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Nurture the Values                                                                           Life Skills

               •    There are many forms of inequalities that are present around us. Can you take a note of these inequalities?
                    What steps would you like to take to deal with the situation?
               •    Out of political, religious, economic and social equality, which one do you think is most important and why?



               Think Before You Write                                                                  Cognitive Skills

               •    Answer the following questions.
                    1.  What is the form of government in our country?

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                    2.  What is a political party?
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                    3.  What are key elements of democracy?
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                    4.  Explain the significance of the Indian citizens' right to equality.

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                    5.  Why do you think democracy is people's rule?

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               •    Find the following words in the given word search which are related to equality and democracy.


                                V    O    T    E    G     E   N    D     E    R

                                                                                     •  casteism
                                C    R    A    C     E    C    R    E    E    D
                                                                                     •  democratic
                                D    E    M    D     I   G    N     I    T    Y
                                                                                     •  gender
                                G    O    V    E    R    N    M     E   N     T      •  creed
                                                                                     •  government
                                C    R    R    E     L    I   G     I   O    N
                                                                                     •  religion
                                D    E    M    O    C    R    A     T    I    C
                                                                                     •  dignity
                                C    A     S    T    E    I    S   M     V   O       •  race

                                                                                     •  vote
                                D     I   G    N    D     I   G    N     I    T
                                                                                     •  society
                                G    E    N     S   O     C    I    E    T    Y
                                                                                     •  citizen
                                R    E    C     I    T    I    Z    E   N     E










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