CBSE Class 8 Civics The Indian Constitution Worksheet

Question. In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of
(a) 1 years
(b) 3 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 2 years

Answer: C

Question. A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 36 must be approved by the Parliament within
(a) 3 months
(b) 2 months
(c) 1 Month
(d) 6 weeks 

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President ?
(a) They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.
(b) They are shown separately in the budget.
(c) They are charged on the Contigency Fund of India.
(d) They do not require any parliament sanction.

Answer: C

Question. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by
(a) Both Houses of Parliament
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Lok Sabha

Answer: A

Question. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) President
(c) Parliament
(d) Citizens of India

Answer: B

Question. The President can proclaim emergency on the written advice of the
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Union Cabinet

Answer: B

Question. The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
(a) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
(b) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
(c) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

Answer: D

Question. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with
(a) President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers.
(b) Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies.
(c) Emergency powers of the President
(d) President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

Answer: D

Question. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is
(a) 23 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 35 years
(d) 30 years

Answer: C

Question. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the
(a) Lt. Governor
(b) Majority party in Legislature
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: A

Question. Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India ?
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Supreme Court

Answer: B

Question. The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is
(a) 1 year
(b) 6 months
(c) 4 months
(d) 9 months

Answer: B

Question. The Union Council of Ministers consists of
(a) Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers
(b) Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Cabinet Ministers

Answer: A

Question. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Vice- President
(c) Chief Minister
(d) Chief Justice

Answer: A

Question. Who among the following has the Constitutional authority to make rules and regulations fixing the number of members of the UPSC
(a) Vice- President
(b) President
(c) Home Ministry
(d) Cabinet Secretary

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ?
(a) Chief of the Army
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Chief of the Air Force

Answer: B

Question. Who was the first Prime Minister of India ?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: A

Question. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is
(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 14
(d) 12

Answer: C

Question. A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of
(a) 9 months
(b) 3 months
(c) 12 months
(d) 6 months

Answer: D

Question. Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India ?
(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha
(b) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state.
(c) Elected members of the Legislative Council
(d) Elected members of Rajya Sabha

Answer: C

Question. When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ?
(a) When no political oarty enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
(b) Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.
(c) In all circumstances
(d) In no circumstances

Answer: A

Question. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is
(a) Power of impeachment
(b) Indirect election
(c) Nomination of members
(d) Tenure of membership

Answer: A

Question. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India ?
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Defence Minister
(d) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

Answer: C

Question. Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the
(a) Planning Commission
(b) National Development Council
(c) Inter State Council
(d) Finance Commission

Answer: C

Question. The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to
(a) Rajya Sabha
(b) President
(c) House of the People
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: C

Question. If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called
(a) Head of the State
(b) Head of the Cabinet
(c) Head of the government
(d) Both Head of the government and State

Answer: A

Question. How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post ?
(a) Once
(b) 3 times
(c) 2 times
(d) Any number of times

Answer: D

Question. The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the
(a) Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament
(b) Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
(c) Minority of members of the Lower House
(d) Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

Answer: D

Question. The President's Rule in a State can be continued for a maximum period of
(a) 2 years
(b) 1 year
(c) 6 months
(d) 2 1/2 years

Answer: C

Question. Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor ?
(a) He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.
(b) He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.
(c) He should be a citizen of India.
(d) He must have completed the age of 35 years

Answer: B

Question. The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to
(a) Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.
(b) The recommendations made by the Vice President.
(c) Their role played in political set up of the country.
(d) Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

Answer: D

Question. For what period does the Vice President of India hold office ?
(a) 5 years
(b) Till the age of 65 years
(c) 6 years
(d) 2 years

Answer: A

Question. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures?
(a) Art 342
(b) Art 344
(c) Art 340
(d) Art 339

Answer: C

Question. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India ?
(a) Either House of Parliament
(b) Any Vidhan Sabha
(c) Only Lok Sabha
(d) Rajya Sabha

