Chapter 10 The Philosophy of the Constitution
Chapter 10 The Philosophy of the Constitution Question 1. The following are certain laws. Are they connected with any value? If yes, then what is the underlying value? Give reasons. (a) Both daughters and sons will have share in the family property. (b) There will be different slabs of sales tax on different consumer items. […]
Chapter 9 Constitution as a Living Document
Chapter 9 Constitution as a Living Document Question 1. Choose the correct statement from the following. A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because, 1. Circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution. 2. A document written at one point of time becomes outdated after some time. 3. Every generation should […]
Chapter 8 Local Governments
Chapter 8 Local Governments Questions 1. Constitution of India visualised village panchayats as emits of self-government. Think over the situation described in the following statements and explain how do these situations strengthen or weaken the panchayats in becoming units of self-government. (a) Government of a State has allowed a big company to establish a huge […]
Chapter 7 Federalism
Chapter 7 Federalism Question 1. From the list of following events which ones would you identify with the functioning of federalism? Why? 1. The Centre on Tuesday announced Sixth Schedule status to GNLF-led Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, which would ensure greater autonomy to the governing body in the Hill district of West Bengal. A tripartite […]
Chapter 6 Judiciary
Chapter 6 Judiciary Question 1. What are the different ways in which the independence of the judiciary is ensured? Choose the odd ones out. (i) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is consulted in the appointment of other judges of Supreme Court. (ii) Judges are generally not removed before the age of retirement. (iii) Judge […]
Chapter 5 Legislature
Chapter 5 Legislature Questions 1. Alok thinks that a country needs an efficient government that looks after the welfare of the people. So, if we simply elected our Prime Minister and Ministers and left to them the task of government, we will not need a legislature. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. Answer: […]
Chapter 4 Executive
Chapter 4 Executive Questions 1. A parliamentary executive means: (а) Executive where there is a parliament (б) Executive elected by the parliament (c) Where the parliament functions as the Executive (d) Executive that is dependent on support of the majority in the parliament Answer: (d) Executive that is dependent on support of the majority in […]
Chapter 3 Election and Representation
Chapter 3 Election and Representation Question 1. Which of the following resembles most a direct democracy? (a) Discussions in a family meeting. (b) Election of the class monitor. (c) Choice of a candidate by a political party. (d) Decisions taken by the Gram Sabha. (e) Opinion polls conducted by the media Answer: (d) Decisions taken […]
Chapter 2 Rights and Duties in the Indian Constitution
Chapter 2 Rights and Duties in the Indian Constitution Question 1. Write true or false against each of these statements: (a) A Bill of Rights lays down the rights enjoyed by the people of a country. (b) A Bill of Rights protects the liberties of an individual. (c) Every country of the world has a […]
Chapter 1 Constitution: Why and How?
Chapter 1 Constitution: Why and How? Question 1. Which of these is not a function of the constitution? (a) It gives a guarantee of the rights of the citizen. (b) It marks out different spheres of power for different branches of government. (c) It ensures that good people come to power. id) It gives expression […]