Quiz on the Indian Constitution

What is a Constitution?

• A book of religious laws

• A set of fundamental rules governing a country

• A collection of historical events

• A guideline for international relations

Which country’s constitutional design is discussed at the beginning of the chapter?

• USA

• South Africa

• India

• France

Who led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the system of racial discrimination in South Africa called?

• Colonialism

• Apartheid

• Federalism

• Fascism

Which organization led the struggle against apartheid?

• African National Congress (ANC)

• United Nations

• Communist Party of South Africa

• Indian National Congress

When did Nelson Mandela become the first black President of South Africa?

• 1980

• 1990

• 1994

• 2000

The South African Constitution was based on:

• Racial superiority

• Democratic values, social justice, and human rights

• Monarchy

• Military rule

Why do we need a constitution?

• To restrict democracy

• To provide a framework for governance and safeguard rights

• To favor one group over another

• To create economic policies

Which of the following was NOT a major challenge during the making of the Indian Constitution?

• Religious differences

• Integration of princely states

• Lack of experienced leaders

• Social and economic inequalities

Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• Sardar Patel

• Mahatma Gandhi