Very Easy
(True/False): Laws are made to protect only rich people.
False
Why do businesses sometimes avoid paying fair wages?
a) To increase profits
b) To help workers
c) To avoid legal trouble
d) To improve working conditions
a) To increase profits
How do companies escape environmental laws without breaking them?
Companies may bribe officials, use legal loopholes, or shift pollution to rural areas where enforcement is weak.
Why was the Bhopal Gas Tragedy a turning point for Indian labor laws?
a) It led to new safety laws
b) It showed that companies always follow laws
c) It made pollution legal
d) It had no effect
a) It led to new safety laws
(True/False): It is possible to have 100% enforcement of all labor and environmental laws in every country. (WITH REASON)
False (Corruption, weak government institutions, and economic pressures make full enforcement impossible.)
(Fill in the Blank): Laws help maintain ______ in society.
Order/Justice
(Fill in the Blanks): The ______ Act in India prevents child labor.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
(Fill in the Blanks): The government sets ______ wages to protect workers from exploitation.
minimum
What do we mean when we speak of law enforcement? Who is responsible for enforcement? Why is enforcement so important?
Design a fully functional economic model where:
- There is no exploitation, no unemployment, and no wage inequality.
- Workers get equal pay, but businesses still maximize profits.
- Every law is enforced 100% fairly, with zero corruption.
- The system works in every country, regardless of economy, history, or government type.
- Your answer must prove mathematically why it’s possible
Impossible! This contradicts basic economic principles like supply and demand, market competition, and human behavior. Even the most advanced economic models fail to achieve this balance perfectly.
Who makes laws in India?
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) Corporations
d) Police
b) Parliament
A factory pollutes a river despite strict environmental laws. Why?
a) Weak enforcement
b) Government approval
c) Workers’ choice
d) Public demand .
a) Weak enforcement
What is the main purpose of the Minimum Wages Act?
a) To help businesses
b) To protect workers from being underpaid
c) To allow child labor
d) To regulate exports
b) To protect workers from being underpaid
(Fill in the blanks): The Bhopal Gas Tragedy exposed weak ______ laws in India.
safety
How can laws ensure that markets work in a manner that is fair? Give two examples to support your answer.
Law can ensure that markets work in a manner that is fair by ensuring the enforcement of the law in letter and spirit.
If the government stops enforcing labor laws, what will happen?
Workers will be paid extremely low wages, face unsafe conditions, and lose legal protection. Businesses will exploit workers more to maximize profits.
What are the advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India?
India provides cheap labour compared to some other countries. Wages paid to workers in foreign countries are much higher than in India. For lower pay, foreign companies can get long hours of work. Additional expenses such as housing facilities for workers are also fewer in India. Thus, foreign companies can save costs and earn higher profits.
If the government enforces very strict labor laws, what might happen to businesses?
Some businesses might shut down or relocate to other countries with weaker laws, leading to job losses.
What is a major issue in enforcing labor laws?
a) Corruption
b) Lack of awareness
c) Political pressure
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
CAN YOU GUESS WHAT WILL BE THE QUESTION FOR THE 800 POINTS
10 OUT 10 - 800
9 OUT 10 - 750
8 OUT 10 - 700
7 OUT 10 - 650
6 OUT 10- 600
BELOW 5 - 100-500
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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy; Within in 3 days, more than ______ people were dead. Hundreds of thounsands were maimed. What was the cause of this many deads
8,000, a leakage of methyl- isocyanite (MIC) from a nearby factory.
Do you think the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy got justice? Discuss.
The victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy did not get justice. The disaster was caused due to gross neglect of safety measures by the management of the factory.
(True/False): The judiciary plays no role in enforcing social justice.
False
If the government forces all companies to provide safety gear, but companies refuse, what will happen?
Many companies will continue operating illegally, paying fines instead of improving conditions. Some may shut down or move to places where laws are weaker.
AND THE 1000 POINTS QUESTION IS!!!!