Worksheet: The Constitution and Social Change | Sociology Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Direct democracy allows citizens to participate in public decision-making without _______ or _______ officials.

Q2: The most common form of democracy in modern society is _______ democracy.

Q3: The Indian Constitution aims to eradicate _______ systems and treat all groups equally.

Q4: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1992 granted constitutional status to _______ Raj Institutions.

Q5: One-third of all elected positions in local bodies are reserved for _______ under the 73rd and 74th amendments.

Q6: _______ argued that local self-government might perpetuate the exploitation of oppressed masses.

Q7: The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of constitutional interpretation and has made significant improvements to _______ rights.

Q8: Grassroots democracy is prevalent in many _______ areas.

Q9: Interest groups aim to advance specific interests in the _______ arena, primarily through lobbying legislators.

Q10: Tribal institutions might not be inherently democratic due to _______ within these societies.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Direct democracy is challenging in modern society.
Reason: The size and complexity of modern society limit opportunities for direct democracy.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Reason: This amendment aimed to empower women by reserving one-third of the elected positions for them.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Grassroots democracy in tribal areas is inherently democratic.
Reason: Tribal societies are entirely egalitarian without any internal stratification.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Interest groups are not as influential as social groups like caste or class in influencing government policies.
Reason: Interest groups primarily engage in lobbying efforts to influence government policy.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The Supreme Court plays a significant role in interpreting constitutional norms related to social justice.
Reason: Social movements have little impact on the interpretation of rights and principles in the legal system.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain one major responsibility of Panchayats according to the text.

Q2: What was the vision of Gandhiji regarding post-independence India's governance model?

Q3: Under the 73rd and 74th amendments, what percentage of elected positions in local bodies are reserved for women?

Q4: What is the role of Nyaya Panchayats in some states?

Q5: Who argued that local self-government might perpetuate the exploitation of oppressed masses?

Q6: What is the primary objective of grassroots democracy in tribal areas?

Q7: What is the main responsibility of interest groups in the political arena?

Q8: Why is direct democracy challenging in modern society?

Q9: What is the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in India?

Q10: What does the Supreme Court interpret in the context of social justice?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting constitutional norms related to social justice.

Q2: Describe the responsibilities of Panchayats related to social justice.

Q3: Discuss the challenges faced by tribal political institutions in maintaining democracy.

Q4: Explain the concept of interest groups and their role in a democratic system.

Q5: Describe the vision of Gandhiji regarding local governance in post-independence India.

Q6: What were the concerns expressed by Dr. Ambedkar regarding local self-government in India?

Q7: Explain the impact of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment on women's participation in local governance.

Q8: Discuss the challenges of democratization in a society marked by caste, community, and gender inequality.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the evolution of democracy in India from the drafting of the Constitution to the present day, highlighting key amendments and challenges faced.

Q2: Examine the role of social movements and pressure groups in shaping democracy in India, providing examples of their impact.

Q3: Compare and contrast the democratic principles in the Indian context with another country of your choice, emphasizing the unique challenges and solutions in each case.

Q4: Evaluate the impact of decentralized governance in India, focusing on the successes and remaining challenges in achieving true grassroots democracy.

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