Answer: A

Question. The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the
(a) President of India according to his discretion
(b) President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister
(c) Prime Minister of India
(d) Parliament

Answer: B

Question. Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?
(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(b) Charan Singh
(c) Morarji Desai
(d) Indira Gandhi

Answer: D

Question. Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India ?
(a) Speaker
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Parliament

Answer: B

Question. The President gives his resignation to the
(a) Chief Justice
(b) Parliament
(c) Vice President
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: C

Question. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to
(a) Prime Minister 
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Legislative Assembly
(d) Governor

Answer: C

Question. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office ?
(a) Chief Justice
(b) Speaker
(c) Vice President
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: A

Question. The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the
(a) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman
(b) Ministry of Defence
(c) Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff
(d) President

Answer: B

Question. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ?
(a) Governor
(b) Election Commissioner
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: A

Question. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought ?
(a) If the Council of Ministers so desires.
(b) Yes
(c) No 
(d) It is discretionary

Answer: B

Question. What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor ?
(a) 35 years
(b) 40 years
(c) 25 years
(d) 30 years

Answer: A

Question. Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet ?
(a) President
(b) Cabinet Ministers
(c) Ministers of State
(d) Deputy Ministers

Answer: B

Question. Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?
(a) None of the Above
(b) Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission
(c) Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
(d) Secretary to the Government of India

Answer: B

Question. Under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article 352 ?
(a) Chief Ministers of all states
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Cabinet
(d) Council of Ministers

Answer: C

Question. When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of
(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) Both (A) and ( C )
(c) President
(d) Member of Parliament

Answer: C

Question. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government ?
(a) He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.
(b) He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.
(c) He is the nominee of the State Governor.
(d) He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

Answer: A

Question. Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available ?
(a) Seniormost Governor of a State
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Auditor General of India

Answer: B

Fill in the blanks:

(a) The Indian Constitution was adopted on ____________________1950.

(b) In India, the __________________ is the supreme document of law.

(c) __________________________ was the chairperson of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly.

(d) In a democratic country like India, gives its rights to its citizens.

(e) The Constitution of India emphasis ideals such as __________________, __________________, _____________________ etc.

2. Write answers of the following:

(a) Mention the key features of the Constitution of India.

(b) What are the three organs of the state?

(c) What is the work of a Cultural Historian?

(d) What are the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens? Explain any three in detail.

Define the following:

1. Constitution

2. Universal Adult Franchise

3. Secular

4. As a political scientist delve into history and find out more about the making of our Constitution. Prepare a MS power point presentation, focusing on the influence of the other constitution in the world on the constitution of India and the representative Constituent Assembly. Collect relevant pictures and information to support your topic.(Refer your Civics Explorer’s quest Ch-1)

Question. A written document in which we find rules formulated through consensus is called a __________.
Answer: Constitution

Question. The constitution of a country tells us the ____________ of the society of that country.
Answer: Fundamental Nature 

Question. The most important Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution is the ________.
Answer: Right to constitutional remedies

Question. According to the Right ____________ ___________, human trafficking, forced labour and children working under 14 years of age is prohibited.
Answer: Right against exploitation

Question. A __________ state is one in which the state does not officially promote anyone religion as the state religion.
Answer: Secular

Question. The word ____________ refers to a political institution that represents a ____________ people, who occupy a definite territory.
Answer: State, Sovereign

Question. ____________ means a goal or a principle in its most excellent or perfect form.
Answer: Ideal 

Question. ___________ is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
Answer: Dr B.R. Ambedkar 

Question. ____________ means a society that has an organized political structure.
Answer: Polity

Question. The term ____________ refers to the existence of more than one level of government in the country.
Answer: Federalism 

Question. _________ is responsible for administering and enforcing laws.
Answer: The Government

Question. In Nepal, the monarchy ended in the year of _________.
Answer: 2006

Question. The election Commision dose not conduct the elections to the
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) President's election
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Local Bodies

Answer: D

Question. If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Vice- President

Answer: D

Question. When Parliament is not in session, the President can promulgate an ordinance which is to be ratified by the Parliament within
(a) 6 weeks from the reassembly of Parliament
(b) 6 months from the reassembly of the Parliament
(c) 6 weeks from the date of issue of ordinance.
(d) 3 months from the date of issue of the ordinance.

