{"id":26000,"date":"2018-06-05T10:56:40","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T10:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/?p=26000"},"modified":"2020-11-17T11:44:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T06:14:06","slug":"icse-solutions-for-class-9-history-and-civics-our-constitution-and-its-preamble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/icse-solutions-for-class-9-history-and-civics-our-constitution-and-its-preamble\/","title":{"rendered":"ICSE Solutions for Class 9 History and Civics – Our Constitution and Its Preamble"},"content":{"rendered":"
ICSE Solutions<\/a>Selina ICSE Solutions<\/a>ML Aggarwal Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n Exercises<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/span><\/strong> Question 2.<\/span><\/strong> Question 3.<\/span><\/strong> Question 4.<\/span><\/strong> Question 5.<\/span><\/strong> Question 6.<\/span><\/strong> Question 7.<\/span><\/strong> Question 8.<\/span><\/strong> Question 9.<\/span><\/strong> Question 10.<\/span><\/strong> Question 11.<\/span><\/strong> Question 12.<\/span><\/strong> Question 13.<\/span><\/strong> Question 14.<\/span><\/strong> Question 15.<\/span><\/strong> Question 16.<\/span><\/strong> Question 17.<\/span><\/strong> Question 18.<\/span><\/strong> Question 19.<\/span><\/strong> Question 20.<\/span><\/strong> Question 21.<\/span><\/strong> Question 22.<\/span><\/strong> Question 23.<\/span><\/strong> Question 24.<\/span><\/strong> Question 25.<\/span><\/strong> Question 26.<\/span><\/strong> Question 27.<\/span><\/strong> STRUCTURED QUESTIONS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/span><\/strong> Question 2.<\/span><\/strong> Question 3.<\/span><\/strong> (b)<\/strong> (c) <\/strong> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/span><\/strong> Question 2.<\/span><\/strong> Question 3.<\/span><\/strong> Question 4.<\/span><\/strong> Question 5.<\/span><\/strong> Question 6.<\/span><\/strong> Question 7.<\/span><\/strong> Question 8.<\/span><\/strong> Question 9.<\/span><\/strong> Question 10.<\/span><\/strong> Question 11.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat is meant by the term \u2018Constitution\u2019?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2018Constitution\u2019 is the body of rules and laws according to which a State is governed within the framework of the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is \u2018Rule of Law\u2019 ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2018Rule of Law\u2019 means \u201cthe absence of arbitrary powers, equality before the law and freedom from illogical, unfair and unjust laws.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nWhy is our Constitution known as the \u2018Fundamental Law of the Land\u2019?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nBeing superior to the ordinary laws of the State, the Constitution of India is known as the \u201cFundamental Law of Land\u201d. Every that law is redundant that violates any of the provisions of the Constitution.<\/p>\n
\nWhich body framed the Constitution of India?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe \u2018Constituent Assembly\u2019 is the Constitution-making body that framed the Constitution of India.<\/p>\n
\nName three prominent members of the Constituent Assembly.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe three prominent members of the Constituent Assembly were:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nWho was elected as Interim President of the Constituent Assembly?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as Interim President of the Constituent Assembly.<\/p>\n
\nWho was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDr. Rajendra Prasad was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly.<\/p>\n
\nWho was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly\u2019s Drafting Committee?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly\u2019s Drafting Committee.<\/p>\n
\nWhen was the Constitution of India enacted and adopted?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nOn November 26, 1949 the Constitution of India was enacted and adopted.<\/p>\n
\nWhen did the Constitution of India come into force?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nOn January 26, 1950 the Constitution of India came into force.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is the importance of January 26 in India\u2019s struggle for Puma Swaraj (Complete Independence)?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nAfter a long trail of freedom-struggle and innumerable sacrifices, ultimately India succeeded in attaining the freedom from at the hands of \u2018Union Jack\u2019. It was\\on the 26th of January, 1950 when India got Complete Independence or Puma Swaraj that was absolutely free from the influence of the British government. This very day embodied the dream of freedom of the great freedom-fighters and patriots.<\/p>\n
\nName any two prominent features of the Constitution of India.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe two prominent features of the Constitution of India are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nWhat is meant by Universal Adult Franchise?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nAdult or Universal Franchise means, every such person whether male or female, is eligible to cast vote to elect the government, who is a citizen of India, is not less than 18 years of age and is not otherwise disqualified under any law.<\/p>\n
\nWhat argument was given for lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years in 1989 ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe argument given for lowering the voting age was that \u201cenfranchisement of the youth shall make them more sensible and more creative.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nDefine a Welfare State.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nA Welfare State is the one that provides for its citizens a wide range of social services such as education, medical care and monetary aid during old age, sickness or unemployment.<\/p>\n
