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Indian Constitution Answers

The document provides an answer key for questions related to the Indian Constitution, covering its fundamental principles, structure, and key features. It includes sections on the functions of the election commission, fundamental rights, the need for a constitution, and amendments. Additionally, it outlines the roles of the legislature and judiciary, as well as the importance of local self-government and the directive principles of state policy.

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Indian Constitution Answers

The document provides an answer key for questions related to the Indian Constitution, covering its fundamental principles, structure, and key features. It includes sections on the functions of the election commission, fundamental rights, the need for a constitution, and amendments. Additionally, it outlines the roles of the legislature and judiciary, as well as the importance of local self-government and the directive principles of state policy.

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INDIAN CONSTITUTION - ANSWER KEY

PART A (9 × 1 = 9 marks)

1. A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

2. The Preamble is the introductory statement that declares the Constitution's guiding principles and philosophy.

3. Legislature (makes laws), Executive (implements laws), Judiciary (interprets laws).

4. Fundamental Rights such as Right to Equality, Freedom, Education, etc.

5. 11 Fundamental Duties.

6. The Executive implements and enforces laws.

7. The law-making body of the government.

8. Questions related to government functioning and use of public resources.

9. 30 days.

PART B (8 × 3 = 24 marks)

1. Functions of election commission: Conduct free and fair elections, prepare electoral rolls, allot symbols, monitor

expenses, declare results.

2. Features of Fundamental Rights: Justiciable, apply to all citizens equally, promote freedom and dignity, enforceable in

courts.

3. Keywords in Preamble: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.

4. Need for Constitution: Legal framework, ensures rights, limits power, promotes justice and equality.

5. Structure of Indian Constitution: Preamble, 22 Parts, 12 Schedules, 395 Articles (originally).

6. 73rd and 74th Amendments: Empower Panchayats and Municipalities.

7. Features of DPSP: Non-justiciable, promote welfare, guide policy, aim for welfare state.

8. Functions of Legislature: Make laws, approve budget, control executive, discuss policies.

9. Constitution needs amendment to adapt to changing needs of society.

10. Powers of Legislature: Legislative, financial, executive oversight, amendment powers.


PART C (6 × 7 = 42 marks)

III. Constitution is a set of rules defining government. Types: Written, Unwritten, Rigid, Flexible, Unitary, Federal.

IV. Constitution provides framework, rights, checks power, supports democracy.

V. Five Amendments:

- 42nd: Added Socialist, Secular

- 44th: Right to Property as legal

- 61st: Voting age to 18

- 73rd: Panchayati Raj

- 74th: Urban bodies

VI. Local Self-Government: Panchayati Raj and Municipal bodies.

VII. Features of Indian Constitution: Written, Federal, Parliamentary, Secular, Universal Franchise, Fundamental Rights.

VIII. During Emergency: Article 19 suspended, President can limit rights.

IX. Functions of Judiciary: Interpret laws, protect rights, judicial review, dispute resolution.

X. Judiciary Structure: Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts.

XI. Constitution defines government and rights. Necessary for justice and peace.

OR

Fundamental Duties Pledge: Respect symbols, promote harmony, protect environment, defend nation.

XIII. DPSP Features: Already covered in Part B.

OR

XIV. Gandhian Principles: Promote rural development, cottage industries, prohibition, uplift weaker sections, education.

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