and how insulting and hurtful it is to have people move away.
- This small incident also shows how the simple task of going from one place to another became very hectic. All the cartmen and station masters acted in a discriminatory manner.
- So clearly, as this story shows us, caste-based discrimination is not only limited to preventing Dalits from undertaking certain economic activities but it also denies them the respect and dignity given to others.
Question 1. How did people at the station discriminate against Dr Ambedkar and his brothers?
Answer:
People at the station discriminated against Dr Ambedkar and his brothers when they got to know that they were from the Mahar community. The station master suddenly changed his behavior towards them, and the cartmen refused to carry them.
Question 2. How do you think Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar felt as a child when he saw the station master’s reaction to his statement that they were Mahars?
Answer:
I think Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar felt very hurt and disappointed when he saw the station master’s reaction to his statement that they were Mahars.
Question 3. Have you ever experienced prejudice or witnessed an incident of discrimination? How did this make you feel?
Answer:
- Yes, I experienced prejudice when I was a child. I was treated badly by some people at a wedding function because of my darker skin color.
- It made me feel disappointed and sad.
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Very Short Answer Type Question And Answers
Question 1. How many major religions are there in the world?
Answer: There are eight major religions in the world.
Question 2. What do you understand by prejudices?
Answer: Prejudices refer to the practice of judging other people negatively or seeing them as inferior.
Question 3. Why the boys don’t cry?
Answer: Boys don’t cry because they think that others will laugh at them because it is a stereotype about boys that only girls cry.
Question 4. When does discrimination happen?
Answer: Discrimination happens when people act on their prejudices or stereotypes.
Question 5. Name four occupations that are considered of less value in society.
Answer: Cleaning, washing, cutting hair, and picking garbage occupations are considered as less value in the society.
Question 6. Who is Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar?
Answer: Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is considered as the Father, of the Indian Constitution and is also known as the greatest leader of the Dalits.
Question 7. What is Mahar?
Answer: Mahar is one of the backward class communities that were treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency.
Question 8. What were the demands of women?
Answer: Women demanded that they should have as much as the right to education as men had.
Question 9. What does the first page of our Constitution proclaim?
Answer: The first page of our Constitution proclaimed that all Indians are entitled to equality of status and opportunity.
Question 10. What can bring unity among the Indians?
Answer: It is the equality of all persons that can unite all Indians.
Question 11. What is equality?
Answer: Equality means that all people are equally protected by the law and all human beings are equal in the eyes of the law, irrespective of their caste, religion, sex, etc.
Question 12. What did the writers of the Constitution say with respect to diversity?
Answer: The writers of the Constitution said that respect for diversity is a significant element in ensuring equality.
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Short Answer Type Question And Answers
Question 1. What are the main characteristics about which we are prejudiced? What happens due to prejudice?
Answer:
We can be prejudiced about many things such as
People’s religious beliefs
- The colour of their skin
- The region they came from
- The accent they speak in
- The clothes they wear
Our prejudices about others are so strong that we do not want to form friendships with them. At times, we may even act in ways that hurt them. We often disrespect other people who have different ways of doing things when we think one particular way is best.
Question 2. How are people discriminated on the basis of their economic situation?
Answer:
- People without enough money for basic needs like food, clothes, and shelter face discrimination based on their economic situation.
- They experience discrimination in offices, hospitals, schools, etc where they are treated badly because they are poor.
- For example, they might not get hired for a job because they don’t have nice clothes, or they might not get the best medical care because they can’t afford it. This unfair treatment shows how economic inequality can affect people’s lives in different ways.
Question 3. How do some people experience both economic and cultural discrimination?
Answer:
- Some people may experience both economic discrimination as well as cultural discrimination because they are poor and belong to groups whose culture is not valued.
- For example, tribals or certain other religious communities. Cultural discrimination takes place when people are discriminated against because their customs or practices may be seen as inferior. Economic discrimination takes place when people are discriminated against due to their economic backgrounds.
Question 4. What kinds of deprivation did the Mahar caste suffer?
Answer:
- Mahar caste suffered the following kinds of deprivation
- Mahars were very poor, they owned no land.
- Children born to them also had to do the work that their parents did.
- Mahar caste had to be settled outside of the villages. They were not allowed into the village.
Question 5. How did the drafters of our Constitution ensure that all people of India were considered equal?
Answer:
- The drafters of our Constitution were aware of the discrimination that had been practiced in our society and how people had struggled against this.
- They also said that respect for diversity was a significant element in ensuring equality. They felt that people must have the freedom to their religion, languages, etc and to express themselves freely. Thus, they made the provisions of the constitution in such a way that all people of India were considered equal.
Question 6. How did India become a secular country?
