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

Explanation:

  1. The benefits to foreign businesses of setting up production in India include the following:
    Indian labour is inexpensive, which attracts foreign businesses. Compared to what they must pay employees in India, the wages that businesses pay to employees in other nations are far greater.

  2. Long hours of labour and low pay.

  3. housing facilities for workers are a minimum of additional costs. Companies can reduce expenses and increase profits as a result.

  4. Other, riskier methods of cost-cutting include lowering working conditions and reducing safety precautions.


2.  Do you think the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy got justice? Discuss.

Explanation:

Although receiving some financial recompense, the Bhopal gas tragedy victims did not receive justice. The management of the factory blatantly disregarded safety precautions, which led to its cause. To obtain compensation for those who were harmed, the government spoke on behalf of the populace. Only 470 million dollars of the 3 billion dollars in compensation sought by the government were paid by the corporation. They are still looking for justice today, despite the tragedy's many tears being shed. There are still many victims who cannot access clean water to drink, medical care, or employment. The settlement money is useless to many people who were permanently disabled.


3. What do we mean when we speak of law enforcement? Who is responsible for enforcement? Why is enforcement so important?

Explanation:

 Law enforcement is the process of carrying out the law. Enforcement is the responsibility of the government. When the goal of the law is to defend the weaker members of society against the strong and powerful, enforcement is crucial. It's crucial to enforce laws to guarantee that all employees receive equitable pay. The fear of losing future earnings or fearing retaliation leads workers to accept low salaries when they are weak or helpless. This is a tactic used by employers to underpay their staff. It is essential that the law is upheld in such circumstances.


4. How can laws ensure that markets work in a manner that is fair? Give two examples to support your answer.

Explanation:

  1. By defending the populace from unfair practises, laws ensure that markets operate fairly. The two instances include

  2. Child Labor Prevention Act: According to this law, no kid under the age of 14 may be hired to work in a factory, mine, or in any other dangerous occupation.

  3. No one may be forced to work for insufficient pay or while being held in servitude, according to this

f) Defending the interests of customers against inflated prices and inferior goods.

g) Organisations that violate environmental protection policies should be punished.


5.  What are the sources of environmental pollution in your area? Discuss with respect to (a) air; (b) water and (c) soil. What are the steps being taken to reduce pollution? Can you suggest some other measures?

Explanation:

( a)  Chemical fertilisers and garbage from businesses, farms, and residences are the main causes of water pollution.

(c) Pesticides and fertilisers used to cultivate crops, as well as rubbish discarded by people or factories, damage the soil.

This is a list of actions performed to lessen pollution:

  1. Many laws have been put into effect to control environmental contamination.

  2. air pollution reduction through the promotion of CNG automobiles.

  3. strict penalties for businesses that break environmental rules. Until and unless every member of society assumes responsibility for maintaining their environment, no laws or norms can assist keep our environment clean and pollution-free. The only thing that can clean up our environment is voluntary activity.


6. How was the environment treated earlier? What has been the change in perception? Discuss.

Explanation:

 Any industry or person was allowed to pollute the environment without limitations because it was seen as a "free" entity. In India, there were hardly any laws in place to safeguard the natural world. As for protecting the environment, the government gave it no thought.

Currently, perception has changed. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is one of the legislation that the government has implemented to safeguard and preserve the environment. In numerous rulings, the courts have upheld the connection between the fundamental right to life and the right to a healthy environment. River pollution has been controlled through the creation of numerous laws and processes. Also, the government has the power to sanction people who harm our environment.