Assertion & Reason Type Questions: Constitutional Design | Social Studies (SST) Class 9 PDF Download

Direction: In the questions given below, there are two  statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and chose the correct  option:

Q1: Assertion (A): The apartheid system in South Africa was based on racial discrimination.
Reason (R): Black people were allowed to participate in government under apartheid.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.

Ans: (c)
The apartheid system did involve racial discrimination. However, black people were not allowed to participate in government during apartheid.

Q2: Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 but came into effect on 26 January 1950.
Reason (R): The date 26 January was chosen to commemorate the 1930 Declaration of Purna Swaraj.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (a)
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and implemented on 26 January 1950 to honor the declaration of complete independence made in 1930.

Q3: Assertion (A): The Constituent Assembly was composed only of members from the Indian National Congress.
Reason (R): The Constituent Assembly represented people from different regions, religions, castes, and ideologies.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
The Assembly had members from various parties and communities, not only from the Congress.

Q4: Assertion (A): The Constitution of South Africa is considered one of the most progressive in the world.
Reason (R): It provides extensive civil, political, social, and economic rights to its citizens.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (a)
The South African Constitution is hailed globally because it ensures broad and inclusive rights for all citizens.

Q5: Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution borrowed features from several foreign constitutions.
Reason (R): Indian leaders lacked experience with political institutions and could not develop original ideas.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (c)
The Constitution borrowed features, but Indian leaders had rich experience and adapted ideas to Indian needs thoughtfully.

Q6: Assertion (A): A constitution expresses the fundamental philosophy and vision of a nation.
Reason (R): It is primarily a legal document and does not reflect moral and political values.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (c)
A constitution is not only legal but also a reflection of the nation’s core moral and political principles.

Q7: Assertion (A): The Indian national movement played a significant role in shaping the Constitution.
Reason (R): The movement helped develop consensus on democratic values before independence.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (a)
Years of freedom struggle helped shape core democratic ideas, which were later embedded in the Constitution.

Q8: Assertion (A): Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the President of the Constituent Assembly.
Reason (R): Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Assembly; Dr. Ambedkar was Chairman of the Drafting Committee.

Q9: Assertion (A): A Constitution helps in limiting the powers of government.
Reason (R): It clearly defines the rights of the citizens and powers of the government.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (a)
Constitutions safeguard citizens' rights and prevent arbitrary power by defining clear governmental limits.

Q10: Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution cannot be amended under any circumstances.
Reason (R): The Constitution is a sacred and unalterable document.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Ans: (d)
The Constitution is supreme but not unchangeable. It includes a procedure for amendments to reflect societal changes.