Constitutional Design Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Constitutional Design (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Constitutional Design, and 20 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 a constitution?

   1. A set of rules governing a country
   2. A type of government building
   3. An economic plan
   4. A historical event
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   Answer: A. A set of rules governing a country

   A constitution is a fundamental set of principles according to which a state is governed.

2. Which body was responsible for drafting the Indian Constitution?

   1. Constituent Assembly
   2. Parliament
   3. Supreme Court
   4. Planning Commission
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   Answer: A. Constituent Assembly

   The Constituent Assembly was responsible for drafting the Indian Constitution.

3. Which feature of the Indian Constitution protects the rights of minorities?

   1. Fundamental Rights
   2. Directive Principles of State Policy
   3. Emergency Provisions
   4. Amendment Process
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   Answer: A. Fundamental Rights

   The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution protect various rights, including those of minorities.

4. What is the aim of Directive Principles of State Policy?

   1. To guide the State in policy-making
   2. To enforce laws
   3. To establish religious authority
   4. To regulate private enterprises
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   Answer: A. To guide the State in policy-making

   Directive Principles are guidelines for the creation of a social order characterized by social, economic, and political justice.

5. Which key feature in a constitution helps in the protection of democracy?

   1. Checks and balances
   2. Censorship
   3. Undemocratic processes
   4. High economic tariff
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   Answer: A. Checks and balances

   Checks and balances ensure that no single branch of government can dominate the others, helping to protect democratic processes.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Why are constitutions written?
2. In what year was the Indian Constitution adopted?
3. How many articles were originally in the Indian Constitution?
4. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
5. What is secularism in the context of the Indian Constitution?
6. What is a preamble in the context of a constitution?
7. What is the significance of Article 368 of the Indian Constitution?
8. What is a federal system of government?
9. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
10. Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union and its Territory?
11. What is meant by 'checks and balances' in a constitution?
12. What is the significance of the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?
13. What does the term 'judicial review' refer to in the constitution?
14. Which schedule relates to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes?
15. How is the federal structure in India modified for governance?

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