MCQ Political Science Class 10 Chapter 1 Working of the Constitution Maharashtra Board 1. What is the primary goal of the Indian Constitution?To promote a single religionTo establish a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republicTo limit citizens’ freedomsTo focus only on economic growthQuestion 1 of 202. On which date did the Indian Constitution come into effect?15th August 194726th November 194926th January 19501st January 1948Question 2 of 203. What does the Indian Constitution ensure for citizens?Restrictions on votingPromotion of one casteJustice and protection of freedomLimited educational opportunitiesQuestion 3 of 204. What type of society does the Constitution aim to build?A progressive society based on social justice and equalityA society with caste-based discriminationA society with limited voting rightsA military-ruled societyQuestion 4 of 205. Which areas does the chapter review regarding the Constitution’s working?Agriculture, trade, and tourismDemocracy, social justice, and judicial systemDefense, health, and economyEducation, culture, and sportsQuestion 5 of 206. What is the essence of a representative system in democracy?Limiting voter participationIntegrating democratic principles into political lifePromoting secrecy in governanceReducing electionsQuestion 6 of 207. What indicates the success of Indian democracy?Irregular electionsFree and fair elections at regular intervalsLow voter turnoutAbsence of political partiesQuestion 7 of 208. What shows increasing political maturity in India?Decreased voter participationGrowing participation in political processesLack of political competitionLimited women’s representationQuestion 8 of 209. What right was granted to adults by the Indian Constitution?Right to voteRight to free travelRight to propertyRight to limit educationQuestion 9 of 2010. What happened to voting restrictions after independence?They were expandedThey were canceledThey remained unchangedThey were limited to womenQuestion 10 of 2011. What change was made to the voting age in India?Fixed at 25Increased to 21Reduced from 21 to 18Kept at 21Question 11 of 2012. How did lowering the voting age to 18 affect Indian democracy?Increased youth political participationReduced voter turnoutLimited women’s votingDecreased political partiesQuestion 12 of 2013. Why is India called the largest democracy in the world?It has the largest land areaIt has the most political partiesIt has the largest number of votersIt restricts voting rightsQuestion 13 of 2014. What qualitative change has new political parties brought to India?Reduced voter participationRepresentation of diverse public expectationsFewer electionsLimited youth involvementQuestion 14 of 2015. What is central to a democratic government?Decentralization of powerCentralized authorityMilitary controlLimited citizen rightsQuestion 15 of 2016. What does decentralization help prevent?Economic growthVoter registrationMisuse of powerJudicial decisionsQuestion 16 of 2017. What do the Directive Principles promote for decentralization?Limiting local governanceEmpowering local self-governmentPromoting secrecyReducing electionsQuestion 17 of 2018. Which amendments gave constitutional status to local self-governments?1st and 2nd amendments42nd and 44th amendments73rd and 74th amendments11th and 12th amendmentsQuestion 18 of 2019. Why are seats reserved for women in political institutions?To limit their roleTo increase their political participationTo reduce voter turnoutTo promote secrecyQuestion 19 of 2020. Why are seats reserved for weaker sections?To exclude themTo ensure their share in political powerTo limit their educationTo reduce their voting rightsQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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