Question 1. While social movements seek to bring in social change, counter movements sometimes arise in defence of status quo. Comment and bring examples to support your point.                                                     (150W/10M)

Approach: Since its a basic question, fair knowledge of NCERTs or any standard book will help. Though, below is some guidelines which will help in framing answer.

Main idea of the question: The movements which are being organised by the group for bringing social change and age old practices. However, in retaliation the counter movement do arise but the duo recognition is being given to more utilitarian one.

Key concept related to the answer: various social movements and their counter movement for maintaining the status quo.