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Chapter 9 Constitution as a Living Document
NCERT Class 11 Constitution at Work • NCERT Series
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A living constitution means a constitution that:
A.
Never changes
B.
Adapts to changing circumstances
C.
Exists only during emergencies
D.
Functions without laws
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Option: B. Adapts to changing circumstances
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The Indian Constitution can be amended under:
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 19
C.
Article 368
D.
Article 370
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Option: C. Article 368
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Which feature makes the Constitution adaptable?
A.
Rigidity only
B.
Amendment provisions
C.
Military control
D.
Presidential rule
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Option: B. Amendment provisions
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The first Constitutional Amendment in India was passed in:
A.
1949
B.
1950
C.
1951
D.
1952
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Option: C. 1951
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Which institution interprets the Constitution?
A.
Legislature
B.
Executive
C.
Judiciary
D.
Election Commission
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Option: C. Judiciary
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Judicial interpretation helps the Constitution to:
A.
Become irrelevant
B.
Remain dynamic and functional
C.
Eliminate democracy
D.
Remove rights
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Option: B. Remain dynamic and functional
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Which amendment added the words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble?
A.
24th Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
52nd Amendment
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Option: B. 42nd Amendment
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The Constitution is called a living document because:
A.
It changes according to societal needs
B.
It is rewritten every year
C.
It has no written form
D.
It is controlled by the military
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Option: A. It changes according to societal needs
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Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
44th Amendment
C.
61st Amendment
D.
73rd Amendment
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Option: C. 61st Amendment
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Constitutional amendments reflect:
A.
Social and political changes
B.
Military expansion
C.
Colonial rule
D.
Religious dominance
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Option: A. Social and political changes
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Which body has the power to amend the Constitution?
A.
Supreme Court only
B.
Parliament
C.
Election Commission
D.
Governors only
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Option: B. Parliament
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The basic structure doctrine was developed by the:
A.
Parliament
B.
President
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Election Commission
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Option: C. Supreme Court
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According to the basic structure doctrine, Parliament:
A.
Can change every part of Constitution
B.
Cannot alter basic structure of Constitution
C.
Cannot amend the Constitution
D.
Has unlimited powers
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Option: B. Cannot alter basic structure of Constitution
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Which case is associated with the basic structure doctrine?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Kesavananda Bharati Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
Shankari Prasad Case
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Option: B. Kesavananda Bharati Case
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The Constitution balances between:
A.
Rigidity and flexibility
B.
Monarchy and dictatorship
C.
Colonialism and military rule
D.
Religion and trade
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Option: A. Rigidity and flexibility
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The amendment process in India is:
A.
Completely rigid
B.
Completely flexible
C.
Partly rigid and partly flexible
D.
Impossible
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Option: C. Partly rigid and partly flexible
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Judicial review helps in:
A.
Protecting constitutional principles
B.
Conducting elections
C.
Running Parliament
D.
Forming political parties
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Option: A. Protecting constitutional principles
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A constitution must evolve to:
A.
Ignore social changes
B.
Remain relevant over time
C.
Remove democracy
D.
End federalism
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Option: B. Remain relevant over time
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Which institution checks misuse of amendment powers?
A.
Judiciary
B.
Executive
C.
Bureaucracy
D.
Media only
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Option: A. Judiciary
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The Indian Constitution has been amended many times to:
A.
Adapt to new challenges
B.
Remove democratic values
C.
End elections
D.
Strengthen monarchy
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Option: A. Adapt to new challenges
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