Movements

Q.

Which of the following institutions can make changes to an existing law of the country?

1. The Supreme Court

2. The President

3. The Prime Minister

4. The Parliament

Q. What was the Jan Lokpal Bill about?

1. Anti corruption
2. Woman harassment
3. Animal protection
4. Human rights

Q. How many times was the Jan Lokpal Bill brought in Parliament?

1. 6
2. 8
3. 10
4. 1

Q. A is defined as a group of organised people who share similar ideas and beliefs.

1. movement
2. company
3. rally

Q. The right to protest is considered as an important _______ in a democracy.

1. duty
2. right
3. obligation
4. state principle

Q. Which of the following is/are the characteristics of any movement?

1. Involves a group of organised people.
2. People in the group have similar ideas and beliefs.
3. People in the group have different ideas and beliefs.
4. Aims towards gradual development.

Q. The Jan Lokpal Bill was brought up in the Parliament eight times between 1968-2008 but was never passed. Which of the following is true about this bill?

1. The government has the power to overrule the Supreme Court's decisions.
2. The bill allows the prosecution of politicians and bureaucrats without government permission.
3. The bill would create an effective deterrence against child marriage.
4. It is an anti-corruption bill.

Q. What is a movement?

1. The migration of people from one region to another
2. The rise and fall of political parties and leaders
3. The progress of a nation
4. An organisation that aims to bring about change

Q. What inspiration do we get from Bolivia's popular struggle? Explain any three values that we can learn from it.