NCERT Class 8 Political Science — Chapter 6: Law and Social Justice

Consider the following statements regarding the regulation of markets and economic interactions: 1. Laws are enacted solely to protect the profit margins of producers without regard for consumers. 2. State intervention is often required in markets to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable groups. 3. The chain of markets linking producers to buyers involves buying and selling at every step. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the concept of 'Minimum Wages' in India, consider the following 1. The primary objective of the minimum wage law is to ensure that workers are not underpaid by their employers. 2. Once set, the minimum wages remain fixed for a period of ten years to ensure stability. 3. This law is intended to protect the interests of various types of workers, including farm labourers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of the Indian textile industry, 'Power Looms' are best described as:

With reference to the role of Workers' Unions, consider the following statements: 1. They allow workers to use combined power to demand better working conditions. 2. They are strictly prohibited by law in the informal sector such as domestic work. 3. They facilitate bargaining for fair wages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, consider the following statements: 1. It bans the employment of children below the age of 14 years only in hazardous occupations. 2. It prohibits the employment of adolescents in hazardous occupations and processes. 3. Violating the ban is a cognizable offence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?