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AP State Board Syllabus AP SSC 10th Class Social Studies Important Questions<\/a> Chapter 17 The Making of Independent India\u2019s Constitution.<\/p>\n

AP State Syllabus SSC 10th Class Social Studies Important Questions 17th Lesson The Making of Independent India\u2019s Constitution<\/h2>\n

10th Class Social 17th Lesson The Making of Independent India\u2019s Constitution 1 Mark Important Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

Question 1.
\nWhich type of constitution gives definite powers to both central and state governments?
\nAnswer:
\nThe Federal form of the constitution gives definite powers to both central and state governments.<\/p>\n

\"AP<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nObserve the following bar diagram which shows amendments of the Constitution from 1950 to 2013.
\n\"AP<\/p>\n

a) In which decade were the lowest amendments made?
\nAnswer:
\nThe lowest amendments were made in the decade 1951 – 60.<\/p>\n

b) How many amendments were made between 1950 – 2013?
\nAnswer:
\nNinety-nine amendments were made between 1950 – 2013.<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\nWhich type of constitution gives definite powers to both center and state?
\nAnswer:
\nFederal Constitution.<\/p>\n

Question 4.
\nWhich preamble reflects the desire for Peace?
\nAnswer:
\nJapan<\/p>\n

Question 5.
\nWhat provisions made by the constitution to facilitate social change?
\nAnswer:
\nAbolition of untouchability and Reservations.<\/p>\n

Question 6.
\nWrite the features of the Federal system.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Dual policy,<\/li>\n
  2. Separation of powers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Question 7.
    \nWhat are the two essential characteristics of the Unitary Constitution?
    \nAnswer:
    \nThe two essential characteristics of the Unitary Constitution are<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. A single Judiciary<\/li>\n
    2. Uniformity in civil and criminal laws.<\/li>\n
    3. All India Civil Services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"AP<\/p>\n

      Question 8.
      \nWrite any two similarities between the Indian and the Japanese Constitutional preambles.
      \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Sovereign Power<\/li>\n
      2. Democracy<\/li>\n
      3. Liberty<\/li>\n
      4. Justice<\/li>\n
      5. Faith<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Look at the Graph below and answer the questions No. 9 and 10.
        \nGraph – 99 Constitutional Amendments made between 1950 and 2013
        \n\"AP<\/p>\n

        Question 9.
        \nIn which period, more Constitutional amendments were made?
        \nAnswer:
        \nMore constitutional amendments were made during 1971-80 and 1981-90.<\/p>\n

        Question 10.
        \nWhy were there less Constitutional amendments during 1951-60?
        \nAnswer:
        \nThe Constitutional amendments during 1951-60 were less because<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Initial period of the Constitution implementation.<\/li>\n
        2. More problems were not arised.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Question 11.
          \nWhat do you mean by “the Republic”?
          \nAnswer:
          \nAny country, where the head of the state is not on hereditary but any elected or nominated person is called the Republic.<\/p>\n

          Question 12.
          \nWhich two words were added to our Preamble?
          \nAnswer:
          \nSocialistic and secular.<\/p>\n

          \"AP<\/p>\n

          Question 13.
          \nWhen was Constitution Assembly formed?
          \nAnswer:
          \nIn 1946.<\/p>\n

          Question 14.
          \nWrite any four basic principles of Indian Constitution.
          \nAnswer:
          \nThe Indian Constitution has 8 basic principles.<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Popular Sovereignty<\/li>\n
          2. Fundamental Rights<\/li>\n
          3. Directive Principles<\/li>\n
          4. Cabinet Government<\/li>\n
          5. Secularism<\/li>\n
          6. Socialism<\/li>\n
          7. Federalism<\/li>\n
          8. Judicial Independence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Question 15.
            \nWhich word was left undefined in our Constitution?
            \nAnswer:
            \n“Untouchability” was left undefined in our Constitution.<\/p>\n

            Question 16.
            \nWhat is the Population of India and the Constitution was prepared?
            \nAnswer:
            \n400 million.<\/p>\n

            Question 17.
            \nWhich set out the main social system before the government?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe Directive Principles of State Policy set out the main social system before the government.<\/p>\n

