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 ARTICLE 21 It is a foundational right, often considered the "heart" of the Constitution The fundamental right to "Protection of Life and Personal Liberty The right to live with dignity, health, privacy, education, and a clean environment. 1. The rule of law means: a) Laws apply only to the rich b) Laws apply equally to all persons c) Government is above law d) Only courts make laws 2. The judiciary is: a) Part of executive b) Organ of government that interprets laws c) Police department d) Revenue department 3. The Supreme Court was established on: a) 15 August 1947 b) 26 January 1950 c) 26 November 1949 d) 2 October 1948 4. The highest court in India is: a) High Court b) District Court c) Supreme Court d) Sessions Court 5. Judicial Review means: a) Reviewing police work b) Reviewing government accounts c) Power to strike down unconstitutional laws d) Reviewing elections 6. Independence of judiciary means: a) Courts work under Parliament b) Courts are co...

  1. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make meaningful sentences. (a)    Ramesh/the park/a boy/met/one day/in (b)    (b) was/old/young boy/seven years/the/only (c)    asked/the nearest/he/bookstore/about/him (d)    wanted/buy/he/to/books/a few (e)    book / care / must be / with / a borrowed / treated (f)     back / and returned / farm / I went / to the / stick / with a (g)    democracy / is very / important / of press/ in a / freedom 2. Change the voice of the following sentences. (a)    The children are going to water the plants. (b)    The manager praised the employees for their hard work. (c)    People speak English all over the world. (d)    The postman delivers the letters every morning. (e)    The mechanic repaired my car yesterday. (f)     Will they announce the results tomorrow? (g)    ...

  A. Fill in the Blanks The style of writing that mixed Sanskrit and regional language was called Manipravalam . The temple of Jagannatha is located at Puri (Odisha) . The double-roofed structure of Bengal temples is called Dochala . The Sufi saints in Bengal were known as Pirs . B. One-Word Answers Name the famous dance form that developed in the Mughal courts. Kathak Name the last Nawab of Awadh who patronised Kathak. Wajid Ali Shah Name the district famous for terracotta temple decoration in Bengal. Bankura Name the district famous for terracotta temple decoration in Bengal. Vishnupur ( Vishnupur is a town in Bankura district known for its terracotta temples. ) Name the regional language that developed in the Chera kingdom. Malayalam C. Short Answer Questions 10. Why did conquerors try to control the Jagannatha temple at Puri? The Jagannatha temple at Puri was an important centre of pilgrimage and religious authority. King Anangabhi...

  What are Human Rights? Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person , no matter who they are or where they live. Examples: right to life, education, equality, freedom, and safety 1️⃣ Poverty & Hunger Issue: Many people do not have enough food, clean water, or proper shelter. Major places affected: Sub-Saharan Africa South Asia Example: In Somalia , many families suffer from starvation due to drought and extreme poverty. What we can do: Donate food and clothes Reduce food wastage Support charities 2️⃣ Lack of Education Issue: Children are denied education because of poverty, war, or discrimination. Major places affected: Afghanistan Pakistan Parts of Africa Example: In Afghanistan , many girls are not allowed to attend secondary schools. What we can do: Support education programs Donate books and school supplies Encourage education for all 3️⃣ Child Labour Issue: Children are forced to work...

  Activity: Identify – O or N? Aarav forgot his notebook and told the teacher he left it at home. ___ Diya broke her friend’s pencil and quietly kept it back without telling her. ___ Rohan accepted that he copied homework and apologized. ___ Mehul blamed his partner for a mistake in the project, even though he made it. ___ Sara spilled juice on the table and cleaned it immediately. ___ Kabir said the dog tore his homework, but he had not completed it. ___ Anaya hurt her sister’s feelings and said sorry sincerely. ___ A student lost the sports equipment and informed the coach. ___ Ritesh pushed his friend and said, “He started it!” ___ Neha admitted she forgot to bring the chart paper for the group activity. ___