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The document discusses the key terms and concepts related to the Indian Constitution including: - The Constitution is a set of rules that defines the government's organization, powers, and citizens' rights and duties. - The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950 after being drafted by a Constituent Assembly headed by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. - The Preamble introduces the Constitution and outlines India as a sovereign, democratic, republic with goals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity for all.

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Lesson-The Constitution and The Preamble

The document discusses the key terms and concepts related to the Indian Constitution including: - The Constitution is a set of rules that defines the government's organization, powers, and citizens' rights and duties. - The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950 after being drafted by a Constituent Assembly headed by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. - The Preamble introduces the Constitution and outlines India as a sovereign, democratic, republic with goals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity for all.

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SUBJECT- HISTORY/CIVICS

CLASS-7

LESSON – THE CONSTITUTION AND THE PREAMBLE

SHORT ANSWERS:

Ques1. Define the term ‘constitution’?

Ans1. The constitution is a body of rules and regulations which defines the
organization, powers and functions of the government as well as the rights and
duties of the citizens.

Ques2. When did the Constitution of India come into force?

Ans2. The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950.

Ques3. What is the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

Ans3. The Preamble is a kind of introductory statement which comes before the
Constitution. The Preamble tells about the source of the Constitution, the nature
of the state and its main objectives.

Ques4. How do we know that the Constitution of India was not imposed on us by
the British?

Ans4. Constitution of India was not imposed on us by the British. After we got
independence in 1947, a constitution assembly under the chairmanship of Dr.
Rajendra Prasad was appointed to frame the constitution.

Ques5. Who gives the government of India the authority to govern the country?

Ans5. Our Constitution gives the government of India the authority to govern the
country.
LONG ANSWERS:

Ques1. Explain the meaning of the following terms:

a) Sovereign
b) Democratic
c) Republic

Ans1. a) Sovereign: Means that India is an Independent country. No external


power can control or interfere in its internal as well as external affairs of our
country.

b) Democratic: A democratic government is a government of the people, for the


people, by the people. The people of India have the power to elect a government
of their choice.

c) Republic: A republic is a state where the head is an elected official, not a


monarch or a dictator. India has an elected head of the state, the President.

Ques2. State the basic features of the following:

a) A socialist state
b) A secular state

Ans2. a) A socialist state: Is one where there is fair distribution of the country’s
wealth among all sections of the people. It means providing equal opportunities
to all in order to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.

c) A secular state: A secular state never promotes any particular religion. It


treats all its citizens in the same way. All citizens are free to practice, preach
and profess any religion.

Ques3. State the objectives of the Constitution with reference to :

a) Justice
b) Liberty
c) Equality
Ans3. a) Justice: All citizens are equal in the eyes of law. Justice shall not be
denied to anybody on the basis of birth, race, caste, creed, gender, status or
religion.

b) Liberty: Indian citizen shall enjoy certain fundamental rights such as the
freedom to think and express oneself and the freedom to follow the religion of
our choice.

c) Equality: All citizens are equal before law and will be protected equally by the
laws of the land.

Ques4. Why did the framers of the Constitution decide to promote fraternity
among the people of India?

Ans4. A democracy can work only if there is a spirit of brotherhood and oneness
among the different sections of the society. When this feeling of being ‘one
people’ is promoted, social evils such as untouchability and communalism can be
removed.

Ques5. What is the importance of Constitution in a democratic country?

Ans5. The importance of constitution in a democratic country is-

1. A constitution signifies independence.


2. It establishes the main organs of the government-
a. The Legislature (the body of people who have the power of making
laws)
b. The Executive ( the branch of government with the power to put laws
into effect)
c. The Judiciary ( a system of courts in a country)
3. The constitution of our country defines the powers and responsibilities of
each organ of the government.
4. A constitution maintains a logical balance between the rights of the
individual on one hand and the interest of society on other.

It contains our national goals such as democracy, secularism and socialism.


EXERCISES (SOLUTION)

A. Fill in the blanks:


1. Constitution Assembly
2. Source, nature and objectives
3. Fair, all
4. Democratic
5. 5
B. Match the following:
1. The first meeting of the constituent assembly was held
2. India became independent
3. The constitution of India was passed
4. India became a sovereign, democratic republic
5. The constitution of India was amended
C. Choose the correct answer:
1. British
2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. The People
4. Secular
5. Brotherhood
D. True/False:
1. False Constitution Assembly
2. True
3. False Introduction
4. False the post is not hereditary
5. True

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