6. Flashcards
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
artical 17
What does Article 15 of the Indian Constitution state?
No citizen shall be discriminated against on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
How has the Constitution tried to ensure cultural justice to minority groups?
By granting them cultural and educational rights
What was the primary reason for framing the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
To respond to the increasing violence and ill-treatment against Dalits and tribal groups
What is the reason for implementing the reservation policy according to the paragraph?
To assist sections of society that have historically been denied opportunities to learn and work
What tradition did Kabir belong to?
bhakti
What was Kabir’s view on rituals and priests?
He believed they were unnecessary for reaching the supreme being
What is one of the main purposes of laws like the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
To describe crimes against Dalits and Adivasis and influence societal behavior
What is manual scavenging?
Removing human and animal waste using brooms, tin plates, and baskets
Which Indian law was passed in 1993 to address the issue of manual scavenging?
The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act
What is one of the primary reasons Adivasi activists refer to the 1989 Act?
To defend their right to occupy their traditional land
According to the Constitution, what is guaranteed to tribal people regarding their land?
Tribal people have the right to re-possess their land if it has been sold or bought by non-tribal people
Which Act was passed by the central government in 2006 to address the rights of forest dwellers?
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act
What is the primary purpose of the Forest Rights Act of 2006?
To undo historical injustices against forest-dwelling populations
What rights does the Forest Rights Act of 2006 recognize for forest dwellers?
Rights to homestead, cultivable and grazing land, and non-timber forest produce
