CHAPTER . 1.  CONSTITUTION: WHY AND HOW

1. Consider the following observations on the
Constitution’s Preamble:

1. It allows citizens to assess and evaluate the
   performance of the government.
2. The Preamble to the Constitution is the first
   section of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

2. “India is a secular country.” Justify your claim.

1. The word “secular” was added to the
   Constitution’s Preamble by the 42nd Amendment.
2. The term “secular” refers to a state that
   has no religion of its own but respects all religions.
3. The 45th Amendment ensures that all religions
   are treated with equal respect and honour.
4. The government maintains strict neutrality in
   religious matters.

Choose the correct answer

3. Consider the following remark about the creation of
the Indian Constitution.

1. The Constitution lacked originality, as most of it
   was copied from other countries.
2. The power in the Constitution has been apportioned
   in such a way that it is difficult to overthrow it.

Choose the appropriate response.

4. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) A formal plebiscite on the
   Indian Constitution was never held.
2. Reason : (R)  (Full referendum) A vote in
   which everyone votes on whether or not the constitution is desirable.

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5. Declare whether the following constitutional assertions .

(a) Constitutions are written documents that describe the formation and
power of governments.

(a) Only in democratic countries are constitutions required.

(c) The Constitution is a legal document that does not address
principles or values.

(d) A constitution provides its citizens with a new sense of
identity.

Choose the incorrect answer

6. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) In many countries constitutions
   remain defunct.
2. Reason : (R)  Leaders lack the ability to carry
   their followers with them.

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7. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) Every individual would
   be unaware of what members of this group could do to one another.
2. Reason : (R) in the lack of some fundamental
   norms Every person would be insecure.

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8. which of the following is a reasonable basis to believe
that the constitution has more authority than parliament?

9. Consider the following remark about the creation of the
Indian Constitution.

1. Because it was not elected by all individuals, the
   Constituent Assembly did not represent the Indian people.
2. There was a general understanding among the leaders
   at the time about the basic framework of the constitution, thus
   there were no important decisions to be made.

Choose the appropriate response.

10. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) There could not have
   been any clause in the Japanese Constitution that the US government
   did not approve of.
2. Reason : (R)  The Japanese Constitution
   was drafted while the US occupation army was still in charge of Japan
   following its defeat in World War II.

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11. Consider the following statement about constitutional provisions.

1. It reveals who will have significant decision-making power.
2. It keeps the government and the residents of the country in touch.

Choose the incorrect response.

12. With relation to the essence of India as stated in
the Indian Constitution’s Preamble

Consider the following statement.

1. Sovereign
2. Secular
3. Socialist
4. Democratic
5. Republic state.

Select the correct response.

13. Consider the following remark: “What does political and
economic fairness mean?”

1. Political justice refers to equal political rights for
   all people of a country.
2. Economic justice refers to the provision of a fixed
   income to each citizen in order to meet their basic needs.

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14. match the pairs

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15. match the pairs

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16. match the pairs

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17. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) India is a democratic republic.
2. Reason : (R)  the head of the state is the President .

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