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Why does a democratic country need a Constitution?

Important Questions on The Indian Constitution

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Social and Political Life–III TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS VIII>Chapter 1 - The Indian Constitution>Exercises>Q 2

Look at the wordings of the two documents given below. The first column is from the 1990 Nepal Constitution. The second column is from the most recent Constitution of Nepal.

1990 Constitution of Nepal Part 7: Executive. 2015 Constitution of Nepal Part 7: Federal Executive.
Article 35: Executive Power: The executive power of the Kingdom of Nepal shall be vested in His Majesty and the Council of Ministers. Article 75: Executive Power: The executive power of Nepal is, pursuant to this Constitution and law, vested in the Council of Ministers.

What is the difference in who exercises 'Executive Power' in the above two Constitutions of Nepal?

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Social and Political Life–III TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS VIII>Chapter 1 - The Indian Constitution>Exercises>Q 3
What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives?
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SOCIAL SCIENCE Social and Political Life–III TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS VIII>Chapter 1 - The Indian Constitution>Exercises>Q 4

In each of the following situations, identify the minority. Write one reason why you think it is important to respect the views of the minority in each of these situations.

(a) In a school with 30 teachers, 20 of them are male.

(b) In a city, 5 percent of the population are Buddhists.

(c) In a factory mess for all employees, 80 percent are vegetarians.

(d) In a class of 50 Students, 40 belong to well-off families.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Social and Political Life–III TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS VIII>Chapter 1 - The Indian Constitution>Exercises>Q 5
The column on the left lists some of the key features of the Indian Constitution. In the other column, write two sentences, in your own words, on why you think this feature is important:
Key Feature Significance

Federalism

Separation of Powers

Fundamental Rights

Parliamentary Form of Government

  
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SOCIAL SCIENCE Social and Political Life–III TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS VIII>Chapter 1 - The Indian Constitution>Exercises>Q 6


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Write down the names of the Indian States, which share borders with the following neighbouring nations:

(a) Bangladesh

(b) Bhutan

(c) Nepal