**CIVICS – CHAPTER 1: THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION**
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**Very Short Answer Questions (VSAQs)**
**Q1. What do you mean by a Constitution?**
A Constitution is a set of written rules that are accepted by all the people living together in a country.
**Q2. What are the various forms of government?**
Monarchy, Dictatorship, Democracy.
**Q3. What is monarchy?**
A form of government in which one person rules and has all the power.
**Q4. What is democracy?**
A form of government where the people elect the rulers.
**Q5. What is the purpose of the Constitution?**
To define the structure and powers of the government and rights of citizens.
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**Short Answer Questions (SAQs)**
**Q1. What is the importance of the Constitution?**
The Constitution lays down the principles according to which a country is governed.
It safeguards the rights of citizens, ensures equality, and prevents the misuse of power.
**Q2. What is the difference between monarchy and democracy?**
In a monarchy, a single ruler (like a king or queen) holds power by birthright.
In a democracy, leaders are elected by the people and are accountable to them.
**Q3. What is secularism?**
Secularism means that the state does not promote or interfere in any religion and treats all religions equally.
**Q4. What are fundamental rights?**
Fundamental Rights are basic human rights guaranteed by the Constitution to every citizen.
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**Long Answer Question (LAQ)**
**Q1. Why do we need a Constitution in a democracy?**
We need a Constitution in a democracy because:
- It defines the fundamental principles and values.
- It outlines the structure, powers, and functions of government.
- It ensures the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
- It provides guidelines to resolve disputes and maintain law and order.
- It limits the power of the government to prevent misuse and corruption.
Without a Constitution, democracy cannot function effectively or fairly.
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**Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)**
**Q1. Who has the power in a democracy?**
- The army
- The king
- The people
- The police
**Q2. What is the rule of law?**
- Laws apply only to poor people
- Laws apply to all citizens equally
- Laws are decided by kings
- None of the above
**Q3. What is a key feature of democracy?**
- One person rules forever
- People elect their representatives
- No elections
- Power is inherited
**Q4. What is the meaning of secularism?**
- Promoting one religion
- Treating all religions equally
- Removing religion
- None of the above
**Q5. What does the Constitution ensure?**
- Power to kings
- Rights and equality for all
- One religion rule
- No freedom
**Q6. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?**
- 15th August 1947
- 26th November 1949
- 26th January 1950
- 2nd October 1950
**Q7. Which form of government is chosen by the people?**
- Monarchy
- Democracy
- Dictatorship
- Colonial rule
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