Class IX - Constitutional Design

Class IX - Constitutional Design

Questions within the Lesson

Page No. 42

Q.1. What would have happened in South Africa if the black majority had decided to take revenge on the whites for all their oppression and exploitation?

Ans. Chaos and war. The white nations would have attacked S. Africa and perhaps she could have lost her independence once again!

Page No. 43

Q.2. This image captures the spirit of South Africa today. South Africans call themselves a ‘rainbow nation’. Can you guess why?

Ans. It is called a ‘rainbow nation’ because this nation comprises many races — Whites, Blacks, Coloured and Indians.

Page No. 44

Q.3. This is not fair! What was the point in having a Constituent Assembly in India if all the basics were already decided?

Ans. It is fair. The basics were decided by the Congress Party which did not at that time represent the whole country, and it was not an elected representative of the people. The Constituent Assembly was the people’s representative body and took every one’s views and opinions into consideration.

Page No. 52

Q.4. Compare the Preambles to the Constitutions of the United States of America, India and South Africa.

„ Make a list of ideas that are common to all these three.

„ Note down at least one of the major differences among these.

„ Which of the three makes a reference to the past?

„ Which of these does not invoke God?

Ans. 1. Common Features :

„ All three begin with “We the people”.

„ All three want to establish liberty, justice and fraternity.

„ All three want to promote general welfare of the people.

2. Difference :  USA does not mention the word Republic or the word Democratic like India

and South Africa.

3.  South Africa

4. India.