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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