I. Choose the correct answer:
1. The constitution Day is celebrated on
January 26 b) August 15 c) November 26 d) December 9
Ans: c) November 26
2. The Constituent Assembly accepted the Constitution of India in the year
1946 b) 1950 c) 1947 d) 1949
Ans: b) 1950
3. There are _______ amendments made in the Constitution of India till 2016
101 b) 100 c) 78 d) 46
Ans: a) 101
4. Which of the following is not a fundamental right?
Right to freedom
Right to equality
Right to vote
Right to education
Ans: c) Right to vote
5. An Indian citizen has the right to vote at
14 years b) 18 years c) 16 years d) 21 years
Ans: b) 18 years.
II. Fill in the blanks.
1. Mr. Rajendra Prasad was selected as the chairman of the Constituent Assembly.
2. The father of the Constitution of India is Dr.B.R. Ambedkar
3. Law of the country protects our fundamental rights.
4. The Constitution of India came into existence on 26th January 1950.
III. Match the Following:
1. Independence day - a. November 26
2. Republic Day - b.April 1
3. Constitutional day of India - c.August 15
4. Right to Education - d.January 26
Ans: b) c d a b
IV. Answer the question given under the caption
Constituent Assembly
1. In which year was the Constituent Assembly formed?
Ans: 1946
2. How many members were in the Drafting committee?
Ans: 8
3. How many women were part of the Constituent Assembly?
Ans: 15
4. When was the Constitution of India completed?
Ans: 26th November 1949
V. Answer the following questions:
1. Why was January 26 adopted as the Republic Day?
When the Congress met at Lahore in 1929, the members of the Congress unofficially declared the same day as the Day of Poorna Swaraj or the Day of complete self-governance. The next year, 26th January 1930 was celebrated as Independence day. Hence that day has been observed as our Republic day.
2. What is the Constitution of India?
The constitution of India is the ultimate law.
We have to abide by it.
It explains the fundamental concepts of structure, methods, powers, and duties of Government bodies.
It also lists the fundamental rights and duties of the citizens.
Directive Principles are also mentioned in the Constitution.
So it is holistic in nature.
3. List out the special features of the Constitution of India.
The preface of the Constitution is the Preamble.
According to it, India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular democratic republic.
The Constitution has granted people the right to rule.
Sovereignty refers to the ultimate power of the country.
The term secular refers to the freedom of worship.
The Constitution provides a Parliamentary form of Government, both at the center.
4. What are the fundamental rights?
Fundamental rights are the basic human rights of all citizens. They are
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right against exploitation
Right to freedom of religion.
Cultural and Educational Rights.
Right to Constitutional remedies.
5. List out the fundamental duties that you would like to fulfil.
Respecting the National flag and National Anthem.
Respect and protect the Constitution.
Readiness to serve our country if the need arises.
Treating everyone as brothers and sisters.
Avoid violence.
Protect government property etc.
6. What is Preamble?
The Preamble of our Constitution stresses justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
The preface of the constitution is the preamble.
According to it, India is a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic.
7. What do you understand by Liberty, Equality and Fraternity?
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution clearly says that to achieve justice, social, economic and political liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship, equality of status and opportunity, Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.
8. Define: Sovereign.
Sovereignty refers to the ultimate power of the country.
Sovereignty refers to India as an independent country.
India is not subject to any external power or influence.
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