RBSE Class 8 Social Science Important Questions Civics Chapter 4 Understanding Laws

Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 8 Social Science Important Questions Chapter 4 Understanding Laws Important Questions and Answers.

RBSE Class 8 Social Science Important Questions Civics Chapter 4 Understanding Laws

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. 
Rule of law means
(a) all laws apply equally to all citizens of the country
(b) laws based on caste
(c) discriminatory laws based on religion
(d) separate laws of government officials
Answer:
(a) all laws apply equally to all citizens of the country

Question 2. 
The Rowlatt Act came into force in India
(a) On 10 March 1870
(b) On 10 March 1919 
(c) On 10 March 1932
(d) On 10 March 1947 
Answer:
(b) On 10 March 1919

Question 3. 
The most important role in making law is
(a) the President 
(b) the Vice President
(c) the Parliament 
(d) the Opposition
Answer:
(c) the Parliament

Question 4. 
Domestic Violence Women’s Protection Act came into force in India in
(a) 1999 
(b) 2002
(c) 2005 
(d) 2006 
Answer:
(d) 2006

Question 5. 
In law-making, after acceptance from both Houses of Parliament, the bill goes for approval
(a) to the Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) to the President
(d) to the Prime Minister 
Answer:
(c) to the President

Question 6. 
When was Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew arrested?
(a) On 10 March 1919
(b) On 10 April 1919
(c) On 13 April 1919
(d) On 21 February 1922 
Answer:
(b) On 10 April 1919

Question 7. 
Where did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
(a) In Amritsar 
(b) In Delhi
(c) In Chandigarh 
(d) In Patiala 
Answer:
(a) In Amritsar 

Question 8. 
Which law of 1870 was an example of the arbitrariness of British rule?
(a) Hindu Succession? Law
(b) Rowlatt Act
(c) Domestic Violence Law
(d) Sedition Act 
Answer:
(d) Sedition Act 

Question 9. 
Making law has an important role to play
(a) Judiciary 
(b) Police
(c) Parliament 
(d) Reporters 
Answer:
(c) Parliament 

Question 10. 
By which law can the sons, daughters, and their mother get an equal share in the family’s property?
(a) Hindu Succession Amendment Act
(b) Domestic Violence Women’s Protection Act
(c) Civil Rights Law
(d) Sharia Law 
Answer:
(a) Hindu Succession Amendment Act

Fill in the blanks

Question 1. 
Colonial law was based on ....................
Answer:
arbitrary

Question 2. 
The Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act came into effect in....................
Answer:
 2006
 
Question 3. 
In...................., there were innumerable local laws.
Answer:
ancient India

Question 4. 
Citizens can express their unwillingness to accept.................... laws framed by the Parliament.
Answer:
repressive

Question 5. 
The process of development from a simple to a complex form is called...................
Answer:
evolution.

State True or False

Question 1. 
In independent India, laws have been made in accordance with the socio-economic prestige of all people.
Answer:
False

Question 2. 
In our country, the President is above the law.
Answer:
False

Question 3. 
The Parliament has an important role in making laws.
Answer:
True

Question 4. 
Once the law is made, it cannot be criticized
Answer:
False

Question 5. 
Our role as citizens does not end with the election of representatives.
Answer:
True

Match Correctly

(a)	(b)
Jallianwala Bagh massacre	1870
Colonial 3 edition Act	2006
Hindu Succession Amendment Act	1919
Domestic Violence Women Protection Act	2005

Answer:

(a)	(b)
Jallianwala Bagh massacre	1919
Colonial 3 edition Act	1870
Hindu Succession Amendment Act	2005
Domestic Violence Women Protection Act	2006

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
When was the Rowlatt Act implemented? 
Answer:
On 10 March 1919.

Question 2. 
When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
Answer:
On 13 April 1919.

Question 3. 
Which British General opened fire in Jallianwala Bagh?
Answer:
General Dyer

Question 4. 
When did the British implement the sedition law?
Answer:
In 1870.

Question 5. 
Which law was enacted by the Government of India to prevent domestic violence against women?
Answer:
Domestic Violence Women’s Protection Act.

Question 6. 
What was the complete agreement among the nationalists?
Answer:
There was a complete agreement among the nationalists that there should be no scope for arbitrary use of power in independent India.

Question 7. 
What is the most important provision in the Constitution of independent India for the establishment of a rule based on the law?
Answer:
The most important provision in the Constitution of independent India for the establishment of law is that all people in India will be equal in the eyes of law.

Question 8. 
What do you mean by Sedition?
Answer:
When the government feels that people are protesting and criticizing it or revolting against it, it is called Sedition.

Question 9. 
“Colonial law was based on arbitrariness”. Give one example of this.
Answer:
Sedition Act of 1870 is a clear example of British rule arbitrariness.

Question 10. 
What was special about the Sedition Act of 1870? 
Answer:
Any person protesting or criticizing the British government could be arrested without due trial.

Question 11. 
How does the voice of citizens reach the Parliament? 
Answer:
The voice of citizens can reach the Parliament through TV reports, newspaper editorials, radio broadcasts, and local meetings. 

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
What was Rowlatt Act?
Answer:
Rowlatt Act was an example of British arbitrariness. Through this Act, the British government can imprison people without due trial. Indian nationalists including Mahatma Gandhi were vehement in their opposition to the Rowlatt bills. Despite a large number of protests, the Rowlatt Act came into effect on 10 March 1919. In Punjab, protests against this Act continued quite actively. 

Question 2. 
Clarify the role of citizens in the formation of the new law.
Answer:
First of all, different groups in society raise their voice for a particular law. They make Parliament sensitive to the problems faced by the people. This voice can be heard through TV reports, newspaper editorials, radio broadcasts, and local meetings-all which help in making the work that Parliament does more accessible and transparent to the people.

Question 3. 
What do you mean by unpopular law? 
Answer:
Unpopular Law:
Parliament passes laws that turn out to be very unpopular. Sometimes a law can be constitutionally valid and hence legal, but it can continue to be unpopular and unacceptable to people because they feel that the intention behind it is unfair and harmful. Hence, people criticize and express their unwillingness to accept such laws. When a large number of people begin to feel that a wrong law has been passed, then such law is called unpopular law.

Question 4. 
Explain the role of citizens in the control of Parliament.
Answer:
After electing representatives, citizens should keep an eye on what the Parliament is doing i.e, what work is being done by our MPs. If the citizens feel that they are not doing the right thing then the citizens should show their participation in the government by criticizing them. This will keep the Parliament alert and helps Parliament perform its representative functions properly.