Part II: Citizen and the State Quiz - CBSE Class 10 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Part II: Citizen and the State (CBSE Class 10 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Part II: Citizen and the State, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the main purpose of the preamble of a constitution?

   1. To outline the framework of the government
   2. To state the objectives of the constitution
   3. To list the rights of the citizens
   4. To provide a summary of amendments
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   Answer: B. To state the objectives of the constitution

   The preamble serves as an introduction to the constitution and lays out its underlying principles and purposes.

2. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

   1. Article 14
   2. Article 17
   3. Article 18
   4. Article 19
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   Answer: B. Article 17

   Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form.

3. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is provided by which article in the Indian Constitution?

   1. Article 31
   2. Article 32
   3. Article 33
   4. Article 34
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   Answer: B. Article 32

   Article 32 provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies, allowing citizens to go to the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights.

4. How is the federal character of India’s Constitution a safeguard for democracy?

   1. By centralizing power
   2. By dividing powers between center and states
   3. By increasing the powers of the President
   4. By removing state legislatures
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   Answer: B. By dividing powers between center and states

   The federal character ensures a division of powers between the central and state governments, preventing concentration of power and protecting democracy.

5. Which body is responsible for interpreting the Constitution of India?

   1. President
   2. Parliament
   3. Supreme Court
   4. Election Commission
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   Answer: C. Supreme Court

   As the apex judicial body, the Supreme Court is tasked with interpreting the Constitution and ensuring its protection.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
2. What does the term 'sovereignty' imply when analyzing a nation-state?
3. How does the Indian Constitution ensure separation of powers?
4. What is the main function of the Election Commission in India?
5. What role does the judiciary play in a democracy?
6. How are fundamental duties different from fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution?
7. When was the Right to Information Act enacted in India?
8. What is the significance of the 74th Constitutional Amendment in India?
9. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution involved the declaration of an internal emergency?
10. What does the term 'secularism' mean in the Indian context?
11. Which of the following ensures accountability of the government in India?
12. How can an Indian citizen challenge a law that he/she believes violates the Constitution?
13. What mechanism does the Indian Constitution provide to resolve disputes between different levels of government?
14. Under what circumstances can the Indian Parliament pass a law on a subject usually under the State List?

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