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Counselling centre helps to provide solutions for the behavioural problems of children.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Some children that show delinquent and criminal behaviour are called Juveniles. They are of the Age group between 16 and 18. These are the children who are in conflict with the law. They are sent to the counselling center where their behaviour is observed and a friendly environment is provided to bring about changes in their delinquent behaviour.

The crimes done by children of below _________ of age are called juvenile crimes.

  1. 12 years

  2. 14 years

  3. 16 years

  4. 18 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The crimes done by children between the age group of 10 to 14 years are termed as juvenile crimes. It is also termed as the participation of minors in illegal works. Examples of juvenile crime are theft, murder, assault, tobacco offenses etc.

Which of the following is/are the reason/s for children to engage in crimes?

  1. Defects in family relations

  2. Use of intoxicants

  3. Misuse of media and deterioration of social values

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Following are the reasons for children to engage in crimes:-

1. Defects in family relations
2. Use of intoxicants
3. Assaults
4 .Misuse of media
5. Deterioration of social values
6. Illiteracy
7. Bad influences

Forcing a child for doing labour work is a crime.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, Child is the person who is below the age of 14 years. The Constitution Prohibits child labour explicitly and strongly by making the ban a fundamental Right. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act also prohibits the employment of a child in any industry, factory or domestic purpose and makes it a punishable offence for whoever found employing child labour.

Hacking in simple term means an illegal intrusion into a computer system and/or network.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hacking is an act of intrusion by accessing one's computer without permission. A person who does hacking is called Hacker. It is a cyber crime which is a serious breach of one's privacy. Hackers use this as a tool to make demands and extortion. They are usually computer programmers well equipped with the technological system.

The use of narcotics causes ____________.

  1. Health problems in individuals

  2. Family problems

  3. Social avoidance

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of narcotics causes the following problems:

1. Health problems in individuals
2. Family problem
3. Social avoidance
4. Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting
5. Slowed movement, delayed reaction
6. Itchiness or other skin irritation
7. Constipation, reduced appetite

The use of intoxicants can be treated as a ___________.

  1. Political problem

  2. Social problem

  3. Economic problem

  4. Religious problem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The use of intoxicants changes everything from body to the society where we live. Drugs and alcohol can have a very negative effect on our lives. It causes health complications, financial problems, social issues, family disputes infections, legal problems etc. Intoxicants cause anxiety, personality disorder, depression, mood disorder. All these things separate the person from his/her family and the society.

The use of narcotics is increasing in the society.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The use of narcotics and psychotropic drugs is increasing in society especially among the youths. Drugs are advised to be consumed in severe medical conditions by the doctors because of their properties of relaxing muscles and amplifying positive feeling. The abuse of these drugs has started as these are available illegally in the market. 

There are drugs which provide temporary euphoria, enthusiasm and increased sexual power for the reasons of which they are consumed in high doses which lead to serious risk to the health and lives of the youth. They either take them in adventure or when compelled by friends who consume drugs.

The crimes done by children below fourteen years of age are called ________ crimes.

  1. Adult

  2. Minor

  3. Juvenile

  4. Major


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The crimes done by children below fourteen years of age are called juvenile crimes. They are called juvenile offenders. A juvenile is a child who is alleged to have committed certain acts or omissions which are in violation of any law and are declared to be an offense.

Which of the following is caused by excessive use of intoxicants?

  1. Increased social acceptance

  2. Reduced crime rate

  3. Health problems in individuals

  4. Better self-control


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The use of narcotics is increasing in the society. Those who believe that the use of intoxicants such as tobacco, liquor, cocaine, etc can be controlled, may yield to them gradually.Then they become addicted to them. The use of narcotics causes health problems in individuals, family problems, social-avoidance, etc. The excessive use of intoxicants is a mental disorder.