Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the relationship between democracy and constitutions: 1. All countries that have a constitution are necessarily democratic. 2. All countries that are democratic will have a constitution. 3. The practice of having a written constitution became common only after the Russian Revolution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The "supreme law" of a country that determines the relationship among people living in a territory and also the relationship between the people and government is known as:
What was the total membership of the Constituent Assembly of India immediately following the partition?
Consider the following statements about the working of the Constituent Assembly: 1. The Drafting Committee was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. 2. The members deliberated for 114 days spread over three years. 3. More than two thousand amendments were considered during the drafting process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the preamble of the US Constitution: 1. It begins with the phrase "We, the States of the United States". 2. It aims to form a "more perfect union". 3. It explicitly mentions "Justice" and "Liberty" as core values. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
From the perspective of State-religion relations under the Indian Constitution, the term “Secular” denotes that:
Which leader served as the Minister of Home, Information and Broadcasting in the Interim Government and played a decisive role in the integration of princely states?
The "Apartheid" system was particularly oppressive for blacks because: 1. They were forbidden from living in white areas without a permit. 2. They were allowed to form associations and protest freely. 3. They were permitted to worship in the same churches as whites. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the constitutional process in India, on which date did the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopt the Constitution?
Which of the following statements about the "white minority" in South Africa during the constitutional negotiations is correct?
Considering the purpose and placement of the Preamble in a Constitution, which of the following descriptions is most appropriate?
Consider the following statements about the "Blacks" in South Africa during apartheid: 1. They made up about three-fourths of the population. 2. They were encouraged to live in white areas to promote integration. 3. They could work in white areas only if they had a permit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the formation of the Constituent Assembly of India: 1. Elections to the Constituent Assembly were held in July 1946. 2. The members were elected directly by the people of India on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise. 3. The Assembly was dominated by the Indian National Congress. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Ideals of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity | 1. France B. Practice of Parliamentary Democracy | 2. US C. Bill of Rights | 3. Britain D. Socialist Revolution | 4. Russia
In the context of drafting the Constitution of India, what was the significance of the Government of India Act, 1935?
Consider the following statements regarding the system of Apartheid in South Africa: 1. It was a system of racial discrimination unique to South Africa imposed by white Europeans. 2. The system allowed non-whites to reside in white areas without the requirement of any permit. 3. While blacks were forbidden from forming associations, they were granted limited voting rights in local councils. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the demographic composition and social structure under the Apartheid regime, consider the following 1. The 'blacks' constituted approximately three-fourths of the population. 2. The term 'coloured' referred exclusively to people who had migrated from India. 3. Public facilities like trains, beaches, and libraries were segregated for whites and blacks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution of South Africa: 1. It was drawn up after four years of discussion and debate. 2. It grants its citizens some of the most extensive rights available in any country. 3. It included the leaders of the apartheid regime in the new democratic process to ensure inclusivity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the South African transition to democracy, the "Rainbow Nation" refers to:
Which of the following functions are performed by a constitution in a democracy? 1. It generates a degree of trust and coordination among diverse people. 2. It specifies how the government will be constituted. 3. It lays down limits on the powers of the government. 4. It expresses the aspirations of the people about creating a good society. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the context in which the Indian Constitution was drawn up: 1. The country was born through a partition on the basis of religious differences. 2. The British mandated that all princely states must merge with the Dominion of India. 3. The makers of the constitution were anxious about the security and future of the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to early constitutional drafting efforts before Independence, the 1928 draft constitution for India was prepared by which of the following groups?
The resolution at the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress in 1931 is significant because:
Which of the following values were accepted by Indian leaders before the Constituent Assembly even met? 1. The principle of Universal Adult Franchise was explicitly rejected by Indian leaders before the Constituent Assembly met. 2. Protection of minority rights was a value accepted by leaders before the Constituent Assembly met. 3. The Right to freedom and equality was accepted by leaders before the Constituent Assembly met. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the institutional design of the Indian Constitution, consider the following 1. The experience of working in legislative institutions under the British rule proved useful for the country. 2. The Indian Constitution rejected all institutional details and procedures from colonial laws to ensure total sovereignty. 3. The 1937 elections to Provincial Legislatures established fully democratic governments in British India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Why is the Indian Constitution accepted today even though it was made more than seven decades ago? 1. It expresses a broad consensus of its time. 2. Several large social groups have questioned the legitimacy of the Constitution itself. 3. The Constituent Assembly failed to represent the people of India in a fair geographical manner. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following pairs of leaders and their associated political/social organizations: 1. Syama Prasad Mukherjee: Bharatiya Jansangh 2. Somnath Lahiri: Communist Party of India 3. G. Durgabai Deshmukh: Andhra Mahila Sabha 4. Baldev Singh: Panthic Akali Party How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Which social revolutionary thinker and agitator against caste divisions is associated with the founding of the Republican Party of India?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Rajendra Prasad | 1. Tamil Nadu B. T.T. Krishnamachari | 2. Andhra Pradesh C. Sarojini Naidu | 3. Haryana D. Baldev Singh | 4. Bihar
In his concluding speech to the Constituent Assembly, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar expressed anxiety about:
Which of the following terms was NOT originally part of the Preamble but was added later?
Consider the following definitions of terms used in the Preamble: 1. Sovereign: People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. 2. Republic: The head of the state holds a hereditary position. 3. Fraternity: All citizens should behave as if they are members of the same family. Which of the above are correctly defined?
The term "Liberty" in the Preamble specifically refers to the absence of unreasonable restrictions on citizens regarding: 1. The Constitution imposes strict restrictions on what citizens think. 2. Liberty implies absence of unreasonable restrictions on how citizens wish to express their thoughts. 3. Liberty implies absence of unreasonable restrictions on the way citizens wish to follow up their thoughts in action. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the nature of the Indian Constitution: 1. It is not a static document but allows for evolution over time. 2. It describes institutional arrangements in a purely poetic language rather than legal terms. 3. It strictly prohibits any changes or "Constitutional Amendments" to preserve its sanctity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Drafting Committee" of the Indian Constitution: 1. It was one of the major committees appointed by the Constituent Assembly. 2. Its primary function was to finalize the financial budget of the Assembly rather than drafting the Constitution. 3. It was chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
The establishment of the Andhra Mahila Sabha as a pioneering women’s organisation is associated with which of the following leaders?
Consider the following statements about the "Constituent Assembly": 1. It was elected directly by the people of India. 2. It ensured a fair geographical share of members from all regions. 3. It was a sovereign body representing the sovereign people of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world. Reason (R): It establishes a federal system with a unitary bias.
Who among the following members of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution also served as the Finance Minister of India?
Which leader was a "Congress leader, active in the national movement, opposed Muslim separatist politics" and later became the Education Minister?
Consider the following statements about the "Constituent Assembly": 1. It had members from different language groups, castes, classes, religions, and occupations. 2. It was elected by universal adult franchise. 3. Its composition would have been exactly the same even if elected by universal adult franchise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a correct match of the leader and their later role?
During the proceedings of the Constituent Assembly, which of the following leaders occupied the position of Vice-Chairman?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Philosophy of the Constitution": 1. It is embedded in the Preamble. 2. It guides only the Fundamental Rights and not other articles of the Constitution. 3. It is based on values that inspired the freedom struggle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?