Constitution Of Indiag Flashcards

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What is the term for the set of rules and regulations governing a country?

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Constitution

The Constitution outlines the governance structure and laws of a country.

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What document contains the rules and regulations of a school?

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School diary

The school diary includes all necessary information regarding school policies.

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Fill in the blank: The governance of a country is based on certain guidelines provided in the _______.

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Constitution

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What is the role of the Constitution in a democratic republic?

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It provides rules and guidelines for governance

A democratic republic is governed by principles outlined in the Constitution.

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True or False: The Constitution is similar to a school diary in that both provide guidelines and regulations.

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True

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What is meant by the term ‘democratic republic’?

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A form of government in which representatives are elected by the people

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What significant event is referenced in the context of adopting a Constitution?

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Constituent Assembly

A Constituent Assembly is responsible for drafting and adopting a new Constitution.

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Fill in the blank: The Constitution establishes the framework for _______ in a country.

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governance

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What does the term ‘fraternity’ refer to in the context of the Constitution?

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The sense of brotherhood and unity among the people

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What does ‘justice’ signify in the framework of a Constitution?

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Fair treatment and upholding the rule of law

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What is the purpose of the constitution in a country?

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To help citizens live in peace and harmony and lay down principles for governance.

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What is a written constitution?

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A constitution that has guidelines for good governance, documented for future reference.

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Which country does not have a written constitution?

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Britain

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How does the Constitution of India compare in size to the Constitution of the United States?

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It is about five times the size.

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What is the significance of the Constitution of India?

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It relates to the practices that make India a democratic republic.

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When did India become a republic?

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When the Constitution of India was adopted.

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Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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Who was the President when the Constitution of India was adopted?

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India is one of the _______ constitutions in the world.

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[bulkiest]

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True or False: The Constitution of India was adopted on August 29, 1947.

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False

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Who founded Bachpan Bachao Andolan?

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Kailash Satyarthi

Kailash Satyarthi is a noted children’s rights activist.

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What is the main aim of Bachpan Bachao Andolan?

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To completely abolish child labor and protect the rights of children

The movement protects the rights of 83,000 children from around 144 countries.

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What prestigious award did Kailash Satyarthi win in 2014?

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Nobel Peace Prize

He won the prize in recognition of his work at national and international levels.

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What is the relationship between rights and responsibilities according to the text?
With great powers comes great responsibilities.
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What are fundamental duties?
Moral obligations of the people to uphold the spirit of patriotism and unity of the country ## Footnote Found in Part IV of the Constitution of India.
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List three fundamental duties outlined in the Constitution of India.
* To abide by the constitution and respect its ideals and institutions * To uphold, protect and cherish the sovereignty of the nation * To defend the country and render national service
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True or False: Fundamental duties include safeguarding public property and abjuring violence.
True
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Fill in the blank: Until a few years ago, many countries did not give _______ rights to women.
voting
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What significant change occurred in Saudi Arabia regarding women's rights in 2017?
Women were allowed to drive for the first time ## Footnote This change was enacted by King Salman.
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What was the situation regarding women's driving rights in China?
There was a prohibition on women driving.
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What moral responsibility do governments have according to the text?
To give basic rights to the people to ensure peace and integrity in the country.
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What is a common issue related to rights mentioned in the text?
Violation of rights or absence of basic fundamental rights.
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What is one example of a fundamental duty that encourages cherishing historical values?
To cherish and follow the noble ideas that inspired the freedom struggle.
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What creates problems in society related to rights?
Misuse of rights by people.
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What is the significance of fundamental duties in the Constitution?
They make people accountable for their actions.
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When was the Constitution of India enforced?
26th January 1950 ## Footnote This day is also celebrated as Republic Day in India.
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What body framed the Constitution of India?
Constituent Assembly ## Footnote Its members were indirectly elected according to the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.
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How were the members of the Constituent Assembly elected?
Indirection election ## Footnote This was done according to the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.
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How many total members were in the Constituent Assembly?
389 ## Footnote This includes members from princely states and elected members.
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How many members from princely states were nominated?
93 ## Footnote These members were nominated by princes.
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How many elected members were in the Constituent Assembly?
296
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How long did the Constituent Assembly meet to draft the Constitution?
2 years, 11 months, and 18 days
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How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold?
11 sessions
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From how many countries' constitutions did the framers of the Indian Constitution take clues?
60 countries
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Who was given the task of framing the Constitution of India?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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The Constitution of India was drafted to suit the country's needs by considering its _______.
diversity
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What was the initial condition of India when the British came?
Divided into small princely states
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What philosophy guided the framers of the Indian Constitution?
Ideas from various democratic countries
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What was the main goal of the framers of the Indian Constitution?
To create a code suitable for India's needs
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True or False: The Constitution of India was drafted without any external influences.
False ## Footnote The framers considered ideas from various democratic countries.