Answer: A

Question. In India, political parties are given recognition by
(a) Election Commision
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha 
(c) President
(d) Law Commision

Answer: A

Question. The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if
(a) He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
(b) He is a caretaker Chief Minister
(c) He himself is a candidate
(d) He is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the state Legislature

Answer: A

Question. At a time, President's rule can be imposed on a state for a maximum period of
(a) 1 year
(b) 5 years
(c) 2 years
(d) 4 years

Answer: A

Question. For Election to the lok sabha, a nomination paper can be field by
(a) Any citizen of India
(b) Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency
(c) Anyone residing in India
(d) A resident of the Constituency from which the election to be contested

Answer: B

Question. The maximum age prescribed for election as president is
(a) No such Limit
(b) 62 years
(c) 58 years
(d) 60 years

Answer: A

Question. The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising of
(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
(b) Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly
(c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament.
(d) Elected member of State Legislative Assemblies

Answer: B

Question. If the office of the President of India falls vacant, within what time should the next President be elected ?
(a) Within 2 months
(b) Within 1 year
(c) Within 6 months
(d) Immediately

Answer: C

Question. Recognition to a political party is accorded by
(a) The Election Commision
(b) A Committee of Whips
(c) The ministry of parliament Affours
(d) The speaker of the Lok Sabha in the case of national Parties and the Speaker of Legislative assemblies in the case of regional parties

Answer: A

Question. In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members
(a) Differs according to the geographical size of the respective state.
(b) None of these
(c) Differs according to the number of votes a member represents.
(d) is same

Answer: C

Question. When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed ?
(a) Chief Justice of the High Court
(b) Advocate General of the State
(c) Secretary General of the Governor
(d) A person designated by State Cabinet

Answer: A

Question. The President can make laws through ordinances
(a) Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list
(b) Under no circumstances
(c) On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session.
(d) During the recess of the Parliament

Answer: D

Question. The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of
(a) All of the above
(b) Threat to financial stability of the country.
(c) External aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country.
(d) Failure of Constitutional machinery in a particular state.

Answer: A

Question. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise is sought ?
(a) Yes, if the Council of Ministers so desires
(b) Yes
(c) No
(d) It is discretionary

Answer: B

Question. Who appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India ?
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Parliament

Answer: B

Question. When a financial emergency is proclaimed
(a) Union budget will not be presented
(b) Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
(c) Repayment of government debts will stop
(d) Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed

Answer: B

Question. The President may for violation of the Constitution be removed from the office by
(a) The Prime Minister
 (b) The Electoral College consisting of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures.
(c) Impeachment
(d) A no- confidence vote

Answer: C

Question. The Chairman of the Planning Commission in India is the
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Minister of Planning
(d) Finance Minister

Answer: B

Question. The five year term of the President is calculated from the
(a) First day of the month following the month he assumes charge
(b) Date of his election result
(c) Day he assumes charge
(d) First day of the month he assumes charge

Answer: C

Question. Which of the following qualification is not essential for a person to become the Vice- President ?
(a) He must be an Indian.
(b) He must be qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.
(c) He must not be less than 35 years.
(d) He must be a graduate.

Answer: D

Question. The Chairman and members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by the
(a) President
(b) Chairman, UPSC
(c) Governor
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: D

Question. The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of
(a) National Development Council
(b) Regional Council
(c) Planning Commission
(d) Zonal Council

Answer: A

Question. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?
(a) President
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: A

Question. The Indian President is
(a) None of these
(b) Titular executive
(c) Real executive
(d) Real/Titular executive

Answer: B

Question. Who is the ex- officio Chairman of the Council of States ?
(a) Vice- President
(b) Leader of the opposition
(c) President
(d) Speaker

Answer: A

Question. The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by
(a) The Lt. Governor
(b) The majority party in the legislature
(c) The President
(d) The Prime Minister

Answer: A

Question. Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms ?
(a) Installation of electronic voting machines
(b) Appoinment of election Commissioner
(c) Registration of Political parties
(d) Disquallifying the offenders

Answer: A

Question. Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State ?
(a) All of the above
(b) He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State.
(c) No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission.
(d) He has the power of issuing ordinances when the legislature is not in session.