            Question 18.
            \nWhen were the first elections held in Nepal?
            \nAnswer:
            \nIn 1959, the first elections were held in Nepal under a new constitution issued by King Mahendra.<\/p>\n

            Question 19.
            \nWho presented the draft of the Constitution?
            \nAnswer:
            \nDr. B.R. Ambedkar presented the draft of the Constitution before the C.A in 1948.<\/p>\n

            Question 20.
            \nExpand IAS, IPS.
            \nAnswer:
            \nIAS: Indian Administrative Service IPS: Indian Police Service.<\/p>\n

            \"AP<\/p>\n

            Question 21.
            \nWhich is a formidable document? What does it contain?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe Draft constitution is a formidable document. It contains 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.<\/p>\n

            Question 22.
            \nFrom when major changes in the constitution made?
            \nAnswer:
            \nMajor changes in the constitution were made during 1970s.<\/p>\n

            Question 23.
            \nHow is the process of making a Constitution?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe process of making a Constitution is a process of debate, discussion, ironing out differences and working out a framework acceptable to all conflicting opinions.<\/p>\n

            Question 24.
            \nWhen was the Constituent Assembly formed?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946 following the election to the provincial assemblies.<\/p>\n

            Question 25.
            \nHow were the Constituent Assembly members elected?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe Constituent Assembly members were elected indirectly by the members of the provincial assemblies.<\/p>\n

            Question 26.
            \nHow many SC members are represented in the Assembly?
            \nAnswer:
            \n26 members.<\/p>\n

            Question 27.
            \nExpand CA.
            \nAnswer:
            \nConstituent Assembly.<\/p>\n

            Question 28.
            \nWrite about ‘Drafting Committee’.
            \nAnswer:
            \nA ‘Drafting Committee’ was set up under the chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and its task was to prepare the final draft taking in account all view points.<\/p>\n

            \"AP<\/p>\n

            Question 29.
            \nWhen was the Constitution adopted?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe Constitution was finally adopted by the CA on 26th November 1949 and it came into force on 26th January 1950.<\/p>\n

            Question 30.
            \nWhich are recorded as the proceedings of CA?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe speeches on the draft Constitution before CA are recorded in the proceedings of C.A. of India.<\/p>\n

            Question 31.
            \nWhat are the two principal forms of the Constitution?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe two principal forms of the Constitution are known to history – one is called Unitary and the other Federal.<\/p>\n

            Question 32.
            \nName some codes.
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe Civil Procedure Code, Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, the Evidence Act, Transfer of Property Act.<\/p>\n

            Question 33.
            \nHow were IAS\/IPS appointed?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThey were appointed through UPSC.<\/p>\n

            Question 34.
            \nWho criticised in CA debates?
            \nAnswer:
            \nMaulana Hasrat Mohani, Damodar Swarup Seth.<\/p>\n

            Question 35.
            \nWhat was the cause of untouchability?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThe caste system was the cause of untouchability.<\/p>\n

            \"AP<\/p>\n

            Question 36.
            \nDefine Untouchability.
            \nAnswer:
            \nUntouchability is a social practice which discriminates people on caste basis.<\/p>\n

            Question 37.
            \nHow many members were there in ‘Drafting Committee’ of the Constitution?
            \nAnswer:
            \nThere were 7 members in the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.<\/p>\n

            Question 38.
            \nWho were the members of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
            \nAnswer:
            \nAlladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami, B.R. Ambedkar, K.M Munshi Mohammad Saadula, B.L.Mitter and D.P. Khaitan were the seven members of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.<\/p>\n

            10th Class Social 17th Lesson The Making of Independent India\u2019s Constitution 2 Marks Important Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

