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SCERT AP Board 9th Class Social Solutions<\/a> 16th Lesson Social Protest Movements Textbook Questions and Answers.<\/p>\n

AP State Syllabus 9th Class Social Studies Solutions 16th Social Protest Movements<\/h2>\n

9th Class Social Studies 16th Lesson Social Protest Movements Textbook Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

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Question 1.
\nWhich of the following statements about lives of industrial workers are correct? And correct the false statements.
\na) Workers controlled the industries.
\nb) Living conditions of the workers were comfortable.
\nc) Low wages was ones of the reasons for discontent among the workers.
\nd) During the phase of industrialization there was emphasis on emotions and feelings.
\ne) Romantic writers and artists tried to highlight values of closeness to nature as described in the folk tales and folk songs.
\nAnswer:
\na) False
\nb) False
\nc) True
\nd) False
\ne) True
\nCorrection of false statements :
\na) Workers did not control the industries.
\nb) Living conditions of the workers were not comfortable.
\nd) Duringthe phase of industrialization there was no emphasis on emotions and feelings.<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nList some of the problems faced by workers of those times. Discuss if such problems exist in our times too.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • The workers were under the control of unsympathetic foreman and managers.<\/li>\n
  • There was no security for their lives and they lost their jobs. Working hours were long and unbroken.<\/li>\n
  • Wages were meagre and frequently owners tried to cut down wages or retrench workers or increase work load on them.<\/li>\n
  • The lifespan of the workers decreased.<\/li>\n
  • Workers were prone to accidents and no compensations were given.<\/li>\n
  • Workers used to live in slums and deaths were caused by spread of diseases.<\/li>\n
  • Children were taken as child labour in risky coal mines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Present condition of workers :<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Salaries or wages are regularized.<\/li>\n
    • Factory regulation act prohibited children in coal mines. Later child labour is now prohibited.<\/li>\n
    • Working conditions are improved.<\/li>\n
    • Compensations are paid for accidents or deaths but it is very less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Question 3.
      \nWrite a paragraph comparing the ideas of capitalism and socialism. How were they similar or different?
      \n(OR)
      \nDistinguish between socialism and capitalism.
      \n(OR)
      \nCompare and contrast between Socialism and Capitalism.
      \n(OR)
      \nWhat are the differences between captalism and socialism?
      \nAnswer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Capitalism<\/td>\nSocialism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      1. Capitalism is based on private ownership of means of production.<\/td>\n1. Undersocialism the means of production are under the control of the government.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      2. Supply and demand forces determine the prices.<\/td>\n2. There will be centralized planning mechanism.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      3. The objective of production is profit maximisation.<\/td>\n3. The objective of production is welfare of the state and people.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      4. Concentration of power or wealth will be in few hands.<\/td>\n4. Socialism opposes concentration of power or wealth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      5. The resources are controlled by the capitalists.<\/td>\n5. Social control of resources is seen here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      6. There is no individual freedom or equality of opportunities.<\/td>\n6. The individual freedom and equality of opportunities are given high priority.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      7. Eg : West Europe and North America.<\/td>\n7. Eg : Eastern European countries and China.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Question 4.
      \nHow was the idea of equality being similar or differently challenged by women and workers movements?
      \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Workers demands regarding equality –
        \na) Equality of opportunities, status, etc., irrespective of birth status.
        \nb) Opposed discrimination of any sort.<\/li>\n
      2. The idea of equality challenged by women –
        \na) Equality of opportunities to all public dignities, offices and employments.
        \nb) They demanded equal access to property.
        \nc) They demanded equal access to civil rights such as voting …. etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Question 5.
        \nDraw a poster to illustrate the ideas of “liberty, equality and justice” with in the context of workers and women. Identify occasions where these idea are being violated.
        \nAnswer:
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        \nIn the following occasions the ideas are violated.<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Still the wages given to women labour are low when compared with men.<\/li>\n
        • Even domestic violence against women is still not able to be controlled.<\/li>\n
        • Assaults against women are seen everywhere.<\/li>\n
        • Certain job opportunities are available only for men.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Question 6.
          \nLocate the countries in the world map in which the protest movements took place.
          \nAnswer:
          \nThe protest movements took place in the following countries.<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. USA<\/li>\n
          2. England<\/li>\n
          3. France<\/li>\n
          4. Germany<\/li>\n
          5. Italy<\/li>\n
          6. India<\/li>\n
          7. China<\/li>\n
          8. Russia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            Question 7.
            \nRead the last paragraph of page 203 and first paragraph of page 204 and comment on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            You would have read about the struggles of social reformers in 19th<\/sup> century India to end practices like Sati, killing of girl children at birth, enforced widowhood for life etc. and also to extend modern education to women. The growth of education among women enabled many women to take part in public life and organise other women like themselves. This gave rise to women’s movement in India too.<\/p>\n

