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Chapter 1 Constitution Why and How
NCERT Class 11 Constitution at Work • NCERT Series
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A constitution is mainly a set of:
A.
Religious customs
B.
Legal rules and principles
C.
Economic policies
D.
Administrative orders
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Option: B. Legal rules and principles
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Which body framed the Indian Constitution?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Constituent Assembly
D.
Cabinet Mission
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Option: C. Constituent Assembly
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The Indian Constitution came into effect on:
A.
15 August 1947
B.
26 January 1950
C.
26 November 1949
D.
2 October 1950
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Option: B. 26 January 1950
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Which feature makes a constitution necessary in a democracy?
A.
Unlimited power
B.
Need to limit government power
C.
Military control
D.
Religious authority
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Option: B. Need to limit government power
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The Constituent Assembly of India was formed in:
A.
1942
B.
1945
C.
1946
D.
1950
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Option: C. 1946
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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
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Option: C. B.R. Ambedkar
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A constitution helps to:
A.
Eliminate laws
B.
Define powers of government
C.
Remove elections
D.
End judiciary
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Option: B. Define powers of government
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Which of the following is a key feature of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Monarchy
B.
Theocracy
C.
Parliamentary democracy
D.
Dictatorship
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Option: C. Parliamentary democracy
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Which principle ensures equality before law?
A.
Rule of law
B.
Emergency powers
C.
Judicial review
D.
Federalism
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Option: A. Rule of law
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The Constitution reflects the ideals of:
A.
Colonial rule
B.
Democratic governance
C.
Military administration
D.
Absolute monarchy
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Option: B. Democratic governance
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Which document guarantees Fundamental Rights in India?
A.
IPC
B.
Constitution
C.
Directive Principles
D.
Parliament Act
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Option: B. Constitution
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The authority to interpret the Constitution lies mainly with the:
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Election Commission
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Option: C. Supreme Court
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Which of the following is necessary for successful constitutional government?
A.
Public participation
B.
Military rule
C.
One-party dominance
D.
Colonial control
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Option: A. Public participation
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Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
Rajendra Prasad
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
Sardar Patel
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Option: B. Rajendra Prasad
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The Indian Constitution is considered:
A.
Unwritten
B.
Flexible only
C.
Detailed and written
D.
Temporary
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Option: C. Detailed and written
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Which concept refers to division of powers between centre and states?
A.
Secularism
B.
Federalism
C.
Socialism
D.
Judiciary
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Option: B. Federalism
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The Constitution aims to protect:
A.
Rights of rulers only
B.
Rights and freedoms of citizens
C.
Military interests
D.
Foreign trade only
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Option: B. Rights and freedoms of citizens
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Which organ makes laws in a democracy?
A.
Judiciary
B.
Executive
C.
Legislature
D.
Bureaucracy
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Option: C. Legislature
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Constitutional government means government:
A.
Based on arbitrary rule
B.
Operating according to constitutional limits
C.
Controlled by monarchs
D.
Without laws
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Option: B. Operating according to constitutional limits
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Which value is strongly promoted by the Indian Constitution?
A.
Dictatorship
B.
Equality
C.
Colonialism
D.
Aristocracy
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Option: B. Equality
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