CBSE -08 Civics Chapter 01: The Indian Constitution

CBSE -08                        

Civics  

Chapter 01: The Indian Constitution

MCQ questions on "The Indian Constitution" are crucial for CBSE Class 8 Civics learners because they offer a dynamic and effective way to reinforce understanding and prepare for assessments.

1. Reinforces Key Concepts: Multiple choice questions highlight the most important facts, definitions, and principles within the chapter. By attempting them, students actively recall and solidify their knowledge of terms like "sovereign," "socialist," "secular," "democratic," "republic," fundamental rights, directive principles, and the key features of the Constitution.

2. Identifies Knowledge Gaps: Incorrect answers immediately show students where their understanding is weak. This allows them to go back to specific sections of the textbook and revisit topics they haven't fully grasped, leading to more targeted and efficient study.

3. Enhances Retention: The act of choosing the correct answer from multiple options stimulates active learning, which is more effective for memory retention than passive reading. Repeated exposure to key concepts through MCQs helps embed them in long-term memory.

4. Develops Critical Thinking Skills: While seemingly straightforward, many MCQs require students to analyze the options, differentiate between similar-sounding concepts, and apply their knowledge to specific scenarios. This hones their critical thinking and analytical abilities.

5. Familiarizes with Exam Pattern: CBSE examinations often include a significant number of objective-type questions. Practicing MCQs from this chapter familiarizes students with the question format, helping them manage their time effectively during actual exams and reducing exam-day anxiety.

6. Quick Self-Assessment: Objective type questions provide an instant way for students to assess their own progress. They can quickly check their answers and get immediate feedback on their understanding of the chapter.

7. Boosts Confidence: Successfully answering these builds confidence in students' grasp of the subject matter. This positive reinforcement encourages them to delve deeper and take on more challenging aspects of the topic.

8. Promotes Active Recall: Instead of just recognizing information, multiple choice questions  force students to actively recall details from their memory. This "retrieval practice" is a highly effective learning strategy.

9. Covers a Wide Range of Topics Efficiently: A well-designed set of MCQs can cover various sub-topics within "The Indian Constitution" in a relatively short amount of time, making it an efficient review tool.

In essence, incorporating MCQ practice for "The Indian Constitution" transforms passive learning into an engaging and effective process, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding and better performance for CBSE Class 8 Civics learners.

Practice is very imortant for any learner, therefore one set of Practice MCQ for the learners is enclosed with this post learner can take a benifit of it ,  its pdf link is also given at the end of this post.

MCQ Test Paper

CBSE -08                        

Civics  

Chapter 01: The Indian Constitution

Total Questions: 30 Marks: 30 (1 mark each) Time: 45 Minutes

1. What is a Constitution?

(a) A storybook                                        (b) A set of rules and principles

(c) A religious book                                 (d) A scientific law

2. The Indian Constitution came into effect on:

(a) 15 August 1947                                   (b) 26 January 1950                

(c) 26 November 1949                              (d) 2 October 1950

3. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi                                 (b) Rajendra Prasad

(c) B. R. Ambedkar                                  (d) Jawaharlal Nehru

4. The Indian Constitution defines the nature of:

(a) Sports policies                                     (b) Economy

(c) Society and Government                     (d) International laws

5. The Constitution of India guarantees:

(a) Unlimited power to the Prime Minister(b) Rights to citizens

(c) Free travel                                           (d) Power to the army

6. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

(a) Federalism                                           (b) Separation of Powers

(c) Dictatorship                                         (d) Fundamental Rights

7. The Constitution helps in:

(a) Limiting the power of the government(b) Increasing corruption

(c) Encouraging discrimination                 (d) Promoting violence

8. Which of these is a fundamental right?

(a) Right to property                                 (b) Right to vote

(c) Right to freedom of religion                (d) Right to exploit

9. The idea of justice includes:

(a) Discrimination                                     (b) Fair treatment

(c) Power politics                                      (d) Inequality

10. The term 'sovereign' means:

(a) Controlled by other countries              (b) People have supreme power

(c) Ruled by a king                                   (d) Dictatorship

11. The Constitution safeguards us from:

(a) Laws                                                   (b) Rulers taking unjust decisions

(c) Freedom                                              (d) Religion

12. The Constitution ensures equality by:

(a) Giving privileges to rich people          (b) Allowing discrimination

(c) Protecting equal rights                         (d) Denying education

13. Which of these countries did NOT influence the Indian Constitution?

(a) USA                                                    (b) USSR

(c) Japan                                                   (d) Britain

14. How many members were in the Constituent Assembly?

(a) 299                                                      (b) 250

(c) 100                                                      (d) 400

15. The Constitution applies to:

(a) Only political leaders                          (b) Only citizens above 18

(c) All citizens                                          (d) Government officials only

16. Federalism means:

(a) One level of government                     (b) Rule by military

(c) Multiple levels of government             (d) Rule by king

17. What does secularism mean?

(a) Dominance of one religion                  (b) State religion is Hinduism

(c) Equal respect for all religions              (d) No religion allowed

18. Which part of the Constitution lists citizens’ rights?

(a) Directive Principles                             (b) Preamble

(c) Fundamental Rights                             (d) Schedules

19. Which value is not reflected in the Constitution?

(a) Liberty                                                (b) Equality

(c) Monopoly                                           (d) Justice

20. The Constitution is a living document because:

(a) It is rigid                                              (b) It can be changed

(c) It is old                                                (d) It is written on paper

21. What is the Preamble?

(a) A law                                                   (b) An introduction to the Constitution

(c) A court order                                       (d) A political statement

22. What does “Justice” in the Preamble refer to?

(a) Economic, social, & political fairness(b) Police justice only

(c) Only for rich people                            (d) Only court decisions

23. How does the Constitution maintain balance of power?

(a) Military control                                   (b) Checks and balances

(c) Giving power to one-person                (d) No elections

24. The Constitution begins with:

(a) A paragraph on democracy                  (b) A list of laws

(c) The Preamble                                      (d) A message from the President

25. Why is the Indian Constitution the longest in the world?

(a) Because of too many pictures              (b) It covers diverse aspects of society

(c) Written in multiple languages              (d) No particular reason

26. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi                                 (b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(c) B. R. Ambedkar                                  (d) Jawaharlal Nehru

27. How many Fundamental Rights are there in the Indian Constitution?

(a) 5                                                          (b) 6

(c) 7                                                          (d) 10

28. The Constitution provides safeguards against:

(a) Law and order                                     (b) Public holidays

(c) Misuse of power                                  (d) Elections

29. India is a democratic country. This means:

(a) People do not vote                               (b) One-party rule

(c) People elect their leaders                     (d) The army rules the country

30. The Constitution was adopted on:

(a) 26 January 1950                                  (b) 26 November 1949

(c) 15 August 1947                                   (d) 1 January 1950

Pdf Link of this Test paper- https://t.me/cgscbsesupportbypramodsir/52

Answer Key

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
B	B	C	C	B	C	A	C	B	B	B	C	C	A	C
16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
C	C	C	C	B	B	A	B	C	B	C	B	C	C	B