JK Academy Maharashtra Board Class 7 Civics Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Our Constitution
Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 7 Civics Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Our Constitution Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.
Maharashtra Board Class 7 Civics Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Our Constitution
Class 7 Civics Chapter 1 Introduction to Our Constitution Textbook Questions and Answers
Exercise:
1. Explain the following concepts:
(1) Provisions in the Constitution
Answer:
The provisions in the Constitution are about different things, e.g., citizenship, the rights of citizens, the relationship between citizens and the State, subjects of the laws to be made by the governments, elections, restrictions on government, jurisdiction of the State, etc.
(2) Constitution Day
Answer:
The Constituent Assembly enacted the Constitution and adopted it on 26th November 1949. Therefore, 26th November is observed as ‘Constitution Day.’
2. Discuss:
(1) A Constituent Assembly was established.
Answer:
The process of the making of the Indian Constitution started in 1946. The leaders of the freedom movement insisted that Independent India will be governed not by the laws made by the British, but by laws made by Indians themselves. A Committee was established to prepare the Constitution of Independent India. It came to be known as the Constituent Assembly.
(2) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is called the ‘Architect of the Indian Constitution’.
Answer:
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee. He had studied in depth, the Constitutions of different countries of the world. He studied and contemplated day and night to draft our Constitution. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar handled the task of presenting the draft, answering the various questions raised on it, making changes in the draft as per the suggestions of the Constituent Assembly and making every provision of the Constitution flawless. Due to his contribution towards the making of the Constitution, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is called the ‘Architect of the Indian Constitution.’
(3) What is included in the administration of a country?
Answer:
Government has to make laws relating to several subjects, such as defending the boundaries, protecting the people from external aggression, eradication of poverty, creating employment, education and health services, encouragement to commerce and industries, protection of the weaker sections, making policies for the progress of women, children and the tribal people, etc. Government has to bring about desirable changes in the society by implementing laws. In short, governments in modern times have to take decisions related to different issues right from space research to public cleanliness. This is governance or administration.
3. Choose the right option:
(1) The Constitution of this country is primarily unwritten
(a) America
(b) India
(c) England
(d) None of these
Answer: England
(2) Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly
(a) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Durgabai Deshmukh
(d) B.B. Rai
Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(3) Who among these was not a member of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Moulana Azad I
(c) RajkumariAmritKaur
(d) Hansaben Mehta I
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
(4) Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
(d) J.B. Kripalani
Answer: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
4. Answer the following questions:
(1) On what subjects does the Government have to make laws?
Answer:
Government has to make laws relating to several subjects, such as defending the boundaries, protecting the people from external aggression, eradication of poverty, creating employment, education and health services, encouragement to commerce and industries, protection of the weaker sections, making policies for the progress of women, children and the tribal people, etc. Government has to bring about desirable changes in the society by implementing laws. In short, governments in modern times have to take decisions related to different issues right from space research to public cleanliness. This is governance or administration.
(2) Why do we celebrate 26th January as Republic Day?
Answer:
India began to be governed according to the provisions of the Constitution from 26th January 1950. The Indian Republic came into existence from this day. Therefore, 26th January is celebrated as ‘Republic Day.’
(3) What are the advantages of running the government as per the provisions of the Constitution?
Answer:
There are several advantages of governing a country with the help of rules or provisions included in a Constitution.
• Government has to function within a set of rules. This reduces the possibility of the misuse of the power and authority they have been given.
• A Constitution includes the rights and freedoms of the citizens. Government cannot take away these rights. Therefore, people’s rights and freedoms are safeguarded.
• Running a country as per the provisions of the Constitution is the same as establishing the rule of law. Then there is no scope for the misuse of power, or high-handed administration.
• If a country is run as per the Constitution, the faith that the common people have in the government increases. They then become keen on participating in the activities of the government. Democracy is strengthened due to the increased participation of the people.
• Constitution presents some political ideals before the country. The nation is also bound to act in that direction. It creates an atmosphere conducive to attain world peace and security and preservation of human rights.
• Since the constitution also includes the list of citizens’ duties, it fixes the responsibility of the citizens as well.
Activities
- Several committees were established for the effective functioning of the Constituent Assembly. Find out more information about them and discuss the role of different committees.
- Prepare a report on how you celebrated Constitution Day in your school.
- Make a collection of the photos of the members of the Constituent Assembly.