Civics Ch - 4 Judiciary — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

Describe how the English East India Company faced the massive rebellion.

Why did cloth dyers prefer indigo as dye instead of woad?

List two reasons why you believe an independent judiciary is essential to democracy.
OR
What is the need of an independent judiciary in a democracy?

OR
You read that one of the main functions of the judiciary is ‘upholding the law and Enforcing Fundamental Rights’. Why do you think an independent judiciary is necessary to carry out this important function?

What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity?

Define the natural growth rate.

Why were Jyotirao Phule and Ramaswamy Naicker critical of the National Movement? Did their criticism help the national struggle in any way?

Mention the major industrial regions of the world.

Explain Ghettoisation.

Explain the term ‘dividend’.

The Constitution in a democracy is the supreme law that outlines the basic structure of government and the fundamental right of citizens. It plays a crucial role in laying out guideline for decision making and providing safeguard against the misuse of power by leaders.
(i) How does the Constitution help to ensure that leaders exercise power responsibly?
(ii) What can citizens do to hold leaders accountable and ensure that they respect the Constitution?