1. List two Fundamental Rights in the Constitution that Dalits can draw upon to insist that they be treated with dignity and equals.
The two Fundamental rights are (i) Right to equality (ii) Right against exploitation
2. Re-read the story on Ranthnam as well as the provisions of the 1989 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Now list one reason why you think he used this law to file a complaint.
This law provides protection to Dalits and Adivasis. Therefore, Rathnam sought the support of this law.
3. Name the marginal groups.
Adivasis, Dalits, Muslims, women and others.
4. Explain the Safai Karamchari Andolan.
Safai Karamchari Andolan is an organisation in Andhra Pradesh, working with manual scavengers.
5. Explain Article 15 of the Constitution.
Article 15 of the Constitution states that no citizen of India shall be discriminated against on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
6. Which fundamental Rights have been upon the minority groups?
The Right of Freedom of Religion and Cultural and Educational Rights have been drawn upon the minority groups.