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

Q1: Explain federalism.
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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?
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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?
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The Interim Constitution came into effect in Nepal on January 15, 2007.

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

Q5: What does universal adult franchise mean?
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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?
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Monarchy is a form of government in which final authority rests with the King.

Q7: What is democracy?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.

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