Dr. Alka Agarwal, Urvi Raval solutions for होम सायन्स [इंग्रजी] इयत्ता १० आईसीएसई chapter 14 - Social and Economic Issues in India [Latest edition]

The Constitution of India states that no child below the age of ______ should be employed in a factory or mine or any hazardous work.

To empower the women ______ should be removed from society.

______ is the unequal treatment of an individual or group based on gender.

State True or False:

The Human Development Index is a statistic for expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators.

State True or False:

The boys should not be taught about cooking, stitching, and cleaning, as girls are perfect in these works.

State True or False:

The sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population.

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Women empowerment means:

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Child abuse is the maltreatment of:

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The primary footprint will include:

One of the major social issues prevalent in our country is ______.

The impact of human activities on the environment and climate change is called ______.

Human Trafficking involves ______.

Child labour is ______.

Rapid and large increase in the numbers of a particular species is termed as ______.

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Assertion (A): Gender discrimination persists globally, affecting both men and women, and is rooted in societal norms and biases.

Reason (R): Gender discrimination is solely based on biological differences between men and women.

Assertion (A): Child abuse is a widespread social issue that includes various forms of maltreatment, such as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect.

Reason (R): Child abuse is primarily limited to physical harm and neglect and does not extend to emotional and sexual abuse.

Assertion (A): Child labour persists globally, depriving children of their right to education and subjecting them to exploitative working conditions.

Reason (R): Child labour is primarily a result of children’s strong desire to work and earn money for their families.

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Choose the correct statement:

Statement I: Women empowerment in India is completely dependent on government initiatives and policies, with no role in societal attitudes and cultural norms.

Statement II: Access to education and economic opportunities plays an important role in empowering women, enabling them to participate actively in all spheres of life.

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Statement I: Poverty is a primary reason for child labour, as families often rely on the income generated by their children to survive.

Statement II: Lack of access to education forces many children into labour, as they have no other means to improve their future prospects.

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What is HDI?

Name some of the socio-economic issues faced by India.

What is human trafficking?

Differentiate foeticide and infanticide.

Differentiate between human morbidity and human mortality.

What is the PC-PNDT Act?

What are the reasons for the population explosion?

Define human capital.

Mention any two factors which determine human capital.

On what basis is the poverty line drawn in India?

Name four activities that generate carbon footprint.

How can we reduce the carbon footprint?

What are the reasons for the species of animals getting endangered?

Name and briefly discuss any five socio-economic problems faced by India as a country.

Explain the term child abuse.

List any four symptoms seen in children who have been abused.

List any two reasons for child labour in our country.

Explain child labour.

Mention any two rights that the Indian constitution has provided to protect the rights of children.

How is population explosion related to poverty?

Discuss the co-relation between female foeticide, sex ratio, and gender discrimination.

Discuss any two ecological problems that the world is facing. 

Women’s empowerment in India is a crucial aspect of the country’s progress. By empowering women, India can achieve greater social justice, economic growth, and overall development. Educating girls, promoting women’s entrepreneurship, and challenging gender stereotypes are essential steps towards empowering Indian women.

In this context, answer the following questions:

1. How does women’s empowerment contribute to equality?
2. Define women’s empowerment.
3. What areas does women’s empowerment focus on?

Child labour is a global issue that deprives millions of children of their childhood, education, and health. It is often exploitative and hazardous, and it perpetuates poverty.

In this context, answer the following questions:

1. What is child labour?
2. Why is child labour considered a global concern?
3. How does child labour affect a child’s childhood?