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Integrated Thematic Lesson Planning (ITLP) ************************************* KVS has recently introduced a model of Integrated Thematic Lesson Planning , especially at the primary and middle school levels , which blends multiple subjects around a single theme. This approach is directly inspired by the Holistic Multidisciplinary Education goal of NEP 2020. For example: A theme like "Sustainable Living" may involve: Science (ecosystems, pollution), Social Science (sustainable communities), Math (data handling with charts), English/Hindi (essay writing or storytelling), and Art (poster creation, model making). Focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN): KVS is also aggressively implementing NIPUN Bharat guidelines through its lesson plans. Teachers now follow learning outcome-based lesson designs , where each class starts with: Learning Intentions clearly written on the board, Use of activity-based learning (ABL) strategies, and ...
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MCQs-Democracy and Diversity

 Multiple Choice Questions:( For UPSC Preparation)

Democracy and Diversity

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. What was the main reason behind Tommie Smith and John Carlos raising their fists at the 1968 Olympics?
    a) To celebrate their victory                            b) To protest racial discrimination
    c) To support the Olympic committee             d) To promote an athletic brand
    Answer: b) To protest racial discrimination

  2. The Civil Rights Movement in the USA aimed to:
    a) Abolish racial discrimination               b) Promote colonialism
    c) Support dictatorship                           d) Expand military forces
    Answer: a) Abolish racial discrimination

  3. Who led the Civil Rights Movement in the USA?
    a) Nelson Mandela    b) Barack Obama    c) Martin Luther King Jr.     d) Malcolm X
    Answer: c) Martin Luther King Jr.

  4. The Black Power Movement was:
    a) Non-violent                            b) Supportive of segregation
    c) Militant and assertive             d) Focused on economic reforms
    Answer: c) Militant and assertive

  5. Which of the following statements about the Civil Rights Movement is true?
    a) It used violent protests             b) It was aimed at racial equality
    c) It was started in Europe            d) It opposed democracy
    Answer: b) It was aimed at racial equality

  6. The term "Afro-American" mainly refers to:
    a) Native Americans                   b) African descendants in the USA
    c) European settlers                   d) Asian immigrants
    Answer: b) African descendants in the USA

  7. The 1968 Olympic protest was against:
    a) Climate change                    b) Racial discrimination in the USA
    c) Tax policies                           d) Industrialization
    Answer: b) Racial discrimination in the USA

  8. What action was taken against Tommie Smith and John Carlos?
    a) They were honored with awards
    b) They were banned from the Olympics
    c) They were promoted in the Olympic Association
    d) They were elected to political office
    Answer: b) They were banned from the Olympics

  9. Overlapping social differences occur when:
    a) One form of division reinforces another       b) Differences disappear over time
    c) Society has no social groups                       d) People do not have different identities
    Answer: a) One form of division reinforces another

  10. Cross-cutting social differences:
    a) Reduce social tensions                        b) Lead to deep conflicts
    c) Promote social discrimination              d) Do not exist in any society
    Answer: a) Reduce social tensions

  11. The Civil Rights Movement fought against:
    a) Gender discrimination                b) Racial discrimination
    c) Economic inequality                    d) Colonial rule
    Answer: b) Racial discrimination

  12. The term "social division" refers to:
    a) Equal distribution of resources                             b) Political harmony
    c) Differences based on class, race, and religion     d) Removal of discrimination
    Answer: c) Differences based on class, race, and religion

  13. The conflict in Sri Lanka was mainly between:
    a) Hindus and Christians                       b) Sinhala and Tamil groups
    c) Rural and urban people                     d) Farmers and industrialists
    Answer: b) Sinhala and Tamil groups

  14. What was the key demand of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka?
    a) Equal rights and autonomy                 b) Expansion of tourism
    c) More foreign investment                     d) A new economic policy
    Answer: a) Equal rights and autonomy

  15. Social division occurs when:
    a) A society becomes more equal      b) Differences overlap and reinforce each other
    c) People stop practicing religion       d) Economic growth is high
    Answer: b) Differences overlap and reinforce each other

