CLASS VIII SPL-III

 

CHAPTER-01: THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

A.  Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is a constitution?
 (a) Set of rules of court                         (c) Set of rules of company

 (b) Set of rules to govern country      (d) None of these

2.  Define Preamble?

(a) Idol of lion                                       (b) Format of rules                       

(c) Introduction to our constitution    (d) None of these

3.  What is Democracy?
(a) Rule of People      (b) Rule of King   (c) Rule of British          (d) None of these
4.  What do you mean by Monarchy?
(a) Rule of King            (b) Rule of People (c) Rule of British          (d) None of these
 5.  What is sovereignty?
(a) Freedom to establish new country              (b) Freedom to govern oneself

(c) peoples government                                  (d) None of these

6.  What do you mean by republican form of government?

(a) No king in republic                        (b) No British in republic

(c) No female in republic                         (d) None of these

7.  What is the significance of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution?

(a) States of the objectives of the president                     

(b) States of the objectives of the election

(c) States of the objectives of the Constitution   

(d) None of these

8.  Which provisions of the constitution was given an immediate effect on the commencement of the Indian Constitution?

(a) Election (b) Provisional Parliament      (c) Citizenship     (d) All of the above

9.  What are the objectives for implementing the Fundamental Rights according to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ?

(a) To ensure every citizen is benefited              

(b) To ensure every citizen is rich

(c) To ensure every citizen has ration card

(d) None of these

10.  In which year the Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution?

(a) 1972             (b) 1976            (c) 1985             (d) 1970

11.  By which amendment the Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution?

(a) 38^th Amendment                      (b) 40^th  Amendment

(c) 42^nd  Amendment                     (d) 39^th  Amendment

12.  Right against exploitation does not include which provision?

(a) Prohibition of trafficking                            

(b) Prohibition of forced labor        

(c) Prohibition of employment of children below 14 years age                      

(d) Prohibition of untouchability        

13.  According to which set of Fundamental rules the country functions?

(a) A law                                               (b) An amendment

(c) A constitution                                   (d) A preamble

14.  Who is the father of Indian Constitution?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi                              (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

(c) Sardar Patel                                     (d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

15.  When did our constitution was adopted and was enforced?

(a) 26 January, 1950                             (b) 15 August, 1947

(c) 2 October, 1950                               (d) 26 November, 1949

16.  What do you mean by trafficking in human beings?

(a) Buying and selling of human beings      (b) Buying and selling of boys

(c) Buying and selling of girls                          (d) Work with payment

17.  Panchayati Raj is the which tier of government?

(a) First      (b) Second          (c) Third            (d) Fourth

18.  What implies all the citizens of a country are equal before law?

(a) Parliamentary Rule                           (b) Independence of the judiciary

(c) Right to equality                            (d) Fundamental Rights

19.  Which court issue the Writs?

(a) District Court                                    (b) Panchayats

(c) Civil courts/Criminal Courts                (d) Supreme Court/High Court

20.  Which of the following includes in a parliamentary form of government?

(a) The Council of Ministers exercises all powers headed by the Prime Minister.

(b) The head of the State, President, enjoys real powers

(c) Union and States enjoy equal powers

(d) Right to vote is limited

21. Fundamental rights refer to:

a.    The list of subjects of the state government

b.    The basic rights which are granted to citizens for the holistic growth of the individuals

c.    The list of subjects of the central government

d.    The list of subjects of both the state and central governments

22.The important fundamental rights to Equality is mentioned in which article of the constitution?

a.    Article 14-18

b.    Article 19-22

c.    Article 23- 24

d.    Article 29-30

23.On which date the Indian Constitution came into effect?

a.    on 26 November 1949

b.    on 26 January 1950

c.    on 26 September 1949

d.    on 26 March 1950

24. Which one of the following is not a key feature of the Indian Constitution?

a.    Separation of Power

b.    Secularism

c.    Presidential form of Government

d.    Federalism

 

 

CHAPTER-03: WHY DO WE NEED A CONSTITUTION

A.  Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

 

Q1- The Government of India Act came out in _____.   A) 1910 B) 1909 C) 1911 D) 1905

Q2- For General elections, electronic voting machines were used for the first time in ____.   A) 2001 B) 2005 C) 2004 D) 2009

Q3- _____ demanded from British government in 1985 to allow elected members in the legislature.   A) Indian National Congress B) Swatantra Party C) Republican Party D) Hindu Mahasabha

Q4- The idea of _____ is the take off point for a democracy.   A) Republic B) consent C) freedom D) monarchy

Q5- An individual gives her consent to the government with the help of _____.   A) movements B) elections C) opposition D) Parliament

Q6- _____ is made up of all the representatives elected by the Indian people.   A) Rashtrapati Bhavan B) White House C) House of Commons D) Lok Sabha

