CHAPTER 24 SOCIAL CHALLENGES KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS
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CHAPTER 24 SOCIAL CHALLENGES KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:
- Article 24 of the Constitution prohibits employing children for work.
- The ‘Prohibition of Child Labour Act’ came into practice in the year 1986.
- The National Policy was framed in 1987.
- The Prohibition of Dowry Act first came into effect in 1961.
- The Child Marriage Prohibition Act came into force in 2006.
II. Answer the following in one sentence each:
1.Mention any two social challenges plaguing India.
Two social challenges plaguing India are child labour and dowry harassment.
2.What is child labourer?
A child labourer is a minor below 14 years of age who is employed to work for earning money
3.What is the meaning of female foeticide?
Female foeticide refers to the practice of selectively aborting female foetuses, usually after determining the sex through modern medical techniques.
4.What is female infanticide?
Female infanticide is the inhumane act of killing newborn female babies.
5.What is Child Marriage?
Child marriage is the marriage that takes place when either the boy is below 21 years of age or the girl is below 18 years of age, as per the legal definition.
III. Discuss the following in groups and answer the following:
1.Mention the causes for the problem of child labour.
Causes for the problem of child labour:
- Poverty in families
- Domestic conflicts and violence
- Lack of educational opportunities
- Greed of industrialists for cheap labor
- Illiteracy among parents
- Kidnapping and trafficking of children
- Pledging children for financial reasons
2.What are the consequences of child labour?
Consequences of child labour:
- Physical and mental health issues due to overwork
- Lack of proper education and skill development
- Exploitation and abuse by employers
- Stunted growth and development
- Loss of childhood innocence and playtime
- perpetuation of poverty cycle
3.Explain the measures for eradicating the problem of child labour.
Measures for eradicating the problem of child labour:
- Enactment and strict enforcement of laws like the Child Labour Prohibition and Control Act (1986)
- Establishment of rehabilitation welfare funds for child labourers
- Implementation of educational and awareness programs
- Rescue and rehabilitation of child labourers
- Providing free education, healthcare, and other basic facilities
- Creating employment opportunities for adults to reduce dependence on child labor
4.What are the evil effects of dowry system?
Evil effects of dowry system:
- Diminished self-respect and dignity of women
- Domestic conflicts and violence
- Financial strain on the bride’s family
- Increase in immorality and violence
- Promotion of child marriage and gender discrimination
- Rise in female foeticide and infanticide
5.What are the solutions for the problem of dowry?
Solutions for the problem of dowry:
- Enactment and strict enforcement of the Prohibition of Dowry Act (1961)
- Legal penalties for giving, taking, or forcing dowry
- Encouraging inter-caste marriages
- Promoting education and empowerment of women
- Awareness campaigns through mass media and community organizations
6.Whar are the effects of Child Marriage ?
Effects of child marriage:
- Stunted physical and psychological development of children
- Increased risk of domestic violence and abuse
- Interruption of education and career opportunities
- Health risks for young mothers and infants
- Perpetuation of poverty cycle
- Violation of children’s rights and well-being
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