Constitution Of Indiag Flashcards
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What is the term for the set of rules and regulations governing a country?
Constitution
The Constitution outlines the governance structure and laws of a country.
What document contains the rules and regulations of a school?
School diary
The school diary includes all necessary information regarding school policies.
Fill in the blank: The governance of a country is based on certain guidelines provided in the _______.
Constitution
What is the role of the Constitution in a democratic republic?
It provides rules and guidelines for governance
A democratic republic is governed by principles outlined in the Constitution.
True or False: The Constitution is similar to a school diary in that both provide guidelines and regulations.
True
What is meant by the term ‘democratic republic’?
A form of government in which representatives are elected by the people
What significant event is referenced in the context of adopting a Constitution?
Constituent Assembly
A Constituent Assembly is responsible for drafting and adopting a new Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The Constitution establishes the framework for _______ in a country.
governance
What does the term ‘fraternity’ refer to in the context of the Constitution?
The sense of brotherhood and unity among the people
What does ‘justice’ signify in the framework of a Constitution?
Fair treatment and upholding the rule of law
What is the purpose of the constitution in a country?
To help citizens live in peace and harmony and lay down principles for governance.
What is a written constitution?
A constitution that has guidelines for good governance, documented for future reference.
Which country does not have a written constitution?
Britain
How does the Constitution of India compare in size to the Constitution of the United States?
It is about five times the size.
What is the significance of the Constitution of India?
It relates to the practices that make India a democratic republic.
When did India become a republic?
When the Constitution of India was adopted.
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Who was the President when the Constitution of India was adopted?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India is one of the _______ constitutions in the world.
[bulkiest]
True or False: The Constitution of India was adopted on August 29, 1947.
False
Who founded Bachpan Bachao Andolan?
Kailash Satyarthi
Kailash Satyarthi is a noted children’s rights activist.
What is the main aim of Bachpan Bachao Andolan?
To completely abolish child labor and protect the rights of children
The movement protects the rights of 83,000 children from around 144 countries.
What prestigious award did Kailash Satyarthi win in 2014?
Nobel Peace Prize
He won the prize in recognition of his work at national and international levels.