Chapter 16
Our Constitution
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. In a parliamentary form of government-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. The Constituent Assembly of India consisted of-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Most of the provisions of Indian Constitution can be amended by-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Freedom of religion makes India a-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Which one of the following statements goes against the spirit of federalism in India?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. ___________ is the basic unit of society.
- 2. India is a vast country with various ___________, ___________ and ___________ diversities.
- 3. The Constitution provides a set of rules, ___________ and ___________ acceptable to almost all.
- 4. England is not a republic because its Head of the State is ___________.
- 5. India has a single ___________ judicial system.
C. Write True or False for the following statements.
- 1. Mohan is a Gujarati but lives in Himachal Pradesh and has a dual citizenship.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The President of India has the power to remove any judge of the Supreme Court.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. There were 15 female members in the Constituent Assembly of India.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. A Constitution is called rigid or flexible on the basis of the procedure for its amendments.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. India is a sovereign and socialist state but not secular.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Cite three examples to prove that Indian Constitution is quite dynamic.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Identify any three provisions which make the Constitution of India rigid as well as flexible.
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. “India has a parliamentary form of government.” Give any three examples to support this statement.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Why is Indian federation called quite unique? Explain.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. Explain the procedures of amending the Indian Constitution.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Describe the composition and contribution of the Constituent Assembly of India.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Describe any five salient features of the Indian Constitution.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 3. Mention any five purposes which the Constitution of India serves towards strengthening democracy.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 4. India is a soverign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. Explain.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 5. Why do some people say that India is a federation with unitary features? Explain with the help of any five Constitutional provisions.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water