Constitution as an Instrument of Social Change

Q.

Majoritarianism constitution was adopted by

1. Belgium

2. India

3. Sri Lanka

4. Pakistan

Q. Titles such as Rai Bahadur, Zamindar, Sawai, Rai Sahab and Taluqdar were very prevalent in ancient days.
Which provision of the Indian Constitution abolished the conferment of such titles?

1. Article 15
2. Article 16
3. Article 18
4. Article 21

Q. There is a factory where both men and women are working together and are doing equal job for equal time. However, the owner pays more wages to men as compared to the females.

Choose the correct option(s) from the following.

1. It is a violation of Article 39 which states every individual is entitled to equal pay for equal work.
2. There is no violation of the provisions of the Indian Constitution.
3. It is a violation of Article 76 which states every individual is entitled to equal pay for equal work.
4. It is not in accordance with Articles 14, 15 and 16 which guarantee equality and protection against discrimination.

Q. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides freedom of speech, which is the right to express one's opinion freely without any fear.
However, a person who talked of isolating a region of India from the rest of India was detained and arrested by the police.

Do you think the action of the police was justified?

1. No, It is against the principle of Freedom of speech.
2. Yes, Freedom of speech comes with some restrictions.
3. No, Freedom of speech in India is absolute.
4. No, Freedom of expression is paramount in a democracy.

Q. Which of the following factors are major contributors to Social Change?

1. Urbanisation
2. Communalism
3. Spread of education
4. Penetration of mass media

Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the Right to Freedom of Speech?

1. Article 15
2. Article 17
3. Article 16
4. Article 19

Q. Article 29 of the Indian Constitution deals largely with:

1. abolishing of untouchability
2. protection of minority interests
3. abolishing of titles
4. freedom of expression and speech

Q. India is a religiously pluralistic, multi-ethnic and cultural democracy.

1. True
2. False

Q. Assertion [A]: India is a religiously pluralistic, multi-ethnic and cultural democracy.

Reason [R]: Article 15 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability.

Choose an appropriate option.

1. A is true but R is false.
2. A is false but R is true.
3. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q. Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

i. Through the centuries, religion has played no role in defining a person's identity.

ii. Modernisation changed the dynamics of all the major religions of India and the world witnessed several changes.

iii. Article 19 allows people to form unions and organise peaceful protests.

1. Statements i and ii are correct.
2. Statements ii and iii are correct.
3. Statements i, ii and iii are correct.
4. Statements i, ii and iii are incorrect.

Q. Which among the following Articles in the Constitution of India guarantees the abolishment of untouchability?

1. Article 12
2. Article 9
3. Article 17
4. Article 22

Q. Which of the following is abolished under Article 17 of the Indian Constitution?

1. Communalism
2. Fascism
3. Untouchability
4. Academic Titles

Q. There has been an increased emphasis on social equality post Indian independence. Substantiate the statement giving suitable examples.

Q. Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Constitutional provisions in post-independence India never challenged old age malpractices such as caste system, gender equality and caste-based discrimination.

Statement 2: Social change is caused by broad changes like urbanisation, modernisation and spread of education.

1. Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
2. Only Statement 2 is true.
3. Only Statement 1 is true.
4. Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.

Q. Ram says reservations are totally against the right to equality. Deepa says reservation ensures equal opportunity.

Who do you think is right?

1. Ram is right.
2. Deepa is right.
3. Both are right.
4. Both are wrong.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which among the following activities can be justified under the Freedom of Speech and Expression?

1. An individual criticising the current government.
2. People forming an organisation to fight pollution.
3. A media report on corruption without evidence.
4. An organisation destroying public property as an act of protest.