            Question 1.
            \nWrite any two differences between Presidential system of Government and Parliamentary system of Government.
            \nAnswer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Presidential System<\/td>\nParliamentary System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            1. The President is the chief head of the executive.<\/td>\n1. The President is the chief head of the state but not the executive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            2. The President has under him secretaries incharge of different departments.<\/td>\n2. The President has under him ministers
            \nin charge of different departments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            3. The President is not necessarily bound by the advice of his secretaries.<\/td>\n3. The President is generally bound by the advice of his ministers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            4. The President can dismiss any secretary at any time.
            \nEg: America<\/td>\n            		4. The President can not do so.
            \nEg: India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Question 2.
            \nWrite the four main features of the Indian Constitution.
            \nAnswer:
            \nMain features of Indian Constitution:<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Written Constitution<\/li>\n
            2. Rigid and flexible Constitution<\/li>\n
            3. Parliamentary type of democracy<\/li>\n
            4. Single citizenship<\/li>\n
            5. Unitary and federal features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 3.
              \nWhat are the two essential characteristics of a Unitary Constitution?
              \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. The Supremacy of the central polity.<\/li>\n
              2. The absence of subsidiary sovereign polities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Question 4.
                \nWrite the role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in preparing the draft Constitution of India.
                \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. On 29th August 1947 the Drafting Comm\u00acittee was appointed Dr.Br. Ambedkar as the Chairman long with 6 other members assisted by a Constitutional Advisor.<\/li>\n
                2. He studied the constitutions of the other nations and incorporated in Indian constitution which are suitable to Indian people.<\/li>\n
                3. He stressed on the importance of removal of untouchability and uplifting the depressed classes.<\/li>\n
                4. He conveyed a meeting with all the communities of the society and drafted a broad constitution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Question 5.
                  \nList out the constitutional provisions that facilitate social change.
                  \nAnswer:
                  \nConstitutional provisions that facilitate social change:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Abolition of untouchability.<\/li>\n
                  2. Reservations in education, employment and legislature.<\/li>\n
                  3. Protection to the minority community.<\/li>\n
                  4. Directive principles of state policy.<\/li>\n
                  5. Fundamental rights are enforceable by the country subject to specific restrictions.<\/li>\n
                  6. Liberty, equality and Justice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Question 6.
                    \nMake a Bar graph based on the below information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
                    Years<\/td>\n1951-60<\/td>\n1961-70<\/td>\n1971-80<\/td>\n1981-90<\/td>\n1991-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Constitutional Amendments:<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                    Answer:
                    \n\"AP<\/p>\n

                    Question 7.
                    \nWhat are the double purposes of a Constitution?
                    \nAnswer:
                    \nA Constitution has a double purpose:<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Outlining the role and rights of citizens and the structure and powers of the government and its organs like executive, legislature, judiciary, etc;<\/li>\n
                    2. Indicating the nature of future society which has to be built by the joint efforts of the state and the society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      \"AP<\/p>\n

                      Question 8.
                      \nWho prepared the Constitution of India and how?
                      \nAnswer:
                      \nThe Constitution of India was prepared and adopted by the Constituent Assembly. This was the culmination of the long struggle of the Indian people for freedom from British colonial rule.<\/p>\n

                      Question 9.
                      \nHow were the members from the princely states elected?
                      \nAnswer:
                      \nThe members from the princely states were not elected at all and were decided through consultation with the concerned princely states. Such a decision was taken keeping in view the special situation that had arisen due to intense political activity on the eve of freedom and mounting tensions among the people.<\/p>\n

                      Question 10.
                      \nWhat are the two essential characteristics of a Unitary Constitution?
                      \nAnswer:
                      \nThe two essential characteristics of a Unitary Constitution are:<\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. the supremacy of the Central Polity [the word polity means a system of government or political organization] and<\/li>\n
                      2. the absence of subsidiary sovereign polities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Question 11.
                        \nHow is a Federal Constitution marked?
                        \nAnswer:
                        \nFederal Constitution is marked:<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. by the existence of a Central polity and subsidiary polities side by side, and<\/li>\n
                        2. by each being sovereign in the field assigned to it. In other words, the Federation means the establishment of a Dual Polity [dual system of government central and state].<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Question 12.
                          \nHow can we call the Draft Constitution a Federal Constitution?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nThe Draft Constitution is Federal Constitution in as much as it establishes what may be called a Dual Polity. This Dual Polity under the proposed Constitution will consist of the Union at the Centre and the States at the periphery each endowed with sovereign powers to be exercised in the field assigned to them respectively by the Constitution.<\/p>\n

                          \"AP<\/p>\n

                          Question 13.
                          \nWrite about Indian citizenship.
                          \nAnswer:
                          \n“The proposed Indian Constitution is a dual polity with a single citizenship. There is only one citizenship for the whole of India. It is Indian citizenship. There is no State citizenship. Every Indian has the same rights of citizenship, no matter in what State he resides….”<\/p>\n

