The Philosophy of the Constitution — Political Science STD 11 Humanities — Question

Which of the following arguments could be used to justify state action to provide basic minimum conditions of life to all citizens?
Providing free services to the poor and needy can be justified as an act of charity.

Explain the difference between the Indian Constitution and western ideas in the light of:
Understanding of secularism.

It is said that there is too much political interference in the working of the administrative machinery. It is suggested that there should be more and more autonomous agencies which do not have to answer to the ministers.
Do you think this will make administration more people-friendly?

Which of the following arguments could be used to justify state action to provide basic minimum conditions of life to all citizens?
Providing all citizens with a basic minimum standard of living is one way of ensuring equality of opportunity.

It is said that there is too much political interference in the working of the administrative machinery. It is suggested that there should be more and more autonomous agencies which do not have to answer to the ministers.
Do you think this will make administration more efficient?

Which of the following is a violation of Fundamental Rights and why?

1. Not paying minimum wages.
2. Banning of a book.
3. Banning of loudspeakers after 9 pm.
4. Making a speech.

State whether the following inferences about the making of the Indian Constitution are Correct or Incorrect. Give reasons to support your answer.
The Constituent Assembly did not represent the Indian people since it was not elected by all citizens.

In a discussion on the experience of the working of our Constitution.
Harbans: The Indian Constitution has succeeded in giving us a framework of democratic government.

State whether the following inferences about the making of the Indian Constitution are Correct or Incorrect. Give reasons to support your answer.
Constitution making did not involve any major decision since there was a general consensus among the leaders at that time about its basic framework.

Which of the following arguments could be used to justify state action to provide basic minimum conditions of life to all citizens?
Some people are naturally lazy and we should be kind to them.