Answer: A

Question. The impeachment proceedings against the Vice- President can be initiated
(a) Only in Lok Sabha
(b) In neither Hosue of Parliament
(c) In either House of Parliament
(d) Only in Rajya Sabha

Answer: D

Question. The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the
(a) Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)
(b) Dowry Prohibition Bill
(c) Hindu Code Bill
(d) PEPSU Appropriation Bill

Answer: A

Question. In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion ?
(a) In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
(b) None of the Above
(c) In appointing the Prime Minister
(d) Both of these

Answer: A

Question. The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the
(a) President
(b) Election Commision
(c) Cabinet
(d) Prime Minister

Answer: B

Question. The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is
(a) 30 years
(b) 35 years
(c) 40 years
(d) 25 years

Answer: D

Question. Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) Chief Minister of the State
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chief Justice of the High Court
(d) President

Answer: D

Question. The President's Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by
(a) A caretaker government
(b) The Chief Minister nominated by the President
(c) The Governor of the State
(d) The President directly

Answer: C

Question. The Election commision holds election for
(a) The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President
(b) The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council
(c) The Parliament
(d) The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

Answer: A

Question. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the
(a) High Court
(b) Election Commission
(c) Parliament
(d) Supreme Court

Answer: B

Question. Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?
(a) 326
(b) 370
(c) 380
(d) 356

Answer: D

Question. How many types of Emergency have been visualised in the Constitution of India ?
(a) Four
(b) Three
(c) One
(d) Two

Answer: B

Question. If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President
(a) Can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill
(b) Gives assent to the bill
(c) Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration
(d) Can ask for a referendum on the bill

Answer: B

Question. The President of India can be removed from his office by the
(a) Parliament
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Lok Sabha

Answer: A

Question. If a Minister loses a no- confidence motion, then
(a) Lok Sabha is dissolved
(b) Only Prime Minister and that Minister resigns.
(c) The whole Council of Ministers resigns
(d) The Minister resigns

Answer: C

Question. To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used ?
(a) System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
(b) Secondary voting system
(c) Proportional representation through list system
(d) Collective Voting system

Answer: A

Question. What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution ?
(a) Languages recognised by constitution
(b) Forms of oath or affirmation
(c) Laws that cannot be challenged in any court of law
(d) Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection

Answer: D

Question. Election to the house of the people and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of
(a) Single Transferable vote
(b) Propotional Representation
(c) Limited sufferage
(d) Adult Franchise

Answer: D

Question. Under what article of the Constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down ?
(a) Art 352
(b) Art 343
(c) Art 356
(d) Art 83

Answer: C

Question. In which year were the first general election held in India ?
(a) 1950-51
(b) 1948-49
(c) 1951-52
(d) 1947-48

Answer: C

Question. The Vice President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of
(a) Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative
(b) Both Houses of Parliament
(c) Lok Sabha
(d) Rajya Sabha

Answer: B

Q.1 Fill in the blanks to complete the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.

We,__________________ ,having solemnly resolved to constitute _________ into

a_____________,_____________,__________,__________,_____________ and to secure to its

citizens ;

___________ social, economic and political;

Liberty of_________;

___________ of status and opportunity;

And to promote among them all ________ assuring the dignity of individuals and the _________

and _________ of the nation.

2. Identify the features of the Constitution from the following statements.

(a) There are two levels of government.

(b) President of the country is the constitutional head.

(c) To guarantee the citizens certain written rights.

(d) Citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion.

