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Gseb Class 7 Social Science Equality in Democracy
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- …….. is the largest democracy in the world.[India]
- …………is called the guideline for governing the country.[Constitution]
- The constitution of India is ……. constitution of the world.[Largest written]
Answer in short:
[Q] What is a democracy?
- Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. A democracy is a system of government where all power is held by the people, expressed through elections and public opinion.
[Q] In what matters have we been given the right to equality?
- The Indian constitution stipulates that all people should have equal opportunity. This means equality before the law and equal protection under the law.
[Q] What is necessary for the overall development of an individual?
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It is essential for individuals’ overall development to exercise their right to equality without discrimination based on their religion, language, gender, race, or place of birth.
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[Q] Who gets a right to vote?
- Every citizen above the age of 18 years is given the right to vote.
[Q] What are the functions of the election commission?
- It Conducts and controls elections by making decisions on every aspect.
Implements a code of conduct. Government guidelines are ordered so that power is not misused.If EC feels a poll was unfair, it orders a re-poll.
[Q] Why should child labour be stopped?
- Children should never be employed for any work under the age of 14. Children should not be exploited. Child labor also violates the right to education. It is a legal offense to employ a child under the age of 14. Our society needs to end child labor.
Write a short note on:
Equality in democracy.
- India is a democratic nation. Democracy is based on equality.
- Due to this, the constitution of India gives all citizens of the country the right to equality under the law and equal protection under the law.
- It is the human right of every citizen to live in equality, without discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, gender, language, or color.
- In education, development, employment, and religion, everyone is given equal opportunities.
Equality in suffrage
- India is a democratic nation in which the government is formed by people’s votes.
- Every citizen over the age of 18 has equal suffrage under the Constitution of our country.
- According to the constitution, all people are equal regardless of their religion, language, gender, dialect, or economic status.
- Voting arrangements are made so that all registered voters of India can participate.
Child labor and child rights.
A violation of the right to education is child labor in India. Our nation’s citizens between the ages of 6 and 14 have a right to free, compulsory and universal education. It is a crime to employ children for any work under the age of 14 years old.
