Who ensures that the laws are implemented?

1

(a)

The people

(b)

Private companies

(c)

The government

(d)

None of the above

When did the government amend the 'Child Labour Prevention Act'?

1

(a)

December, 2001

(b)

January, 2004

(c)

October, 2006

(d)

July, 2007

What did the Union Carbide's Bhopal plant produce?

1

(a)

Pesticides

(b)

Fertilisers

(c)

Both (a) and (b)

(d)

Neither (a) nor (b)

Right to a healthy environment is intrinsic to the Fundamental Right of

1

(a)

Right to Equality

(b)

Right against Exploitation

(c)

Right to Life

(d)

Right to Freedom

Who owns the Union Carbide plant at present?

1

(a)

United Chemical

(b)

Dow Chemical

(c)

Indian government

(d)

None of the above

The government makes_______________to protect people from exploitation.

1

(a)

laws

Markets deny workers their rights in the drive for__________________

1

(a)

profits

There is a law on _____________________to ensure that workers are not underpaid.

1

(a)

minimum wage

Emissions from vehicles are a major cause of ............ pollution

1

(a)

air

Laws ensure that the relations between work consumers and producers are not __________________

1

(a)

exploitative

The minimum wages are revised upwards even few years

1

(a) False

(b) True

Within three days of the Bhopal Gas Tradegy more than 8,000 people were dead.

1

(a) False

(b) True

Accidents are rare in construction sites.

1

(a) True

(b) False

The victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy finally got justice.

1

(a) True

(b) False

UC chairman Anderson has been prosecuted.

1

(a) True

(b) False

What is the full form of CNG?

1

(a)

The full form of CNG is Compressed Natural Gas.

What does the Fundamental Right "Right against Exploitation" state?

1

(a)

The Fundamental Right "Right against Exploitation" says that no one can be forced to work for low wages or under bondage

The Minimum Wages Act specifies that wages should not be below specified minimum limit.

1

(a)

The Bhopal gas tragedy (1984) brought the issue of environment to the forefront in India 

Name the South Asian countries which have become centres for industries producing pesticides, asbestos or processing zinc and lead.

1

(a)

India, Bangladesh and Pakistan are three South Asian countries which have become centres for industries producing these items

Why were the textile mills in Ahmedabad closed down during the 1980s and 1990s?

1

(a)

The textile mills in Ahmedabad were closed down because they were facing stiff competition from power looms during the 1980s and 1990s.

Why do we need a law on minimum wages?

3

(a)

Find out: Who sets the minimum wages?

3

(a)

What are the advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India?

3

(a)

Write a paragraph on the various roles of the government that you have read about in this unit.

3

(a)

What can the government do to ensure that laws are fully implemented?

3

(a)

Compare and contrast UC's safety systems in Bhopal with that of its other plant in the USA.

5

(a)

Why do foreign companies come to India?

5

(a)