Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Social Movements

Question:

Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda, an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.

Read the passage given above and answer the question:

Tribal movements are considered to be a part of New Social Movement. What comprises of New Social Movement?

Options:

Old issues of economic inequality

Recognisation of power relatives

Central role of political parties

Quality life issues, identity, environment

Correct Answer:

Quality life issues, identity, environment

Explanation:

The correct answer is  Quality life issues, identity, environment.

New Social Movements (NSMs) emerged in the mid-20th century and are characterized by their focus on issues beyond traditional economic and political concerns. They emphasize quality of life issues, identity politics, and environmental protection.