Worksheet – Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An Introduction
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
A Constitution is:
a) A set of stories
b) A formal document of laws and principles
c) A type of election
d) A court decision
Which organ of government makes laws?
a) Judiciary
b) Executive
c) Legislature
d) President
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of:
a) Parliament
b) Judiciary
c) Drafting Committee
d) Executive Committee
The Constitution of India came into force on:
a) 15 August 1947
b) 26 January 1950
c) 26 November 1949
d) 2 October 1948
Fundamental Rights are:
a) Optional rules
b) Basic rights guaranteed to citizens
c) Duties of citizens
d) Government policies
The Preamble expresses:
a) Election results
b) Fundamental Duties only
c) Goals and ideals of the Constitution
d) Emergency provisions
Universal Adult Franchise means:
a) Only educated people can vote
b) Every eligible adult citizen can vote
c) Only men can vote
d) Only government officials can vote
Which country inspired India’s Parliamentary System?
a) USA
b) Germany
c) UK
d) France
Directive Principles are:
a) Enforceable laws
b) Guidelines for government policies
c) Rights of citizens
d) Rules for courts
Changes made in the Constitution are called:
a) Elections
b) Amendments
c) Bills
d) Policies
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
- The Constitution is a __________ document.
- The __________ interprets laws.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the __________ of the Constituent Assembly.
- India became a Republic on __________.
- Fundamental Rights can be enforced in __________.
- The Constitution of India was adopted on __________.
- __________ are moral obligations of citizens.
- The introduction of the Constitution is called the __________.
- __________ means brotherhood among citizens.
- The Constitution of India is called a __________ document.
Section C: Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Legislature a. Makes laws
2. Executive b. Implements laws
3. Judiciary c. Interprets laws
4. Preamble d. Introduction of Constitution
5. Fundamental Duties e. Responsibilities of citizens
Section D: True or False
- The Constitution limits government powers. ________
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was Chairman of the Drafting Committee. ________
- Fundamental Duties are legally enforceable in courts. ________
- Universal Adult Franchise gives voting rights to all eligible adults. ________
- India borrowed no ideas from other countries. ________
- Judiciary interprets laws. ________
- Directive Principles are enforceable by courts. ________
- The Constitution can never be changed. ________
- Equality is one of the values of the Preamble. ________
- India gave voting rights to all adults from the beginning. ________
Section E: Very Short Answer Questions
- What is a Constitution?
- Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
- What is the Preamble?
- What are Fundamental Rights?
- What is Universal Adult Franchise?
Section F: Short Answer Questions
- Why do we need a Constitution?
- Mention any three features of the Indian Constitution.
- Explain the meaning of checks and balances.
- Write any three values given in the Preamble.
Section G: Long Answer Questions
- Explain the process of making the Constitution of India.
- Explain how the freedom struggle influenced the Constitution of India.
- Explain the important features of the Indian Constitution.
Section H: Case Study Based Questions
Case Study – 1
In a country, citizens follow one set of rules that explain how the government should work. The document also explains the powers of the legislature, executive, and judiciary. It protects citizens' rights and limits government powers. It guides the nation according to values such as equality, justice, and liberty.
- Questions:
- Which document is being discussed?
- Name the three organs of government.
- Mention any one value mentioned above.
- Why does this document limit government powers?
Case Study – 2
The Constituent Assembly of India had members from different regions, communities, and professions. Women were also included in the Assembly. The members worked together to prepare a Constitution that represented the needs and values of all Indians.
Questions:
- Why was diversity important in the Constituent Assembly?
- Who chaired the Drafting Committee?
- When was the Constitution adopted?
- How did diversity help in preparing the Constitution?
Case Study – 3
Riya turned 18 years old and was excited to vote for the first time. She stood in a queue with people from different religions, communities, and backgrounds. Everyone had an equal right to vote and choose representatives.
Questions:
- Which feature of the Constitution is shown here?
- What does Universal Adult Franchise mean?
- Which value of the Constitution is reflected here?
- Why is voting important in a democracy?
- b) A formal document of laws and principles
- c) Legislature
- c) Drafting Committee
- b) 26 January 1950
- b) Basic rights guaranteed to citizens
- c) Goals and ideals of the Constitution
- b) Every eligible adult citizen can vote
- c) UK
- b) Guidelines for government policies
- b) Amendments
- formal
- Judiciary
- Chairman
- 26 January 1950
- courts
- 26 November 1949
- Fundamental Duties
- Preamble
- Fraternity
- living
- True
- True
- False
- True
- False
- True
- False
- False
- True
- True
- Answer: Constitution
- Answer: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
- Answer: Equality / Justice / Liberty (any one)
- Answer: To prevent misuse of power and ensure accountability.
- Answer: To represent different communities, regions, and viewpoints of India.
- Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Answer: 26 November 1949
- Answer: It helped make the Constitution fair, balanced, and inclusive.
- Answer: Universal Adult Franchise
- Answer: Every eligible adult citizen has the right to vote.
- Answer: Equality
- Answer: Voting allows citizens to choose representatives and participate in governance.
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