Class 6 EVS 1 Lesson 6 Rules Are for Everyone answers

Maharashtra Board Class 5 EVS Solutions Part 1 Chapter 6 Rules are for Everyone

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 5 Environmental Studies Solutions Chapter 6 Rules are for Everyone Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 5 EVS Solutions Part 1 Chapter 6 Rules are for Everyone

5th Std EVS 1 Digest Chapter 6 Rules are for Everyone Textbook Questions and Answers

Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks.

(a) Our society works according to certain rules.

(b) The Constitution of Independent India abolished the custom of untouchability.

(c) Wrong customs and traditions cause the neglect of some sections of society.

2. Answer in one sentence.

(a) Why are rules made?

ANS: Rules are meant for everybody. They apply equally to all. No one is above the rules. Disobeying the rules leads to punishment. There is no discrimination in punishments for breaking the rules. In this way, ‘equality’ is the basis of rules.

b) Which values have been a part of our social life since ancient times?

ANS: The values of non-violence and peace have been a part of our social life since ancient times.

(c) What are the big obstacles in our society?

ANS: Caste discrimination, gender inequality and lack of education for women were some of the big obstacles in our society.

Poverty and lack of education are the two big obstacles in our society.

3. Answer in short.

(a) Which unjust customs have been banned by law?

ANS: 1) We follow many customs and traditions in our lives

2) Wrong customs and traditions cause the neglect of some sections of society.

3) Unjust customs have been banned by law such as untouchability was an inhuman and unjust custom. Customs such as sati and child marriage were abolished by making laws that banned them.

4) Receiving a dowry has been banned by law.

(b) Why do we need to make laws for the protection of the environment?

ANS: 1) Just as laws are necessary to maintain equality and justice in society, laws are also required for the protection of the environment.

2) We are dependent on nature in many ways. Most of our needs are fulfilled by nature.

3) Natural resources should be available in enough quantities for the needs of our future generations.

Activity

Make a list of the rules you follow in the following situations.

(1) At the time of the School Assembly.

(2) During the lunch break.

(3) On the playground.

(4) In the school library

EXTRA QUESTION

Fill in the blanks:

  1. Rules need to be made to specify each person’s duties and responsibilities.
  2. Disobeying the rules leads to punishment.
  3. There is a difference between the rules of society and the laws of nature.
  4. Natural occurrences follow laws of nature.
  5. The laws followed in India under the rule of the British were different.
  6. After 1988, the voting age was lowered to 18 years.
  7. Boys and girls or men and women are equal.
  8. Prohibition against loudspeakers in public places after 10 o’clock at night.
  9. We follow many customs and traditions in our lives.
  10. The values of non-violence and peace have been a part of our social life since ancient times.
  11. Untouchability was an inhuman and unjust custom.
  12. The Constitution of Independent India abolished the custom of untouchability.
  13. In our country, customs such as sati and child marriage were abolished by making laws that banned them.
  14. Receiving a dowry has been banned by law.
  15. Poverty and lack of education are the two big obstacles in our society.
  16. Caste discrimination, gender inequality and lack of education for women were some of the big obstacles.
  17. Savitribai Phule had to fight a great battle for women’s education.
  18. Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve also did great work to promote women’s education.
  19. Rules in the olden days were in the form of religious traditions and social customs.
  20. Rules made for people are changed from time to time.