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Class 8 The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society worksheet
CBSE Social Science. Justice, the Supreme Court and High Courts, PIL, tribunals, Lok Adalats, Gram Nyayalayas, arbitration and mediation. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the numbers change every time.
Sample questions
Real questions from this chapter, as the app sets them. Tap Answer to see the answer and working.
Section A · multiple choice
- 1.
The highest court in India is the:
- District Court
- Lok Adalat
- High Court
- Supreme Court
Answer
(d) Supreme Court
- 2.
What does Consumer Fora decide?
- consumer complaints
- company disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy
- electricity disputes
- service matters of government employees
Answer
(a) consumer complaints
- 3.
Which describes mediation?
- the highest court of appeal
- a body that makes new laws
- the arbitrator’s decision is final and binding
- a mediator helps the sides agree but cannot decide
Answer
(d) a mediator helps the sides agree but cannot decide
Section B · short answer
- 4.
What is the difference between substantive and procedural justice?
Answer
Substantive justice is a fair outcome; procedural justice is a fair process where everyone is heard before a decision.
- 5.
What does each decide? (a) the Central Administrative Tribunal (b) the National Green Tribunal
Answer
(a) service matters of government employees (b) environmental disputes
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Describe the structure of courts in India.
Answer
The Supreme Court at the top, High Courts in the states, and subordinate courts in districts, with tribunals and Lok Adalats for special or simple disputes.
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