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Working of the Constitution

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

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Card 1Constitutional Overview

What are the three main areas of focus when reviewing the working of the Indian Constitution?

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The three main areas are: (1) Democracy, (2) Social Justice, and (3) Judicial System. These areas help us understand how constitutional principles are implemented in practice.

Card 2Democracy

What does political maturity in democracy mean?

Answer

Political maturity means that democracy is not just about having a representative structure, but integrating democratic principles into actual practice. It makes democracy an integral part of society'

Card 3Democracy

How did the Indian Constitution expand the Right to Vote compared to the pre-independence period?

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The Constitution removed restrictions that existed before independence and guaranteed adult suffrage to both men and women equally. Initially set at 21 years, the voting age was later reduced to 18 ye

Card 4Democracy

Why is India called the largest democracy in the world?

Answer

India has the largest number of voters compared to any other democratic nation. The Constitution's provision of universal adult suffrage and the inclusion of all citizens above 18 years in the elector

Card 5Democracy

What is democratic decentralization and why is it important?

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Democratic decentralization is the distribution of power from central authority to local levels. It is important because it controls misuse of power and creates opportunities for political participati

Card 6Democracy

Which constitutional amendments gave constitutional status to local self-governing institutions?

Answer

The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to local self-governing institutions and increased their powers, making democratic decentralization a reality.

Card 7Democracy

What is the Right to Information Act (RTI 2005) and how does it strengthen democracy?

Answer

RTI 2005 gives citizens the right to know about government functioning, ensuring transparency and accountability. It has made government more transparent, reduced secrecy, and strengthened the relatio

Card 8Democracy

What is the 'rights-based approach' in democratic reforms?

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The rights-based approach considers development and democratic reforms as 'rights' of citizens rather than just benefits. Citizens now have rights to information, education, and food security, which h

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