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Class 7 Civics Chapter 1 Introduction to Our Constitution Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Explain the following concepts:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Provisions in the Constitution
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
It is the basic or fundamental law that is stated directly in the Constitution. Therefore, the rules and provisions in the Constitution are the basic or fundamental law of the land. The government is bound to carry out the administration of the country as per the provisions of the Constitution.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Constitution Day
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Constituent Assembly enacted the Constitution and adopted it on 26th November, 1949. Therefore, 26th November is observed as ‘Constitution Day’ in India.

2. Discuss:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
A Constituent Assembly was established.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) The process of the making of the Indian Constitution started in 1946.

(ii) The leaders of the freedom movement insisted that independent India will be governed not by the laws made by the British, but by laws made by Indians themselves.

(iii) A Committee was established to prepare the Constitution of Independent India and it came to be known as Constituent Assembly.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is called the ‘Architect of the Indian Constitution’.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) The draft of the Constitution was prepared by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and presented to the Constituent Assembly after an in-depth contemplation and study of the Constitution of different countries of the world.

(ii) It was discussed Article by Article. Many amendments were suggested by different members.

(iii) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar would present the draft, answer the various questions raised on them and make changes in the draft as per the suggestions of the Constituent Assembly in order to make every provision of the Constitution flawless.

(iv) Due to his contribution towards the making of the Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is called the ‘Architect of the Indian Constitution’.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is included in the administration of a country?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) The Government has to make laws relating to several subjects such as defending the boundaries, protecting the people from external aggression, eradication of poverty, creating employment, education and health services, encouragement to commerce and industries, protection of the weaker sections, making policies for the progress of women, children and the tribal people, etc.

(ii) In short, governments in modem times have to take decisions related to different issues right from space research to public cleanliness. This is included in the administration of a country

3. Choose the right option:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Constitution of this country is primarily unwritten (a) America (b) India (c) England (d) None of these
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
England
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Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly (a) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (c) Durgabai Deshmukh (d) B.B. Rai
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Who among these was not a member of the Constituent Assembly? (a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Moulana Azad I (c) RajkumariAmritKaur (d) Hansaben Mehta I
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
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Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (c) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (d) J.B. Kripalani
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

4. Answer the following questions:

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On what subjects does the Government have to make laws?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Government has to make laws relating to several subjects:
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Why do we celebrate 26th January as Republic Day?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
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What are the advantages of running the government as per the provisions of the Constitution?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
There are several advantages of governing a country with the help of rules or provisions included in a Constitution:

(i) The Government has to function within a set of rules. This reduces the possibility of the misuse of the power and authority they have been given.

(ii) A Constitution includes the rights and freedom of the citizens. The Government cannot take away these rights. Therefore, people’s rights and freedoms are safeguarded.

(iii) Running a country as per the provisions of the Constitution is the same as establishing the rule of law, so there is no scope for the misuse of power or high-handed administration.

(iv) If a country is run as per the Constitution, the faith that the common people have in the government increases. They then become more keen on participating in the activities of the government. Democracy is strengthened due to the increased participation of the people.

(v) The Constitution presents some political ideals before the country. The nation is also bound to act in that direction. It creates an atmosphere conducive to attain world peace and security, and preservation of human rights.

(vi) Since the Constitution also includes the list of citizens’ duties, it fixes the responsibility of the citizens as well.

Activities

Class 7 Civics Chapter 1 Introduction to Our Constitution InText Questions and Answers

In-text questions.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Do you wish to ask the questions that puzzled Sameer and Vandana?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Yes, I wish to ask such questions.
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Where can we find all the rules according to which the administration of the country is carried out?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The rules according to which the administration of the country is carried out are found mentioned in a country’s constitution.
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Who makes those rules?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
These rules are made by the Constituent Assembly which consist of the representatives of the states and provinces and the leaders of that country.
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Is it binding on us to follow them?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Yes. All the rules mentioned in the Constitution are binding on every citizen of the country.

Let’s find out:

Find out some information about the Constitution of any one country of your choice with the help of the following points.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name of the country
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
India
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Year of the making of the Constitution:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Constituent Assembly enacted the Constitution and adopted it on 26th November 1949. However the country began to be actually governed according to the provisions of the Constitution only from 26th January 1950.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Two features of the Constitution:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) The lengthiest Constitution in the world: The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest and the most detailed of all the written Constitutions of the world containing 449 articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules, 5 appendices and 101 Amendments.