\nMention any two implications of a Democratic Government, as established by the Constitution of India.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nImplications of a Democratic government, as promised by the Constitution of India is as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nWhat is the opposite of a Secular State? Name any one State that is not Secular.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe opposite of a Secular State is a Theocratic State. Pakistan is a Theocratic State.<\/p>\n
\nMention any two features illustrating the nature of Indian Polity or State.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nTwo features illustrating the nature of Indian Polity or State are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nIndia is Independent both internally and externally. She can frame her own socio\u00adeconomic policies and develop her resources the way she likes. No foreign State can claim her control over her. She is free to frame her foreign policies and choose her allies in peace and war alike.<\/li>\n
\nMention any two of the main objects (or ideals) of the Indian Republic as set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe two main objects (or ideals) of the Indian Republic as set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution, are as under:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nMention what the Preamble says about \u2018Equality\u2019
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nWhile speaking in context of \u2018Equality\u2019, the distinction made in the Preamble goes on two levels. On one hand, Equality serves equality for all before law, status and opportunity in matters of public employment, while on the other hand, equality always means \u201cequality among equals\u201d. There can be no equality between paupers and princes. To discriminate between them is not a violation of the Constitution. Consequently, the state can make special provision for women, children and the backward classes of citizens.<\/p>\n
\nMention w hat the Preamble states about \u2018Fraternity\u2019.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2018Fraternity\u2019 means spirit of brotherhood. As our society is divided by a number of classes castes, religions and languages, therefore it is very essential to establish harmony amongst them for that reason our constitution-makers added the word \u2018fraternity\u2019 in the Preamble. Thus, securing the Unity and Integrity of the Nation.<\/p>\n
\nMention the words introduced in the Preamble by the Constitution Forty-second Amendment Act, 1976.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe words Socialist, Secular, Unity and Integrity of the Nation were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act of 1976. It came into effect on January 3, 1977.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Preamble to the Constitution is significant in many ways.<\/p>\n\n
\nIs the Preamble a part of the Constitution ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nYes, the Preamble is a part of the Constitution because it contains the basic structure or framework of the Constitution.<\/p>\n
\nWhat do we mean when we say that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution of India ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nIt means, the Preamble is the introductory part of the Constitution. It \u201cwalks before\u201d the Constitution and tells us the source, the objects and contents of the Constitution.<\/p>\n
\nThe Preamble to the’Constitution describes India a Socialist State. What does the expression \u2018Socialist\u2019 mean here ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe expression \u2018Socialist\u2019 signifies the meaning of \u201cfair distribution of wealth\u201d and \u201cSecuring decent standard of life to the people.\u201d India, which is a Socialist State, she does provide equal opportunities to all, irrespective of birth, sex and religion in all aspects of life.<\/p>\n
\nIn what sense is India a Republic ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nA Republic country is that, where equality, liberty and fraternity go hand in hand. Such a country is ruled over by the representatives that are nominated and elected from and by amongst the common mass. There is no hereditary monarch in such a state. The President of India holds office for a term of five years. He is the elected Head of the State. The legislators (the MPs and MLAs) are also elected by the people. As India enjoys all these relaxations, hence we can say India is a Republic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nHow can you say that the Constituent Assembly of India represented all major and smaller communities of the country ? OR Briefly comment on the statement that the Constituent Assembly looked like a Mini-India.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nFollowing the principle of \u201cUnity in Diversification\u201d, the Constituent Assembly of India came into existence. It was skillfully interwoven, taking the members from almost all major regions and all major sections and communities of India. The joint efforts of their, made the country venture into the sea of progress and prosperity in the near future.All the members had been committed to the national integration. They were liable to work in the interests of general public even when their aspirations tended lean to their respective regions and communities. As an evidence in this perspective, we find it included Dr. Ambedkar hailed from Maharashtra Rajendra Prasad and Satyanarayan Sinha belonged to Bihar, Mohammed Saddulla belonged to Assam, Hukam Singh and Ujjal Singh from East Punjab and so on. Also, it included the women members like Mrs. Sarojini Naidu, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur. Thus, in a way the scenario set forth by the Constituent Assembly is no less than A Microcosm of India
\n(Mini- India).<\/p>\n
\nExamine the salient features of the Constitution of India with reference to the following:
\n(a) Universal Adult Franchise
\n(b) Single Citizenship
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n(a) Universal Adult Franchise:<\/strong>
\nOur constitution is based on the principle of Universal (Adult) Franchise. It gives voting right to every person whether male or female. He\/she is eligible to cast vote to elect the government. He\/she must be citizen of India, is not less than 18 years of age and is not otherwise disqualified under any law.