            Women participated in the national movement and leaders like Gandhiji specially emphasised the importance of women in the movement. Thousands of women joined the freedom movement and helped to shape the ideas of the nationalists. As a result when India became independent women were given complete legal equality vis a vis men. It also sought to end discriminations against them in property laws etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Answer:<\/p>\n

              \n
            • The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millenia.<\/li>\n
            • From equal status with men in ancient times though the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful.<\/li>\n
            • In modern India women have held high offices including that of the President, Prime Minister, Speaker, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Question 8.
              \nDo you find any social protest movements around you? Interview with the leaders of that movement and prepare a report and present in your class.
              \nAnswer:
              \nYes I found a social movement in my surrounding Area. That is “Prohibition”.
              \nStudents : Good morning Madam
              \nLeader (Lady) : Good morning Children
              \nStudents : Madam, why did you start the movement on prohibition?
              \nLeader : Because to protect the human beings.
              \nStudents : How did you protect them?
              \nLeader : If we start a movement against the liquor, then the government will stop the production.
              \nStudents : Why did the government to stop the production of liquor.
              \nLeader : Liquor it is the harmness to the health of the consumer. And how much the worker earn half ofthe amount they spend on liquor. Not spend for his family.
              \nStudents : Is it known to the government or not.
              \nLeader : Yes, it is known by government. But they did not take any steps. That’s why we started movement for the safe of families.
              \nStudents : How far this movement is helpful to families?
              \nLeader : Children, 90% of our families in India are poor. They are not able to fulfill they proper basic needs also. But they addict to liquor and spoil their life and health and they did not take care about families and education of their children. Gradually, the families become a poor, due to the movement they stop the use of liquor, and use the money for the welfare ofthe family and live happily.
              \nStudents : Very good Madam, how did you raise the movement?
              \nLeader : I create awarness among the family members who affected these and gathered and maintain a group and started the movement.
              \nStudents : Did you successful any?
              \nLeader : Yes, due to the movement government ban on “cheap liquor”. That’s why we continue our movements to “complete prohibition.”
              \nStudents : Very good Madam, you are doing a great job for society. So, we also participated in this movement.<\/p>\n

              9th Class Social Studies 16th Lesson Social Protest Movements InText Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

              Question 1.
              \nIn what ways do you think ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity wouid have helped to inspire protest movements? (Text Book Page No. 198)<\/p>\n

                \n
              • Industrialization deeply affected the working class.<\/li>\n
              • Human values were lost.<\/li>\n
              • There was less scope for dignity and security of life.<\/li>\n
              • Workers started protesting against their conditions.<\/li>\n
              • The spread of new political ideas of “liberty”, “equality” and “fraternity” pioneered by the French Revolution gave boost to the protest movements.<\/li>\n
              • The workers inspired by these ideas demanded
                \na) “Liberty” from the bonds of capitalists.
                \nb) “Equality” of opportunities irrespective of social status.
                \nc) “Fraternity” inspired them to fight for their dignity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Question 2.
                \nThe government passed a law which provided capital punishment to those who broke machines. Do you think this was justified? (Text Book Page No. 199)
                \nAnswer:
                \nNo. Giving capital punishment for these who broke machines was not justifiable.<\/p>\n

                Question 3.
                \nIn what way did Marx’s Socialism disagree with Luddism? (Text Book Page No. 202)
                \nAnswer:<\/p>\n