The below points are from class 9 civics chapter 2, Constitutional Design, from the NCERT book. These will help the students in exam preparation and act as short refresher notes.
- Constitution Importance: Fundamental for democracy, governing rules.
- Apartheid in South Africa: Racial segregation and discrimination policy.
- Nelson Mandela’s Role: He was South African anti-apartheid activist and politician . He was 1st black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
- Democratic Constitution Need: Ensures rights, governs authority, maintains order.
- Constituent Assembly: Drafted, debated, adopted the constitution.
- Indian Constitution Adoption: Enacted on 26 January 1950.
- Republic Day: Celebrates Constitution’s enactment annually.
- Constitutional Amendments: Allow updates, reflecting societal changes.
- Preamble Significance: Declares intentions, principles, and values.
- Justice: Assures equality, eliminates discrimination.
- Liberty: Guarantees freedoms within law’s bounds.
- Equality: Ensures equal rights for all citizens.
- Fraternity: Promotes unity, maintains dignity.
- Secularism: State’s impartiality towards all religions.
- Sovereign: Asserts India’s independent authority.
MCQ Questions for Class 9 Social Science with Answers are perfect for comprehensive prep using the latest pattern.
MCQ Questions and Answers for Class 9 Civics Chapter 2 Constitutional Design
Question 1. What is the main purpose of a constitution in a democracy?
a) To provide a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living in a country
b) To grant unlimited power to the government
c) To outline the financial policies of the country
d) To detail the defense strategies of a nation
Answer:
a) To provide a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living in a country — A constitution in a democracy primarily serves as a set of written rules accepted by everyone in the country.
Question 2. Which country’s struggle against apartheid is discussed in the context of constitutional design?
a) India
b) South Africa
c) United States
d) France
Answer:
b) South Africa — The struggle of South Africa against apartheid is discussed in relation to constitutional design.
Question 3. What was the main reason for the adoption of a new constitution in South Africa?
a) Economic reforms
b) Technological advancement
c) Transition from apartheid to democracy
d) Change in the monarchy system
Answer:
c) Transition from apartheid to democracy — The main reason for adopting a new constitution in South Africa was the transition from apartheid to democracy.
Question 4. What does the South African Constitution emphasize?
a) Military power
b) Economic policies
c) Rights and dignity of the citizens
d) Technological development
Answer:
c) Rights and dignity of the citizens — The South African Constitution emphasizes the rights and dignity of the citizens.
Question 5. Why are constitutional amendments necessary?
a) To maintain the original text
b) To adapt to changing circumstances
c) To restrict public participation
d) To centralize governmental power
Answer:
b) To adapt to changing circumstances — Constitutional amendments are necessary to adapt the constitution to changing circumstances.
Question 6. What does the term ‘apartheid’ refer to?
a) Economic policy
b) Technological innovation
c) System of racial discrimination
d) Form of government
Answer:
c) System of racial discrimination — Apartheid refers to a system of racial discrimination, specifically as practiced in South Africa.
Question 7. What is the significance of the Preamble in a constitution?
a) It details the defense strategies of a country
b) It provides a standard to evaluate laws and government actions
c) It outlines economic policies
d) It lists the technological advancements of a nation
Answer:
b) It provides a standard to evaluate laws and government actions — The Preamble in a constitution provides a standard to examine and evaluate laws and actions of the government.
Question 8. What is a key feature of the Indian Constitution?
a) Emphasis on military strength
b) Focus on technological advancements
c) Inclusion of diverse social groups
d) Restriction on public participation
Answer:
c) Inclusion of diverse social groups — A key feature of the Indian Constitution is the inclusion of diverse social groups.
Question 9. What does the Constitution of India begin with?
a) A detailed description of laws
b) A statement of its basic values, called the Preamble
c) An account of its historical background
d) A list of technological policies
Answer:
b) A statement of its basic values, called the Preamble — The Constitution of India begins with a statement of its basic values, known as the Preamble.
Question 10. Why is the Indian Constitution considered a living document?
a) It cannot be amended
b) It is static and unalterable
c) It adapts to changing circumstances through amendments
d) It only includes historical information
Answer:
c) It adapts to changing circumstances through amendments — The Indian Constitution is considered a living document because it can adapt to changing circumstances through amendments.
Question 11. Who was the Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
d) Rajendra Prasad
Answer:
c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
Question 12. What was the main challenge in framing the Indian Constitution?
a) Managing technological advancements
b) Balancing diversity and unity
c) Military strategies
d) Economic policies
Answer:
b) Balancing diversity and unity — The main challenge in framing the Indian Constitution was balancing the country’s diversity with the need for unity.
Question 13. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
a) 15th August 1947
b) 26th January 1950
c) 26th November 1949
d) 15th August 1948
Answer:
c) 26th November 1949 — The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949.
Question 14. Which event does the PDF highlight as a violation of the democratic principle in Poland?
a) Economic crisis
b) Military coup
c) Imposition of martial law in 1981
d) Technological revolution
Answer:
c) Imposition of martial law in 1981 — The PDF highlights the imposition of martial law in 1981 in Poland as a violation of the democratic principle.
