NCERT Class 8 Political Science — Chapter 1: The Indian Constitution

Consider the following statements regarding the concept of 'Tyranny of the Majority': 1. It can refer to one community dominating another. 2. It never involves members of one community dominating others within the same community. 3. The Constitution contains rules to prevent the exclusion of minorities from resources available to the majority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Nepal’s political developments, the democracy movement of 2006 resulted in which of the following outcomes?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Federalism | 1. Each organ acts as a check on the other organs B. Parliamentary Form | 2. Existence of more than one level of government C. Separation of Powers | 3. Protects citizens against arbitrary exercise of state power D. Fundamental Rights | 4. Elected representatives accountable to the people

With reference to the concept of 'Constitutive Rules' in a society, consider the following: 1. They define the fundamental nature of a society. 2. They are temporary rules that change with every election. 3. In modern large societies, these rules are typically formulated through consensus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of the Indian Constitution, the term 'State' refers to:

Consider the following statements regarding the federal structure of India: 1. States in India act merely as agents of the federal government. 2. States draw their authority from the Constitution. 3. The Constitution does not specify where each tier of government can obtain money for its work. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Right to Equality": 1. It guarantees that all persons are equal before the law. 2. It prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, caste, or sex. 3. It allows the practice of untouchability in private spheres. 4. It allows the State to discriminate in matters of employment without exception. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On which date was the Constitution of India adopted, enacted, and given to themselves by the Constituent Assembly?

According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, what are the two primary objectives of Fundamental Rights?

Consider the following Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution: 1. Right to Equality 2. Right to Freedom 3. Right against Exploitation 4. Right to Vote How many of the above are explicitly listed as Fundamental Rights in the chapter? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of the Preamble to the Constitution, the term 'Sovereign' implies that:

Who among the following was NOT a member of the Constituent Assembly of India?

The "Right to Equality" under Article 15 prohibits discrimination on which of the following grounds? 1. Religion 2. Race 3. Caste 4. Place of birth

In the Indian Constitution, the safeguards against the misuse of authority by political leaders are primarily enshrined in:

The "Right to Freedom" in the Indian Constitution includes which of the following? 1. Freedom of speech and expression 2. Right to form associations 3. Right to move freely in any part of the country 4. Right to practise any profession Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the "Right to Freedom of Religion": 1. It prohibits the practice of religion in public spaces. 2. Every person has the right to profess their religion. 3. Every person has the right to propagate their religion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 12-point agreement signed in Nepal in 2005 marked a crucial step towards which of the following political outcomes?

The Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India primarily serve as a protection against which of the following?

On which date did the members of the Constituent Assembly append their signatures to the final copy of the Constitution of India?

Consider the following statements about the Constituent Assembly's approach to the executive branch: 1. They wanted to ensure a balance of power among the branches of government. 2. They believed the executive should have unlimited powers to ensure stability. 3. They included provisions to limit and control the actions of the executive branch. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the composition of the Constituent Assembly of India, consider the following 1. It consisted of approximately 50 members. 2. The members met periodically for a duration of three years to draft the Constitution. 3. Its members were elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the historical evolution of the Indian Constitution: 1. The demand for a Constituent Assembly was first made by the British Government in 1934. 2. The Constituent Assembly was convened for the first time in December 1946. 3. The drafting of the Constitution was completed between December 1946 and November 1949. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Right to Constitutional Remedies": 1. It is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under the Constitution. 2. It empowers the State to amend the Constitution to remedy defects. 3. It empowers citizens to approach the court against the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From the perspective of constitutional governance, what is the central purpose of adopting a Constitution in a democracy?

Consider the following assertions regarding the political history of Nepal: 1. The 1990 Constitution of Nepal vested final authority in the Council of Ministers. 2. The 2015 Constitution of Nepal was adopted to establish the country as a democracy. 3. The transition from monarchy to democracy did not require any change in the constitutive rules of the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who among the following remarked that the introduction of democratic government on the basis of adult suffrage would "bring enlightenment and promote the well-being... of the common man"?

Which of the following was NOT a major concern for the members of the Constituent Assembly while drafting the Constitution?

With reference to the constitutional structure of India, what does the term federalism primarily signify?

In constitutional discourse relating to the Indian Constitution, which part is often described as its “conscience”?

Which Fundamental Right allows citizens to move the court if they believe their Fundamental Rights have been violated by the State?

"Secularism" in the context of the Indian Constitution means:

From the perspective of constitutional values underlying Indian secularism, “principled distance” signifies that:

Assertion (A): The mere existence of a Constitution does not guarantee that a country is a democracy. Reason (R): The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949.

Which of the following best explains why the Indian Constitution includes a "Parliamentary Form of Government"?

The Indian Constitution guarantees "Cultural and Educational Rights". This implies that:

Consider the following statements regarding the "Right against Exploitation": 1. It is one of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution. 2. It prohibits the employment of children below the age of eighteen years in any factory or mine. 3. It prohibits the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes under any circumstance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the "Indian National Movement": 1. It emerged exclusively in the twentieth century. 2. It saw men and women coming together to fight British rule. 3. It culminated in India's independence in 1947. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The separation of Religion and State is important for which of the following reasons? 1. It helps to prevent inter-religious domination. 2. It aims to ensure intra-religious domination within communities. 3. It restricts freedom and equality between different religions.

Consider the following statements regarding the "Separation of Powers": 1. It ensures that the three organs of government exercise identical powers. 2. It allows each organ to act as a check on the others. 3. It ensures a balance of power between the three organs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following scenarios represents a violation of Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

Which one of the following is NOT guaranteed as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?

With reference to the "Right to Equality" under Article 15 of the Constitution of India, no citizen shall be subject to any disability or restriction with regard to access to:

Under the Constitution of India, the "Right to Freedom" explicitly guarantees which one of the following rights to citizens?

Which one of the following statements accurately reflects the distinction between the 'State' and the 'Government' in political science?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Separation of Powers' in the Indian Constitution: 1. The legislature refers to the elected representatives. 2. The executive is a smaller group responsible for implementing laws. 3. The judiciary refers to the system of courts. 4. The primary aim is to prevent the misuse of power by any one branch of government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The "tyranny of the majority" can result in which of the following? 1. It can result in the coercion of minorities. 2. It refers to the exclusion of the majority community from routine benefits. 3. It can lead to inter-community domination.

The inclusion of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India reflects an emphasis on which of the following objectives?

Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution is characterized as a 'living document'. Reason (R): The Supreme Court has the power to strike down constitutional amendments that violate the Basic Structure.

What is the primary significance of the "Right to Constitutional Remedies" under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution?

The 'Right against Exploitation' in the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits which of the following? 1. Employment in government offices 2. Forced labour 3. Employment of children under 14 years of age Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Who among the following is recognized as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution' for his pivotal role in drafting the document?