Q7- MLAs are the elected representatives of _______   A) State Legislature B) Rajya Sabha C) Vidhan Sabha D) Jila Parishad

Q8- The Lok Sabha was formed in ____.   A) 1947 B) 1948 C) 1950 D) 1941

Q9- In the 2014 elections, ____ was the leading party of the country.   A) Indian National Congress B) Bhartiya Janta Party C) Communist Party D) Swatantra Party

Q10- The President appoints ____ members of Rajya Sabha.   A) 12 B) 15 C) 14 D) 20

Q11- Every ____ years, the elections are held in India to elect the representatives of Lok Sabha.   A) five B) seven C) one D) three

Q12- _____ is a party based in Maharashtra.   A) Telugu Desham Party B) Janata Dal (Secular) C) Shiv Sena D) Samajwadi Party

Q13- The leader of Ruling Party in the Lok Sabha is ____   A) Defence Minister B) Prime Minister C) Chief Minister D) President

Q14- ____ functions based on representation of states.   A) Lok Sabha B) President C) Vidhan Sabha D) Rajya Sabha

Q15- There are _____ elected members in the Lok Sabha.   A) 2 B) 5 C) 3 D) 4

Q16- _____ heads the Rajya Sabha.   A) President B) Speaker C) Cabinet Minister D) Vice President

Q17- The members of ____ make laws to run the country.   A) Lok Sabha B) Legislative Assembly C) house of Commons D) Vidhan Parishad

Q18- To form a government, a party must win at least ____ seats in Lok Sabha.   A) 272 B) 255 C) 280 D) 270

Q19- Rajya Sabha has ____ elected members.   A) 233 B) 213 C) 245 D) 243

Q20- There are _____ elected members in the Lok Sabha.   A) 543 B) 540 C) 545 D) 455

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER-04: UNDERSTANDING LAWS

A.  Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1- The age at which a person can start voting in our country is ______ years.   A) 18 B) 22 C) 21 D) 25

Q2- In India, men can get married at a minimum age of ____.   A) 22 B) 21 C) 23 D) 25

Q3- The Constitution states that there should be no _____ exercise of power.   A) Mediatary B) illegal C) arbitrary D) custom

Q4- British had passed ______ in 1870.   A) Sati Act B) Sedition Act C) Simon Act D) Rowlatt Act

Q5- During the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy, people were protesting against ____.   A) Rowlatt Act B) Education Act C) Sati Act D) Press Act

Q6- ______ was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.   A) General Dyer B) Sir Simon C) Kingsford D) Warren Hastings

Q7- ________ was introduced in 2005.   A) Citizenship Amendment Bill B) Dowry Act C) Hindu Succession Amendment Act D) Protection against Domestic VIolence Act

Q8- ______ refers to injury caused by an adult male to a female.   A) Domestic Violence B) Injury C) Dacoity D) Murder   Correct Answer: A

Q9- In order to become an Act, a Bill has to passed both in Lok Sabha and ____   A) Vidhan Sabha B) Legislative Assembly C) Rajya Sabha D) Vidhan Parishad

Q10-______ submits its report regarding any Bill to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.   A) Cabinet Ministers B) Ministry Council C) State Ministry D) Parliamentary Standing Committee

 

1. When did the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into effect?

1.   2006

2.   1990

3.   2001

4.   2005

2. A bill finally becomes an Act after the assent of______.

1.   President

2.   Prime Minister

3.   Supreme Court

4.   Speaker

3. When was the Sedition Act passed?

1.   1870

2.   1860

3.   1919

4.   1858

4. Abuse of the woman includes…………….

1.   Economic abuse

2.   Sexual abuse

3.   Verbal abuse

4.   All of these

 

Very Short Answers Type

Question 1.
In a democracy like ours what can a citizen do to reject the repressive laws framed by the Parliament?
Answer:
In a democracy like ours, citizens can express unwillingness for the reflection of the repressive laws.

Question 2.
Name the African American woman who played a key role in the starting of the Civil Right Movement.
Answer:
Rosa Parks was the African American women who Started the Civil Rights Movement.

Question 3.
What does the term Evolution refer to in general?
Answer:
Evolution refers to the process of development from a simple to a complex form and is often used to discuss the development of a species of plants and animals.

Question 4.
State the two examples of-Arbitrariness performed by the British.
Answer:
The two examples are:

1.   Sedition Act of 1870

2.   The Rowlatt Act.

Question 5.
When did the Jallianwala Bagh incident take place?
Answer:
This incident took place on 13th April 1919.

Question 6.
Name the two leaders arrested for the protests against the Rowlatt Act.
Answer:
The two leaders were Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew.