\n(b) Single Citizenship:<\/strong>
\nThe Constitution of India believes in the Single Citizenship. That means a person who belongs to India, is liable to take hold of Single Citizenship no matter in which State he\/she resides. Single Citizenship allows a citizen to entertain the rights and laws of the country. However, in America, dual citizenship is prevalent.<\/p>\n
\nExamine the salient features of the Constitution of India with reference to the following:
\n(a) India is a Welfare State
\n(b) India is a Secular State
\n(c) \u2018Justice\u2019 and \u2018Liberty\u2019 as the basic objects for which\u00a0the Indian Republic exists. In this context explain political dimensions of Justice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>Answer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n(a) India is a Welfare State:
\n<\/strong> It is very true that India is a Welfare State. A Welfare state in the sense that she provides for her citizens a wide range of social services such as education, medical care and financial aid during old age, sickness or unemployment. The Constitution of India proclaims, \u201cthe State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people\u201d. Under Part-IV of the Constitution (which include Directive Principles of State Policy),
\nThe State is directed to ensure to the people:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nIndia is a Secular State:<\/strong> The manner in which the word \u2018Secular\u2019 is introduced in Constitution of India, it refers to religious aspect. Ours is the country that is dominated by maximum number of religions. Every religion follows different traditions and rituals. In this light, the makers of the Constitution had to look into every religion with the same point of view, hence it was decided to treat all religions equally, so as to avoid any sort of dispute that might erupt in the name of religion. The impartial attitude adopted towards religion on legal grounds stepped into the need to mention a word like-\u2018Secular\u2019 in the Constitution. That means. Anyone is free to adopt any religion.<\/p>\n
\nPolitical Justice:<\/strong> The Preamble guarantees justice on different levels. Here, Justice is put in a comprehensive manner. Thus, Justice is closely associated to the following aspects that prevail in a democratic Republic State like that of India. Justice is confined to various dimensions when it is talked in Political context. Political Justice is related to the right to vote, free and fair elections and equal access to public offices. The Constitution of India guarantees a minimum number of seats to the Scheduled Castes and Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. People belonging to various communities,<\/p>\n
\nWhat is meant by the term Constitution ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2018Constitution\u2019 is a comprehensive document containing the set of rules according to which the government of a country runs.<\/p>\n
\nOn the basis of which plan was the Constituent Assembly constituted ?.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nOn the basis of the proposals of the Freedom Fighters a Constituent Assembly was set up, whose members were to be elected indirectly by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is known as the \u2018Objectives Resolution\u2019?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2018Objective Resolution,\u2019 was proposed by Pt.Nehruon December 13, 1946, for highlighting the \u2018national goals\u2019.<\/p>\n
\nBy whom and when was the Objective Resolution proposed and passed ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nPt. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the Resolution and it was passed on January 22,1947.<\/p>\n
\nWho was appointed as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly\u2019s Drafting Committee. Which was set up on August 29, 1947.<\/p>\n
\nWhen was the Constitution adopted and passed ? When did it come into force ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Constitution was adopted and passed by the Constituent Assembly on November 26,1949. The Constitution as a whole came into force with effect from January 26, 1950.<\/p>\n
\nState the significance of January 26.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nIt was on this date, January 26, in 1929, that the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress had for the first time given the call for \u2018Purna Swaraj\u2019. Since then, the day was celebrated as Independence Day upto 1947, but later on, it was designated as the Republic Day.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is known as the Preamble ? What is the importance of the opening words of the Preamble ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Preamble is the introductory part of constitution, which sets out the main objectives of the Constitution.Though the Preamble is not an operative part of the Constitution, it has a hold on the governments. This is because when there is a dispute regarding the interpretation of the text of the Constitution, explanation given in the Preamble comes in handy.<\/p>\n
\nHow is the Indian Republic different from that of the USA?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn the United States, the President is directly elected by the people whereas in the Indian Republic, the President is indirectly elected, by the elected representatives of the people.<\/p>\n
\nExplain the significance of the term \u2018Sovereign\u2019.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Preamble declared India a \u2018Sovereign state\u2019. It means that India is its own \u2018Supreme\u2019 power and not a subject of any other state or country.<\/p>\n
\nWhy was the word \u2018SECULAR\u2019, incorporated in the Preamble ?
\n