Class 9 Civics Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - Democratic Politics - I

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: What does a Republic mean?
(a) King has the power to decide
(b) The head of the state is hereditary
(c) Dictatorship
(d) The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary positions.
Ans: (d)
The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position. It is the true defination of a Republic prescribed by our constitution.

Q2: Who framed Indian Constitution?
(a) Ordinary Citizens
(b) Governor General of India
(c) British Parliament
(d) Constituent Assembly
Ans: (d)
India has a written constitution. Cabinet Mission recommended the creation of Constituent Assembly. Constitution was discussed and adopted by Constituent Assembly.

Q3: When were elections of Constituent Assembly held?
(a) June, 1946
(b) July, 1946
(c) August, 1946
(d) September 1946
Ans: (b)
Members of the Constituent Assembly were elected member peoples representatives and nominees from the native states. Elections to the Constituent Assembly were held in July, 1946.

Q4: President of constituent Assembly was ……………. .
(a) B.R. Ambedkar
(b) B.N. Rao
(c) K.M. Munshi
(d) Rajendra Prasad
Ans: (d)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly.

Q5: Who was the Chairman of Drafting Committee?
(a) B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Rajendra Prasad
(c) K.M. Munshi
(d) B.N. Rao
Ans: (a)
Constituent Assembly had certain committees. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of Drafting Committee.

Q6: The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on ……………. .
(a) September, 1946
(b) October, 1946
(c) November, 1946
(d) December, 1946
Ans: (d)
Elections to the Constituent Assembly were held in July, 1946 and first meeting was held in December, 1946.

Q7: How much time did framing of constitution took?
(a) 3 years, 11 months, 18 days
(b) 2 years, 11 months, 18 days
(c) 1 years, 11 months, 18 days
(d) 1 year, 11 months, 16 days
Ans: (b) 2 years, 11 months, 18 days
The Constitution of India was discussed and adopted by Constituent Assembly. First meeting of Constituent Assembly was held in December, 1946. On 26 November, 1949 the Constitution was adopted and enacted by Constituent Assembly.

Q8: When was Indian Constitution adopted?
(a) 26 November, 1949
(b) 26 December, 1949
(c) 26 January, 1950
(d) 26 February, 1950
Ans: (a)
On 26th November, 1949 the Constitution was adopted.

Q9: Which article of the Indian Constitution, the procedure of amendment of constitution is mentioned?
(a) Article 366
(b) Article 367
(c) Article 368
(d) Article 369
Ans: (c)
Constitution to has be flexible and adaptable to the changing circumstances and needs. Therefore certain provisions are there in the constitution by which changes can be incorporated in the constitution. Article 368 of the Constitution provides procedures for these amendments.

Q10. When was the first amendment to the Indian Constituent made?
(a) In 1950
(b) In 1951
(c) In 1952
(d) In 1953
Ans: (b)
First amendment was made in 1951. Provisions for reservation, abolition of land lordism and imposition of reasonable restrictions and individual freedom.

True/False

Q11: Economic Justice means that there is no discrimination on the basis of social status of the citizen.
Ans: False
The statement is false because Economic Justice is not solely about the absence of discrimination based on social status. It is a broader concept that also includes equitable distribution of wealth, economic opportunities, and privileges within a society. It aims to provide every citizen with equal opportunities to grow and progress economically, regardless of their social status, gender, religion, or caste.

Q12: Sovereign means a nation which is free from foreign dominance or interference.
Ans: True
The statement is true as the term 'Sovereign' refers to a nation that is free and independent, not under the control or influence of any other foreign power. A sovereign country has the power to take decision about its internal as well as external affairs without any interference from other nations.

Q13: A constitution is a set of rules by which a country is governed.
Ans: True
The statement is true. A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is.

Q14: British rulers introduced English and Modern education.
Ans: True
The statement is true. During the British rule in India, English and modern education were introduced. The British established schools and colleges, and introduced subjects like science, mathematics, and humanities. They wanted to create a class of people who were Indian in blood and color, but British in taste, in opinions, in morals and in intellect.

Q15: Democracy in India is a gift of the British rulers.
Ans: False
The statement is false. Democracy in India is not a gift of the British rulers. India adopted the democratic form of government after gaining independence in 1947 with the drafting of the Constitution. It was due to the efforts of Indian leaders, who believed in the principle of equality and freedom, that India became a democratic nation.

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