0

Law and social justice

Attempted 0/47 Correct 0 Score 0

To protect people from exploitation, government make certain __________.

  1. Laws

  2. Police

  3. Courts

  4. Ministers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The government makes certain laws to protect people from exploitation. The government has to ensure that these laws are implemented. Some of these laws are:-

1. Every worker should get fair wages.
2. Employers don't use their power to pay workers fewer wages.
3. An employer should take care of the safety of workers.
4. No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed in any factory or mines or any hazardous employment.
5. No one can be forced to work for low wages or under bondage.

Which state in the country is at forefront in controlling the cyber crimes and has been proved to be a first state to start a separate cyber crime unit? 

  1. Gujarat

  2. Karnataka

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maharashtra is first state to start separate cyber crime unit .
From tackling issues like online thefts, banking frauds, cyber-stalking to undertaking investigations of the 26/11 terrorist attacks, the Maharashtra police have been on the forefront of addressing the issue of cybersecurity.

The Supreme Court, from 1998 onwards, insisted that every vehicle using diesel should switch to ________.

  1. CNG

  2. LPG

  3. Petroleum

  4. Coal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
In 1998, the Supreme Court published a Directive that specified the date of April 2001 as deadline to replace or convert all busses, three-wheelers and taxis to CNG. In addition, the Directive specified that an infrastructure of 70 CNG refuelling stations had to be made available, and asked for financial incentives for the conversion of vehicle fleets.

In January 1998, the National Capital Region of Delhi set up a Commission to study, write and publish a report on the air pollution problem in Delhi. CSE was a member of this Commission. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the fossil fuels are not environment-friendly, hence, incorrect. 

The gas that was released during Bhopal Gas tragedy is _____________.

  1. Dinitrogen tetroxide

  2. Methyl isocyanate (MIC)

  3. Hydrogen selenide

  4. Nitrogen trioxide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bhopal disaster also referred to the Bhopal gas tragedy. It was a gas leak incident on the 3rd December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited pesticides plant in Bhopal. Methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas was released during the tragedy. It killed more than three thousand people immediately.

Most of the new laws on environment safety are introduced after which of the following incidents?

  1. UC factory tragedy

  2. Bhopal gas tragedy

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which of the following correctly implies a social law?

  1. Special provisions for rich

  2. Special provisions for higher castes

  3. All are equal before law

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to social law, all are equal before the law irrespective of rich, poor, male, female, black, white, upper caste or lower caste. The Constitution does not give the right to discriminate anyone on basis of the language they speak, the color of their skin, the religion they follow, the culture they have and the caste they belong to.

Biodiversity Act of India, to preserve biological diversity and conserve environment was passed in the year?

  1. 2000

  2. 2001

  3. 2002

  4. 2003


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Biodiversity Act of India was passed in the year 2002. It was passed by the Parliament of India for the preservation of biological diversity in India. The act provides the various ways to protect and foster biodiversity. It includes sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources like river, land, sea, plants, tree, mountains, animals etc.

Which of the following is true regarding the Ganga Action Plan?

  1. Develop Ganga as a pilgrim site

  2. To make Ganga among the world heritage sites

  3. To treat water of Ganga river

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ganga action plan was launched by Rajeev Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, on 14 January 1986 with the main objective of pollution abatement, to improve the water quality by interception, diversion and treatment of domestic sewage and present toxic and industrial chemical wastes from identified grossly polluting units entering into the river. 

Public prosecutor __________.

  1. Defends the accused

  2. Argues against the accused

  3. Helps the court to decide cases

  4. Helps the people to stop crime


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Prosecutor is a lawyer representing the state or the people of the state in criminal trial.
The role of the Public Prosecutor begins once the police has conducted the investigation and filed the charge sheet in the court.
He represents the interests of the State and conduct the prosecution on behalf of the State.
The Public Prosecutor is not involved in the investigation that is conducted by the police.

Every person has a fundamental right to be defended by a lawyer under ___________.

  1. Article 42

  2. Article 32

  3. Article 47

  4. Article 22


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Article 22 of the Constitution and criminal law guarantee to every arrested person the right to defend by a lawyer. The article provides that it is the right of the arrested person to be presented before the Magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. It is the right of the arrested person that the confession made in police custody cannot be used as an evidence against the accused.

Which of the following is correct regarding the enforcement of safety laws which led to Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

  1. Safety laws were lax in India

  2. Safety laws were not enforced

  3. Government refused to recognize plant as hazardous and allowed it to come in populated lacality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following are the correct thing regarding the enforcement of safety laws which led to Bhopal Gas Tragedy:

1. The safety law was lax in India.
2. Even weak safety laws were not enforced.
3. Government officials refused to recognize the plant as hazardous and allowed it to come up in a populated locality.
4.Government inspectors continued to approve the procedures in the plant, even when repeated incidents of leaks from the plant made it clear that things were seriously wrong.

