Worksheet: Rise of Popular Movements | Political Science Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: The nature of popular movements depicts a very unusual form of ______________ action.

Q2: Movements that involve political parties are known as ______________ movements.

Q3: The main leader of the Chipko movement was ______________.

Q4: The Dalit Panthers opposed discrimination on the basis of ______________.

Q5: The BKU demanded higher government floor prices for ______________ and ______________.

Q6: The Anti-Arrack Movement started in the village of ______________ in Andhra Pradesh.

Q7: Narmada Bachao Andolan demanded a cost-benefit analysis of major developmental projects including ______________ costs.

Q8: The movement for Right to Information started in 1990 in ______________.

Q9: In 2002, a weak Freedom of Information Act was legislated but never came into ______________.

Q10: The National Council for People’s Right to Information was formed in ______________ in 1996.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Party-based movements follow the objectives and ideologies of political parties.
Reason: They do not have independent goals.
(a) Assertion and Reason are both true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: The BKU demanded higher government floor prices for sugarcane and wheat.
Reason: They wanted to sell these crops at a lower price.
(a) Assertion and Reason are both true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: Popular movements often address issues unnoticed by the government, strengthening democracy.
Reason: They bring attention to societal concerns, fostering public participation and awareness.
(a) Assertion and Reason are both true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: The Anti-Arrack Movement aimed to ban the sale of arrack in villages.
Reason: It was concerned about the economic impact of alcoholism on rural areas.
(a) Assertion and Reason are both true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Name one leader of the Chipko movement.

Q2: What were the demands of the Chipko Movement?

Q3: Which state did the Dalit Panthers originate in?

Q4: What did the Dalit Panthers oppose?

Q5: Who was the chief leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU)?

Q6: What were the characteristics of the BKU's demands?

Q7: Which movement aimed to save the Narmada river?

Q8: What did the Anti-Arrack Movement demand initially?

Q9: When did the movement for Right to Information start?

Q10: What does the Right to Information law allow people to do?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the demands and results of the Chipko Movement.

Q2: Describe the activities and demands of the Dalit Panthers movement.

Q3: Explain the reasons behind the BKU's protest in 1988 and their demands.

Q4: Discuss the problem that led to the anti-Arrack movement and its demands.

Q5: What were the issues raised by the Narmada Bachao Andolan, and what strategies did they use?

Q6: Describe the origin and demands of the movement for the Right to Information.

Q7: How did the popular movements contribute to strengthening democracy? Explain.

Q8: Discuss the characteristics and demands of party-based movements, providing an example.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the Nature of Popular Movements and Provide Examples.

Q2: Discuss the Objectives and Impact of the Anti-Arrack Movement.

Q3: Describe the Challenges Faced and Strategies Employed by Narmada Bachao Andolan.

Q4: Explain the Significance and Impact of the Movement for Right to Information (RTI) in India.