MCQs-Chapter 10-The Constitution of India—An Introduction Class 7 SST

 Multiple Choice Questions- Chapter 10-The Constitution of India—An Introduction(Civics) Subject Social Science Class 7

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  Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. When did the Constitution of India come into effect?
a) 15 August 1947
b) 26 November 1949
c) 26 January 1950
d) 30 January 1950
→ c) 26 January 1950

2. Who was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
→ c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

3. What is the purpose of the Constitution?
a) Make laws
b) Conduct elections
c) Provide a framework of rules for governance
d) Elect the president
→ c) Provide a framework of rules for governance

4. How many parts did the original Constitution have?
a) 25
b) 12
c) 8
d) 22
→ d) 22

5. Which committee drafted the Constitution?
a) Planning Committee
b) Drafting Committee
c) Judiciary Committee
d) Law Commission
→ b) Drafting Committee

6. Who chaired the Drafting Committee?
a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Sardar Patel
→ b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

7. What does the judiciary do?
a) Implements laws
b) Makes laws
c) Ensures laws are followed
d) Elects the president
→ c) Ensures laws are followed

8. Which of these is a Fundamental Right?
a) Right to Vote
b) Right to Property
c) Right to Equality
d) Right to Privacy
→ c) Right to Equality

9. What does “secular” mean in the Constitution?
a) Government follows one religion
b) No religion allowed
c) Equal respect to all religions
d) Religion must be taught in school
→ c) Equal respect to all religions

10. What gas is used to preserve the original Constitution?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Helium
d) Carbon dioxide
→ c) Helium

11. The Preamble begins with:
a) "India that is Bharat..."
b) "We the People of India..."
c) "In the name of God..."
d) "Ours is a secular nation..."
→ b) "We the People of India..."

12. Which value was inspired by the French Revolution?
a) Federalism
b) Liberty
c) Democracy
d) Sovereignty
→ b) Liberty

13. The Constitution is described as a:
a) Religious text
b) Historical document
c) Living document
d) Law manual
→ c) Living document

14. How many schedules are there in the present Constitution?
a) 8
b) 10
c) 11
d) 12
→ d) 12

15. Which part contains Fundamental Duties?
a) Part IV
b) Part III
c) Part II
d) Part IV-A
→ d) Part IV-A

16. What is the three-tier system of governance?
a) Central, State, Judiciary
b) Panchayat, Police, Court
c) Central, State, Local
d) State, Court, Police
→ c) Central, State, Local

17. What kind of government does India have?
a) Monarchy
b) Dictatorship
c) Theocracy
d) Democratic Republic
→ d) Democratic Republic

18. What does “sovereign” imply?
a) Rule by king
b) External control
c) Supreme decision-making power
d) Religious governance
→ c) Supreme decision-making power

19. Directive Principles are:
a) Enforceable rights
b) Suggestions
c) Guidelines
d) Religious rules
→ c) Guidelines

20. What did the Irish Constitution inspire?
a) Preamble
b) DPSPs
c) Judiciary
d) Republic
→ b) DPSPs

21. The judiciary’s main role is to:
a) Interpret laws
b) Make rules
c) Conduct elections
d) Pass budgets
→ a) Interpret laws

22. The right to education is:
a) Not in the Constitution
b) A Fundamental Duty
c) A Directive Principle
d) A Fundamental Right
→ d) A Fundamental Right

23. Who wrote the Constitution by hand?
a) Nandalal Bose
b) Dr. Ambedkar
c) Prem Behari Narain Raizada
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
→ c) Prem Behari Narain Raizada

24. Which amendment added Fundamental Duties?
a) 44th
b) 42nd
c) 76th
d) 91st
→ b) 42nd

25. How long did it take to draft the Constitution?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
→ c) 3 years

26. The Constitution declares India as a:
a) Democratic Republic
b) Constitutional Monarchy
c) Socialist Republic
d) Theocratic Republic
→ a) Democratic Republic

27. Which organ implements laws?
a) Legislature
b) Judiciary
c) Executive
d) None
→ c) Executive

28. “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” means:
a) Vote for all
b) World is one family
c) One religion only
d) Indian democracy
→ b) World is one family

29. The Constitution gives voting rights to:
a) Men only
b) Rich people
c) Landowners
d) All adults
→ d) All adults

30. Fundamental Rights are:
a) Guidelines
b) Suggestions
c) Enforceable rights
d) Duties
→ c) Enforceable rights

31. The Preamble mentions “Fraternity,” which means:
a) Equal laws
b) Brotherhood
c) Wealth sharing
d) Judiciary power
→ b) Brotherhood

32. The Indian Constitution is inspired by:
a) French and British systems
b) Only Indian traditions
c) Only American law
d) Only religious texts
→ a) French and British systems

33. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
a) Defend the country
b) Respect the Constitution
c) Right to vote
d) Value cultural heritage
→ c) Right to vote

34. “Right to freedom of expression” is protected under:
a) Directive Principles
b) Fundamental Rights
c) Preamble
d) Judiciary
→ b) Fundamental Rights

35. The Constitution promotes:
a) Unequal society
b) Dictatorship
c) Equality and Justice
d) Colonial rule
→ c) Equality and Justice

True/False

1.    The Constitution of India was adopted on 15 August 1947.
→ False

2.    The Preamble contains the guiding principles of the Constitution.
→ True

3.    Fundamental Duties were a part of the original Constitution.
→ False

4.    India’s Constitution draws from global democratic traditions.
→ True

5.    The executive makes the laws in India.
→ False

Assertion-Reason Questions:

a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A. 
b) Both A and R are true, but R doesn’t explain A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) A is false, R is true.

1.    Assertion: India is called a sovereign country.
Reason: No external power can dictate terms to India.

→ a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

2.    Assertion: The Constitution can never be changed.
Reason: It is a legal document.
→ c) A is false, R is false.

3.    Assertion: Fundamental Rights are enforceable.
Reason: Citizens can go to court to protect them.
→ a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

4.    Assertion: The Constitution of India is the shortest in the world.
Reason: It contains few articles.
→ d) A is false, R is false.

5.    Assertion: Fundamental Duties are legal obligations.
Reason: Citizens can be penalised for not following them.
→ c) A is true, R is false.

Match the Following:

Column A	Column B
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar	a. Elected head of state
2. Fundamental Rights	b. Drafting Committee Chairman
3. Secularism	c. Enforceable rights
4. Helium	d. Equal respect to all religions
5. Republic	e. Preservation of Constitution

Answer: → 1-e, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c, 5-d

Fill in the Blanks

1.    The Constitution of India came into effect on ---------------------------.

2.    The ----------------- reflects the guiding values of the Constitution.

3.    ------------------------ chaired the Drafting Committee.

4.    The Constitution is a ------------------- because it can be amended.

5.    The value of  ------------------ ensures all citizens are treated the same before law.

 Answer: 

1- 26 January 1950

2- Preamble

3- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

4- living document

5- equality

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