This article presents a set of 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test and reinforce understanding of the fundamental concepts covered in Chapter 9 – Constitution As A Living Document of the NCERT Indian Constitution at Work book of Class 11. These questions will help the students in their preparation for the upcoming examinations. Use these questions for revision; also check the answers in the answer key provided at the end of the article.
10 MCQs on Ch 9 – Constitution As A Living Document
Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on Chapter 9 – Constitution As A Living Document from the NCERT book for Class 11 – Indian Constitution at Work:
1. What is the underlying principle of the Constitution as a living document?
A) It can never be amended
B) It adapts and evolves with changing times
C) It remains static and rigid
D) It is only applicable to a certain group of people
2. Which of the following principles allows the Indian Constitution to adapt and grow with time?
A) Static Rigidity
B) Unchangeable Nature
C) Constitutional Stagnation
D) Living Document Approach
3. The concept of ‘Basic Structure’ of the Constitution was established by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
A) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
B) Golaknath v. State of Punjab
C) S. R. Bommai v. Union of India
D) Minerva Mills v. Union of India
4. The Constitution of India can be amended by:
A) The President of India
B) The Prime Minister
C) The Parliament
D) The Supreme Court
5. The idea of a ‘Socialist’ state was added to the Preamble of the Constitution by which amendment?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 26th Amendment
D) 52nd Amendment
6. The process of Judicial Review in India allows the Supreme Court to:
A) Overrule decisions of the President
B) Interpret the Constitution and strike down unconstitutional laws
C) Take over the functioning of the executive branch
D) Declare war in times of emergency
7. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?
A) Article 356
B) Article 368
C) Article 370
D) Article 395
8. The provision of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution can be suspended during:
A) Economic emergencies
B) Political crises
C) National holidays
D) Proclamation of a state of emergency
9. The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution are related to:
A) Reservation in educational institutions
B) Right to Information
C) Panchayati Raj institutions and Municipalities
D) Right to property
10. Which part of the Indian Constitution includes the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A) Part I
B) Part II
C) Part III
D) Part IV
Also Read – CBSE Chapterwise MCQs for History Class 11 NCERT from the Revised Syllabus (2023 – 2024)
ANSWER KEY:
- B) It adapts and evolves with changing times
- D) Living Document Approach
- A) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
- C) The Parliament
- A) 42nd Amendment
- B) Interpret the Constitution and strike down unconstitutional laws
- B) Article 368
- D) Proclamation of a state of emergency
- C) Panchayati Raj institutions and Municipalities
- D) Part IV