Answer:
- The writers of the Constitution advocated respect for diversity and ensured equality irrespective of citizens belonging to different communities, religions, languages, etc.
- They further advocated that no one language, religion or festival should become compulsory for all to follow and government must treat all religions equally.
- Thus, India become a secular country where people of different religions and faiths have the freedom to practice and follow their religion without any fear of discrimination.
Question 7. Why do we have to strive for equality even today? What do we need to do?
Answer:
We have to strive for equality even today because every effort has been made to remove inequality and discrimination from society but we failed. All kinds of evil practices should be removed.
- We need to do the following for this
- We have to make an effort.
- Positive actions have to be taken.
- The government also has to make an effort and make rules and implement them.
Question 8. “Diversity and discrimination coexist in India, reflecting a complex tapestry of cultures, religions, and traditions, where unity and prejudice often Collide.”
(1) How does India’s diverse cultural and religious landscape contribute to its unique social fabric?
Answer:
India’s diverse culture and religion create a rich social fabric by promoting inclusivity and celebrating differences.
(2) What are some common forms of discrimination prevalent in India, and how is the government working to address them?
Answer:
Discrimination in India takes various forms, including caste-based, religious, and gender biases. The government addresses these issues through affirmative action, anti-discrimination laws, and awareness campaigns, but challenges remain in achieving full social justice.
Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Long Answer Type Question And Answers
Question 1. Explain about prejudices and how they are formed. Also, mention the things about which prejudices can be formed.
Answer:
- When the opinions of people about other people are always negative, then these become prejudices. Prejudice means judging other people negatively or seeing them as inferior.
- When people think that only one particular way is the best and right way to do things, they often disrespect other people who may have different ways of doing things.
- For example, if one thinks that English is the best among all languages, he/she starts to judge other languages negatively. As a result, he/she might not respect people who speak languages other than English.
- Prejudice can be formed about many things like people’s religious beliefs, the color of their skin, the region they come from, the accent they speak in, the clothes they wear, etc. Sometimes, people may get hurt because of strong prejudices.
Question 2. What are the unfortunate situations of the Dalits? What efforts were made by Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar to improve these situations?
Answer:
Dalit people face several unfortunate situations such as
- They are forced to pick up garbage.
- They remove dead animals from the village.
- They are not allowed to enter the homes of upper castes.
- They cannot take water from the village well or hand pumps.
Dr. Ambedkar encouraged Dalit children to get an education and urged them to take on different kinds of government jobs in order to move out of the caste system.
- He led many efforts of Dalits to gain entry into temples. Later in life, he converted to Buddhism in his search for a religion that treated all members equally.
- Dr Ambedkar believed that Dalits must fight the caste system and work towards a society based on respect not just for a few but for all persons.
Question 3. How did Dalits, women, tribals, and peasants strive for equality?
Answer:
- Dalits, women, tribals, and peasants strive for equality in many ways as the struggle for freedom from British rule also included it the struggle of large groups of people who not only fought against the British but also fought to be treated more equally. They also fought against the inequalities they experienced in their lives.
- Many Dalits organized themselves to gain entry into temples. Women demanded that they should have as much as the right to education as men did. Peasants and tribals fought to release themselves from the grasp of the moneylender and the high interest they were charged.
Question 4. After the independence of India, what provisions were included while framing the Constitution to prevent discrimination?
Answer:
India became independent on 15th August 1947, but discrimination and existed in our society. The framers of the Constitution were determined to create a society free from discrimination and justice They included the following provisions to achieve this goal
According to Constitution ‘Untouchability’ is a crime and has been legally abolished by law.
- People are free to choose the kind of work they wish to do.
- Government jobs are open to all people, i.e. equal opportunity for all.
- The Constitution placed responsibility on the government to take specific steps to realize the right to equality for the poor and other such marginal communities.
- The Constitution does not allow discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
- The writers of the Constitution advocated respect for diversity and ensured equality irrespective of citizens belonging to different communities, religions, languages, etc.
Question 5. “Striving for equality means ensuring that all people have the same rights and opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances. It means working to eliminate discrimination and create a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.”
What is the core principle behind striving for equality in society? Describe how can we strive for equality.
Answer:
- The core principle behind striving for equality in society is to ensure that all individuals are granted the same rights, opportunities, and respect, irrespective of their backgrounds or circumstances, thus eliminating discrimination and promoting fairness.
- We can strive for equality by working together for those people who are devoid of equality, i.e. the Dalits, the poor people, and the women.
- As our national leaders took steps to guarantee equality for every citizen of India, we have to just follow their steps and open opportunities and our hearts for the marginalized communities.
- Thus, diversity in India should be respected in such a way that people feel appreciated.