Class 8 political science chapter 1 questions and answers

 Here are the Class 8 Political Science Chapter 1: "The Indian constitution 

📘 Chapter 1: The Indian Constitution – Questions and Answers

🔹 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

Q1. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
A. 26 January 1947
B. 15 August 1947
C. 26 January 1950
D. 26 November 1949
Answer: D. 26 November 1949

Q2. Which of the following is not a key feature of the Indian Constitution?
A. Federalism
B. Monarchy
C. Parliamentary form of government
D. Fundamental Rights
Answer: B. Monarchy

🔹 Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950.

  2. The Indian Constitution provides Fundamental Rights to all citizens.

  3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.

  4. The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world.

🔹 True/False:

  1. India is a secular country. ✅ (True)

  2. The Constitution of India does not allow people to follow any religion. ❌ (False)

  3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India. ✅ (True)

  4. The Constitution was written in one month. ❌ (False)

🔹 One Word Questions:

  1. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
    👉 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. What type of government does India have?
    👉 Parliamentary

🔹 Short Answer Questions:

Q1. What is a Constitution?
Answer: A Constitution is a written document that contains a set of fundamental principles or rules according to which a country is governed.

Q2. Why do we need a Constitution?
Answer: We need a Constitution to protect the rights of citizens, ensure equality and justice, and provide guidelines for the functioning of the government.

Q3. What is meant by secularism?
Answer: Secularism means that the state does not promote or favor any religion and treats all religions equally.

Q4. What do you understand by the rule of law?
Answer: Rule of law means that all citizens are equal before the law, and no one is above the law, not even government officials.

🔹 Long Answer Questions:

Q1. What are the key features of the Indian Constitution?
Answer:
The key features of the Indian Constitution are:

  1. Federalism – Power is divided between central and state governments.

  2. Parliamentary Form of Government – People elect representatives to form the government.

  3. Separation of Powers – Power is divided among legislature, executive, and judiciary.

  4. Fundamental Rights – Citizens are guaranteed rights like equality, freedom, and protection against exploitation.

  5. Secularism – The state does not favor any religion and respects all.

Q2. What are Fundamental Rights? Name any three.
Answer:
Fundamental Rights are the basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution to all citizens. They protect the freedom and dignity of individuals.
Three examples are:

  1. Right to Equality

  2. Right to Freedom

  3. Right against Exploitation


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