1. What is an unpopular law?
a) A law that is accepted by all citizens
b) A law that is opposed by a large section of society
c) A law that has never been passed
d) A law that applies only to government officials
Answer: b) A law that is opposed by a large section of society
Explanation: Unpopular laws are those that may have been passed legally but face strong public opposition because they are seen as unfair or harmful.
2. Which of the following can make a law controversial?
a) If it is passed without following the legal process
b) If it is difficult for citizens to understand
c) If it affects only the rich
d) If it benefits every section of society
Answer: a) If it is passed without following the legal process
Explanation: Controversial laws often arise when laws are made without proper debate, consultation, or when they negatively impact people’s rights.
3. What action can people take if they oppose an unpopular law?
a) Protest peacefully and demand change
b) Ignore the law and refuse to follow it
c) Remove the President from power
d) Take violent actions against the government
Answer: a) Protest peacefully and demand change
Explanation: In a democracy, citizens can protest, raise awareness, and demand changes through legal means like petitions, protests, and court appeals.
4. Which of the following is an example of an unpopular law in history?
a) The law banning child labor
b) The Rowlatt Act (1919) in British India
c) The law providing free education to all
d) The law protecting human rights
Answer: b) The Rowlatt Act (1919) in British India
Explanation: The Rowlatt Act allowed the British government to arrest and detain Indians without trial, leading to massive protests, including the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
5. What role does the judiciary play in handling controversial laws?
a) It automatically cancels them
b) It reviews laws and can declare them unconstitutional
c) It enforces the laws without question
d) It creates new laws instead of Parliament
Answer: b) It reviews laws and can declare them unconstitutional
Explanation: The judiciary has the power to review laws and declare them unconstitutional if they violate fundamental rights.
6. Which of the following laws has been controversial in India?
a) Right to Education Act
b) Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019
c) Law against domestic violence
d) Maternity Benefit Act
Answer: b) Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019
Explanation: The CAA, 2019, was controversial because many people believed it discriminated based on religion and violated India’s secular principles.
7. What is one reason why some laws become unpopular?
a) They benefit all citizens equally
b) They are created after consulting the public
c) They are seen as unfair or discriminatory
d) They are supported by all political parties
Answer: c) They are seen as unfair or discriminatory
Explanation: Laws become unpopular when people feel they are unfair, discriminatory, or harm certain groups in society.
8. How can Parliament respond to public protests against an unpopular law?
a) By ignoring the protests
b) By modifying or repealing the law
c) By punishing the protestors
d) By increasing police action
Answer: b) By modifying or repealing the law
Explanation: In a democracy, Parliament can amend or repeal a law if there is widespread opposition and public demand for change.
9. Which of the following can make a law controversial?
a) If it supports fundamental rights
b) If it is debated in Parliament before passing
c) If it restricts people’s freedoms unfairly
d) If it improves the quality of life for all citizens
Answer: c) If it restricts people’s freedoms unfairly
Explanation: Laws that limit freedoms, discriminate against groups, or are passed without consultation can become controversial.
10. What should citizens do if they feel a law is unjust?
a) Stop obeying all laws
b) Use democratic means like protests, petitions, and legal challenges
c) Leave the country
d) Attack government officials
Answer: b) Use democratic means like protests, petitions, and legal challenges
Explanation: Democracy allows citizens to challenge unfair laws through peaceful protests, petitions, media awareness, and court cases.
