Constitutional Design Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Social Science
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a good constitution?
- It is rigid and cannot be changed.
- It provides equal rights to all citizens.
- It only benefits the ruling party.
- It is only understood by lawmakers.
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Answer: B. It provides equal rights to all citizens.
A good constitution guarantees equal rights to all citizens, promoting fairness and justice.
Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Mahatma Gandhi
- B.R. Ambedkar
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Answer: C. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution and played a pivotal role in framing it.
What distinguishes a rigid constitution from a flexible one?
- The number of pages it has
- It's amendable through a simple procedure
- It requires a special procedure to amend
- It is written in a complex language
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Answer: C. It requires a special procedure to amend
A rigid constitution requires a special and often complex procedure for amendments, unlike a flexible one.
Which part of the Indian Constitution lists the Fundamental Duties of citizens?
- Preamble
- Part IV-A
- Schedule 1
- Part VII
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Answer: B. Part IV-A
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are listed in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution.
Which principle underlies the division of powers in a federal constitution?
- Hierarchical governance
- Centralization of authority
- Decentralization through levels of government
- Singular policy-making body
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Answer: C. Decentralization through levels of government
Federal constitutions decentralize powers by distributing authority among various levels of government, such as national and state levels.