Practice The Scourge of Manual Scavenging - 6.4 | 6. Confronting Marginalisation | CBSE 8 Civics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define manual scavenging.

💡 Hint: Think about who typically performs this work.

Question 2

Easy

Name one key organization working on behalf of manual scavengers.

💡 Hint: Look for organizations advocating for marginalized workers.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is manual scavenging?

  • A form of waste disposal
  • A method of farming
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Think about the job's physical nature.

Question 2

True or False: The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act was enacted in 2013.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the timeline of laws related to manual scavenging.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the gap between legislation and reality for manual scavengers in India. Discuss potential solutions.

💡 Hint: Consider how laws are implemented locally.

Question 2

Discuss the historical context of manual scavenging and how it relates to contemporary discrimination against Dalits.

💡 Hint: Refer back to the caste system and its implications.

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