Our Constitution-9th Standard Social Science Notes

CHAPTER – 1

Our Constitution

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.
Ans: (1) Constitution, (2) 11th December, 1946 (3) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, (4) democratic, (5) Sovereign Republic, (6) single, (7) 32, (8) Irish
II. Answer the following questions.
1. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
The President of the New Constituent Assembly was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
2. When did the Constitution come into force?
The Constitution came into practice from 26th January 1950.
3. What does the Preamble to the Constitution contain?
The Preamble to the Constitution 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’?
In India, the citizens have the liberty to practise any religion they desire. No religion has been given the status of a National religion. This is known as Secularism.
5. Explain the salient features of our Constitution.
Some of the salient features of our Constitution are as follows: Our Constitution
 Written and Lengthy Constitution
 Partially Flexible and partially Rigid Constitution
 Parliamentary Form of Government
 Republican System
 Federal System
 Fundamental Rights
 Fundamental Duties
 Directive Principles of State Policy
 Independent and Centralized Judiciary System
 Single Citizenship
 Adult Franchise
 Bicameral Legislature
 Party System
6. Which are the Fundamental Rights incorporated in our Constitution?
Our Fundamental Rights are -
(1) Right to Liberty, (2) Right to Equality, (3) Right against Exploitation, (4) Right to Religion,
(5) Right to Education and culture and (0) Right to Constitutional remedy.
7. Make a List of the Fundamental Duties.
There are eleven fundamental duties. They are as follows:
(1) To respect the Constitution, National t1ag and National Anthem.
(2) To follow the noble ideals that inspired our National Struggle for freedom.
(3) To protect the integrity of India.
(4) To defend the motherland when called upon to do so
(5) To promote the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India.
(6) To preserve our rich heritage.
(7) To protect and improve the natural environment
(8) To develop the scientific temper and the spirit of enquiry.
(9) To safeguard public property and leave the violence.
(10) To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activities.
(11) The father or the guardians should provide an opportunity for education to their children from
the age of 6 to 18 years.
8. Which are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
The Directive Principles of State Policy are as follows:
(1) To provide adequate means of livelihood to all citizens.
(2) To prevent the community wealth and resources from becoming the private property of a
few people.
(3) To provide equal pay for equal work to both men and women, and to protect labour welfare.
(4) To provide public assistance to those who are old, sick. weak or helpless.
(5) To implement a Uniform Civil Code throughout the country.
(6) To provide opportunities for healthy development and preschool education of all
children below 6 years.
(7) To protect historical monuments and main tall places of historical interest.
(8) To separate the Executive and the Judiciary.
(9) To protect international peace and respect international law.
(10) To establish Gram Panchayats.
(11) To encourage rural and cottage industries.
(12) To organize and develop agriculture and animal husbandry on modem lines.
(13) To ensure prohibition of liquor.
(14) To ensure development of farming based on scientific methods.
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