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CBSE · Class 12 · Sociology

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What is the primary defining feature of a social movement?

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The Chipko Movement was primarily about:

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Chartism was a social movement in:

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Which type of social movement aims to bring about change in personal consciousness?

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Which of the following are characteristics of social movements?

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Sustained collective action, Shared objectives and ideologies, Some degree of organization, Leadership structure

Social movements are characterized by sustained collective action, shared objectives and ideologies, some degree of organization, and leadership structure. Random individual actions do not constitute a social movement.

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The first trade union in India was established in:

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Madras

The first trade union in India was established in April 1918 in Madras by B.P. Wadia, a social worker and member of the Theosophical Society.

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Birsa Munda was associated with which movement?

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Jharkhand Movement

Birsa Munda was a charismatic leader of the Jharkhand movement who led a major uprising against the British and became an important icon of the tribal movement.

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The word 'Dalit' was first used in the new context by:

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Neo-Buddhist activists in Marathi

The word Dalit was first used in the new context in Marathi by neo-Buddhist activists, the followers of Babasaheb Ambedkar in the early 1970s.

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What are the important topics in Social Movements for CBSE Class 12 Sociology?
Key topics in Social Movements include Meaning and Features of Social Movements, Rights and Early Reform Movements, Theories and Views on Collective Action, Types of Social Movements. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
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