(e) Wealth should be shared equally by the society.

(f) An independent nation which has the right to take its own decision.

3. Identify the terms.

(a) The organ of the state, which resolves disputes and maintains order.

(b)The assembly of elected representatives which legislates.

(c) An introductory statement in the constitution.

(d) Every adult citizen irrespective of his/her religion, caste, language, wealth, sex can vote.

(e) The guidelines written in the constitution for gradual translation of ideals into laws.

4. Unscramble the following.

(a) rafetnrtiy

(b) udyt

(c) imoniryt

(d) eextcuvie

(e) otve

(f) alrapinemtrya

(g) rempalbe

5. Give reasons

(a) Our constitution upholds the ideal of socialism.

(b) Elections are held regularly in a democracy.

(c) India is a democratic-republic country.

(d) A country must have a constitution.

(e) It is important to promote fraternity in India.

1) What do you understand by the word Constitution?

2) Discuss various key features of Indian Constitution (Five features)

3) Define and discuss the word ‘Federalism’.

4) Discuss the Parliamentary form of Government.

5) Discuss the three organs of the Government.

6) Define Fundamental Rights. Make a list of it.

7) Write a short note on the word ‘Secularism’.

8) If my neighbor employs a child below 14 years of age to work as a domestic servant, he/she is violating which Fundamental Right?

1. Howa good constitution save us?

(A) It is binding on us

(B) It does not allow our whims to change its basic structure

(C) We can hurt ourselves in wake of excitement

(D) It ask legal basis of every action

2. 'Right to Equality' is a

(A) Fundamental Duty

(B) Fundamental Right

(C) Directive Principle

(D) None of the above

3. The Constitution prevents misuse of power through its guidelines by

(A) The President

(B) The Leaders

(C) The Finance Minister

(D) The Prime Minister

4. The nature of political system in a country is decided by the

(A) Supreme Court

(B) Government

(C) People

(D) Constitution

5. Whose authorities did the new Constitution of Nepal take away in 2006?

(A) The King's

(B) The President's

(C) The Prime Minister's

(D) The Council of ministers

A. Write True or False for each statement. Rewrite the False statements:

a) All the Fundamental Rights are available to both, the citizens as well as non-citizens.

b) The practice of untouchability has been made illegal.

c) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression does not mean that we can say what ever we like.

d) Each citizen of India has the freedom to practice and spread his religion.

B. Fill in the blanks :

a) Social democracy means _________in every field of life.

b) In a _______ state, the state favours a particular religion.

c) ________ is a system of Government that is chosen by the people and is also answerable; to the people.

d) To ensure progress of our country, spreading _______ and developing ________ becomes an absolute necessity.

C. Answer the following questions briefly:

a) Why does a democratic country need a Constitution?

b) What is a secular state? How is it different form a „theocratic state‟? Give examples.

c) Explain the Right to Freedom granted by our Constitution.

d) Define the term „Democratic Republic‟.

e) How many amendments has our Constitution made till date?

f) What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of the elected representatives?

g) Write three differences between the „Lok Sabha‟ & „Rajya Sabha‟.

h) The column on the left, lists some key features of the Indian Constitution. In the other column, write two sentences, in your own words, on why you think, this feature is important:-

KEY FEATURE SIGNIFICANCE

1. Federalism _________________________

2. Separation of Powers _________________________

3. Fundamental Rights _________________________

4. Parliamentary Form of Government _________________________

Objective question(Without option with answers)

Revision Assignment

Q1. What according to you were the reasons that made it possible for the British to colonize India?

Q2. Find out the various reasons why land resources are shrinking day by day. Elaborate your answer with current example

Q3. Write down ten rules that you believe should be implemented within the classroom to maintain proper discipline.

Q4. Prepare a project on the administration in your state giving the following details:

a) Location of your state(on the map)

b) Type of legislature- Unicameral/Bicameral

c) Composition of the House, name of the ruling party, the Governor, the Chief Minister and other functionaries.