Class 7 Social Science Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An Introduction — practice questions with answers
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Q1. What is a constitution?
- A document that spells out a nation’s basic principles and laws
- A list of festivals
- A history textbook
- A map of the country
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Answer: A. A document that spells out a nation’s basic principles and laws
Why: It lays out the framework of government, rights and duties. [p.211]
Why: It lays out the framework of government, rights and duties. [p.211]
Q2. What do most constitutions contain? (Tick all that apply)
- Values and ideals of society
- Rights and duties of citizens
- Functions of different parts of government
- Cricket scores
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Answer: A. Values and ideals of society; B. Rights and duties of citizens; C. Functions of different parts of government
Why: Constitutions contain values, the political system, functions of government, rights and duties. [p.213]
Why: Constitutions contain values, the political system, functions of government, rights and duties. [p.213]
Q3. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Patel
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Answer: A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Why: Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired the Assembly. [p.214]
Why: Dr. Rajendra Prasad chaired the Assembly. [p.214]
Q4. Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Sarojini Naidu
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Answer: A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Why: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a social reformer and India’s first Law and Justice minister, chaired it. [p.214]
Why: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a social reformer and India’s first Law and Justice minister, chaired it. [p.214]
Q5. Why do we celebrate Republic Day on 26 January?
- The Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950
- India became independent that day
- The Constitution was written that day
- It is Ambedkar’s birthday
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Answer: A. The Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950
Why: It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. [p.214]
Why: It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. [p.214]
Q6. ‘Republic’ in the Preamble means ______.
- the head of state is elected, not hereditary
- India has a king
- India is ruled by religion
- India has no head of state
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Answer: A. the head of state is elected, not hereditary
Why: The head of state is an elected person. [p.225]
Why: The head of state is an elected person. [p.225]
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