  16. Which country suffered disintegration due to political fights based on religious and ethnic identities?
    a) Belgium           b) India         c) Yugoslavia       d) Netherlands
    Answer: c) Yugoslavia

  17. The government of which country declared caste discrimination illegal?
    a) USA            b) India           c) China            d) Brazil
    Answer: b) India

  18. The Civil Rights Movement in the USA practiced:
    a) Armed rebellion                           b) Non-violent resistance
    c) Political dictatorship                     d) Economic sanctions
    Answer: b) Non-violent resistance

  19. The "only Sinhala" policy in Sri Lanka led to:
    a) Strengthening of unity                     b) Conflict with Tamil minorities
    c) Economic growth                            d) International recognition
    Answer: b) Conflict with Tamil minorities

  20. What is a homogeneous society?
    a) A society with no ethnic differences         b) A society with many social groups
    c) A society with only one language             d) A society that supports monarchy
    Answer: a) A society with no ethnic differences

  21. In which country did the conflict between Protestants and Catholics occur?
    a) Northern Ireland          b) Sri Lanka       c) India          d) Belgium
    Answer: a) Northern Ireland

  22. Who were the main groups involved in the Civil Rights Movement in the USA?
    a) Native Americans and Europeans     b) African Americans and White Americans
    c) Asian immigrants and local citizens   d) Industrialists and workers
    Answer: b) African Americans and White Americans

  23. The idea of political unity is strengthened when:
    a) Social divisions overlap                             b) People have multiple identities
    c) Government supports one community      d) Political parties ignore social issues
    Answer: b) People have multiple identities

  24. Social differences can lead to:
    a) Political divisions                                 b) Economic collapse
    c) The end of democracy                        d) Monarchy
    Answer: a) Political divisions

  25. Social diversity means:
    a) Society with multiple cultures and identities
    b) A society without conflicts
    c) A society where only one identity exists
    d) The elimination of all social groups
    Answer: a) Society with multiple cultures and identities

True/False Questions

  1. The Black Power movement was a peaceful protest.                                  (False)

  2. The Civil Rights Movement fought for racial equality in the USA.                 (True)

  3. Cross-cutting social differences lead to deeper conflicts.                             (False)

  4. The Olympic protest of 1968 was welcomed by the US government.           (False)

  5. Political divisions always lead to violence.                                                     (False)

  6. The Constitution of India supports caste discrimination.                                (False)

  7. The UN Conference in Durban included caste discrimination in its agenda. (True)

  8. Democracy is the best way to accommodate social diversity.       (True)

  9. Social divisions always lead to conflicts.                                       (False)

  10. Overlapping differences create stronger social unity.                    (False)

Assertion-Reason Questions

  1. Assertion (A): The Civil Rights Movement aimed to abolish racial discrimination.
    Reason (R): It used violent methods to achieve its goals.
    (Answer: A is true, R is false.)

  2. Assertion (A): Cross-cutting social differences reduce chances of social conflicts.
    Reason (R): People in such societies identify with multiple social groups.
    (Answer: Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)

  3. Assertion (A): Social diversity leads to political divisions.
    Reason (R): Every society has only one social identity.
    (Answer: A is true, R is false.)

  4. Assertion (A): Yugoslavia disintegrated due to political conflicts.
    Reason (R): Political leaders encouraged ethnic differences.
    (Answer: Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)

  5. Assertion (A): The Black Power movement was militant.
    Reason (R): It believed that non-violent protests were ineffective.
    (Answer: Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)

Fill in the Blanks

  1. The Civil Rights Movement was led by ………………….

  2. Tommie Smith and John Carlos protested at the ……………….

  3. ………………….. experienced conflict between Protestants and Catholics.

  4. Overlapping social differences lead to …………………..

  5. ………………. disintegrated due to ethnic conflicts

Answer: 

  1. Martin Luther King Jr.

  2. 1968 Mexico Olympics.

  3. Northern Ireland

  4. deep social divisions

  5. Yugoslavia

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