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 NCERT SOLUTIONS Chapter-Public Facilities Class -8 Subject-Social Science ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Why do you think there are so few cases of private water supply in the world? Answer: 1. Water is a basic need: Water is essential for survival, and it is considered a public good that should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford it. 2. High costs: Private companies operate to earn profits, so they often charge high prices for water. This makes water unaffordable for many people, especially the poor. 3. Fair access: Governments aim to ensure equitable access to water for all citizens, whereas private companies may prioritize wealthier areas and ignore rural or poor regions. 4. Public accountability: Governments are responsible for citizens' welfare and are held accountable for providing public facilities like water. Private companies, however, may not focus on fairness. 5. Global examples of failure: In some countr...

  Multiple Choice Questions Chapter: Women, Caste and Reform Class 8 Subject-Social Science _________________________________________________________________ 1. Who founded the Brahmo Samaj? a) Dayanand Saraswati b) Rammohun Roy c) Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar d) Jyotirao Phule Answer: b) Rammohun Roy 2. Which practice was abolished in 1829 due to efforts by reformers like Rammohun Roy? a) Child marriage b) Sati c) Dowry d) Untouchability Answer: b) Sati 3. Which law was passed in 1856, allowing widows to remarry? a) Widow Marriage Act b) Hindu Marriage Act c) Widow Remarriage Act d) Property Inheritance Act Answer: c) Widow Remarriage Act 4. Who founded the Arya Samaj? a) Rammohun Roy b) Dayanand Saraswati c) Veerasalingam Pantulu d) Jyotirao Phule Answer: b) Dayanand Saraswati 5. Who wrote the book Stripurushtulna ? a) Tarabai Shinde b) Pandita Ramabai c) Begum Rokeya d) Periyar Answer: a) Tarabai Shinde 6. The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in: a) 1829 b) 1929 c) 185...

MCQs-Multiple Choice Questions Chapter-Confronting Marginalisation Class - 8 Subject-Social Science **************************************************************************** Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. Fundamental Rights (10 MCQs) What does Article 15 of the Constitution prohibit? a) Freedom of speech b) Discrimination based on caste, religion, sex, or birthplace c) Right to education d) Right to freedom of religion Answer: b) Discrimination based on caste, religion, sex, or birthplace Article 17 of the Constitution focuses on: a) Protecting cultural rights b) Abolition of untouchability c) Freedom of religion d) Right to equality Answer: b) Abolition of untouchability Which Fundamental Right ensures equality before law? a) Right to Freedom b) Right to Equality c) Right to Property d) Right against Exploitation Answer: b) Right to Equality The Right to Freedom of Religion is protected under: a) Article 14 b) Article 19 c) Article 25 d) Article 21 Answer: c) Article 25 What...

Chapter-Confronting Marginalisation Class-8 Subject-Social Science ****************************************************************** Q1.  List two Fundamental Rights in the Constitution that Dalits can draw upon to insist that                 they  be treated with dignity and as equals. Answer: Right to Equality (Article 15): This right ensures that no one can be discriminated against based on their caste, religion, gender, or place of birth. Right to Protection from Untouchability (Article 17): This abolishes untouchability and declares it illegal, ensuring Dalits are treated with respect and dignity. Q2.  List one reason why Rathnam used the 1989 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes       (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to file a complaint. Answer: Rathnam used this law because it specifically protects Dalits from unfair treatme...

Grassroots Democracy–Part 1 Governance(Class-6-Social Science) Class-6 Subject-Social Science ******************************* 1. Test yourself — What is the meaning of democracy? What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy? Answer:  Democracy : A system where people rule either directly or through elected representatives. Direct democracy : People directly vote on decisions (e.g., deciding a picnic spot in class). Representative democracy : People elect leaders to make decisions on their behalf (e.g., electing an MLA or MP)​. 2. Recall the three organs of government. What are their different roles? Answer:  Three organs of government and their roles : Legislature : Makes laws (e.g., Parliament or State Assembly). Executive : Implements laws (e.g., Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and police). Judiciary : Ensures laws are followed and resolves disputes (e.g., courts)​. 3. Why do we need three tiers of government? Answer:  To handle issu...