Question 1

The Indian Constitution is called a living document because it can be ______________.

Accepted Answer

The Indian Constitution is called a living document because it can be amended or changed. Our Constitution accepts the necessity of modifications according to changing needs of the society. Secondly, in the actual working of the Constitution, there has been enough flexibility of interpretations. The Constitution is an instrument that societies create for themselves. Thus, both political practice and judicial rulings have shown maturity and flexibility in implementing the Constitution.

Question 2

Who among the following has the power to amend the Indian constitution?

Accepted Answer

Amending the Constitution of India is the process of making changes to the nation's fundamental law or supreme law. The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution of India.An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The Bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.

Question 3

The correct meaning of fraternity is ________________.

Accepted Answer

Fraternity means the sense or spirit of brotherhood that promotes unity and integrity in the nation and binds its people. Fraternity stands for standing up for fellow citizens and to resolve dispute and conflicts in well behaved and orderly manner that would not harm the integrity of the nation.

Question 4

How would Maya's life be different in South Africa today?

Accepted Answer

Maya's life would be different in South Africa today in terms of equal status in society. She would get a school where children from all classes, rich or poor, high or low, black or white study together. The same hospital would treat her which treats for all sorts of people. There would be no ambulance to be used separately for any white or ruling class. She would get the equal voting right. She would use language of her choice. She would lead a free life.

Question 5

The Tawa joins ___________ in Hoshangabad.

Accepted Answer

Tawa Matsya Sangh is a federation of fishermen's fighting for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest in Madhya Pradesh. Tawa river originates in the Mahadeo hills of Chindwara district. The Tawa river flows through Betul before joining the Narmada in Hoshangabad. This river is a tributary of Narmada river.

Question 6

In India, before Independence, only a small minority was allowed to _______.

Accepted Answer

The British rule had given voting rights only to a few. In India, before independence, only a small minority was allowed to vote. Gandhiji firmly opposed this system and advocated for the universal adult franchise.

Question 7

The TMS was formed in the state of ____________.

Accepted Answer

The TMS or Tawa Matsya Sangh - A federation of fishermen's cooperatives was an organization formed in the state of Madhya Pradesh to fight for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest.

Question 8

The TMS demanded the right to continue their livelihood by organising _________.

Accepted Answer

In 1994, the government gave the rights for fishing in the Tawa reservoir to private contractors. The contractors began to threaten the villagers to leave the village, as they got cheap labour from outside. The newly formed Tawa Matsya Sangh organised rallies and a chakka jam demanding their rights to continue fishing in Tawa reservoir for their livelihood.

Question 9

TMS stands for ___________.

Accepted Answer

TMS stands for Tawa Matsya Sangh. It was an ogranisation formed by the fishermen to fight for the rights of the displaced forest dwellers of the Satpura forest in Madhya Pradesh.

Question 10

The work of building the Tawa dam was started in the year _________.

Accepted Answer

The Tawa dam began to be built in the year 1958 and was completed in the year 1978. It submerged a large area of forest and agricultural land.