(b) Parliamentary form of Government: The constitution of India establishes a parliamentary form of a government both at the Centre and the State. The essence of the parliamentary government is its responsibility to the Legislature. The President is the constitutional head of the State but the real executive power is vested in the council of ministers whose head is the Prime Minister.

Activity:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Several committees were established for the effective functioning of the constituent Assembly. Find out more information about them and discuss the role of different committees.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Class 7 Civics Chapter 1 Introduction to Our Constitution Additional Important Questions and Answers

Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate words from the options given below:

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The administration of our village or city is carried out in accordance with _______. (will of the majority, rules, orders of the Collector)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
rules
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The book in which all the provisions regarding the administration of the country are mentioned together in a systematic way is called a ______. (Law book, Guide, Constitution)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Constitution
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Democracy is _____ due to increased participation of the people. (strengthened, maintained, weakened)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
strengthened
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The process of the making of the Indian Constitution started in the year _____. (1952,1947,1946)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
1946
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
A committee which was established to prepare the Constitution of independent India was the _______ (Drafting Committee, StandingCommittee, Constituent Assembly)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Constituent Assembly
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
There were a total of ______ members in the Constituent Assembly. (298, 299, 289)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
299
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
_____ was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee. (Durgabai Deshmukh, J.B. Kripalani, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is called the ______ of the Indian Constitution’. (Architect, Visionary, Inspiration)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Architect
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
_____is observed as ‘Constitution Day’. (26th November, 26th January, 15th August)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
26th November
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
26th January is celebrated as ______ Day. (Independence, Republic, Constitution)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Republic
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
Our Constitution is a/an _________ document of the provision related to the administration of the country. (written, oral, inspirational)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
written

Match the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

(1) 15thAugust

(a) Constitution Day

(2) 26thNovember

(b) Republic Day

(3) 26thJanuary

(c) Independence Day

(4) 26thJanuary 1950

(d) Country began to be governed according to the provisions of the Constitution

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

1 – c
2 – a
3 – b
4 – d

Answer in one or two sentences:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why do we follow norms and rules?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
We follow norms and rules in order that the activities in the family, our school, our village or city are carried out smoothly.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
How is the administration of our country carried out?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The administration of our country is carried out through a system of rules.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Explain the term ‘Constitution’.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The book in which all the provisions related to the administration of the country are mentioned together in a systemic way is called Constitution.
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What are the basic or fundamental law of the land?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The rules and provisions in the Constitution are the basic or fundamental law of the land.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
How were decisions made in the Constituent Assembly?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Decisions in the Constituent Assembly were made on the basis of debate and discussion.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is governance?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Government in modem times have to take decisions related to different issues right from space research to public cleanliness. This is governance.

Name the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name the well-known members of the constituent assembly.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, Sarojini Naidu, J. B. Kriplani, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, Durgabai Deshmukh, Hansaben Mehta and others.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The President of the Constituent Assembly.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The States in pre-independence period where the local princes carried out the administration.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Princely states.

Give reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
We celebrate 26th January as Republic Day.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) Our country began to be governed according to the provisions of the Constitution from 26th January, 1950.

(ii) The Indian Republic came into existence from this day. Therefore, 26th January is celebrated as Republic Day.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Nature of the Constitutions of different countries is different.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Explain in detail:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
If the government does not follow the Constitution while making laws, the Judiciary can declare those laws null and void or unconstitutional. Explain.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
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How long did it take to write the Constitution? OR Why is it the lengthiest Constitution in the world?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) It took 2 years, 11 months and 17 days to ! complete the writing of the Constitution.

(ii) There were 22 parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules in the original Constitution, thus making it the lengthiest Constitution in the world.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write about the wide range of issues in the Constitution which were contributed by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s contribution was in a wide range of issues like water conservation, foreign policy, national security, journalism, economics, social justice, etc.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
We are proud of our Constitution.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) Decisions in the Constituent Assembly were made on the basis of debate and discussion. A respect for opposing view points and the acceptance of the appropriate suggestions were a characteristic of the working of the Constituent Assembly.

(ii) It took 2 years, 11 months and 17 days to complete the writing of the Constitution.

(iii) There were 22 parts, 395 Articles and 8 schedules in the original Constitution