SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
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1 A movement that aims to bring about changes on a public issue is called________
2 Defenders of Sati formed Dharma Sabha in defense of status quo is an example of _____
3 To overthrow monarchy the ideas of liberty and democratic rights are the most important component of ________
4 RTI is an example of __________ movement.
5 _________ revolution in Russia was responsible for creating a communist state and example of revolutionary movements.
6 Environmental health risk, fear of nuclear warfare, terrorism are example of _______ social movements which are international in scope.
7 A nationwide non-tax campaign that took place in Surat in 1928 as a part of noncooperative movement is referred as ________
State whether the following statements are ‘True ‘or ‘False’/Correct the given statement
8 Social Change is continuous and ongoing process. (True / False)
9 Sanskritisation and westernization are examples of social movement whereas 19th century social reformers efforts to bring changes in society are social change.
10 Most movements have a mix of redemptive, reformist and revolutionary elements. True/False
11 The New Farmers movement began in the 1960 in Punjab and Tamil Nadu and were strongly anti - national and anti-rural.
Choose correct alternative for the following statements
12 A social movement requires:
a. sustained collective action over time b. degree of organization
c. shared objectives and ideologies d. All the above
13 Social movement develop distinct modes of protest. These are:
a. candle and torchlight action b. street theatre
c. satyagraha d. all of the above
14 According to the theories of social movements, social conflicts arises when a social group feels that is worse off than others around it. This is referred as:
a. the logic of collective action b. resource mobilization
c. relative deprivation d. redemptive action
15 Chipko movement in the Himalayan foothills is an example of
a. peasant movement b. workers movement
c. ecological movement d. class based movement
16 A campaign of refusal to pay land revenue in 1917-18 which was directed against the indigo plantations was refrred as
a. Tehbhaga b. Telengana
c. Bardoli Satyagraha d. Champaran Satyagraha
17 The formation of which organization made the colonial government more cautious in dealing with Labour
a. AITUC b. TLA c. AIWC d. AIBCL
Answer the following questions
18 Distinguish between Social Change & Social Movements.
19 What is the difference between a Strike & a Lockout?
20 What were the issues against which the leaders of Jharkhand Movement agitated?
21 What are the features of a Social Movement?
22 Why is the study of Social Movements important for Sociology?
23 Explain the reasons behind Peasant Movements.
24 New Farmer’s Movement had a different ideology. Comment.
25 Write a short note on AITUC.
26 Discuss the Worker’s Movements briefly.
27 Write a Short note on Backward Class Movements.
28 What was the reaction of the upper Castes towards Dalit & Backward Class Movements?
29 Discuss the importance of Tribal Movements.
30 State the struggles behind the formation of the State of Jharkhand?
31 Discuss briefly Women’s Movement of the 19th century.
32 The mid 1970’s saw the revival of Women’s Movement in India. Discuss.
33 Environment Movements often also contain economic & identity issues. Discuss.
34 Discuss the various theories of Social Movements with examples.
35 Enumerate different types of Social Movements with examples.
36 Distinguish between Old Social Movements & New Social Movements? Can you apply the distinctions in the Indian context?
37 The Dalit Movement showed a particular character. Discuss.
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