Democracy and Equality; Our State Governments

The ____________ is a document that lays down the framework, political structures and the powers and duties of the government.

The Preamble is an _____________ to our Constitution.

According to the Preamble, who is constituting India into a socialist, secular and democratic republic?

• The Constitution

• The Preamble

• The Government of India

• The people of India

The most successful scheme of the government which has increased enrollment of children in schools is-

• Reservation of seats

• Scholarships and financial help

• Right to Education

• Mid-day meal scheme

India has ____ States and _____ Union Territories.

• 28, 8

• 29, 7

• 28, 9

• 27, 9

The Governor of a state is appointed by the-

• Chief Minister

• Prime Minister

• President of India

• Vice-President of India

The maximum strength of State Legislative Assembly can be-

• 300

• 400

• 500

• 600

The Constitution grants all adult citizens the Right to Vote, without any discrimination of caste, colour, creed, language, religion or region. This Right is known as:

• Universal Adult Franchise

• Right to Equality

• Right to Freedom

• Right to Information

In the Indian political system, when a single majority party cannot form the government, some political parties join hands to form a government. This government is known as a ___________ government.

Which of the following is a Union Territory:

• Jammu and Kashmir

• Puducherry

• Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

• All of the above