Q1. In a democracy why is universal adult franchise important?
Ans: In a democracy, the Universal Adult Franchise is important because of the following reasons:
Q2. Re-read the box on Article 15 and state two ways in which this Article addresses inequality?
Ans: Article 15 in democracy of the constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Two ways in which this Article addresses inequality:
(i) It suggests States not to discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.
(ii) No citizen shall be subject to any disability, liability and restriction on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.
Also, this Article addresses inequality by ensuring:
Q3. What do you understand by the term “all persons are equal before the law”? Why do you think it is important in a democracy?
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Q4. According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, persons with disabilities have equal rights, and that the government should make possible their full participation in society. The government has to provide free education and integrate children with disabilities into mainstream schools. This law also states that all public places including buildings, schools, etc., should be accessible and provided with ramps.
Look at the photograph and think about the boy who is being carried down the stairs. Do you think the above law is being implemented in his case? What needs to be done to make the building more accessible for him? How would his being carried down the stairs affect his dignity as well as his safety?
Ans: The boy in the photograph is disabled, and the building should be accessible to him according to the law.
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