Class - 8 SST LAT Worksheet - 1

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, MUMBAI REGION
CLASS: 8 WORKSHEETS FOR LAT II (2024-25)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SET-1
Name: ______________________________________ Class: _________ Section: _____
Roll No. ____________ Name of School: ______________________________________
Read the given below dialogues between class teacher Mrs. Rao and class monitor.
Q.1. In what way is the class monitor misusing his power?

(a) In democratic way
(b) In absolute way
(c) In monarchy way
(d) In harmonious way
Read the following source and give the answer-

The Constitution helps to protect us against certain decisions that we might take that could have an
adverse effect on the larger principles that the country believes in. For example, it is possible that many
people who live in a democracy might come to strongly feel that party politics has become so
acrimonious that we need a strong dictator to set this right. Swept by this emotion, they may not realise
that in the long run, dictatorial rule goes against all their interests. A good Constitution does not allow
these whims to change its basic structure. It does not allow for the easy overthrow of provisions that
guarantee rights of citizens and protect their freedom.
Q.2. The fundamental rights are protected and guaranteed by –
(a) The government
(b) The constitution
(c) The judiciary
(d) The police
Read the following statements and give the answer-
1. One religious community does not dominate another;
2. Some members do not dominate other members of the same religious
community;
1. That the State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious
freedom of individuals.
Q.3. On the basis of the above statements which feature of Indian constitution shown-
(a) Sovereign
(b) Democratic
(c) Secular
(d) Republic
See the picture given below and give the answer -
Q.4. In the above picture why Sardar Paramit ji refuse to wear a helmet?
(a) It is difficult to wear helmet for Sikh people
(b) Because he already wears a Pugri
(c) Indian constitution provides right to practise their religion
(d) People have choice to wear or not to wear

India is a diverse country where we found many people belongs to different socio, economic and
religious background. In the Government schools often have students from different religious
backgrounds. Government schools cannot promote any one religion either in their morning prayers
or through religious celebrations.
Q.5. “The government school cannot promote any one religion in the school.” Because –
(a) The people from other religion may get angry
(b) There is no extra time in the school to promote any religion
(c) There is no official religion in the country
(d) In the school would have been a violation of the government’s policy of treating all religions
equally.
Study the following data and give the answer-
Q.6. Which political party from the central government on the basis of the above results-
(a) Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP)
(b) Indian National Congress (INC)
(c) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) & All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
(d) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

The Rajya Sabha functions primarily as the representative of the states of India in the
Parliament. The Rajya Sabha can also initiate legislation and a bill is required to pass through
the Rajya Sabha in order to become a law. It, therefore, has an important role of reviewing and
altering (if alterations are needed) the laws initiated by the Lok Sabha. The members of the
Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of various
states. There are 233 elected members plus 12 members nominated by the President.
Q.7. What is the significance of one more house of parliament like Rajya Sabha apart from
Lok Sabha?
(a) To elect the members of parliament
(b) To make decision process more effective
(c) To increase the numbers of MPs in House
(d) To give more representation from States
Q.8. Choose the incorrect statement –

(a) The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the ruling party in the Lok Sabha.
(b) The take-off point for a democracy is the idea of consent, i.e. the desire, approval and
participation of people.
(c) The Prime minister of India appointed by President of our country.
(d) The Lok Sabha members are usually elected once every six years.
Read the source given below and give the answer –

Parliament of India consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. After the
Lok Sabha elections, a list is prepared showing how many MPs belong to each political
party. For a political party to form the government, they must have a majority of elected
MPs. Since there are 543 elected members in Lok Sabha, to have a majority a party should
have at least half the number i.e. 272 members or more. The Opposition in Parliament is
formed by all the political parties that are not part of the majority party/coalition formed. The
largest amongst these parties is called the Opposition party.
Q.9. Opposition party is the important part of Indian parliament because-

(a) Members of opposition members always not a part of Ruling party
(b) Opposition party control and criticise the ruling government
(c) Opposition party introduce new law in the country
(d) Opposition members take part in decision making process.
Q.10. If the government decides not to promote an officer of the armed forces for being a woman.
In this situation which fundamental right violated?
(a) Right to Freedom of Religion
(b) Right to Equality
(c) Cultural and Educational Rights
(d) Right against Exploitation

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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, MUMBAI REGION

CLASS: 8 WORKSHEETS FOR LAT II (2024-25)

Name: __________________________________ Class: _ Section: _

Roll No. Name of School: __________________________

Q.1. In what way is the class monitor misusing his power?

Read the following source and give the answer-

See the picture given below and give the answer -

Read the following source and give the answer-

Study the following data and give the answer-

Read the following source and give the answer-

Q.8. Choose the incorrect statement –

Read the source given below and give the answer –

Q.9. Opposition party is the important part of Indian parliament because-

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