Constitution as a Living Document

Class 11 · Political Science · 11 Questions

3intermediate💡 Understand4 marksShort Answer

State whether the following statements are correct or not:

1beginner💡 Understand1 markMCQ

Choose the correct statement from the following. A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because,

2intermediate💡 Understand4 marksShort Answer

Write True / False against the following statements.

3intermediate💡 Understand4 marksShort Answer

Which of the following are involved in the amendment of the Indian Constitution? In what way are they involved?

4intermediate🔍 Analyze1 markShort Answer

You have read in this chapter that the 42nd amendment was one of the most controversial amendments so far. Which of the following were the reasons for this controversy?

5intermediate🔍 Analyze1 markMCQ

Which of the following is not a reasonable explanation of the conflict between the legislature and the judiciary over different amendments?

6intermediate🔍 Analyze5 marksShort Answer

Identify the correct statements about the theory of basic structure. Correct the incorrect statements.

7intermediate🔍 Analyze1 markMCQ

From the information that many amendments were made during 2000-2003, which of the following conclusions would you draw?

8intermediate💡 Understand5 marksLong Answer

Explain the reason for requiring special majority for amending the Constitution.

9advanced🔍 Analyze5 marksLong Answer

Many amendments to the Constitution of India have been made due to different interpretations upheld by the Judiciary and Parliament. Explain with examples.

10advanced⚖️ Evaluate5 marksLong Answer

If amending power is with the elected representatives, judiciary should NOT have the power to decide the validity of amendments. Do you agree? Give your reasons in 100 words.