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Question 13 Marks
“India is a secular nation “ Explain.
Answer
The Government of India does not conform to the norms of any particular religion or sect.
  • Citizens are not discriminated on the basis of their faith, sect or religion .
  • Every citizen of the country is free to follow the religion of his /her choice.
  • The Indian government is neutral in religious matters.
  • Thus , it is said that “India is a secular nation”.
  • The Constitution of India has declared India as secular country.
  • The Constitution has given religious fredom as a fundamental right to all citizens.
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Question 23 Marks
Explain in short : Democratic rule
Answer
The main feature of the Indian Constitution is democratic rule.
  • General elections are held in our country every five years.
  • Indian citizens of $18$ years or above cast their vote and elect their representatives.
  • Any votes of the country can contest an election without any discrimination of religion, caste, class or gender.
  • Representatives elected by the people rule the country by taking responsibility of the people.
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Question 33 Marks
Why is India known as a Democratic Republic ?
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In India , the government obtains powers from people directly or indirectly.
  • India has adopted a democratic republic system of government.
  • So India is known as Democratic Republic .
  • The rule of our country is not in the hands of a privileged few.
  • All posts of state administration are open to all citizens without any discrimination of religion. ,casts or gender.
  • The Indian people can dismiss any government by election and they have supreme power to form new government .
  • Thus, India is known as a Democratic Republic.
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Question 43 Marks
Why is a Constitution necessary for a nation ?
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`No country can function smoothy without a Constitution.
  • One cannot imagine the administration of a country without a Constitution.
  • The Constitution of every country finaly weaves the ethos and ideals of the country.
  • The kind of government of the country and its administration are decided by the Constitution.
  • Many objectives have been achieved through the Constitution.
  • The representatives , elected by the people ,run the country in accordance with the rules laid down in the Constitution.
  • Our Constitution contains provisions and rules to ensure that leaders do not misure their powers.
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Question 53 Marks
Who were the main leaders in the formation of the Constitution of India ?
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The main Leaders in the formation of the Constitution of India were national Leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru. Dr. Rajendra Prasad , Sardar Vallbhbhai Patel , Maulana Abul Kalam Azad , Shyam Prasad Mukherjee , Sardar Baldev Singh etc.
  • Moreover, there were Constitution scholars like Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer , Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar , Dr Kanaiyalal Munshi etc. in the Constitution committee.
  • Frank Anthony represented the Anglo-Indians and $H.P.$Modi represented the Parsis ,Sarojini Naydu and Vijyalakshmi Pandit were the female members in the constituent committee.
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected Prsident of the Constitution committee.
  • A drafting committee was formed to prepare the final draft of the Constitution under the chairmanship of Dr bhimrao ambedkar.
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Question 63 Marks
What do you mean by the Constitution ?
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The systematic compilation of a set of rules to run the government of a country is known as the “Constitution” of the country .
  • No country can function smoothy without a Constitution which finely weaves the ethos and ideals of a country.
  • The Constitution of a country is the statement of its national goals and aims like democracy , socialism , secularism , national unity , etc.
  • A Constitution can be in written or unwritten form .
  • It is framed by ntional and scholar leaders of a country.
  • Many objectives have been achieved through the Constitution .
  • The Constitution is a document which weaves our ideas.
  • The type of government ,laws and judiciary are decided by the Constitution.
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