CBSE Class 8 Civics Social and Political Life The Indian Constitution Worksheet Set A

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Q1)   In which year Nepal became a democracy?

Ans:  In year 2008 Nepal became a democracy.

Q2)   When Indian National Congress demanded for a constituent assembly?

Ans:  In 1934 the Indian National Congress made demand for a constituent assembly. 

Q3)   What is constitution?

Ans:  A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works. 

Q4)   In which year the king of Nepal took over as the head of the government?

Ans:  In February 2005 the king of Nepal took over as the head of the government.

Q5)   When the constituent assembly drafted the constitution for the independent India?

Ans:  Between December 1946 and November 1949 the constituent assembly drafted the constitution for the independent India.

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Q6)   How Nepal got its own constitution?

Ans: The country of Nepal has witnessed several people’s struggles for the democracy. The people of Nepal want a new constitution because ideals of the people had change as the country head moved from a monarchy to democracy. New constitution in Nepal will establish Nepal as a democracy in order to bring a new society with new ideals. 

Q7)   Why the constitution is so important for the country?

Ans: Constitution is a set of principles or precedents by which a state is governed. It is a set of rules and regulations which places the government's power in the hands of the citizens in a democratic setup. It is important as it protects individual freedom and its fundamental principles that govern a country. 

Q8)   For what the constituent assembly was formed in India?

Ans: The main idea of making the Constituent Assembly for framing the Constitution of India was devised by the Cabinet Mission Plan. The Constituent Assembly consisted of the elected representatives of various provinces who were eminent personalities in their own fields. 

Q9)   Define democracy?

Ans:  A democracy means rule by the people. The name is used for different forms of the government where the people can take part in the decisions that affect the way their community is run. The people elect their leaders. These leaders take this decision about laws. 

Q10)  What do you mean by the Indian national movement?

Ans: The Indian National Movement was an organised mass movement concerned with the interests of the people of India and affected by both internal and external factors. It led to the formation of Indian National Congress in 1885 and several revolts broke out across the country. 

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