Class 9 Social Science — Chapter 108: Constitutional Design (Old Syllabus)
8 practice questions · 3 Easy · 3 Medium · 2 Hard
Practise Class 9 Social Science Chapter 108, "Constitutional Design (Old Syllabus)", with 8 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions. The set is split into 3 Easy, 3 Medium and 2 Hard questions, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams and the JEE & NEET foundation years.
"Constitutional Design (Old Syllabus)" is one of the chapters where dates, cause-and-effect reasoning and map/source interpretation really pays off. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+2 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the same accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
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Key concepts: Constitutional Design (Old Syllabus) (Class 9 Social Science)
This chapter explains why countries need a constitution and how India's Constitution was framed, including its guiding values.
- Why a constitution
- A constitution is the supreme law that lays down how a government is formed, distributes power and guarantees citizens' rights.
- South African example
- South Africa's constitution, made after apartheid, shows how former enemies can agree on shared rules for living together.
- The Constituent Assembly
- India's Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly (1946–49); Dr B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
- Adoption
- The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
- Guiding values
- The Preamble declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic securing justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
💡 Exam tips for Constitutional Design (Old Syllabus)
- Remember the two key dates: adopted 26 Nov 1949, enforced 26 Jan 1950 (Republic Day).
- Learn the Preamble's keywords — sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic.
Sample questions
The Constitution of India was adopted on:
Adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949; came into effect on 26 January 1950.
The Constituent Assembly was first chaired (as President) by:
Sinha presided over the temporary first session; Rajendra Prasad was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly.
The Indian Constitution took how long to be framed?
Drafted from December 1946 to November 1949 — about 2 years 11 months 18 days.
Constitutional Design (Old Syllabus) — FAQs
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This chapter explains why countries need a constitution and how India's Constitution was framed, including its guiding values. Key ideas include Why a constitution, South African example, The Constituent Assembly, Adoption, Guiding values.
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