CBSE Class 8 Civics Law And Social Justice Worksheet

CBSE Class 8 Civics Worksheet - Law and Social Justice - Practice worksheets for CBSE students. Prepared by teachers of the best CBSE schools in India. 

Bal Bharati Public School Ganga Ram Hospital Marg

Civics Class VIII

Assignment -6

Chap. 10 Law and Social Justice

Question. Bhopal gas tragedy occurs at :-
(a) 12 December 1984
(b) 17 December 1984
(c) 14 December 1984
(d) 2 December 1984

Answer : D

Question. Name the poisonous gas released from the industry at Bhopal.
(a) Methyl – isocyanide
(b) Methyl – Alcohol
(c) Methyl – chloride
(d) Methanol

Answer : A

Question. With in three days, about how many people were dea(d)
(a) About 8,000
(b) Below 8,000
(c) More than 8,000
(d) None of these

Answer : C 

Question. In India incident occurs rapidly because of :-
(a) Safety laws are less in India
(b) Safety laws are not enforcement
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. Act of breaking law means :-
(a) Violation
(b) Infringement of fundamental rights
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. Making law is not enough government has to ensure that these laws are :-
(a) Implemented
(b) Enforced
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. Safety measures at work place means :-
(a) Alarm system
(b) Emergency exits
(c) Properly functioning machinery
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. New law on environment are introduced due to :-
(a) Bhopal gas tragedy
(b) UC factory tragedy
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question. The environment is treated as ‘free’entity because :-
(a) Any industry can pollute air
(b) Any industry can pollute water without restrictions
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. ‘Right to life’ is a fundamental right under :-
(a) Act 42
(b) Act 76
(c) Act 1
(d) Act 21

Answer : D

Question. In 1998 onwards, Supreme court had ordered all the public transport vehicles using diesel were switch to :-
(a) CNG
(b) LPG
(c) Petroleum
(d) Coal

Answer : A

Question. CNG means :-
(a) Common Nation gas
(b) Compressed Natural gas
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. Which countries hosts for industries producing pesticides, Zinc or Lea(d)
(a) China, Pakistan & Cochin
(b) Nepal, Burma & China
(c) Cochin, Shimla & Burma
(d) India, Pakistan & Bangladesh

Answer : D

Question. Supreme court is located in :-
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) New Delhi

Answer : D

Question. To protect people from exploitation – government make certain _________
(a) laws
(b) police
(c) Courts
(d) Ministers

Answer : A

Question. It is ______ to deny workers their wages
(a) Legal
(b) justice
(c) Illegal
(d) All of above

Answer : C

Question. Another hazardous industry that is growing rapidly in South Asia is :-
(a) Ship shaping
(b) Ship shaping
(c) Ship breaking
(d) All of these

Answer : C

Question. Laws are necessary :-
(a) To make people happy
(b) To make people enjoy
(c) To protect people from unfair means
(d) All of these

Answer : C

Question. A major role of government is :-
(a) Is to control the activities of private companies
(b) Enforcing law
(c) Ensure social justice
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. Give only one reason why foreigners come India?
(a) Cheap labour
(b) Hard working labour
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. Lower working conditions include :-
(a) Cheap labour
(b) Hard working labour
(c) low wages labour
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. One worker can easily replace another because of :-
(a) Too much unemployment
(b) Work in unsafe condition
(c) Low wages
(d) All of these

Answer : A

Question. Social law means :-
(a) There is special provision for rich persons
(b) there is special job facilities for ladies
(c) All the people are equal before law
(d) All of these

Answer : C

Question. Workers right means :-
(a) Right to work
(b) Right to fair wages
(c) Right to decant conditions
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. Do you think that the workers of Bhopal gas tragedy got justice :-
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) May be
(d) Can’t say

Answer : B

Question. What are the main sources of environmental pollution?
(a) Air
(b) Water
(c) Soil
(d) All of these

Answer : C

Question. Consumer means :-
(a) An individual who buys goods for personal use.
(b) An individual who sells goods for personal use.
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question. Producer means :-
(a) An individual who buys goods for personal use.
(b) An individual who sells goods for personal use.
(c) An individual that produces goods
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. What do you mean by the term ‘Investment’?
(a) Money spent to purchase new machinery
(b) Money spent to purchase new building
(c) Money spent to increase production in future.
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. Workers are :-
(a) An association of child
(b) An association of people working for wages
(c) An association of leaders
(d) None of these

Answer : C

I. Answer the following:

    1. How are the people of working class exploited economically?

    2. What is Law Enforcement? Who is responsible for enforcement? Why is enforcement important?

    3. Write a note on Child Labour Prevention Act.

    4. What are the advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India?

    5. Why do the workers willingly work in unsafe conditions?

    6. How was environment treated earlier? What has been the change in perception?

    7. How can the govt. meet the challenges where everyone can benefit from clean environment?

    8. Point out the role of govt. and citizens in establishing a state of law and social justice.

    9. Do you think the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy got justice? Discuss.

II. Answer the following:

     (i) How did Bhopal gas tragedy occur?

     (ii) What does Article 21 of the Constitution state?

     (iii) Name any three basic rights of Workers.

     (iv) Why do we need a law on Minimum Wages?