RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SHARJAH

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24

ASSIGNMENT 9
Class IX
Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE
Topic: Constitutional Design (TERM 2)

Q.I Objective Based Questions:

1. On what charges was Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment?

(a) For treason (b) For breaking the laws (c) For corruption charges (d) for
possessing illegal property

2. Why did the white regime decide to change its policies?

(a) Increase in protests and struggles (b) Government realised that repression
was becoming difficult (c) Rise of sympathetic attitude in government for the
blacks (d) Both (a) and (b)

3. Which of these did not form a part of the changed attitude of South African
government?
(a) Discriminatory laws were repealed (b) Ban on political parties and media
was lifted (c) Nelson Mandela was freed from imprisonment (d) More
discriminatory laws were passed

4. When did South Africa become a democratic country?

(a) 26 April 1995 (b) 26 April 1994 (c) 24 March 1994 (d) 27 April, 1996

5. With the end of apartheid, who became the first President of South African
Republic?
(a) F.W. de Klerk (b) P.W. Botha (c) Nelson Mandela (d) None of the above

6. Name the autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

(a) The Long Walk to Freedom (b) South Africa Wins Freedom (c) Walk to
Freedom (d) Our Freedom

7. What did the white minority want from the new Constitution?
(a) Protect its privileges and property (b) A separate country for themselves (c)
Reservation in legislature (d) some special rights

8. Which of the following sentences is correct?

(a) All countries that have constitutions are necessarily democratic (b) All
countries that are democratic necessarily have constitutions
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above

9. When did Motilal Nehru draft a Constitution for India?

(a) 1927 (b) 1926 (c) 1929 (d) 1928

10. Where was the 1931 session of Indian National Congress held?
(a) Nagpur (b) Karachi (c) Calcutta (d) Delhi

11. According to which Act were the elections held to provincial legislatures in
India in 1937?
(a) Government of India Act, 1935 (b) Government of India Act, 1919 (c)
Government of India Act, 1909 (d) None of the above

12. How many amendments were considered before adopting the Constitution?
(a) Around 500 (b) Around 2000 (c) Around 1550 (d) Around 1000

13. “The ambition of the greatest man of our generation has been to wipe every
tear from every eye.” Who was Nehru referring to in his speech?
(a) Abdul Ghaffar Khan (b) Mahatma Gandhi (c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (d)
Vallabhbhai Patel

14. Match these guiding values with their meanings.

(A) Sovereign (i) government will not favour any particular religion
(B) Republic (ii) People will have supreme right to make decisions without
Outside Interference
(C) Fraternity (iii) Head of the state is an elected person
(D) Secular (iv) There should be a feeling of brotherhood among all the people
(a) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(IV)
(b) A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)
(c) A-(i), B-(IV), C-(iii), D-(ii)
(d) A-(IV), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(ii)

15. Which of these countries is/are examples of a Republic?

(a) USA (b) India (c) South Africa (d) All the above

Q.II Very Short Answer Type Questions:

1. What is a Preamble? Quote the Preamble of our constitution.
2. How is the South African Constitution looked upon today?
3. Why is South Africa called a ‘rainbow nation’ today?
Q.III Short Answer Type Questions:
1. What are constitutional amendments?
 2. What is meant by apartheid? How was it oppressive for the blacks?
3. What are the four main ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian
Constitution?
Q.IV Long Answer Type Question:
1. Why should we accept the Constitution made by the Assembly more than
fifty years ago?
2. Why was the making of the Indian Constitution not an easy affair?
3. Explain the different key words used in the Preamble of the Indian
Constitution.
4. “The South African Constitution inspires democrats all over the world”
Comment.

a) For treason

1. (d) Both (a) and (b)

2. (d) More discriminatory laws were passed
3. (b) 26 April 1994
4. (c) Nelson Mandela
5. (a) The Long Walk to Freedom
6. (a) Protect its privileges and property
7. (d) None of the above
8. (b) 1926
9. (a) Nagpur
10. (a) Government of India Act, 1935
11. (d) Around 1000
12. (b) Mahatma Gandhi
13. (b) A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)
14. (d) All the above

Q.II Very Short Answer Type Questions:

1. The Preamble is an introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose and principles
of a constitution. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with: "We, the people of
India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign socialist secular
democratic republic..."
 2. The South African Constitution is regarded as one of the most progressive and inclusive in
the world today.
3. South Africa is called a 'rainbow nation' due to its diverse population comprising various
ethnicities, cultures, and languages, symbolizing unity in diversity.

Q.III Short Answer Type Questions:

1. Constitutional amendments are changes or additions made to the existing constitution. They
can modify the structure, powers, and functions of government institutions.
2. Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination enforced
by the National Party government of South Africa between 1948 and 1994. It was
oppressive for blacks as it denied them basic human rights, restricted their movement,
education, job opportunities, and subjected them to violence and discrimination.
3. The four main ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution are:
 Sovereign: India is an independent nation free from external control.

 Socialist: India commits to the goal of achieving social, economic, and political
equality.
 Secular: India ensures freedom of religion and equal treatment of all religions.

 Democratic: India is governed by a system where power rests with the people and is
exercised through elected representatives.

Q.IV Long Answer Type Question:

1. Accepting the Constitution made by the Assembly more than fifty years ago is
crucial as it reflects a foundational framework that has withstood the test of
time, providing stability and continuity for governance.
2. The making of the Indian Constitution was challenging due to diverse socio-
cultural, linguistic, and regional complexities, requiring careful negotiation and
compromise among the Constituent Assembly members.
3. The key words in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, such as "justice,"
"equality," "liberty," "fraternity," and "secular," encapsulate the core principles
and values guiding the nation.
4. The South African Constitution serves as a global democratic inspiration,
showcasing a commitment to human rights, inclusivity, and the rule of law.