Under which article of the Constitution the government is supposed to ensure safety laws are implemented and Right to Life guaranteed is not violated?

  1. Article 20

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 22

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Protection Of Life And Personal Liberty: No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 Of The Constitution Of India.

Which of the following company was related to Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

  1. Union Cyanate

  2. Union Carbide

  3. Carbide Union

  4. Cyanate Union


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bhopal disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy was an industrial accident. It happened at a Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India. On 3 December 1984, the plant released 42 tonnes of toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas, exposing more than 500,000 people to toxic gases.

Which of the following was enacted to provide for immediate relief to persons affected by accidents while handling hazardous substances ?

  1. The Public Liability Insurance Act 1991

  2. Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1989

  3. Environment (Protection) Act (EPA) 1986

  4. Factories Act, 1948


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 is to provide for damages to victims of an accident which occurs as a result of handling any hazardous substance. The Act applies to all owners associated with the production or handling of any hazardous chemicals.

Which of the following gas leak was the reason for Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

  1. Methyl Cyanate

  2. Ethyl Cyanate

  3. Methyl isocyanate

  4. Ethyl isocyanate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhopal disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy was an industrial accident. It happened at a Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India. On 3 December 1984, the plant released 42 tonnes of toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas, exposing more than 500,000 people to toxic gases.

Which of the following is the first major legislation that came post Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

  1. Factories Act 1985

  2. Hazardous Waste Rules 1989

  3. Environment Protection Act 1986

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Environment Protection Act, 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India. In the wake of the Bhopal Tragedy, the Government of India enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986. The purpose of the Act is to implement the decisions of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environments they relate to the protection and improvement of the human environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. The Act is an “umbrella” legislation designed to provide a framework for central government coordination of the activities of various central and state authorities established under previous laws, such as the Water Act and the Air Act.

Which of the following was the cost cutting means for Union Carbide company which was reason for Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

  1. Lower working condition

  2. Lower safety measures

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Union Carbide Corporation, apparently one of the first American companies to invest in India, possessed more than 50% shares in the UCIL. The reckless cost cutting measures of the Union carbide management and the ensuing breach of safety controls, the non compliance to standard operating procedures etc., purely to increase its operational profits, are all widely cited as the cause for this devastation.

Who decides the guilt or innocence of the victim?

  1. Judge

  2. Police

  3. Neighbor

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When we see someone violating the law, we immediately think of informing the police. After a person is arrested, it is a court of law that decides whether the accused person is guilty or not. According to the Constitution, every individual charged of a crime has to be given a fair trial.

What is the role of a judge?

  1. Decide whether accused person is guilty or innocent

  2. May send the person to jail

  3. May impose a fine or both

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The judge is like an umpire in a game and conducts the trial impartially and in an open court. The judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the prosecution and the defense. The judge decides whether the accused person is guilty or innocent on the basis of the evidence presented and in accordance with the law. If the accused is convicted, then the judge pronounces the sentence. He may send the person to jail or impose a fine or both, depending on what the law prescribes.

Public prosecutor is ____________.

  1. One who represents the interests of state

  2. One who investigate crime

  3. Both A & B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In court, it is the Public Prosecutor who represents the interests of the State. The role of the Prosecutor begins once the police has conducted the investigation and filed the charge-sheet in the court. He/she has no role to play in the investigation. The Prosecutor must conduct the prosecution on behalf of the State. As an officer of the court, it is his/ her duty to act impartially and present the full and material facts, witnesses and evidence before the court to enable the court to decide the case.

Which among the following states has the smallest Legislative Assembly in terms of capacity?

  1. Kerala

  2. Nagaland

  3. Goa

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Goa Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the state of Goa in western India. It consists of 40 members in charge of the budget, the Assembly appropriates money for social programs, agricultural development, infrastructure development, etc. It is also responsible for proposing and levying taxes.

Key players of criminal justice system are __________________.

  1. Police & public prosecutor

  2. Defence lawyer

  3. Judge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Key players of the criminal justice system are as follows:-

1. Police and public prosecutor to investigate any crime and file the charge sheet.
2. Judge to conducts the trials impartially and hear all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the prosecution and the defence.
3. Defence lawyer to do fair trials.

According to the _________, every individual charged with a crime has to be given a fair trial.

  1. Law

  2. Constitution

  3. Police

  4. Judge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 21 of the Constitution, that guarantees the Right to Life, states that a person’s life or liberty can be taken away only by following a reasonable and just legal procedure. A fair trial ensures that Article 21 of the Constitution is upheld. The Constitution and the law both state that all of the persons should carry out their roles in a proper manner. What this means is that they all need to work to ensure that every citizen, irrespective of their class, caste, gender, religious and ideological backgrounds gets a fair trial when accused. The rule of law which says that everyone is equal before the law would not make much sense if every citizen were not guaranteed a fair trial by the Constitution.