                          Question 14.
                          \nWhat are the three means adopted by Indian. Constitution?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nThe means adopted by the Draft Constitution are three<\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. a single judiciary,<\/li>\n
                          2. uniformity – in fundamental laws, civil and criminal, and<\/li>\n
                          3. a common All-India Civil Service Jo main important posts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Question 15.
                            \nWhat is one important aspect of social engineering? What was the reason for this?
                            \nAnswer:
                            \nOne important aspect of social engineering is the problem of the right of minorities. The sad experience of suppression of Jewish minority in Nazi Germany weighed in the minds of the Constitution makers. They decided to give special protection to the minority community so that they don’t feel marginalised by the majority.<\/p>\n

                            Question 16.
                            \nHow can the articles be amended?
                            \nAnswer:
                            \nAmending the articles in the Constitution can be initiated only by the Parliament. And it needs the approval of 2\/3rd members in both the houses of parliament – Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. And some articles may be amended only with acceptance (or ratification) from the state legislature as well. It is further necessary that the President of the ” country also approves the new amendment bill like other laws.<\/p>\n

                            Question 17.
                            \nRead the passage and interpret it.<\/p>\n

                            “The proposed Indian Constitution is a dual polity with single citizenship. There is only one citizenship for the whole of India. It is Indian citizenship. There is no State citizenship. Every Indian has the same rights of citizenship, no matter in what State he resides….<\/em><\/p>\n

                            Answer:<\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. We adopted our Constitution by referring other Constitutions and after having a number of debates on the principles.<\/li>\n
                            2. We adopted unitary but federal governments.<\/li>\n
                            3. Hence ours is a dual polity.<\/li>\n
                            4. But the citizens will have only one citizenship, unlike the USA where dual citizen\u00acship exists.<\/li>\n
                            5. We have same rights in all the states of India no matter in what state he resides.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              \"AP<\/p>\n

                              Question 18.
                              \n“The Draft Constitution is a formidable document. It contains 315 Articles and 8 Schedules. It must be admitted that the constitution of no country could be found to be so bulky as the draft constitution” Is there need for division of Constitution into articles and Schedules?
                              \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                \n
                              1. There is dire necessity to divide constitution into schedules and articles.<\/li>\n
                              2. Such formidable document without proper division cannot easily read and understood.<\/li>\n
                              3. Information related same matter is spread over articles.<\/li>\n
                              4. Articles are compounded into schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Question 19.
                                \nExpress your opinion about elections were conducted to Constituent Assembly.
                                \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946 with members elected indirectly by the members of provincial assemblies.<\/li>\n
                                2. Princely states representatives were identified with a consultation.<\/li>\n
                                3. Provincial assemblies members were from general, Muslim and Sikh communities!<\/li>\n
                                4. 26 Schedule Caste members were also elected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Question 20.
                                  \nImagine and write what happened if every state in India having different laws.
                                  \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  1. Up to a certain point, the diversity does not matter.<\/li>\n
                                  2. If diversity goes beyond a certain point creates chaos in states.<\/li>\n
                                  3. States become intolerant to citizens from other states.<\/li>\n
                                  4. What is correct in one state may not be correct if he moves to another state.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    Question 21.
                                    \n“Too much centralization of power makes that power totalitarian and takes it towards fascist ideals”. Analyze it.
                                    \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    1. Too much centralization of power makes that power totalitarian and takes it towards fascist ideals.<\/li>\n
                                    2. After the record victory of 1971 elections, Indira Gandhi gained control over Congress Party and Parliament.<\/li>\n
                                    3. Most people suffered inflation, raising prices of essential commodities, unemployment and scarcity of food, but when their grievances were not addressed they supported JP movement.<\/li>\n
                                    4. To stop that movement she imposed an emergency, which took Indian democracy back.<\/li>\n
                                    5. Hence too much centralization of power is not advisable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      10th Class Social 17th Lesson The Making of Independent India’s Constitution 4 Marks Important Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

