AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

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AP Board 7th Class Social 9th Lesson Important Questions and Answers Indian Constitution – An Introduction

7th Class Social 9th Lesson 2 Marks Important Questions and Answers

Question 1.
In which year Government of India Act was made?
Answer:
Government of India Act was made in 1935.”

Question 2.
Which Act is called as Government of India Act?
Answer:
1935 Act is called as Government of India Act.

Question 3.
When did Indian National Congress was established?
Answer:
Indian National Congress was established in 1885.

Question 4.
Who was the founder of INC?
Answer:
A.O. Hume was the founder of INC.

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

Question 5.
Who was elected for second time as a President of India?
Answer:
Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad was elected for second time as a President of India.

Question 6.
At the beginning how many articles, parts and schedules are there in Indian Constitution?
Answer:
In Indian constitution there are 395 Articles, 22 Parts, 8 Schedules.

Question 7.
When was our Constitution adopted?
Answer:
Our Constitution was adopted on 26th November, 1949.

Question 8.
When did our Constitution came into force?
Answer:
Our Constitution came into force on 26th January, 1950.

Question 9.
Who is known as Father of the Indian Constitution?
Answer:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as Father of the Indian Constitution.

Question 10.
Who is known as “Father of the Nation”?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi is known as “Father of the Nation”.

Question 11.
How many years time taken for the preparation of our Constitution?
Answer:
Time taken for the preparation of our Constitution 2 years, 11 months, 18 days.

Question 12.
What is meant by Preamble?
Answer:

  1. Preamble is an introductory part of our constitution.
  2. It is the basic structure of our constitution.
  3. Preamble means Preface or Forword.

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

Question 13.
Who address the inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly?
Answer:
Pandit Jawahar Lai Nehru address the inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly.

Question 14.
Which words were added to the Preamble through the 42nd Amendment?
Answer:
Socialist, Secular are the words added to the Preamble in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment.

Question 15.
Define Article.
Answer:
An Article refers to a specific rule or principle on a specific aspect in the constitution.

Question 16.
Define a Part.
Answer:
A Part refers to a set of articles relating to one concept.

Question 17.
Define a Schedule.
Answer:
A Schedule refers to additional information or details not mentioned in the Articles.

Question 18.
What is meant by Liberty?
Answer:
Liberty means freedom to all.

Question 19.
What is meant by Equality?
Answer:
All are equal before law. The government should ensure equal opportunities for all.

Question 20.
Define Fraternity.
Answer:
Fraternity means brotherhood.

Question 21.
In which part of our Constitution, Fundamental Rights and duties are mentioned.
Answer:
Fundamental Right – Part – III.
Fundamental Duties – Part – IVA.

Question 22.
Define Directive Principles.
Answer:
Directive Principles are the guidelines of our Constitution.

Question 23.
Define Constitution.
Answer:
Constitution is a set of rules and regulations which are followed by people and government.

7th Class Social 9th Lesson 4 Marks Important Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Why do we celebrate 26th January as Republic Day?
Answer:
India began to be governed according to the provisions of the constitution from 26th January 1950. The Indian Republic came into existence from this day.

Therefore 26th January is celebrated as Republic Day.

Question 2.
What is Right to education? And explain it.
Answer:

  1. The Right to education means that the state should maRe adequate provision to educate its citizens, between the ages 6 and 14.
  2. The 86th amendment of the constitution that was passed in 2002 added Article 21A which ensures education as a Fundamental Right as a port the Right to Freedom.

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

Question 3.
What is Preamble? Why is it important?
Answer:
The preamble is an introduction of the things to come. The preamble to our constitution summarises its aims and objectives. The preamble express a great deal of meaning in a few words.

The preamble indicates the nature and ideals of the state and also the ultimate source of our constitution.

Question 4.
Is India a sovereign country ! Explain.
Answer:
The preamble declares India a sovereign state. This means that India is completely free from external control and is the master of her destiny.

No outside power can interfere in the internal affairs of the country.

Question 5.
State the basic features of Socialist state.
Answer:
Socialism means providing equal opportunities to all in order to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.

There is a fair distribution of country’s wealth among all sections of the people.

Question 6.
Write about Dr. BR. Ambedkar.
Answer:

  1. Dr. Ambedkar was born in 14th April, 1891 in Mhow Army Cantonment in Central Provinces (Madhya Pradesh)
  2. He was the Chairman of Drafting Committee.
  3. He worked for the welfare of the depressed and poor.
  4. He was appointed as the First Law Minister of Independent India in 1947.

