CBSE Class 5 EVS Our Constitution Worksheet

Q.A Fill in the blanks

Question 1. The people choose their representative in a democracy.
Answer: people
In simple words: Citizens vote to select leaders who make decisions on their behalf.

Exam Tip: Remember that democracy means rule by the people.

Question 2. All religions are equal in a secular country.
Answer: secular
In simple words: India treats all religions with equal respect and has no official state religion.

Exam Tip: Learn the definition of secularism for civics questions.

Question 3. Government decisions in a state are taken in the name of the Governor.
Answer: Governor
In simple words: The Governor is the constitutional head of an Indian state.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between the Chief Minister (head of government) and Governor (head of state).

Question 4. The President is the head of the union executive.
Answer: President

In simple words: The President is the supreme head of the central government.

Exam Tip: Note that the Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers, but the President is the formal head of the executive.

Question 5. The High court is the highest court in a state.
Answer: High
In simple words: Every major state has a High Court which is the top judicial body within that state.

Question 1. The President is elected for
(a) Five years
(b) Ten years
(c) Six years
Answer: (a) Five years
The President of India holds office for a term of 5 years from the date on which they enter office.
In simple words: The presidential term lasts for 5 years.

Exam Tip: The term length for both the President and Lok Sabha members is 5 years.

Question 2. The minimum age of contesting the general elections is
(a) 18
(b) 21
(c) 25
Answer: (c) 25
The minimum age requirement to contest elections for the Lok Sabha (general elections) is 25 years.
In simple words: A person must be at least 25 years old to become a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse the voting age (18 years) with the age required to contest elections (25 years).

Question 3. The Chief Justice heads the
(a) Legislature
(b) Executive
(c) Judiciary
Answer: (c) Judiciary
The Chief Justice of India is the head of the Supreme Court, which forms the apex of the Indian judicial system.
In simple words: Courts and judges belong to the judiciary branch.

Exam Tip: Legislature makes laws, Executive implements laws, and Judiciary interprets laws.

Question 4. The MPs elected by the people become members of the
(a) Legislative assembly
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Lok Sabha
Answer: (c) Lok Sabha
Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the eligible citizens of India.
In simple words: Lok Sabha is the lower house whose members are chosen directly by public voting.

Exam Tip: Lok Sabha is known as the House of the People.

Q.C Write answers in not more than 30 words

Question 1. What was the name of the British company that controlled trade with India?
Answer: The name of the British company that came to India for trade and eventually established political control was the East India Company.
In simple words: The East India Company was the British trading corporation that ruled parts of India.

Exam Tip: Remember the full name: British East India Company.

Question 2. What role did B.R. Ambedkar play in the making of our constitution?
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a pivotal role in drafting the Indian Constitution. He is widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
In simple words: He led the committee that wrote the Constitution of India.

Exam Tip: Mention his title as Chairman of the Drafting Committee to score full marks.

Question 3. What are the three arms of the government?
Answer: The three organs or arms of the government are the Legislature (which makes laws), the Executive (which implements laws), and the Judiciary (which interprets laws and delivers justice).
In simple words: The government works through the law-making body, the law-enforcing body, and the courts.

Question 4. When did we adopt our constitution? What is this day called?
Answer: We adopted our constitution on 26th November 1949, which is celebrated as Constitution Day (or National Law Day). It came into full effect on 26th January 1950 (Republic Day).
In simple words: The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, known as Constitution Day.

Exam Tip: Be careful to distinguish between adoption date (Nov 26, 1949) and enforcement date (Jan 26, 1950).

Question 5. Mention two Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen.
Answer: Two Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen are:
1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.
2. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.
In simple words: Citizens must respect national symbols and protect the environment.

Exam Tip: Fundamental duties are enshrined in Article 51A of the Constitution.

Question 6. Who is the head of a union territory?
Answer: A Union Territory is administered by the President of India, usually through an administrator or a Lieutenant Governor appointed by the President.
In simple words: The President governs union territories directly or via an appointed Lieutenant Governor.

Question a) [Parliament House building]
Answer: Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan)
In simple words: The building where Indian lawmakers meet.

Exam Tip: Recognize important national heritage and government buildings visually.

Question b) [Supreme Court building]
Answer: Supreme Court of India
In simple words: The highest court building in the country.

Exam Tip: Note the distinctive dome and columns of the Supreme Court architecture.

Question c) [Vasco da Gama portrait]
Answer: Vasco da Gama
In simple words: The Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India.

Exam Tip: Remember that Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498.

Question d) [Dr. B.R. Ambedkar portrait]
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
In simple words: The principal architect of the Indian Constitution.

Question e) [Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam portrait]
Answer: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
In simple words: The former President of India and renowned scientist known as the Missile Man.

Exam Tip: Frequently asked personality identification in elementary EVS and social science quizzes.

Q.E. Explain in a few lines

Question i) Describe how British trade expanded in India.
Answer: The British initially came to India as traders under the East India Company. They set up trading posts (factories) at Surat, Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta. Taking advantage of political disunity among Indian rulers, weak leadership, and regional conflicts, the company gradually interfered in local politics, fought decisive battles like Plassey (1757) and Buxar (1764), and expanded its territorial control across the subcontinent.
In simple words: British trade grew into political rule by exploiting divisions among Indian kings and winning key battles.

Exam Tip: Mention the Battle of Plassey as a major turning point in British expansion.

Question ii) What are the functions of the legislature of our country?
Answer: The primary function of the legislature (Parliament at the center) is to make, amend, and repeal laws for the country. It also discusses national policies, controls the financial budget and taxation, holds the executive accountable through questions and debates, and participates in the election of the President and Vice-President.
In simple words: The legislature makes laws, discusses national issues, and manages the national budget.

Question iii) What is the judiciary? What are its functions?
Answer: The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets the laws, settles legal disputes, and administers justice in the country. Its main functions include resolving civil and criminal disputes between citizens, between citizens and the government, and between states; upholding and protecting the Constitution; and ensuring that laws passed by the legislature do not violate constitutional provisions.
In simple words: The judiciary consists of courts that punish wrongdoers, solve disputes, and protect people's rights.

Exam Tip: Judiciary acts as the guardian of the Constitution and protector of fundamental rights.