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Collective Behaviour and Protests — Revision Notes
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science
Collective Behaviour and Protests revision notes for Karnataka Board Class 10 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Understanding Collective Behaviour
- Collective behaviour occurs when people behave differently in groups compared to when they are alone
- It involves thoughts, feelings and behavior of large numbers of disorganized people coming together accidentally
- Examples include mobs, rumours, propaganda, public opinion, revolution, and social movements
2
Environmental Movements in India
- Environmental movements arose due to increasing pollution and exploitation of natural resources
- Chipko Movement (1973) - Led by Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandiprasad Bhatt in Uttarakhand, people hugged trees to prevent cutting
- Appiko Movement (1983) - Karnataka farmers protested tree cutting in Kelase forest, focused on stopping smuggling
3
Women's Movements
- Women's liberation movement of 1980 was significant among mass movements
- Women's movements protest against oppression and exploitation in male-dominated culture
- Alcohol Prohibition Movement - Women protesting against alcoholism affecting poor rural families
4
Farmer's, Labour and Anti-Untouchability Movements
- Farmer's Movement - Started with tax refusal protests against economic crisis, continues today
- D. Devaraj Urs (1972) - Implemented laws for socially weaker sections, abolished bonded labour
- Naaragunda peasant rebellion (1980) - Against government tyranny under Prof. M.D. Nanjundaswamy
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What are the important topics in Collective Behaviour and Protests for Karnataka Board Class 10 Social Science?
Key topics in Collective Behaviour and Protests include Understanding Collective Behaviour, Environmental Movements in India, Women's Movements, Farmer's, Labour and Anti-Untouchability Movements. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Collective Behaviour and Protests for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Collective Behaviour and Protests. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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