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EXERCISES

 

I. Choose the correct answer:

 

1. The Constitution Day is celebrated on

a) January 26

b) August 15

c) November 26

 d) December 9

Answer: c) November 26

 

2. The Constituent Assembly accepted the Constitution of India in the year

a) 1946

b) 1950

c) 1947

d) 1949

Answer: d) 1949

 

3. There are ___________ amendments made in the Constitution of India till 2016

a) 101 

b) 100  

c) 78  

d) 46

Answer: a) 101

 

4. Which of the following is not a fundamental right?

a) Right to freedom

b) Right to equality

c) Right to vote

d) Right to education

Answer: c) Right to vote

 

5. An Indian citizen has the right to vote at

a) 14 years

b) 18 years

c) 16 years

 d) 21 years

Answer: b) 18 years

 

II. Fill in the blanks:

 

1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was selected as the chairman of the Constituent Assembly

2. The farther of the Constitution of India is B.R. Ambedkar.

3. Supreme Court 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

 1 2 3 4

a.) c a d b

b.) c d a b

c.) d b a c

Answer: b.) c d a b

 

IV. Answer the questions given under the caption

 

Constituent Assembly

1. In which year was the Constituent Assembly formed?

1946

2. How many members were in the Drafting Committee?

389

3. How many women were part of the Constituent Assembly?

15

4. When was the Constitution of India completed?

26th November 1949

 

V. Answer the following questions:

 

1. Why was January 26 adopted as the Republic Day?

Our Constitution came into existence from 26th January 1950. That is why every year we observe this day as the Republic Day.

2. What is the Constitution of India?

The Constitution is an authentic document containing the basic ideas, principles and laws of a country. It also defines the rights and duties of citizens. The laws governing a country originate from the constitution. Every country is ruled on the basis of its constitution.

3. List out the special features of 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 the 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.

4. What are the fundamental rights?

Fundamental rights are the basic human rights of all citizens. They are:

1. Right to Equality

2. Right to freedom

3. Right against exploitation

4. Right to freedom of Religion

5. Cultural and Educational Rights

6. Right to Constitutional Remedies

5. List out the fundamental duties that you would like to fulfill.

There are duties respecting the National flag and National Anthem, respect and protect the Constitution, follow our great leaders who fought for our freedom, to protect our country, readiness to serve our country if necessary, treating everyone as brothers irrespective of their castes, religions, languages, races etc., to conserve our ancient heritage, and conserve natural elements like forests, rivers and lakes and fauna.

6. What is Preamble?

The preface of the Constitution is the Preamble. According to it, India is a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic republic.

7. What do you understand by Liberty, Equality and Fraternity?

Liberty means freedom to go anywhere in our country and freedom to do any profession we like. Equality stresses that as citizens of India everyone is equal before law. Fraternity shows that we should exhibit brotherhood with others and move with them cordially.

8. Define: Sovereign

The Constitution has granted the people the right to rule. The members of the parliament and the legislative assembly are elected by the people. The right to decide is only in the hands of the representatives. Sovereignty refers to the ultimate power of the country.

 

VI. Projects and Activities:

 

1. Let the students work individually or in a group to prepare rules for their class.

From them discuss and a form a list of rules and regulations for their class.

2. List your duties at

a) school

 b) home and

c) society

3. Discuss on these topics:

a) Equality

b) Child labour

c) Right to Education

4. Kailash Satyarti (India) and Malala Yusufsai (Pakistan) have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace (2014) Find out the reason why.

 

Life Skill:

 

Which of the fundamental rights do you like the most? Why?


Fundamental rights and duties are guaranteed by the constitution. Look at the picture and share your opinions.



 

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