CBSE Class 8 Civics Social and Political Life Public Facilities Worksheet Set A

Question. Our unity lines in our
(a) Diversity
(b) Castism
(c) Religious
(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question. Who supports Untouchability?
(a) Hindu
(b) Muslim
(c) Christian
(d) All of these

Answer : A

Question. How many language are mentioned in the 8th schedule
(a) 14
(b) 15
(c) 13
(d)22

Answer : D

Question. On the basis of _________ right to freedom of religion can be resisted?
(a) Public arrangement
(b) Morality
(c) Health
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. In which country Non-Muslim are not allowed?
(a) USA
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) India
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following are included in right to freedom of religion?
(a) Right to freedom of conscience
(b) Freedom against forced religious instructions
(c) Practice & propagation of religion
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. The Indian state is
(a) Ruled by the religious group
(b) Supports one religion
(c) Both (1) & (2)
(d) None of these 

Answer : A

Question. Indian constitution grants the right to freedom of religious communities to set up their own school & colleges
(a) Yes
(b) no
(c) Can’t Say
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. Most children in govt. schools have to begin their school day reciting the ‘pledge of allegiance”. The children are of:-
(a) USA
(b) Brazil
(c) New Zealand
(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question. In USA, separation between state & religion means
(a) Prohibition free exercise of religion
(b) Respect an religion
(c) Neither the state nor the religion can interfere in affair of one another
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. France passed a law banning students from wearing any conspicuous religious signs or symbols in year
(a) Feb 2004
(b) Jan 2007
(c) Dec 2006
(d) Dec 2007

Answer : A

Question. France had faced a shortage of workers in year:-
(a) 1972
(b) 1960
(c) 1970
(d) 1947

Answer : B

Question. ‘Id’ is a festival of
(a) Muslim
(b) Hindu
(c) Sikh
(d) None of these 

Answer : A

Question. Coercion means:-
(a) Freedom of speech
(b) Freedom of religion
(c) Force someone to do something
(d) All of these

Answer : C

Question. Is castism should be there?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Can’t say
(d) may be

Answer : B

Question. Christian belongs to which religion
(a) Hindu
(b) Muslim
(c) Sikh
(d) Christian

Answer : D

Question. Scared book of Muslim is:-
(a) Ved
(b) Kuran
(c) Namaj
(d) All of these

Answer : B

Question. Is there provision of Indian secularism in constitution
(a) No
(b) Yes
(c) Can’t say
(d) May be

Answer : B

Question. Wearing a _______ is central to a Sikh’s religious practice
(a) Pugri
(b) suit
(c) Having Bike
(d) All of these

Answer : A

Question. India constitution guarantees ______to
(a) Fundamental duty
(b) Fundamental right
(c) Both (1) & (2)
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. There are maximum number of
(a) Hindu
(b) Muslim
(c) Both (1) & (2)
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. Democracy means:-
(a) Rule of people
(b) Rule of minister
(c) Rule of speaker
(d) All of these

Answer : A

Question. Who is the present prime minister of India?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Indra Gandhi
(c) Manmohan Singh
(d) Sonia Gandhi

Answer : C

Question. Separation of religion from the state means
(a) Socialism
(b) Democracy
(c) Secularism
(d) All of these

Answer : C

Question. There are mainly four religion practiced in India, they are
(a) Arabic
(b) Christian
(c) Jainism
(d) Buddhism

Answer : B

Very Short Answer

Question. Which article in the Indian Constitution recognises the right to water?
Answer : The Constitution of India recognises the right to water as being a part of the Right to Life under Article 21.  

Question. What are the other public facilities which come under Right to Life?
Answer : The Indian Constitution recognises the right to water, health, education etc. as being a part of the Right to Life.  

Question. Name few public facilities that are also provided by private companies?
Answer : School, colleges, healthcare and transportation are the few public facilities that are also provided by private companies.  

Question. Which age set of children should get compulsory education according to RTE?
Answer : The Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Education for all children between the ages of 6-14 years.  

Question. What is the reason for the maximum death among children in India?
Answer : Maximum death among children in India is caused by water-related diseases. 

Short Answer

Question. What do you mean by the term sanitation?
Answer : Sanitation refers to the provision of facilities for the safe disposal of human urine and faeces. This is done by construction of toilets and pipes to carry the sewerage and treatment of waste water. This is necessary so as to avoid contamination. 

Question. Why do you think there are so few cases of private water supply in the world?
Answer : Water is a basic necessity for all. Hence, a private company cannot be in a position to supply water at a rate which is affordable to all people. Due to this, there are very few cases of private water supply in the world. 

Question. What do you mean by company?
Answer : A company is a form of business set up by people or by the government. Those that are promoted and owned by individuals or groups are called private companies. For example, Tata Steel is a private company whereas Indian Oil is a company run by the government. 

Question. Why are most of the private hospitals and private schools located in major cities and not in towns or rural areas?
Answer : The private hospitals and private schools are opened with the sole motive of earning profit. They charge high amount of money from their customers. The hefty amount of money; charged by such hospitals and schools; can only be affordable for people in major cities. Thus, most of the private hospitals and private schools located in major cities and not in towns or rural areas. 

Question. Why is water considered as a part of the fundamental right to life?

Answer : Water is essential for life and for good health. Not only is it necessary for us to be able to meet our daily needs but safe drinking water can prevent many water-related diseases. Thus, water is considered as a part of the fundamental right to life. 

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