When did the Indian Government pass the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing Of Claims) Act?

  1. March 1987

  2. March 1986

  3. March 1985

  4. March 1984


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

On March 1985, The Indian Government passed the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act. The act confers certain powers to the Central Government to secure the claims arising out of Bhopal Gas Leak disaster so that the claims should be dealt speedily, effectively, and in equitable manner.

Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) is a company which belonged to _________.

  1. Africa

  2. America

  3. Australia

  4. Arabia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) was a chemical company established in 1934. UCIL is a company belonged to America. In 1970 UCIL built a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, which gained worldwide attention as a result of the Bhopal gas tragedy. On December 3, 1984, a release of methyl isocyanate gas immediately killed approx three thousand people and led to the death of more than fifteen thousand in subsequent weeks.

We can be prejudiced about things such as ______________.

  1. People's religious beliefs; the accent they speak in

  2. The colour of their skin

  3. The region they come, from the clothes they wear etc

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We can be prejudiced about things such as:-

1. People's religion and their beliefs.
2. People's accent or way of their talking.
3. The colour of their skin.
4. The dressing sense of a particular person.
5. The educational and family background.
6. The gender to which they belong.

Enforcement of law becomes important __________.

  1. When law seeks to protect the rich person

  2. When law seeks to protect the ministers

  3. When law seeks to protect the weak from strong

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Merely making laws is not enough, the government should ensure that these laws are implemented. This means that the law must be enforced. Enforcement becomes even more important when the law seeks to protect the weak from strong. The government should ensure that every worker gets fair wages, the government should inspect the work sites and punishes those who violate the laws. Through making, enforcing and upholding the laws, the government can control the activities of individuals and companies to ensure social justice.

Bhopal gas tragedy took place in the year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1986

  3. 1984

  4. 1983


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhopal gas tragedy took place in the year 1984. On 3rd December 1984, a gas leak incident happened at the Union Carbide India Limited pesticides plant in Bhopal. It killed about three thousand people immediately and led to the death of fifteen thousand people in subsequent weeks.

Begging by children is a crime against them.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India employing children in begging for illegal gains is an offence both legally and morally. It obstructs the development of a child while ruining future prospects for him/her.

Child marriage is not a crime.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The marriage of a child below 18 years of age is Child Marriage. In India, Child Marriage was prevalent in ancient society. Child Marriage has been made an offense by enacting The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 which provides for provisions to prohibit Child Marriage, punishment for persons who abet, promote and solemnize Child Marriage.

Child pornography, hate crimes, telemarketing, internet fraud, etc., fall under cyber crimes.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyber crimes are the crime which requires a computer or network for the commission. Child Pornography, Internet Fraud, hacking etc are some of the Cyber Crimes. Cybercriminals either use a computer as a tool or a computer as a target. Hate crimes are committed through social media or social network which spreads fastly.

Cybercrime consists of ___________.

  1. Hacking

  2. Phishing

  3. Facilitation of traditional crime through the use of computers

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. Common types of cybercrime include online bank information theft, identity theft, hacking, phishing, copyright infringement, etc.

The excessive use of intoxicants is a mental disorder.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alcohol, Drugs are called intoxicants because of their ability to weaken physical and mental ability when intake occurs in a Body. Excessive use of Intoxicant cause addiction which is seriously detrimental to health. It is found that the desire for intaking excessive intoxicant is a mental disorder where one cannot resist or repel from intaking these harmful substances.

Counselling centre helps to provide solutions for the behavioural problems of children.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Some children that show delinquent and criminal behaviour are called Juveniles. They are of the Age group between 16 and 18. These are the children who are in conflict with the law. They are sent to the counselling center where their behaviour is observed and a friendly environment is provided to bring about changes in their delinquent behaviour.

The crimes done by children of below _________ of age are called juvenile crimes.

  1. 12 years

  2. 14 years

  3. 16 years

  4. 18 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The crimes done by children between the age group of 10 to 14 years are termed as juvenile crimes. It is also termed as the participation of minors in illegal works. Examples of juvenile crime are theft, murder, assault, tobacco offenses etc.

Which of the following is/are the reason/s for children to engage in crimes?

