Chapter 1 Constitution Why and How

NCERT Class 11 Constitution at Work • NCERT Series

MCQ Page Ref: Page 2
A constitution is mainly a set of:
A. Religious customs
B. Legal rules and principles
C. Economic policies
D. Administrative orders
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Legal rules and principles
Reference: Found on Page Page 2
MCQ Page Ref: Page 8
Which body framed the Indian Constitution?
A. Parliament
B. Supreme Court
C. Constituent Assembly
D. Cabinet Mission
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Constituent Assembly
Reference: Found on Page Page 8
MCQ Page Ref: Page 9
The Indian Constitution came into effect on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 January 1950
C. 26 November 1949
D. 2 October 1950
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. 26 January 1950
Reference: Found on Page Page 9
MCQ Page Ref: Page 3
Which feature makes a constitution necessary in a democracy?
A. Unlimited power
B. Need to limit government power
C. Military control
D. Religious authority
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Need to limit government power
Reference: Found on Page Page 3
MCQ Page Ref: Page 8
The Constituent Assembly of India was formed in:
A. 1942
B. 1945
C. 1946
D. 1950
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. 1946
Reference: Found on Page Page 8
MCQ Page Ref: Page 9
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. B.R. Ambedkar
Reference: Found on Page Page 9
MCQ Page Ref: Page 3
A constitution helps to:
A. Eliminate laws
B. Define powers of government
C. Remove elections
D. End judiciary
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Define powers of government
Reference: Found on Page Page 3
MCQ Page Ref: Page 10
Which of the following is a key feature of the Indian Constitution?
A. Monarchy
B. Theocracy
C. Parliamentary democracy
D. Dictatorship
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Parliamentary democracy
Reference: Found on Page Page 10
MCQ Page Ref: Page 4
Which principle ensures equality before law?
A. Rule of law
B. Emergency powers
C. Judicial review
D. Federalism
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: A. Rule of law
Reference: Found on Page Page 4
MCQ Page Ref: Page 5
The Constitution reflects the ideals of:
A. Colonial rule
B. Democratic governance
C. Military administration
D. Absolute monarchy
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Democratic governance
Reference: Found on Page Page 5
MCQ Page Ref: Page 6
Which document guarantees Fundamental Rights in India?
A. IPC
B. Constitution
C. Directive Principles
D. Parliament Act
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Constitution
Reference: Found on Page Page 6
MCQ Page Ref: Page 7
The authority to interpret the Constitution lies mainly with the:
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Supreme Court
D. Election Commission
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Supreme Court
Reference: Found on Page Page 7
MCQ Page Ref: Page 5
Which of the following is necessary for successful constitutional government?
A. Public participation
B. Military rule
C. One-party dominance
D. Colonial control
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: A. Public participation
Reference: Found on Page Page 5
MCQ Page Ref: Page 8
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Sardar Patel
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Rajendra Prasad
Reference: Found on Page Page 8
MCQ Page Ref: Page 10
The Indian Constitution is considered:
A. Unwritten
B. Flexible only
C. Detailed and written
D. Temporary
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Detailed and written
Reference: Found on Page Page 10
MCQ Page Ref: Page 10
Which concept refers to division of powers between centre and states?
A. Secularism
B. Federalism
C. Socialism
D. Judiciary
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Federalism
Reference: Found on Page Page 10
MCQ Page Ref: Page 6
The Constitution aims to protect:
A. Rights of rulers only
B. Rights and freedoms of citizens
C. Military interests
D. Foreign trade only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Rights and freedoms of citizens
Reference: Found on Page Page 6
MCQ Page Ref: Page 4
Which organ makes laws in a democracy?
A. Judiciary
B. Executive
C. Legislature
D. Bureaucracy
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Legislature
Reference: Found on Page Page 4
MCQ Page Ref: Page 3
Constitutional government means government:
A. Based on arbitrary rule
B. Operating according to constitutional limits
C. Controlled by monarchs
D. Without laws
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Operating according to constitutional limits
Reference: Found on Page Page 3
MCQ Page Ref: Page 6
Which value is strongly promoted by the Indian Constitution?
A. Dictatorship
B. Equality
C. Colonialism
D. Aristocracy
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Equality
Reference: Found on Page Page 6