Question 15. What role does the Constitution play in a democracy?
a) Provides a set of guidelines for the military
b) Defines the structure of the government and its powers
c) Outlines economic policies exclusively
d) Dictates the technological advancement of the country
Answer:
b) Defines the structure of the government and its powers — The Constitution plays a role in defining the structure of the government and its powers in a democracy.
Question 16. What is the importance of the ‘Rule of Law’ in a democracy?
a) It ensures military control
b) It upholds the superiority of a single religion
c) It emphasizes that laws apply equally to all citizens
d) It prioritizes economic policies
Answer:
c) It emphasizes that laws apply equally to all citizens — The ‘Rule of Law’ in a democracy is important because it emphasizes that laws apply equally to all citizens.
Question 17. What is the role of a Preamble in the Constitution?
a) It details defense strategies
b) It states the objectives and philosophy of the Constitution
c) It lists the technological achievements
d) It outlines economic goals only
Answer:
b) It states the objectives and philosophy of the Constitution — The role of a Preamble in the Constitution is to state the objectives and philosophy of the Constitution.
Question 18. What was the primary goal of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa?
a) Economic development
b) Promoting racial segregation
c) Ending the system of apartheid
d) Military expansion
Answer:
c) Ending the system of apartheid — The primary goal of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa was to end the system of apartheid.
Question 19. How is the Indian Constitution considered ‘federal’ in its structure?
a) Centralization of power
b) Division of powers between the central government and states
c) Emphasis on a single-party system
d) Focus on military power
Answer:
b) Division of powers between the central government and states — The Indian Constitution is considered ‘federal’ because it involves a division of powers between the central government and the states.
Question 20. What was a significant outcome of the Anti-Apartheid Movement?
a) Establishment of a communist government
b) Creation of a new democratic constitution
c) Military rule
d) Continuation of the apartheid system
Answer:
b) Creation of a new democratic constitution — A significant outcome of the Anti-Apartheid Movement was the creation of a new democratic constitution in South Africa.
Match the following
1. Match the following leaders with their roles in the making of the Constitution
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a. Motilal Nehru | i. President of the Constituent Assembly |
| b. B.R. Ambedkar | ii. Member of the Constituent Assembly |
| c. Rajendra Prasad | iii. Chairman of the Drafting Committee |
| d. Sarojini Naidu | iv. Prepared a Constitution for India in 1928 |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| a. Motilal Nehru | iv. Prepared a Constitution for India in 1928 |
| b. B.R. Ambedkar | iii. Chairman of the Drafting Committee |
| c. Rajendra Prasad | i. President of the Constituent Assembly |
| d. Sarojini Naidu | ii. Member of the Constituent Assembly |
2. Here are some of the guiding values of the Constitution and their meaning. Rewrite them by matching them correctly:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a. Sovereign | i. Government will not favour any religion |
| b. Republic | ii. People have the supreme right to make decisions |
| c. Fraternity | iii. Head of the state is an elected person |
| d. Secular | iv. People should live like brothers and sisters |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| a. Sovereign | ii. People have the supreme right to make decisions |
| b. Republic | iii. Head of the state is an elected person |
| c. Fraternity | iv. People should live like brothers and sisters |
| d. Secular | i. Government will not favour any religion |
Question 3
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Leader of Bardoli peasant satyagraha | A. Abul Kalam Azad |
| 2. Educationist, author, and theologian | B. Vallabhbhai Patel |
| 3. President of the Constituent Assembly | C. Somnath Lahiri |
| 4. Vice-Chairman of the Constituent Assembly | D. Rajendra Prasad |
| 5. Member of the Communist Party of India | E. H.C. Mookherjee |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Leader of Bardoli peasant satyagraha | B. Vallabhbhai Patel |
| 2. Educationist, author, and theologian | A. Abul Kalam Azad |
| 3. President of the Constituent Assembly | D. Rajendra Prasad |
| 4. Vice-Chairman of the Constituent Assembly | E. H.C. Mookherjee |
| 5. Member of the Communist Party of India | C. Somnath Lahiri |
Question 4
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. A nominee of the Congress in the Constituent Assembly | A. G. Durgabai Deshmukh |
| 2. Founder of the Swatantra Party | B. Baldev Singh |
| 3. Advocate and public activist for women’s emancipation | C. Kanhaiyalal Maniklal Munshi |
| 4. Defence Minister in the Union Cabinet | D. T.T. Krishnamachari |
| 5. Member, Drafting Committee | E. Jaipal Singh |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. A nominee of the Congress in the Constituent Assembly | B. Baldev Singh |
| 2. Founder of the Swatantra Party | C. Kanhaiyalal Maniklal Munshi |
| 3. Advocate and public activist for women’s emancipation | A. G. Durgabai Deshmukh |
| 4. Defence Minister in the Union Cabinet | B. Baldev Singh |
| 5. Member, Drafting Committee | D. T.T. Krishnamachari |