  1. Defects in family relations

  2. Use of intoxicants

  3. Misuse of media and deterioration of social values

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Following are the reasons for children to engage in crimes:-

1. Defects in family relations
2. Use of intoxicants
3. Assaults
4 .Misuse of media
5. Deterioration of social values
6. Illiteracy
7. Bad influences

Forcing a child for doing labour work is a crime.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, Child is the person who is below the age of 14 years. The Constitution Prohibits child labour explicitly and strongly by making the ban a fundamental Right. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act also prohibits the employment of a child in any industry, factory or domestic purpose and makes it a punishable offence for whoever found employing child labour.

Hacking in simple term means an illegal intrusion into a computer system and/or network.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hacking is an act of intrusion by accessing one's computer without permission. A person who does hacking is called Hacker. It is a cyber crime which is a serious breach of one's privacy. Hackers use this as a tool to make demands and extortion. They are usually computer programmers well equipped with the technological system.

The use of narcotics causes ____________.

  1. Health problems in individuals

  2. Family problems

  3. Social avoidance

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of narcotics causes the following problems:

1. Health problems in individuals
2. Family problem
3. Social avoidance
4. Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting
5. Slowed movement, delayed reaction
6. Itchiness or other skin irritation
7. Constipation, reduced appetite

The use of intoxicants can be treated as a ___________.

  1. Political problem

  2. Social problem

  3. Economic problem

  4. Religious problem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The use of intoxicants changes everything from body to the society where we live. Drugs and alcohol can have a very negative effect on our lives. It causes health complications, financial problems, social issues, family disputes infections, legal problems etc. Intoxicants cause anxiety, personality disorder, depression, mood disorder. All these things separate the person from his/her family and the society.

The use of narcotics is increasing in the society.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The use of narcotics and psychotropic drugs is increasing in society especially among the youths. Drugs are advised to be consumed in severe medical conditions by the doctors because of their properties of relaxing muscles and amplifying positive feeling. The abuse of these drugs has started as these are available illegally in the market. 

There are drugs which provide temporary euphoria, enthusiasm and increased sexual power for the reasons of which they are consumed in high doses which lead to serious risk to the health and lives of the youth. They either take them in adventure or when compelled by friends who consume drugs.

The crimes done by children below fourteen years of age are called ________ crimes.

  1. Adult

  2. Minor

  3. Juvenile

  4. Major


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The crimes done by children below fourteen years of age are called juvenile crimes. They are called juvenile offenders. A juvenile is a child who is alleged to have committed certain acts or omissions which are in violation of any law and are declared to be an offense.

Which of the following is caused by excessive use of intoxicants?

  1. Increased social acceptance

  2. Reduced crime rate

  3. Health problems in individuals

  4. Better self-control


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The use of narcotics is increasing in the society. Those who believe that the use of intoxicants such as tobacco, liquor, cocaine, etc can be controlled, may yield to them gradually.Then they become addicted to them. The use of narcotics causes health problems in individuals, family problems, social-avoidance, etc. The excessive use of intoxicants is a mental disorder.

Which of the following protocols on Biosafety (under the convention on biological diversity) is the world's first such attempt to hold operators responsible for damage both from imminent and real threats from the use of new technology?

  1. The Kyoto Protocol

  2. The Humes Protocol

  3. The Montreal Protocol

  4. The Cartagena Protocol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. It was adopted on 29 January 2000 and entered into force on 11 September 2003.

In IP Spoofing ___________________________.

  1. Secret data are illegally distributed through computer networks

  2. Cyber criminals attack another computer by identifying the electronic identity of a trusted machine in order to mark his own true electronic identity

  3. Data confidentiality is achieved using cryptographic and steganographic algorithms.

  4. Cyper terrorist, cyber fraud or cyber crimes are identified.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IP spoofing is also known as IP address forgery or hijacking or hacking technique. It is a cyber crime. It is to hijack another computer by identifying the electronic identity of that computer to know about the details of other person like that of banking, the personal identities etc.

Which of the following was not the reason for Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

  1. The MIC's tank alarms had not worked for four years

  2. The steam boiler intended to clean the pipe was out of action

  3. Water sprays designed to knock down the gas leaks were poorly designed

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhopal disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy was an industrial accident. It happened at a Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India. On 3 December 1984, the plant released 42 tonnes of toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas, exposing more than 500,000 people to toxic gases.

Which of the following is correct regarding Environment Protection Act 1986?

  1. To strengthen the regulatory framework for hazardous industry and pollution control

  2. Gave authority to the Centre to issue direct orders to close, prohibit or regulate any industry

  3. Delegates wide powers to the executive, allowing it to make rules to manage different issues

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environment Protection Act, 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India. In the wake of the Bhopal Tragedy, the Government of India enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986. The purpose of the Act is to implement the decisions of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environments they relate to the protection and improvement of the human environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. The Act is an “umbrella” legislation designed to provide a framework for central government coordination of the activities of various central and state authorities established under previous laws, such as the Water Act and the Air Act.

- Hide questions