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Define Constitution (1 Mark)
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A Constitution is a statement which defines the powers and functions of the government as well as the rights and duties of the citizens. |
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| Define Constitution or What is the Constitution of a Nation (more than 1 mark) |
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The Constitution of a nation contains the set of rules and laws which determine how the country is going to be governed. A Constitution is a statement which defines the powers and functions of the government as well as the rights and duties of the citizens. The Constitution of a country is the fundamental law of the nation. All other laws are made in accordance with the prinicples laid down in the Constitution. |
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The chairman of the Constituent Assembly in charge of framing the constitution was __________
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The final shape of the Contitution was given by the eight-member Drafting committee chaired by _________
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The Constitution of India came into force on ________
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Sarojini Naidu (Nightangle of India)
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The first constitution was drafted in England and was called the _____ which means _____
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Magna Carta The Great Charter |
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Preamble is a kind of introductory statement which precedes the Constitution.It is not a law but it explains the true spirit of the Indian Constitution. |
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What is the significance of the words "We the People of India" at the start of the Preamble.
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"We the People of India" at the start of the Preamble implies that the Indian Constitution derives its authority from the people of the Country.
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| Explain in brief the term Sovereign |
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Sovereign implies that India is an independent country. No external power can control or interfere in the internal affairs of our country or dictate its foreign policies. |
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Explain in brief the term Socialist
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The term Socialist means providing equal opportunities to all to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.
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| The term socialist was included in the Preamble by the _____ amendment act in the year ____ |
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Explain in brief the term Democratic
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A democratic government implies a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
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Explain in brief the term Republic
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Republic implies a country who has an elected Head of State for e.g. the President.
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| Explain in brief the term Secular |
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Secular implies: - The State shall not adopt a state religion.
- The State shall not discriminate against anybody on the basis of the religion.
- The State shall not use its power to uphold, protect or propogate any particular religion against other religions.
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Explain in brief the term Justice
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Justice shall not be denied to any citizen on the basis of caste, creed, sex, state or religion. All citizens are equal in the eyes of the law. |
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Explain in brief the term Liberty
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Liberty implies that every citizen shall enjoy certain Fundamental Rights for a free and dignified existence. |
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Explain in brief the term Equality
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Equality implies that all individuals are equal and the State shall not discriminate between people on the basis of caster, creed, race, gender, religion or wealth. |
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Explain in brief the term Fraternity
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A democracy can work only when there is a spirit of brotherhood among the people. This is aimed at removing the evils of communalism, untouchability and anti-social feelings which plague our society. |
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| The term Secular was introduced by the ____ amendment act in the year ____ |
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Name the salient features of the Constitution of India
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- Written Constitution
- Federal form of Government
- Division of Powers between the Central and State Governments.
- Single Citizenship
- Fundamental Rights and Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Rigid and Flexible
- Universal Adult Franchise
- Independent Judiciary
- Secular State
- Parliamentary form of Government
- Amendments to the Constitution
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What is a Federal Form of Government
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In a Federal form of Government, the powers are divided between the Union or Central Government and the State Governments.
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| Indian Constitution has ____ Articles in ____ parts and ___ schedules |
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395 Articles
22 Parts
10 Schedules |
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As per the Indian Constitution the right to vote is denied to ______ or _______
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Unsound mental health or Insolvent |
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| How is India a Secular State |
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India does not adopt any national religion. All citizens have complete freedom to profess, practise or propogate any religion of their choice. |
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How can one say that India has a Parliamentary form of Government?
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The President is the head of the Country with only nominal executive powers. The real power is vested in the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. Thus, one can say that India has a Parliamentary form of Government. |
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Any change to the Constitution of India
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Dual Citizenship means that a person born in a particular state is a citizen of that state as well as citizen of the country.
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What is Single citizenship
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Single citizenship means that people residing in any state within the country are citizens of the country. |
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