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Balbharati solutions for Sociology - Understanding Indian Society 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 5 Social Movements in India Exercise, Exercises [Page 81]
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket and rewrite it.
The Chipko Movement is for _______.
women’s empowerment
labour rights
saving the environment
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket and rewrite it.
The Bhartiya Lok Dal was started in the year _______.
1954
1964
1974
Correct the incorrect pair and rewrite it.
Women’s Movement – Gender equality
International Decade of Women – From 1991-2001
Towards Equality – Report on the Status of Women in India
Feminist Movements – India after Independence
Identify the appropriate term from the given options in the box and rewrite it against the given statement.
Leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan
S. A. Dange
Sarala Devi
Medha Patkar
Identify the appropriate term from the given options in the box and rewrite it against the given statement.
Significant role in the Trade Union Movement.
S. A. Dange
Sarala Devi
Medha Patkar
Correct the underlined words and complete the statement.
The first Kisan Congress held in 1935 led to the establishment of United Trade Union Congress.
Correct the underlined words and complete the statement.
The Women’s Indian Association was formed in Bombay.
Write short notes.
Farmers' Movement
Write short notes.
Characteristics of social movement
Write differences.
Pre-Independence and Post-Independence periods of the Women’s Movement in India
Explain the following concepts with examples.
Social Movement :
Explain the following concepts with examples.
Environmental Movement:
Complete the concept map.
Give your personal response.
Has the study of Environmental Education had any effect on your behaviour?
Give your personal response.
Why is it important to raise social concerns through social movements?
Answer the following question in detail. (About 150 words)
‘Social movements play an important role in bringing about changes in society.’ With reference to this statement, choose any two different social movements that you have studied and comment on:
- the issues related to the movement, and
- how the movement has brought about changes in Indian society.
Chapter 5: Social Movements in India

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Concepts covered in Sociology - Understanding Indian Society 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board chapter 5 Social Movements in India are Meaning and Nature of Social Movement, Types of Social Movements, Causes of Social Movements, Social Movements and Social Change, Womens’ Movement in India, Workers’ Movements, Farmer's Movements, Environmental Movement in India.
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