10th Class Social Science Popular Struggles and Movements Question Bank 10th CBSE Social Science Popular Struggles and Movements

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      'The role of popular struggles does not come to an end with the establishment of 'democracy'.' (a) Explain this statement with reference to the struggle in Bolivia. (b) What values you have learnt from the statement?                    

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                      (a) Bolivia is a country of Latin America which restored Civilian rule in 1982, after nearly 18 years of military regimes. But popular struggles do not end with the establishment of democracy. They are an integral part of the working of a democracy. The   people's   successful   struggle   against privatisation of water in Bolivia support the above statement about democracy. Bolivia is a poor country. Thus, water tax increased by the Multinational Company was not accepted by the common people. The protest of the common men was led by an organisation, FEDECOR. This organization comprised local professionals, including engineers and environmentalists. They are supported by a federation of farmers, confederation of factory worker's unions, middle-class students from the university and the city's growing population of homeless street children. (b)   From the given statement, I have learnt that the struggle against unjust policy is never ended. Even after the establishment of democracy, the struggle goes on for the unsolved problems of the citizens.


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