Class 8 Civics Chapter 1 Question Answers - Social and Political Life - III

Q1: Explain the Right to Freedom of Religion.
Ans: The Right to Freedom of Religion is a fundamental right that guarantees individuals the freedom to follow, practice, and propagate the religion of their choice. It also ensures that people can change their religion or choose not to follow any religion.

Q2: What did Dr Ambedkar state about scheduled caste?
Ans: He stated that although the laws might exist, Scheduled Castes still had reason to fear because the administration of these laws was in the hands of ‘caste Hindu officers’. He, therefore, urged Scheduled Castes to join the government as well as the civil services.

Q3: Define the term constitution.
Ans: In large societies with diverse communities, rules are typically formulated through consensus, often documented in written form in modern countries. A written document in which we find such rules is called a Constitution.

Q4: What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives?
Ans: If there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives, the leaders might misuse the powers given to them. Misuse of authority can result in gross injustice. Thus, in democratic societies, the Constitution often lays down rules that guard against this misuse of authority by our political leaders.

Q5: What is the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
Ans: The Right to Constitutional Remedies allows citizens to move the court if they believe that any of their Fundamental Rights have been violated by the State.

Q6: Write a short note on Cultural and Educational Rights.
Ans: Cultural and Educational Rights – The Constitution states that all minorities, religious or linguistic, can set up their own educational institutions in order to preserve and develop their own culture.

Q7: What do you mean by Directive Principles of State Policy?
Ans: Directive Principles of State Policy were designed by the members of the Constituent Assembly to ensure greater social and economic reforms and to serve as a guide to the independent Indian State to institute laws and policies that help reduce the poverty of the masses.

Q8: Explain the Right to Freedom.
Ans: The right to Freedom includes the right to freedom of speech and expression, the right to form associations, the right to move freely and reside in any part of the country, and the right to practice any profession, occupation, or business.

Q9: What is Constitutional Monarchy?
Ans: A system of government in which a country is ruled by a king and queen whose power is limited by a constitution.
Example: Until quite recently, Nepal was a monarchy. The previous Constitution of Nepal, which had been adopted in 1990, reflected the fact that the final authority rested with the King.