Question 11 of 11intermediate🔧 ApplyMatching4 marks

For each of these provisions write the function that this provision performs.

(i)

The government cannot order any citizen to follow or not to follow any religion

Answer

Limitations on the power of the government

(ii)

The government must try to reduce inequalities in income and wealth

Answer

Enable the government to fulfil the aspirations of a society and create conditions for a just society

(iii)

The President has the power to appoint the Prime Minister

Answer

Give powers to the government for pursuing collective good of the society

(iv)

The Constitution is the supreme law that everyone has to obey

Answer

Provide a set of basic rules that allow for minimal coordination amongst members of a society

(v)

Indian citizenship is not limited to people of any race, caste or religion

Answer

Constitute the national identity of a country

Explanation

This question tests understanding of the functions of a constitution. The context clearly outlines four key functions: (1) providing basic rules for coordination, (2) setting limits on government power, (3) giving powers to government for collective good, and (4) enabling government to fulfil societal aspirations. Additionally, citizenship provisions relate to national identity. Each provision in the question corresponds to one of these constitutional functions.