Question 7.
Define the following words.
Sovereignty, Socialism, Secularism, Democracy and Republic
Answer:
Supreme power : The complete power to take decisions on external and internal matters.

Socialism : Minimising social, economic and political inequalities in society.

Secularism: The state has no official religion.

Democracy : Rule by the people.

Republic : Head of the Nation is an elected person.

7th Class Social 9th Lesson 8 Marks Important Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Mention the salient features of the Indian Constitution.
Answer:
The Constitution of India is a very dynamic creation of our law makers. It comprises of many salient features.

  1. Written constitution.
  2. Lengthiest constitution.
  3. Democratic form of government.
  4. Sovereignty of the people.
  5. The parliamentary form of government.
  6. Fundamental Rights.
  7. Fundamental Duties.
  8. Directive Principle of State Policy.
  9. Single citizenship
  10. Rigid and Flexible constitution

Question 2.
What are the main ideals contained in the preamble to the Constitution of India?
Answer:
We, the people of India having solemnly resolved to Constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizers.

Justice, social, economic and political liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.

EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all.

Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

Question 3.
State the basic features of Secular state.
Answer:
A Secular state in one which :

  1. Does not have an official or state religion.
  2. Does not discriminate against anybody on grounds of religion.
  3. Does not favour or promote any particular religion.
  4. Guarantees the freedom of every individual to profess, practise and propagate his or her own religion.

AP Board 7th Class Social 9th Lesson 1 Mark Bits Questions and Answers Indian Constitution – An Introduction

I. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Government of India Act made in
A) 1935
B) 1937
C) 1940
D) 1918
Answer:
A) 1935

2. Election to Constituent Assembly was held in
A) August, 1946
B) June, 1946
C) July, 1946
D) December, 1946
Answer:
C) July, 1946

3. How many members were elected from Provinces?
A) 292
B) 293
C) 294
D) 295
Answer:
A) 292

4. How many members were nominated from Princely States?
A) 90
B) 93
C) 94
D) 95
Answer:
B) 93

5. Total members of Indian Constituent Assembly are ……………
A) 140
B) 150
C) 299
D) 389
Answer:
D) 389

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

6. How many Scheduled Caste people are there in Constituent Assembly?
A) 14
B) 16
C) 26
D) 25
Answer:
C) 26

7. How many women members are there in Constituent Assembly?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
Answer:
A) 9

8. Who is the First President of India?
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B) M.K. Gandhi
C) Jawahar Lai Nehru
D) Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad
Answer:
D) Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad

9. Who is the chairman of Drafting Committee?
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B) Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad
C) Smt. Sarojini Naidu
D) K.M. Munshi
Answer:
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

10. Our Constitution was adopted on
A) 27th November, 1949
B) 26th November, 1949
C) 26th December, 1949
D) 26th January, 1949
Answer:
B) 26th November, 1949

11. Our Constitution came into force on
A) 26th January, 1950
B) 28th January, 1949
C) 26th February, 1950
D) 26th August, 1950
Answer:
A) 26th January, 1950

12. Who is known as “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
A) M.K. Gandhi
B) Jawahar Lai Nehru
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad
Answer:
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

13. Who was the first Law Minister of India?
A) Nehru
B) Patel
C) Gancfhiji
D) Ambedkar
Answer:
D) Ambedkar

14. Constitution Day is celebrated every year on
A) 26th November
B) 26th January
C) 26th February
D) 26th December
Answer:
A) 26th November

15. Constitution Day was officially started in
A) 2021
B) 2020
C) 2016
D) 2015
Answer:
D) 2015

16. Preamble is known as
A) a book
B) a story
C) an introduction to the Constitution
D) None
Answer:
C) an introduction to the Constitution

17. Fraternity means
A) Brotherhood
B) Rule of law
C) Freedom
D) Equality
Answer:
A) Brotherhood

18. Right to Property was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights in
A) 1972
B) 1976
C) 1978
D) 1979
Answer:
C) 1978

