Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science Political Science Chapter 5 Our Constitution Solution

Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science Political Science Chapter 5 Our Constitution Solution Exercise Question and Answer

I.) Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1.) The Law which governs the States is ________________.

2.) The meeting of new Constituent Assembly was held on _____________.

3.)  The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution was  ________________.

4.) Our Constitution provides for a ________________ system of Government.

5.) The State where the people enjoy sovereign power is called ___________________.

6.) Our Constitution provides for ___________ citizenship to its citizens.

7.) The Right for Constitutional Remedies has been incorporated in Article _________.

8.) The Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from  _______ Constitution.

Answer :-

1.)

2.) 9th December, 1946

3.) Dr.B.R.Ambedkar

4.) Federal

5) Sovereign

6) Single

7) 32

8.)

II.) Answer the following questions.

1.) Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?

Answer:-

2.) When did the Constitution come into force?

Answer:-Indian Constitutioncome in to force on 26 January, 1950

3.) What does the Preamble to the Constitution contain?

Answer:-The Preamble contains the fundamental policies and ideals of the constitution. It is the sum of the structure, values, principles and goals of the constitution. It is based on the aspirations and ideals of the people of India.

4.) What do you mean by ‘Secularism’?

Answer :-The word ‘Secular’ has been incorporated in the Constitution through the 42nd Amendment in 1976. No religion has acquired the status of a National Religion, So India is said to be a secular country.Citizens have the liberty to practise any religion they desire. That is the reason we can see religious harmony in India.

5.) Explain the salient features of our Constitution.

Answer:-

a) Written and Lengthy Constitution :

b) Flexible and Rigid Constitution :

c) Parliamentary Form of Government :

d) Republican System

e) Federal System

f) Fundamental Rights

g) Fundamental Duties

h) Directive Principles of State Policy

i) Independent and Centralized Judiciary System

j) Single Citizenship

k) Adult Franchise

l) Bicameral Legislature

m) Party System

6.) Which are the Fundamental Rights incorporated in our Constitution?

Answer :-

a) Right to Equality

b) Right to freedom

c) Right against exploitation

d) Right to freedom of religion

e) Cultural and educational rights

f) Right to Constitutional remedies

7.) Make a list of the Fundamental Duties.

Answer :-

a) To respect the Constitution, National Flag and National Anthem.

b) To follow the noble ideals that inspired our National Struggle for Freedom.

c) To protect the integrity of India.

d) To defend the motherland when called upon to do so.

e) To promote the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India.

f) To preserve our rich heritage.

g) To protect and improve the natural environment.

h) To develop the scientific temper and the spirit of enquiry.

i) To safeguard public property and to obtainsviolence.

j) To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activities.

k) The Parents or the guardians should provide an opportunity for education to their children between 6 and 14 years.

8.) Which are the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Answer:-

The Directive Principles of State Policy are important. They aim to achieve social welfare.

a) To provide adequate means of livelihood to all citizens.

b) To prevent the community wealth and resources from becoming the private property of a few people.

c) To provide equal pay for equal work to both men and women and to protect labour welfare.

d) To provide public assistance to those who are old, sick and weak or helpless.

e) To implement a Uniform Civil Code throughout the country.

f) To provide opportunities for the development of health and pre-school education to all children below 6 years.

g) To protect historical monuments and maintain places of historical interest.

h) To separate the Executive from the Judiciary.

i) To protect international peace and to respect international law.

j) To establish Gram Panchayats.

k) To encourage rural and cottage industries.

l) To organise and develop agriculture and animal husbandry on modern lines.

m) To ensure prohibition of liquor.

n) Toensuredevelopmentoffarmingbasedonscientificmethods.

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Updated: April 10, 2023 — 11:31 pm

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