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Question 13 Marks
What happens when wrong customs and traditions are followed in society?
Answer
1. Wrong customs and traditions cause the neglect of some sections of society.
2. The neglected weaker section has no access20 to education, therefore, they do not get opportunities for development.
3. They have no means of livelihood. Therefore, they have to face poverty.
4. This again given rise to poverty and lack of education. This is a vicious circle which comes in the path of progress.
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Question 23 Marks
List some good traditions and customs practised in our society.
Answer
1. There are several good customs and traditions in our society.
2. We celebrate festivals together. We welcome guests who visit us and are hospitable” to them.
Many of our customs enable us to maintain the balance in nature.
3. The values of non-violence and peace have been a part of our social life since ancient times.
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Question 33 Marks
Give one example to show the change in human laws.
Answer
1. Human laws need to be changed with changing conditions.
2. For example, after Independence, the voting age was 21 years. After 1988, the voting age was lowered to 18 years. fail to care for properly.
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Question 43 Marks
Give two examples to prove that nature’s laws are fixed and constant.
Answer
1. We cannot change the laws of nature and they are fixed and constant.
2. The two examples to prove this are as follows:
(a) The rising and setting of the sun.
(b) The law of gravity.
(c) The phases of the moon are all fixed and constant and do not change.
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Question 53 Marks
How can we say that ‘equality’ is the basis of rules?
Answer
  1. Rules are meant for everybody and are applied equally to all.
  2. No one is above the rules and disobeying them leads to punishment.
  3. There is no discrimination in punishment for breaking the rules.
  4. Thus we can conclude that equality is the basis of rules.
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Question 63 Marks
‘Poverty is one big obstacle in our society.’ Explain.
Answer
1. Wrong customs and traditions cause the neglect18 of some sections of society.
2. Since they have no access to education, they do not get opportunities of development.
3. They have no means of livelihood.
4. So, they have to face poverty.
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Question 73 Marks
How are natural laws different from society laws?
Answer
1. Natural laws do not change. They are constant and fixed, they do not even become out dated, e.g. the law of gravity.
2. White society laws are made by people, these laws need to be changed with changing conditions. E.g. After Independence the voting age was 21 years. After 1988, the voting age was lowered to 18 years.
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Question 83 Marks
Why do we need to make laws for the protection of the environment?
Answer
We need to make laws for protection of the environment because :
1. We are dependent on nature in many ways.
2. Most of our needs are fulfilled by nature.
3. Natural resources should be available in enough quantities for the needs of our future generations.
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Question 93 Marks
Which unjust customs have been banned by law?
Answer
The unjust customs that have been banned by law are:
  1. Untouchability
  2. Caste discrimination
  3. Sati
  4. Child marriage
  5. Cheating people by magic
  6. Receiving a dowry
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