Mumbai's 'City of Dreams' Initiative: Empowering Underprivileged Children Through Sports
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त्वरित संशोधन
The 'City of Dreams' initiative focuses on providing sports opportunities to underprivileged children in Mumbai.
The program aims to promote social inclusion and personal development through sports.
दृश्य सामग्री
Mumbai: 'City of Dreams' Initiative Location
This map highlights Mumbai, where the 'City of Dreams' initiative is being implemented to empower underprivileged children through sports. The initiative aims to foster social inclusion and personal development.
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परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Role of sports in social inclusion
Government initiatives for youth development
Challenges faced by marginalized communities in accessing opportunities
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सारांश
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the potential impact of initiatives like Mumbai's 'City of Dreams': 1. They can contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, focusing on quality education, by promoting holistic development. 2. They directly address SDG 10, which aims to reduce inequalities by providing opportunities for marginalized communities. 3. Such initiatives can undermine social cohesion by creating separate sporting events for underprivileged children. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as sports initiatives contribute to quality education and reduce inequalities. Statement 3 is incorrect as the aim is social inclusion, not segregation.
2. In the context of initiatives promoting sports among underprivileged children, which of the following is NOT typically a barrier to their participation? A) Lack of access to adequate sports infrastructure and equipment B) Limited awareness about available opportunities and programs C) Parental reluctance due to concerns about child labor and economic contribution D) Over-emphasis on academic performance and discouragement from extracurricular activities by schools
- A.Lack of access to adequate sports infrastructure and equipment
- B.Limited awareness about available opportunities and programs
- C.Parental reluctance due to concerns about child labor and economic contribution
- D.Over-emphasis on academic performance and discouragement from extracurricular activities by schools
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
While over-emphasis on academics can be a factor, it's not typically a direct barrier in the same way as lack of resources, awareness, and parental concerns about economic contributions are.
3. Which of the following constitutional provisions can be directly linked to the objectives of initiatives like 'City of Dreams' in Mumbai? 1. Article 21A: Right to Education 2. Article 39(f): Opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner 3. Article 45: Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Article 21A guarantees the right to education, and Article 39(f) directs the State to ensure that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner. Article 45 focuses on early childhood care and education, which is related but less directly linked to sports initiatives.
4. Assertion (A): Initiatives like 'City of Dreams' can play a significant role in reducing crime rates among underprivileged youth. Reason (R): Participation in sports fosters discipline, teamwork, and a sense of belonging, providing positive alternatives to criminal activities. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct? A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. C) A is true, but R is false. D) A is false, but R is true.
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains how sports participation can reduce crime rates by providing positive alternatives and fostering social skills.
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