Question 7.
What does the Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005 say?
Answer:
According to this law, sons, daughter and their mother can get an equal share of family property.

Question 8.
What did the Rowlatt allow the Britishers to perform as arbitrariness?
Answer:
Rowlatt Act allowed the Britishers to imprison people without due trial.

Question 9.
In which year was the sedition Act was introduced?
Answer:
In 1870.

Question 10.
Who is known to be the incharge of making law?
Answer:
Parliament in incharge of making laws.

Question 11.
On what basis law cannot discriminate between persons?
Answer:
Law cannot discriminate between persons on the basis of their religion, caste and gender.

Question 12.
What was scenario of local laws in Ancient India?
Answer:
In Ancient India, there were innumerable and often overlapping local laws.

Question 13.
When does the system of law began to further evolve?
Answer:
System of law began to further evolve during colonial period.

Question 14.
Who is believed to be the introducer of the rule of law in India?
Answer:
It is believed that British colonials were the introducers of the Rule of law in India.

Question 15.
Who began to protest and criticize the arbitrary use of authority by the British?
Answer:
The Indian Nationalists began protesting and criticizing the arbitrary use of authority by the British.

Question 16.
According which new law sons, daughters and their mothers get an equal share of family property?
Answer:
Hindu Succession Act 2005.

Question 17.
When did standing committee submitted its recommendation for the implementation of Domestic violence Act?
Answer:
In May 2002.

Question 18.
In which year did the Rowlatt act came into effect?
Answer:
In 1919.

Question 19.
Define the term Repressive.
Answer:
It means to control severely in order to prevent free and natural development or expression.

Question 20.
What is meant by ‘criticise’?
Answer:
It means to find fault with or disapprove of a person or thing.

Short Answers Type

Question 1.
Define ‘Sedition’.
Answer:
This applies to anything that the government might consider as striating up resistance or rebellion against it. In such cases, government does not need absolute evidence in order to arrest persons. Under the sedition Act of 1870, the British had a very broad interpretation of what constituted sedition, and what this meant was that they could arrest and detain any person they would under this act.

Question 2.
Describe the incident that led to the of Civil Rights Movements and the Civil Rights Act in 1964 in the U.S.A.
Answer:
Rosa Parks an African – American woman refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man on December 1,1955. She was protesting against the law on segregation that divided up all public spaces, including the streets, between the whites and the Africans – Americans.

Her refusal was a key event that marked the start of the Civil Rights Movement that led to the Civil Rights Act in 1964 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion or national origin in the U.S.A.

Question 3.
Why is it more important to refer women who face violence as survivors rather than as victims?
Answer:
Often women who face violence or are abused are seen as victims. But women struggle in several different ways to survive these situations. Therefore, it is move accurate to refer to them as survivors rather than as victims.

Question 4.
Describe the process after which Domestic Violence Act came into effect in 2006.
Answer:
In December 2002, the Standing Committee submitted its recommendations to the Rajya Sabha and these were also tabled in the Lok Sabha. The Committee’s report accepted most of the demands of the women’s, groups. Finally a new bill was reintroduced in Parliament in 2005. After being passed in both the house of the Parliament, it was sent to the president for his assent. The protection of women from Domestic violence came into effect in 2006.

Question 5.
How can we say that Parliament has an important role in making laws?
Answer:
The Parliament has an important role in making laws. There are many ways through which this takes place and it is often different groups in society that raise the need for a particular law. An important role of Parliament is to be sensitive to the problems faced by the people. The issues are brought to the attention of the Parliament and the issues to become law.

Long Answers Type

Question 1.
What do your understand by domestic violence? Explain how Domestic Violence Act 2005 helps in understanding the term ‘Domestic’ better.
Answer:
Domestic violence refers to the injury or harm caused by an adult male, usually the husband, against his wife. Injury might be caused by physically beating up the woman or by emotionally abusing her. Abuse of the women can also include verbal, sexual and economic abuse.

The protection of women from Domestic violence Act 2005 extend the understanding to the term ‘domestic’ to include all women who ‘live or have lived together in a shared household’ with the male member who is perpetrating the violence.

Question 2.
Starting from the Rowlatt Act to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, briefly explain the events, also by mentioning the dates.
Answer:
The British passed the Rowlatt Act which allowed the British government to imprison people without due trial. Indian rationalists including Mahatma Gandhi were vehement in their opposition the Rowlatt Act. Despite the large number of protests, the Rowlatt Act came into effect on 10th march 1919.

In Punjab, protests against this act continued quite actively and on April 10 two leaders of the women, Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew were arrested. To protest these arrests, a public meeting was held on 13th April at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. General Dyer entered the park with his troops to fire. Several hundreds of people died in this gunfire and many more were wounded including women and children.

 

 

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