How many years old was Maya Naidoo?

1

(a)

12 year old

(b)

11 year old

(c)

13 year old

(d)

14 year old

Who was shocked after hearing the story of Hector Pieterson?

1

(a)

Maya

(b)

Maya's mother

(c)

Nelson Mandela

(d)

All of these

Which of the following languages was spoken by the whites?

1

(a)

Afrikaans

(b)

Zulu

(c)

Spanish

(d)

Latin

When did a particular government increase the money people had to pay for electricity?

1

(a)

In 2006

(b)

In 2005

(c)

In 2010

(d)

In 2003

Krishnasagar dam is situated in

1

(a)

Karnataka

(b)

Tamil Nadu

(c)

Kerala

(d)

Andhra Pradesh

Which of the following dams is a downstream dam?

1

(a)

Mettur darn

(b)

Hirakud dam

(c)

Krishnasagar dam

(d)

None of the above

Which of the following are key ideas of a democratic government?
(i) Commitment to equality
(ii) Commitment to justice
(iii) Commitment towards governance
(iv) Commitment towards discrimination

1

(a)

(i) and (ii)

(b)

(i) and (iii)

(c)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

(d)

All of the above

Quiet flows the Cauvery despite being at the centre of heated conflict between two states for the last ________ .

1

(a)

30 years

In India, elections are held once in _______ years

1

(a)

five

_________ are considered essential for the well-being of the citizens.

1

(a)

Fundamental Rights

In India, the period of government is 6 years.

1

(a) True

(b) False

Blacks and coloured people were not considered to be equal to whites.

1

(a) False

(b) True

Ganga water dispute is between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

1

(a) True

(b) False

Equality and justice are separable.

1

(a) True

(b) False

The Central Government has to step in and see that a fair distribution of water is worked out.

1

(a) False

(b) True

Who was Hector Pieterson? What did he want to learn?

1

(a)

Hector Pieterson was a non-white school going boy. He wanted to learn Zulu, the language of his own race.

Who was the main leader of the African National Congress?

1

(a)

Nelson Mandela was the most well known leader of the African National Congress.

Who was Hector?

1

(a)

Hector was a 15 years old non-white schoolboy.

What is the main conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states?

1

(a)

The sharing of river water is the main conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states.

What is the general tendency regarding a girl child in Indian society?

1

(a)

There is a general tendency to value and care for the boy child more than the girl child.

In Dr Ambedkar's story did the practice of untouchability support the idea that people are equal?

3

(a)

What did you have to say to convince others that what you did was fair?

3

(a)

How would Maya's life be different in South Africa today?

3

(a)

Read through the chapter and discuss some of the key ideas ofa democratic government. Make a list. For example, all people are equal.

3

(a)

What are the different races living in South Africa?

3

(a)

Write a short note on the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil
Nadu.

5

(a)

"Besides voting there are other ways of participating in the process of government." Discuss how it gives us a sense of works of government.

5

(a)

Look at the cartoon carefully and answer the question.
(i) What approval or disapproval is being expressed here?

5

(a)