                                      \"AP<\/p>\n

                                      Question 1.
                                      \nWhat are the examples and explanations of the basic features of the Indian Constitution?
                                      \n(OR)
                                      \nWrite about the basic principles of Indian Constitution.
                                      \n(OR)
                                      \nWrite a short note on basic principles of Indian Constitution.
                                      \nAnswer:
                                      \nThe Indian Constitution has 8 basic principles.<\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      1. Popular Sovereignty<\/li>\n
                                      2. Fundamental Rights<\/li>\n
                                      3. Directive Principles<\/li>\n
                                      4. Cabinet Government<\/li>\n
                                      5. Secularism<\/li>\n
                                      6. Socialism<\/li>\n
                                      7. Federalism<\/li>\n
                                      8. Judicial Independence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        1. Popular Sovereignty: India is externally free from the control of any foreign power and internally, it has a free government which is directly elected by the people and makes laws that govern the peopl# So it is the biggest country which is following Parliamentary Democracy System in the world.<\/p>\n

                                        2. Fundamental Rights: These are the basic human rights of all citizens. These rights apply irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste, creed or sex. These are enforceable by the courty subject to specific restrictions.<\/p>\n

                                        3. Directive Principles: These are guidelines for the framing of laws by the government. These provisions are not enforceable by the courts.<\/p>\n

                                        4. Cabinet Government: A Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice.<\/p>\n

                                        5. Secularism: Secularism is the basic structure of the Indian Constitution. The government respects all religions. It does not uplift or degrade any particular religion.<\/p>\n

                                        6. Socialism: The word ‘socialist’ was added to the preamble by the 42nd amendment. It implies social and economic equality.<\/p>\n

                                        7. Federalism: it is a system based upon democratic rules and institutions in which the power to govern is shared between national and state governments.<\/p>\n

                                        8. Judicial Independence: The Indian Judiciary is independent of the executive and legislative branches of government according to the Constitution.<\/p>\n

                                        \"AP<\/p>\n

                                        Question 2.
                                        \nHow does the Parliamentary system of Government differ from the Presidential system of Government?
                                        \n(OR)
                                        \nHow is the Parliamentary system of government is different from the Presidential system of government?
                                        \nAnswer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                        The Parliamentary system of government<\/td>\nThe Presidential system of government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                        1. The President is the head of the state but not of the executive.<\/td>\n1. The President is the Chief Head of the executive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                        2. The President is the Normal Executive.<\/td>\n2. The President is the real executive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                        3. The President is generally bound by the advice of the council of ministers.<\/td>\n3. The President is not bound by the advice of the council of ministers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                        4. The President has no power to dismiss his ministers so long as they command a majority in parliament.<\/td>\n4. The President can dismiss any minister at any time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                        5. The election procedure of the head of state is indirect.<\/td>\n5. The President elected directly by the people.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                        Question 3.
                                        \nDescribe the features of Indian Federalism.
                                        \nAnswer:
                                        \nThe features of Indian Federalism:<\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        1. The supremacy of the constitution: The supremacy of the constitution means that both the Union and State governments, shall operate within the limits set by the constitution.<\/li>\n
                                        2. Written constitution The Constitution of India is the largest and most elaborate one, which discussed on several issues.<\/li>\n
                                        3. Division of powers: The Indian Constitution clearly described administrative powers into three lists viz. The Union List, The State List and The Concurrent Lists.<\/li>\n
                                        4. The supremacy of the Judiciary: As per the Constitution of India Judiciary is Independent and supreme. It can declare a contravenes law as unconstitutional.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          Question 4.
                                          \nPlot the below Information on a Bar graph (Rough diagram).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                          Period of time<\/td>\nNumber of amendments made to Constitution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                          1951 -1960<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                          1961 -1970<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                          1971 – 1980<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                          1981 -1990<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                          1991 – 2000<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                          2001 – 2013<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                          Answer:
                                          \n\"AP<\/p>\n

                                          Question 5.
                                          \nAnalyse the graph about Constitutional amendments given below and write your observations.
                                          \n\"APAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          1. Least number of amendments are made in 1951-60.<\/li>\n
                                          2. The number of total constitutional amendments done in between 1951 and 2013 was 99.<\/li>\n
                                          3. Highest number of amendments are made during the decades 1971-80 and 1981-90.<\/li>\n
                                          4. Equal number of amendments are made during the decades 1971-80 and 1981-90.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                            \"AP<\/p>\n

