Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Term 2 Civics Solutions Chapter 2 Pdf
Tamilnadu Board Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Term 2 Civics Solutions Chapter 2: Tamilnadu State Board Solution Class 6 Social Science Term 2 Civics Chapter 2 – The Constitution of India.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Civics Solutions Chapter 2: Overview
Board |
Samacheer Kalvi |
Class |
6 |
Subject |
Social Science Civics |
Term |
2 |
Chapter Name |
The Constitution of India. |
Multiple choice questions: (marks:1)
1.) Republic day celebrated on:
A.) 12th January
B.) 23rd January
C.) 26th January
Ans: 26th January.
2.) The constituent assembly held:
A.) In 1946
B.) In 1947
C.) In 1950
Ans : in 1946.
3.) To frame the constitution of India, about
A.) 62 lakhs was spent
B.) 64 lakhs was spent
C.) 66 lakhs was spent
Ans: 64 lakhs was spent.
4.) Nearly amendments were made before the draft of Indian constitution was finished:
A.) 500
B.) 1000
C.) 2000
Ans: 2000.
5.) Indian citizens attain the right to vote at the age of:
A.) 15
B.) 18
C.) 21
Ans: 21.
Answer the following questions: (marks: 1)
1.) When did the Indian constitution come into existence?
Ans: The Indian constitution came into existence on 26th January 1950.
2.) Who was the chairman of the constituent assembly?
Ans: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the chairman of the constituent assembly.
3.) How many women members were present in the constituent assembly?
Ans: 15 women members were present in the constituent assembly.
4.) Who is known as the ‘Father of Indian constitution’?
Ans: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as the ‘Father of Indian constitution’.
5.) Who was the chairman of the drafting committee?
Ans: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the drafting committee.
6.) When did the drafting of the Indian constitution start?
Ans: The drafting of the Indian constitution was started on 9th December 1946.
7.) What is preamble?
Ans: Preamble is an introduction to a book or a written document.
8.) What do you mean by universal adult franchise?
Ans: Universal adult franchise means every Indian citizen has the right to vote when they attain 18 years of age, irrespective of any caste, religion, gender or economic status.
9.) What do you mean by democracy?
Ans: Democracy is a type of government in which representatives are elected by the people of that country.
10.) What is the drafting committee?
Ans: Drafting Committee is a Committee set up to prepare the draft of the Constitution.
11.) Where were the original copies of the constitution of India preserved?
Ans: The original copies of the Constitution of India (Hindi, English) are preserved in special Helium filled cases in the Library of the Parliament of India.
12.) In the preamble India what are the terminologies used to describe India?
Ans: According to the preamble India is a ‘Sovereign’,’Socialist’,’Secular’,’Democratic Republic’.
13.) The Indian constitution is —— in nature.
Ans: holistic.
Answer the following questions: (marks: 2 / 3)
1.) Why is Republic day celebrated?
Ans: Indian Constitution was framed and came into existence from 26th January 1950. That is why every year we observe this day as the Republic Day.
2.) What is the constitution?
Ans: The Constitution is an authentic document containing the basic ideas, principles and laws of a country. It also defines the rights and duties of citizens. The laws governing a country originate from the constitution. Every country is ruled on the basis of its constitution.
3.) What is the Indian constitution?
Ans: The constitution of India is the ultimate law. One has to abide by it. It explains the fundamental concepts of structure, methods, powers and the duties of Government bodies. It also lists the fundamental rights and duties of the citizens. Directive Principles are also mentioned in the constitution. So it is holistic in nature.
4.) Who were the members of the constituent assembly?
Ans: Dr. Rajendra Prasad,Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabai Patel, Moulana Azad, S. Radhakrishnan, Viajalakshmi Pandit and Sarojini Naidu were the members in the Constituent Assembly. There were 15 women members present in the constituent assembly.
5.) Who were the legal experts of the drafting committee of India?
Ans: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, N. Gopalasamy, K.M. Munshi, Syed Mohammad Sadullah, N. Madhava Rao, T.T. Krishnamachari, Alladi Krishnaswamy were the legal experts of the Drafting Committee.
6.) How much time was taken to complete the drafting of the Indian constitution?
Ans: It took a period of 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days. It was completed on 26th November 1949.
7.) What do you mean by Sovereign?
Ans: Sovereignty refers to the ultimate power of the country. The constitution has granted the people the right to rule. The members of the parliament and the legislative assembly are elected by the people. The right to decide is only in the hands of the representatives.
8.) What is the meaning of Secular?
Ans: The term secular means, law allows all the citizens of a country, the right to follow different faith and religious beliefs. All citizens enjoy the freedom of worship. The country does not have a religion of its own. All the religions in our country hold the same status.
9.) What do you mean by fundamental rights? What are fundamental rights?(1+2)
Ans: Fundamental rights are the basic human rights of all citizens.
The fundamental rights are:
- Right to Equality
- Right to freedom
- Right against exploitation
- Right to freedom of Religion
- Cultural and educational rights and
- Right to Constitutional Remedies
10.) What are the main objectives of the Indian constitution?
Ans: The constitution of India is the ultimate law. One has to abide by it. It explains the fundamental concepts of structure, methods, powers and the duties of Government bodies. It also lists the fundamental rights and duties of the citizens. Directive Principles are also mentioned in the constitution. So it is holistic in nature. The main objectives of the Indian constitution are:
- Justice: To ensure social,economic and political justice.
- Liberty: To give people liberty of thought, expression,belief,faith and worship.
- Equality: To ensure the equality of status and of opportunities and to promote among them all.
- Fraternity: To assure the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.
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