Resources — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

What measures did the Company undertake to improve the system of vernacular education?OR
How were the irregularities of pathshalas checked by the Company?

What are the factors the Drafting Committee had to take into consideration while drafting the Constitution?

How does the government raise fund to provide public facilities?

What were the contributions of Tipu Sultan?

The Indian subcontinent boasts of serving as the natural habitat of a large and varied wildlife. We can find some of the most magnificent as well as the rarest wildlife species of the world in the country. 
(i) What are the major factors that led to the extinction of these wildlife species?
(II) What are some major species that are on extinction and need to protect?

Why was Bengal divided by the British in 1905?

What were the problems with ryoti system?

The table given below provides some important laws relating to the protection of various interests. Columns (2) and (3) in this table state why and for whom these laws are necessary. Based on discussions in the classroom, you have to complete the remaining entries in the table.

Law	Why is it necessary?	Whose interests does the law protect?
Minimum wages act specifies that wages should not be below a specified minimum.	Many workers are denied fair wages by their employers. Because they badly need work. workers have no bargaining power and are paid low wages.	This law is meant to protect the interests of all workers: particularly, farm labourers. construction workers, factory workers. domestic workers, etc.
Law specifying that there be adequate safety measures in workplaces. For example, alarm system, emergency exists, properly-functioning machinery.
Law requiring that the quality of goods meet certain prescribed standards. For example, electrical appliances have to meet safety standards.	Consumers might be put to risk by the poor quality of products such as electrical appliances, food, medicines.
Law requiring that the prices of essential goods are not high For example, sugar, kerosene, foodgrains.		The interests of the poor who will otherwise be unable to afford
Law requiring that factories do not pollute air or water.
Laws against child labour in workplaces.
Law to form workers unions/associations.	By organising themselves into unions, workers can use their combined power to demand fair wages and better working conditions

Write a brief note on the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.

What were the suggestions of the Indigo Commission?