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  • Question 1
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    TMS stands for ___________.
    Solution
    TMS stands for Tawa Matsya Sangh. It was an ogranisation formed by the fishermen to fight for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Question 2
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    ____________ is a provision in the Indian Constitution.
    Solution
    Equality is a provision in the Indian Constitution. The Indian Constitution recognizes the equality of all persons. An issue of equality is central to democracy. The dignity and self-respect of each person and their community can only be realized if they are not discriminated and are treated equally.
  • Question 3
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    Movements and struggles for equality in India continuously refer to the Indian Constitution to make their point about equality and justice for all. By constantly referring to the Constitution they use it as a __________.
    Solution
    The constitution is referred to as a living document. Something that has real meaning in our lives. The Indian Constitution recognizes the equality of all persons. Movements and struggles for equality in India continuously refer to the Indian Constitution to make their point about equality and justice for all. The dignity and self-respect of each person and their community can only be realized if they are not discriminated against and treated equally.
  • Question 4
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    An act which provides that equal wages should be paid to equal work is _________________.
    Solution
    The equal wages act in India was enacted to prevent discrimination between workers on grounds of gender. This act was enacted in 1976. This act provides that equal wages should be paid to equal work.
  • Question 5
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    The TMS was formed in the state of ____________.
    Solution
    The TMS or Tawa Matsya Sangh - A federation of fishermen's cooperatives was an organization formed in the state of Madhya Pradesh to fight for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest.
  • Question 6
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    The TMS demanded the right to continue their livelihood by organising _________.
    Solution
    In 1994, the government gave the rights for fishing in the Tawa reservoir to private contractors. The contractors began to threaten the villagers to leave the village, as they got cheap labour from outside. The newly formed Tawa Matsya Sangh organised rallies and a chakka jam demanding their rights to continue fishing in Tawa reservoir for their livelihood.
  • Question 7
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    The Tawa joins ___________ in Hoshangabad.
    Solution
    Tawa Matsya Sangh is a federation of fishermen's fighting for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest in Madhya Pradesh. Tawa river originates in the Mahadeo hills of Chindwara district. The Tawa river flows through Betul before joining the Narmada in Hoshangabad. This river is a tributary of Narmada river.
  • Question 8
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    Branding is an example of inequality based on __________.
    Solution
    Branding is an example of inequality based on the financial status of people. People are categorized or branded on the basis of their income. Branding is an important factor of inequality in India. The poor are often considered as of less value than the rich. They are often discriminated on the basis of their financial background.
  • Question 9
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    Leaders such as Jotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B. R. Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswami Naicker worked tor _____________.
    Solution
    Jyotiba Phule was a prominent social reformer who led the movement against prevailing caste restrictions in India. He revolted against Brahmin domination and fought for the rights of peasant and other low caste members. Gandhi championed for the cause of untouchables. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar fought against disparities in society and discrimination of Dalits. He motivated people to fight against slavery, injustice themselves. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a social activist who led the self-respect movement and Dravidar Kazhagam. He fought against Brahminical dominance, women oppression and caste inequalities in Tamil Nadu. All four leader worked to remove caste inequalities. Hence option B is the correct answer. 
  • Question 10
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    The work of building the Tawa dam was started in the year _________.
    Solution
    The Tawa dam began to be built in the year 1958 and was completed in the year 1978. It submerged a large area of forest and agricultural land.
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