Judiciary — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

Explain the term ‘final outcome’ in the production process.

Why do we need a law on minimum wages?

How did the British succeed in securing the submission of the rebel landowners of Awadh?

How did the Ahoms use the rivers, hills, and forests of Assam to their advantage? Can you think of ways in which the geography helped them build defences and fight wars?

What is the structure of the judicial system of India?

What are unpopular and controversial laws?

Imagine that you are watching the Republic Day parade on TV with a friend and she remarks, "Look at these tribals. They look so exotic. And they seem to be dancing all the time." List three things that you would tell her about the lives of Adivasis In India.

Amu: Did you notice that the roads in Saidapet were so bumpy and without treetlights? I wonder what the place is like at night.
Kumar: What better can you expect in a slum!
Amu: Why should slums be like that? Shouldn't they have public facilities?
Kumar: I think public facilities are for all those who live in proper houses in colonies. They are the people who pay taxes. Amu: Why do you say that! Slum dwellers are also citizens and they have rights too.
Kumar: Arrey! The government will go bankrupt this way!
Amu: Well, it has to find a way. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a slum without proper roads, water, electricity?
Kumar: Err....
Amu: Our Constitution recognises many of the public facilities as being a part of the Right to Life. The government must see that these rights are protected so that everyone can lead a decent life.
Whose point of view do you agree with?

Why are human beings resources?

What do you mean by ‘sati’?