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

Q1: Explain federalism.
Ans: Federalism refers to the existence of more than one level of government in the country.

Q2: Which fundamental right has provisions prohibiting the exploitation of weaker sections of society?
Ans: Right against Exploitation: The Constitution prohibits human trafficking, forced labor, and employment of children under 14 years of age.

Q3: When did the Interim Constitution come into effect in Nepal?
Ans: The Interim Constitution came into effect in Nepal on January 15, 2007.

Q4: Define a "State."
Ans: A "State" refers to a political institution that represents a sovereign people who occupy a definite territory.

Q5: What does universal adult franchise mean?
Ans: Universal Adult Franchise means that the right to vote should be given to all adult citizens without the discrimination of caste, class, color, religion, or gender.

Q6: What is monarchy?
Ans: Monarchy is a form of government in which final authority rests with the King.

Q7: What is democracy?
Ans: Democracy is a form of government in which we choose our leaders so that they can exercise power responsibly on our behalf.

Q8: Define a secular state.
Ans: A secular state is one in which the state does not officially promote any one religion as the state religion.

Q9: How does the Indian Constitution safeguard the minorities of the country?
Ans: The Constitution usually contains rules that ensure that minorities are not excluded from anything that is routinely available to the majority.

Q10: Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Ans: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.