                                            Question 6.
                                            \nAnswer the following questions based on the below graph.
                                            \n\"AP<\/p>\n

                                            a) When did the Constitution come into force?
                                            \nAnswer:
                                            \nJanuary 26th 1950.<\/p>\n

                                            b) In which decade, the least number of amendments had done?
                                            \nAnswer:
                                            \n1951-60.<\/p>\n

                                            c) Why does the Constitution need to be amended?
                                            \nAnswer:
                                            \nAccording the changes in circumstances and policies, laws also should be changed.<\/p>\n

                                            d) How many Constitutional amendments had been done from 1951 to 1980?
                                            \nAnswer:
                                            \n44.<\/p>\n

                                            Question 7.
                                            \nObserve the following graph.
                                            \n\"APNow answer the following questions.
                                            \na) How many constitutional amendments were made during 1951- 60?
                                            \nAnswer:
                                            \n7 constitutional amendments were made during 1951- 60.<\/p>\n

                                            b) In which period, maximum constitu\u00actional amendments were made?
                                            \nAnswer:
                                            \nMaximum constitutional amendments were made during 1971-80 and 1981-90.<\/p>\n

                                            c) In which decades, equal amendments were made?
                                            \nA. Equal amendments were made during 1971-80 and 1981-90.<\/p>\n

                                            d) How many amendments were made up to 2013?
                                            \nAnswer:
                                            \nAccording to the graph, 99 amendments were made up to 2013.<\/p>\n

                                            \"AP<\/p>\n

                                            Question 8.
                                            \nOur constitution has many provisions facilitating social change. How are they being implemented
                                            \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            1. Abolition of untouchability.<\/li>\n
                                            2. Reservations in education, employment and legislature.<\/li>\n
                                            3. Directive principles of state policy.<\/li>\n
                                            4. Fundamental rights are enforceable by the country subject to specific restrictions.<\/li>\n
                                            5. Liberty, equality, Justice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              Question 9.
                                              \nObserve the below Bar graph and analyse it.
                                              \nAnswer:
                                              \nThis graph is about the amendments made since the Constitution came into force on 26th January 1950 till 2013. The total amendments made were 99. Recently the Supreme Court cancelled the 99th amendment. During 1971-80 and 1981-90, the amendments number is high. Forty-four amendments were made during these two decades. The graph is given decade wise.<\/p>\n

                                              Our Constitution makers were aware that laws will have to be amended from time to time. Thus it laid down the provisions for amending the laws and the articles in the Constitution as well. Some laws can be made with the approval of more than half the members in legislative houses. The amendments are made in the Parliament only. Some articles can be amended with the approval of both the Houses of Parliament, i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Some need ratification from the states. Finally, the amendments are approved by the President. Then the amendments come into force.<\/p>\n

                                              The amendment means to bring some change in existing law of the constitution. Generally, an amendment is necessary on the basis of public needs. In the initial years of our independence, the amendments are only 7. In the next decade, it went up to more than double. The period, 1971-80 and 1981-90 is crucial in Indian Politics. The emergency was declared by Indira Gandhi. Single Party domination was ended and Non-Congress governments came in to power. In 1984 Indira Gandhi was assassinated. From 1991 onwards again the number is decreased.<\/p>\n

                                              The constitution can be amended without breaking or spoiling the spirit or its basic principles. In the 1970s, two words ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ are added into the Preamble of the Constitution. According to the judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of Keshavananda Bharati, some basic principles can not be changed.<\/p>\n

                                              Many a time Constitution is being changed only for the sake of political benefits. It is a criticism on amendments. The true spirit of the Constitution cannot be changed. Constitutional amendments are necessary for the public interest. There should be some benefit to the masses. Ambiguity and complexity should be avoided. About a hundred times the Constitution is changed, it means the original one is getting it shape changed.<\/p>\n

