1. The Indian Constitution
Ncert solution for class 8 social science political (civics) chapter-01.
Question.1 Why does a democratic country need a
Constitution?
Answer. A democratic country needs a constitution because a constitution puts down certain principles that form the basis of the kind of country that we as citizens, desire to live in.
1. A Constitution tells us the fundamental nature of our society.
2. A Constitution helps serve as a set of rules and principles that all persons in a country can agree upon as the basis of the way in which they want the country to be governed.
The constitution also spells out the ideals the citizens believe that their country should uphold.
Answer. A democratic country needs a constitution because a constitution puts down certain principles that form the basis of the kind of country that we as citizens, desire to live in.
1. A Constitution tells us the fundamental nature of our society.
2. A Constitution helps serve as a set of rules and principles that all persons in a country can agree upon as the basis of the way in which they want the country to be governed.
The constitution also spells out the ideals the citizens believe that their country should uphold.
Question.2. What is the difference in who exercises Executive Power in the 1990 and
Interim Constitutions of Nepal? Keeping this in mind, why do you think Nepal
needs a new Constitution today?
Answer. In the 1990 Nepal constitution the Executive powers of the Kingdom was entirely in the hands of the King. According to the Interim constitution drafted in 2007, the executive powers of Nepal are in the hands of the council of ministers headed by the Prime Minister. There was a dire need for a new constitution as the ideals of the people had changed as the country had moved from a monarchy to a democracy. The old constitution was drafted when the country was under the rule of the king. The people of Nepal fought for a democratic government for many years. So the old constitution does not reflect the ideals of the people. The new constitution will change the rules of the old constitution in order to bring in a new society with new ideals.
Answer. In the 1990 Nepal constitution the Executive powers of the Kingdom was entirely in the hands of the King. According to the Interim constitution drafted in 2007, the executive powers of Nepal are in the hands of the council of ministers headed by the Prime Minister. There was a dire need for a new constitution as the ideals of the people had changed as the country had moved from a monarchy to a democracy. The old constitution was drafted when the country was under the rule of the king. The people of Nepal fought for a democratic government for many years. So the old constitution does not reflect the ideals of the people. The new constitution will change the rules of the old constitution in order to bring in a new society with new ideals.
Question..3 What would happen
if there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives?
Answer. If there are no restrictions on the power of the elected representatives the leaders might misuse the powers given to them. The Indian Constitution provides safeguards against this misuse of power by our political leaders. The Constitution lays down rules that guard the citizens against misuse of power.
Answer. If there are no restrictions on the power of the elected representatives the leaders might misuse the powers given to them. The Indian Constitution provides safeguards against this misuse of power by our political leaders. The Constitution lays down rules that guard the citizens against misuse of power.
Question. 5 Listed below are
the key features of the Indian Constitution. Write two sentences, in your own
words, on why you think this feature is important key feature of the Indian Constitution.
means more than one level of government in the country. India has a 3 tier government. India needs a 3 tier government because of the diverse religious and cultural composition of its citizens. A government at the centre alone could not be effective for everyone.
2. Separation of Powers:
In order to prevent the misuse of power by the elected representative the constitution advocate Separation of powers. Each branch of the government has its powers fixed by the Constitution. The Constitution ensures that a balance of power is maintained between the Legislature Executive and the Judiciary.
3. Fundamental Rights:
Fundamental Rights guarantees the rights of individuals against the State as well as against other individuals. It protects minority communities and guarantees rights against the majority.
4. Parliamentary Form of Government:
In a Parliamentary form of government the constitution guarantees universal adult franchise for all citizens. That is, all adults have a right to vote, irrespective of whether they are poor or rich, educated or uneducated, a Hindu, Muslim or a Christian.The idea of universal adult franchise is based on equality.
Answer. A Constitution can be described as a document outlining the basic laws or principles by which a country is to be governed.
Question.2. Mention the key features of the Indian Constitution.
Answer.The key features of the Indian constitution are:-
2.Parliamentary Form of Government
3.Separation of Powers
4.Fundamental Rights
5. Secularism.
Question.3. What is universal adult franchise?
Question.4. What are the key components of fundamental rights?
Answer. The key components of Fundamental rights are:-
1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Freedom
3. Right against Exploitation
4. Right to Freedom of Religion
5. Cultural and Educational Rights
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Question.5. What is secularism?
means more than one level of government in the country. India has a 3 tier government. India needs a 3 tier government because of the diverse religious and cultural composition of its citizens. A government at the centre alone could not be effective for everyone.
2. Separation of Powers:
In order to prevent the misuse of power by the elected representative the constitution advocate Separation of powers. Each branch of the government has its powers fixed by the Constitution. The Constitution ensures that a balance of power is maintained between the Legislature Executive and the Judiciary.
3. Fundamental Rights:
Fundamental Rights guarantees the rights of individuals against the State as well as against other individuals. It protects minority communities and guarantees rights against the majority.
4. Parliamentary Form of Government:
In a Parliamentary form of government the constitution guarantees universal adult franchise for all citizens. That is, all adults have a right to vote, irrespective of whether they are poor or rich, educated or uneducated, a Hindu, Muslim or a Christian.The idea of universal adult franchise is based on equality.
EXTRA QUESTIONS
Question.1. What is a constitution?Answer. A Constitution can be described as a document outlining the basic laws or principles by which a country is to be governed.
Question.2. Mention the key features of the Indian Constitution.
Answer.The key features of the Indian constitution are:-
2.Parliamentary Form of Government
3.Separation of Powers
4.Fundamental Rights
5. Secularism.
Question.3. What is universal adult franchise?
Question.4. What are the key components of fundamental rights?
Answer. The key components of Fundamental rights are:-
1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Freedom
3. Right against Exploitation
4. Right to Freedom of Religion
5. Cultural and Educational Rights
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Question.5. What is secularism?
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