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Q1Assertion: Social justice may require different support for different learners. Reason: Fairness always means giving everyone exactly the same help in every situation. Which option is correct?

A Assertion is true, but Reason is false
B Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason explains Assertion
C Both Assertion and Reason are false
D Assertion is false, but Reason is true
Explanation

The assertion is true because fairness can require different support when learners face different barriers. The reason is false because identical help is not always fair.

Q2A learner says, "Duties are just punishments." Which teacher response is best?

A Clarify that duties are responsibilities that help shared civic life
B Agree and list punishments for each duty
C Ignore the misconception and move to a court case
D Say duties matter only outside school, not in classroom behaviour
Explanation

The best response corrects the trap directly and uses simple civic language.

Q3Which word in the Preamble shows that people choose representatives to govern?

A Sovereign
B Republic
C Democratic
D Secular
Explanation

Democratic means that people take part in choosing the representatives who govern. It is the word that points directly to participation in government.

Q4A government school is planning its annual function. The teacher says the official programme should not favour any one religion and learners of different faiths may take part without pressure. Which idea is being applied?

A Justice
B Secularism
C Fraternity
D Equality
Explanation

Secularism means public institutions do not give special preference to one religion and treat different faiths equally. That is exactly what the school programme is doing here.

Q5Which word in the Preamble shows that India is not controlled by another country?

A Sovereign
B Republic
C Democratic
D Secular
Explanation

Sovereign means that the country has its own authority and is not ruled by another power. It is different from the ideas of election, democracy, or religious neutrality.

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6A school event is planned as an official programme. The principal says the programme must not show preference for any one religion, even if many students follow it, because public institutions should stay neutral. Which constitutional idea is being followed?

AEquality
BSecularism
CFraternity
DPunishment

7During group work, some learners say girls should not lead because boys are better leaders. The teacher stops the remark and asks the class to reject such thinking. Which fundamental duty is being upheld?

ATo develop scientific temper
BTo respect the National Flag and the National Anthem
CTo renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women
DTo protect public property

8Which classroom example best represents social justice in this topic?

AThe teacher always asks only the fastest learners to speak
BA group ignores a learner who needs language support
CThe teacher ensures fair participation and support for learners who may be left out
DA class treats social justice as only charity without fairness

9Match Column A with Column B. Column A: 1. Justice 2. Liberty 3. Equality 4. Fraternity. Column B: a. A barrier is removed so a learner can join b. Learners can speak within fair classroom rules c. No learner is excluded because of background d. Students cooperate with trust and respect. Which matching is correct?

A1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
B1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
C1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
D1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

10Consider these statements about rights and duties: I. Rights protect dignity and freedom. II. Duties remind people to act responsibly in public life. III. Duties make rights unnecessary. Which statements are correct?

AI only
BII only
CI and II only
DI, II and III

11Which statement is NOT correct about the right to equality in school life?

AStudents should not be treated differently because of religion or caste
BEveryone should get equal access to common facilities
CFair treatment does not allow humiliation in class
DA teacher may exclude one group from a common activity if others object

12During a discussion on festivals, one learner says another student's belief is less important. The teacher stops the remark, asks for respectful language, and reminds the class that every learner deserves equal regard. Which constitutional idea is being put into practice most directly?

APunishment
BCompetition
CEquality and fraternity
DSecrecy

13A class leader election is held by secret ballot so that students can vote without pressure from friends. Which democratic value is being protected?

AFreedom of choice
BPublic property
CMajority rule
DPublic campaigning

14Which value is shown when a learner can speak freely in class but must do so with respect and reasons?

AEquality
BFraternity
CLiberty
DDuty

15Which statement is incorrect about secularism in a Class VI-VIII civics lesson?

ASecularism means being hostile to all religions
BSecularism supports equal respect for different beliefs
CA teacher can discuss secularism through respectful classroom examples
DState neutrality toward religions is a simple way to explain secularism

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