(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

Why did the Muslims League boycott the meetings of the Constituent Assembly?

Who represented the Anglo-Indians in the Constituent Assembly?

Give two objectives of the Indian Republic as set forth in the constitution of India.

What is one main strength of the Indian Constitution?

Which body framed the Constitution of India?

Give a brief account of the following local self­ government bodies:

Town Area Committee.

Give a brief account of the following local self­ government bodies:

Notified Area Committee.

Give a brief account of the following local self-government bodies:

Cantonment Board.

What do you understand by the term ‘Preamble’ to the Constitution?

What do the words “We, the People of India” in the Preamble signify?

The preamble to the Constitution describes India as a Sovereign State. What do you understand by the term ‘Sovereign’?

Mention any two implications of a Democratic government, as promised by the Preamble to the Constitution?

Mention any two steps taken by the Indian Republic in pursuance of its socialist objectives.

The Constitution of India stands for a Secular State. What does ‘Secularism’ mean?

What is meant by Local Self-Government?

What is the main difference between Local Self Government and Local Government?

What is meant by the term ‘Gram Sabha’?

A free people are people who participate in decisions affecting their lives and destinies. In this context, answer the following question:
What is meant by Local Self-Government?

A free people are people who participate in decisions affecting their lives and destinies. In this context, answer the following question:
What is the need and importance of Local Self­ Government?

Name one difference between local government and local self-government unit.