                                              Question 10.
                                              \nHow can you say that India is a Secular State?
                                              \nAnswer:
                                              \nThe following points prove India is a Secular country.<\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              1. Secularism in the Indian context implies tolerance towards others beliefs and faiths.<\/li>\n
                                              2. In India there is no state religion.<\/li>\n
                                              3. No religion is given superior status.<\/li>\n
                                              4. Citizens are granted complete freedom in religious matter.<\/li>\n
                                              5. People are free to profess, practice and propagate any religion of their choice.<\/li>\n
                                              6. No religious instruction is imparted in any educational institution maintained out of public funds.<\/li>\n
                                              7. No political party is allowed to use religion or religious symbols in the election campaigns.<\/li>\n
                                              8. No discrimination is made in matters of public employment on the grounds of religion.<\/li>\n
                                              9. The religious tolerance is followed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                \"AP<\/p>\n

                                                Question 11.
                                                \nObserve the following graph.
                                                \n\"APNow answer the following questions.
                                                \na) Since the Constitution was adopted, how many amendments were made so far?
                                                \nAnswer:
                                                \nSo far there were 99 amendments made since the Constitution was adopted.<\/p>\n

                                                b) What was the period of minimum amendments?
                                                \nAnswer:
                                                \nMinimum amendments were made during 1951 – 60.<\/p>\n

                                                c) How many amendments were made during 2001 – 13?
                                                \nAnswer:
                                                \n17 amendments were made during 2001 -13.<\/p>\n

                                                d) How many amendments were made during 1961 – 70?
                                                \nAnswer:
                                                \n15 amendments were made during 1961 – 70.<\/p>\n

                                                e) What is meant by constitutional amendment?
                                                \nAnswer:
                                                \nChanging the laws and the articles from time to time is known as a constitutional amendment.<\/p>\n

                                                f) Why were the amendments less in 1951- 60?
                                                \nAnswer:
                                                \nConstitution was newly formed and society did not change much and people were illiterate to anticipate any change.<\/p>\n

                                                Question 12.
                                                \nRead the following para and comment on what the Constitution did for social change\/change of society.<\/p>\n

                                                The Constitution thus has many provisions facilitating social change. You have read about the abolition of Untouchability. The best example of this is the provision for reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Constitution. The makers of the Constitution believed that the mere granting of the right to equality was not enough to overcome age-old injustices suffered by these groups or to give real meaning to their right to vote. Special Constitutional measures were required to advance their interests. Therefore the Constitution makers provided a number of special measures to protect the interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes such as the reservation of seats in legislatures. The Constitution also made it possible for the government to reserve public sector jobs for these groups.<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                Answer:<\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                1. The Constitution has many provisions for social change.<\/li>\n
                                                2. Abolition of untouchability is the first step.<\/li>\n
                                                3. This was achieved by providing reservations to SC and STs.<\/li>\n
                                                4. Thus the Constitution helped for the upliftment of the weaker sections.<\/li>\n
                                                5. The Constitution has in it “the Fundamental Rights” and “the Directive Principles of State Policy.”<\/li>\n
                                                6. The rights of minorities are also protected in our Constitution.<\/li>\n
                                                7. Hence, we can conclude that, the Constitution facilitates social change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                  \"AP<\/p>\n

                                                  Question 13.
                                                  \nOn the outline map of world, identify the following places.<\/p>\n

                                                    \n
                                                  1. Nepal<\/li>\n
                                                  2. Japan<\/li>\n
                                                  3. India<\/li>\n
                                                  4. England<\/li>\n
                                                  5. USA<\/li>\n
                                                  6. Ireland<\/li>\n
                                                  7. Russia<\/li>\n
                                                  8. France<\/li>\n
                                                  9. Switzerland<\/li>\n
                                                  10. Canada<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    Answer:
                                                    \n\"AP<\/p>\n

                                                    Question 14.
                                                    \nLocate the following in the given map of the World.
                                                    \n1. This country’s constitution was completed in 2015.
                                                    \nAnswer: Nepal<\/p>\n

                                                    2. This country’s wishes for peace in its constitution.
                                                    \nAnswer: Japan<\/p>\n

                                                    3. This country’s constitution was the lengthiest written constitution in the world.
                                                    \nAnswer: India<\/p>\n

                                                    4. the U.S.A.<\/p>\n

                                                    5. Taiwan<\/p>\n

                                                    6. Any two British colonies.<\/p>\n

                                                    7. Afghanistan<\/p>\n

                                                    8. Bhutan<\/p>\n

                                                    9. Nagasaki<\/p>\n

                                                    10. Switzerland<\/p>\n

                                                    \"AP<\/p>\n

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