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2. The Republic Day is celebrated on ______________ .
(a) 26 January (b) 30 November (c) 26 August

3. The vision ______________ gives equal rights to all citizens.
(a) sovereign (b) socialist (c) both of these
4. In a republic, the head of state is ______________ .
(a) hereditary (b) elected (c) none of these

5. The Preamble mentions social, ______________ and political justice.
(a) economic (b) commercial (c) both of these
6. A Constituent Assembly was set up in ______________ .
(a) 1976 (b) 1950 (c) 1946

7. The Indian Constitution was passed on ______________ .
(a) November 26, 1949 (b) June 15, 1946 (c) August 26, 1950
8. The ______________ is elected for a specified period of 5 years.
(a) Prime Minister (b) President (c) both of these

B. Match the following :
1. Purna Swaraj u u A coming together of different political parties to form the
majority in a legislature.
2. Letter and spirit u u A country having elected head of state.

3. Preamble u u Having the supreme power in a country.
4. Coalition u u Complete independence.
5. Republic u u By the express provisions and the suggested ideals.
6. Sovereign u u An introduction to a book or document outlining its objectives and
principles.

C. Write T for true and F for false statements :
1. The President is appointed the leader of the majority party.

2. All people enjoy equal political rights.
3. A society devoid of justice can hope to progress.
4. The Preamble mentions equality of status and opportunity.
5. A democracy gives its citizens the right to express themselves.
6. The word ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble in 1976.

D. Write short notes on the following :

1. Sovereign 2. Democratic 3. Justice
4. Fraternity 5. Equality 6. Liberty
E. Answer in one word or phrase :

1. Which assembly was set up to make the Constitution of India?
2. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee?
3. On what day did the Constitution of India come into force?

4. What does the word ‘sovereign’ mean?
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