19. 86th Amendment was passed in
A) 2002
B) 2003
C) 2004
D) 2005
Answer:
A) 2002

20. RTI Act was enacted in
A) 2005
B) 2002
C) 2006
D) 2007
Answer:
A) 2005

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

21. 42nd Amendment was made in
A) 1974
B) 1976
C) 1978
D)1980
Answer:
B) 1976

II. Intext – Bits – Fill in the Blanks

1. In the year …………… a committee was Constituted by all parties to draft the Constitution for India.
2. …………. acted as the Chairman of this committee.
3. The committee submitted its report in the year …………. .
4. The report was known as …………. .
5. It (Nehru Report) was the …………. .
6. Historically, in …………. the INC made a demand for a Constituent Assembly.
7. Indian National Congress was established in …………. .
8. Cabinet Mission Plan came to India in …………. .
9. Four members were elected from …………. .
10. Drafting Committee was setup on …………. .
11. Draft Constitution was prepared and submitted to the Constituent Assembly in …………. .
12. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was popularly known as …………. .
13. Dr. Ambedkar was born on …………. .
14. Pandit Jawahar Lai Nehru addressing the inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly on …………. .
15. Rights are …………. of persons.
16. At present there are …………. Fundamental Rights.
17. Fundamental Rights are mentioned from Article …………. .
18. Fundamental Rights are in …………. of Indian Constitution.
19. Fundamental Duties are in …………. of Indian Constitution.
20. The Fundamental Rights are directly protected by …………. .
21. Right to Information Act was enacted by …………. .
22. Our Parliament recognized education as a Fundamental Right as a part of the …………. .
23. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act was enacted in …………. .
24. RTE Act was came into force on …………. .
25. The Fundamental duties were set out in Article …………. .
26. The founder of Indian National Congress was …………. .
27. 44th Amendment was made in …………. .
28. 42nd Constitution Amendment was called a …………. .
29. Preamble means …………. .
Answer:

  1. 1928
  2. Motilal Nehru
  3. 1929
  4. Nehru Report
  5. First Constitutional Document
  6. 1934
  7. 188
  8. 1946
  9. Delhi, Ajmer Mcwad, Koorg and British Baluchistan
  10. 29th August 1947
  11. 1948
  12. Baba Saheb Ambedkar
  13. 14th April, 1891
  14. 13-12-1946
  15. reasonable claims
  16. Six
  17. 14 to 32
  18. Part-3
  19. Part – 4A
  20. Supreme Court and High Courts
  21. the Parliament of India in 2005
  22. Right to Freedom
  23. 2009
  24. April 1st, 2010
  25. 51 A
  26. A.O. Hume
  27. 1978
  28. mini constitution
  29. Preface or Foreword

III. Match the following
1.

Group-A Group-B
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar A) Inaugural Session
2. Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad B) First President of INC
3. W.C. Benerjee C) President of Constituent Assembly
4. Jawahar Lai Nehru D) Chairman of Drafting Commitee

Answer:

Group-A Group-B
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar D) Chairman of Drafting Commitee
2. Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad C) President of Constituent Assembly
3. W.C. Benerjee B) First President of INC
4. Jawahar Lai Nehru A) Inaugural Session

2.

Group-A Group-B
1. RTI A) 1976
2. 42nd Amendment B) 2005
3. 86th Amendment C) 2002
4. 44th Amendment D) 1978

Answer:

Group-A Group-B
1. RTI B) 2005
2. 42nd Amendment A) 1976
3. 86th Amendment C) 2002
4. 44th Amendment D) 1978

Do You Know?

7th Class Social Textbook Page No. 29

The Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946 aiming to discuss the transfer of powers from the British government to the Indian leadership, with the aim of preserving India’s unity and granting its independence. And also, recommended forming a constituent assembly. The mission had lord Pethick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander as its members.

7th Class Social Textbook Page No. 32

The Constitution Day :
Constitution Day (Samvidhari Divas) is celebrated in India on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly.

The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months, 18 days for the preparation of our Constitution.

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction 1
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru addressing the Inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly on 13.12.1946

On that day he proposed “objective resolution” which is the base to the preamble of Indian Constitution.

An Article refers to a specific rule or principle on a specific aspect in the constitution.

A Part refers to a set (group) of articles relating to one concept.

A Schedule refers to additional information or details not mentioned in the articles.

The words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’ were added to the Preamble in 1976 through the 42nd amendment.

AP 7th Class Social Important Questions 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction

7th Class Social Textbook Page No. 36

Our country has also signed the resolutions passed at the UNO Conference to Protect the Rights of the Child. Thus, our country is also committed to the protection of the rights of the child. The major child rights are listed below.

  1. The right to survival.
  2. The right to protection
  3. The right to development
  4. The right to participation