Class 8 Social Science Chapter 4: The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Which kinds of justice does the Preamble promise all citizens? (Tick all that apply)
- Social
- Economic
- Political
- Military
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Answer: A. Social; B. Economic; C. Political
Why: Fig. 4.2. [p.126]
Why: Fig. 4.2. [p.126]
Q2. Why is justice essential for society?
- It allows people to live with equality and dignity, keeping peace and harmony
- It makes people rich
- It removes all laws
- It benefits only the powerful
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Answer: A. It allows people to live with equality and dignity, keeping peace and harmony
Why: The judiciary helps deliver justice. [p.126]
Why: The judiciary helps deliver justice. [p.126]
Q3. What are laws?
- General rules made by government to regulate activities, with consequences for breaking them
- Suggestions that can be ignored
- Rules made by each family
- Rules only for judges
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Answer: A. General rules made by government to regulate activities, with consequences for breaking them
Why: Consequences include fines, compensation or imprisonment. [p.128]
Why: Consequences include fines, compensation or imprisonment. [p.128]
Q4. What is the hierarchy of courts in India, from top to bottom?
- Supreme Court → High Courts → District (Subordinate) Courts
- District Courts → High Courts → Supreme Court
- High Courts → Supreme Court → District Courts
- All courts are equal
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Answer: A. Supreme Court → High Courts → District (Subordinate) Courts
Why: A unified judicial system. [p.130]
Why: A unified judicial system. [p.130]
Q5. Who is called the Chief Justice of India?
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- The senior-most High Court judge
- The Law Minister
- The President
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Answer: A. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Why: From the text. [p.131]
Why: From the text. [p.131]
Q6. The Supreme Court of India has 33 judges plus the Chief Justice of India. How many judges is that in total?
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Answer: 34 (± 0)
Why: 33 judges + the Chief Justice of India = 34. [p.131]
Why: 33 judges + the Chief Justice of India = 34. [p.131]
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