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Chapter 1 Working of the Constitution Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 1 Working of the Constitution. Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

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Maharashtra State Board Class 10 Political Science Solutions Chapter 1 Working of the Constitution

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences. (1) In Maharashtra …………………… seats are reserved for women in local self-governing institutions. (a) 25% (b) 30% (c) 40% (d) 50%
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) 50%

(2) Which of the following laws created a favorable environment for women to secure freedom and self-development?
(a) Right to Information Act
(b) Dowry Prohibition Act
(c) Food Security Act
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(b) Dowry Prohibition Act

(3) The essence of democracy is ……………………
(a) universal adult franchise.
(b) decentralisation of power.
(c) policy of reservation of seats.
(d) judicial decisions.
(d) Judicial decisions
Answer:
(b) decentralization of power

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

(1) Indian democracy is considered the largest democracy in the world.
Answer:
The above statement is True.

Hence, Indian democracy is the largest democracy in the world.

(2) Secrecy in the working of Government has increased due to the Right to Information.
Answer:
The above statement is False.

(3) The nature of the Constitution is seen as a living document.
Answer:
The above statement is True.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Explain the following concepts.

(1) Right based approach

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(2) Right to information
Answer:

(3) Women representation in the Loksabha.
Answer:

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
in brief. (1) What are the effects of reducing the voting age from 21 years to 18 years? Answer:

(2) What is meant by establishment of social justice?
Answer:
Establishing social justice means:

(3) Which decision of the Court has resulted in protection of honour and dignity of women?
Answer:

Project
(1) Which information can be secured with the help of the right to information? Find out with the help of your teachers.
(2) Make a list of concessions given by the Government for the students of minority communities?
(3) Visit the official website of the National election commission and collect more information about it.
(4) Take an interview of women representations from local self-governing institutions from your area.

Memory Map

Q. Maharashtra Board Solution
Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option:

1. Right to Information came into force from
(a) 2002
(b) 2004
(c) 2005
(d) 2006

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) 2005

2. The Indian government has been working in accordance with principle of the
(a) Parliament
(b) President
(c) Constitution
(d) Party
Answer:
(c) Constitution

3. Men and women above years of age can vote in India.
(a) 15
(b) 18
(c) 21
(d) 25
Answer:
(b) 18

4. can make amendments to the Constitution.
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Council of Ministers
(d) Parliament
Answer:
(d) Parliament

5. got recognition because of 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution.
(a) Parliament
(b) Local self-governing institutions
(c) Legislative council
(d) Cooperative societies
Answer:
(b) Local self- governing institutions

6. ………………….. has made the government more transparent.
(a) Equality
(b) Freedom
(c) Right to Information
(d) Social Justice
Answer:
(c) Right to Information

7. and are two features of good governance.
(a) Popular, populist
(b) Efficient, democratic
(c) Transparent, responsible
(d) Equality, decentralization
Answer:
(c) Transparency, responsible.

Q. Maharashtra Board Solution
State whether the following statements are true or false:

1. Indian democracy is evidently unsuccessful.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The above statement is False.

2. There is less friction in all inclusive democracy.
Answer:
The above statement is True.

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Explain the following concepts:

1. Decentralisation:

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2. Provisions regarding Minorities:
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3. Policy of Reservation of Seats:
Answer:

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Complete the Concept Map:

1. Complete the Concept Map:

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2. important to understand:

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3. please understand:

Answer:

Q. Maharashtra Board Solution
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
the following questions in brief:

1. What are the provisions made in the Directive Principles regarding decentralization?
Answer:
The Directive Principles of the Indian Constitution has made provisions for decentralization of power. It means:

2. What were the measures taken to increase the number of women in politics?
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3. The Judiciary in India has played an important role in strengthening democracy. Explain.
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4. Which particular Laws/Acts created a favourable environment for the protection of freedom of women and secure their development?
Answer:

Q. Maharashtra Board Solution
Give your opinion:

1. What measures should be adopted to increase the number of women in representative democracy?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Several restrictions were imposed in the name of traditions and practices, making’ the workspace of women limited to home.

2. Do you agree that Indian democracy has become profound?
Answer:
I entirely agree that Indian democracy has become profound.

3. Do you think that citizens in India should 8 have the right to employment? (Discuss – Textbook page 70)
Answer:
I agree that all Indian citizens should get I employment.

4. According to you, if everyone gets the right to shelter, how will it affect democracy in 8 India?
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5. What steps should be taken to stop injustice done to the Backward Classes? OR What efforts should be made to prevent x atrocities?
Answer:
The backward classes have suffered for thousands of years. I feel the following measures x will remove injustice done to the backward classes:

6. What efforts should be made to bring in all the features of good governance in democracy?
Answer:
For the successful functioning of democracy, good governance is very essential.

Q. Maharashtra Board Solution
B Can you tell the reasons for the following changes?

1. Some seats were reserved for women to increase their participation in political process.

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2. Some seats are kept reserved for weaker sections of the society so that they can get a share in political power.
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3. The State Election Commissions were set up.
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4. 11th and 12th Schedule was added to the Constitution.
Answer: