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The following measures should be adopted to maintain peace and order.

1. Fundamental rights should be assured.
2. Social networking sites should be controlled and prevented from violating the
social harmony.
3. The school area should be declared as the Peace Zone.
4. Political stability, practice of table talk, equal and appropriate distribution
of means and resources, social equality, justice and inclusiveness should be
ensured.
5. Laws should be effectively implemented and civic awareness should be developed.
6. Culture of mutual understanding and cooperation should be inculcated.

In order to maintain peace and order, the role of civil society and political parties is
vital. Civil society should create pressure to the government to maintain peace and
order. It should raise the voice for truth and justice. Similarly, political parties should
keep their cadres in control and mobilize them in creative and development work.

Activity

Though the school is declared as Peace Zone it is affected by various bands and
strikes. Discuss the reasons.

Exercise

Answer the following questions:
1. What do you mean by peace and order?
2. “Peace and order is the basis of rule of law”. Justify the statement.
3. What are the obstructions of peace and order?
4. Make a list of any four measures to maintain peace and order.
5. Collect any three examples to show violation of peace and order in your locality.

Community Work

In what ways is peace and order maintained in your community? Make a report on it.

Project Work

Download the video from the internet depicting People’s Mass Movement II which
shows the violation of peace and order.

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