Olympiad Test: Democracy and Equality - 1 - Class 7 MCQ

The introduction states that this unit introduces the learner to the critical role of equality in democracy, specifically in the context of India.

The text mentions that every individual in the country, including male and female persons from all castes, religions, tribes, educational and economic backgrounds, is recognized as equal.

The text mentions that the government implements equality through laws and government programs or schemes to help disadvantaged communities.

The midday meal scheme provides cooked lunch to children in government elementary schools, contributing to increased enrollment, attendance, and reduced hunger among poor students.

The text mentions that establishing equality in a democratic society is a continuous struggle and involves the recognition of all persons as equal.

The Indian Constitution recognizes equality for all citizens, the Midday Meal Scheme provides cooked lunch to school children, and the Civil Rights Movement was a struggle for equal rights in the United States.

Discrimination persists despite being against the law, slow-changing attitudes are a challenge in establishing equality, and a continuous struggle is necessary for the recognition of all persons as equal.

The Indian Constitution focuses on the recognition of equality, and the Midday Meal Scheme contributes to hunger reduction among school children.

Just as slow-changing attitudes pose a challenge, steady progress in social movements is an analogy, indicating a consistent effort towards establishing equality.

The text mentions the African–Americans in the United States, who continue to struggle for equality despite movements in the late 1950s.