Civics Ch - 8 Law and Social Justice — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

Why do we try and divide history into different periods?

Describe the inputs, processes and outputs in an industrial system with an example.

Seek an appointment with an MLA and gather information about challenges with respect to the state legislature.

Describe different stages of the production of indigo.
OR
How was indigo produced?

Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practise infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.

What was the Ilbert Bill?

Explain how the Adivasis are portrayed in India.

Write a short note on growth of cotton mills in India.
OR
Give a brief description of growth of cotton mills in India.

According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of India's population is Muslim, and why are they considered a marginalised community?

"Article 17 of the Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished - what this means is that no one can henceforth prevent Dalits from educating themselves, entering temples, using public facilities, etc. Article 15 of the Constitution notes that no citizen of India shall be discriminated against on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth."
(i) What is untouchability and who were called untouchables?
(ii) How have Dalits used Article 15 of the Constitution to seek equality?