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  1. Question 1

    Consider the following statements on the special majority for amending the Constitution. 1. A majority of the total membership of each House is needed. 2. Support of not less than two-thirds of those present and voting is needed. 3. After that, the Governor's assent is needed. Which of these are correct?

    1. A. 1 only
    2. B. 2 and 3 only
    3. C. 1 and 2 only
    4. D. 1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 1 and 2 only

    A special majority is a majority of the total membership of each House and not less than two-thirds of those present and voting; then the President's assent, not the Governor's, is needed.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 1 இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு, p. 260 (PDF p. 266))

  2. Question 2

    In which country did the idea of a constitution first arise?

    1. A. Britain
    2. B. The USA
    3. C. France
    4. D. Ireland
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. The USA

    A constitution is the basic law reflecting the principles a country is governed by; the idea first arose in the USA.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 1 இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு, p. 253 (PDF p. 259))

  3. Question 3

    Under which plan was the Constituent Assembly that framed the Constitution of India formed?

    1. A. The Government of India Act, 1935
    2. B. The Objectives Resolution
    3. C. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment
    4. D. The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946

    The Constituent Assembly formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 framed the Constitution of India.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 1 இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு, p. 253 (PDF p. 259))

  4. Question 4

    Consider the following statements on the right to freedom. 1. Article 20 abolishes untouchability. 2. Article 21 deals with life and personal liberty. 3. Article 22 gives protection against arrest and detention. Which of these are correct?

    1. A. 2 only
    2. B. 1 and 2 only
    3. C. 2 and 3 only
    4. D. 1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only

    Article 19 gives freedoms of speech and others; 20 protects the accused; 21 life and personal liberty; 21A elementary education; 22 protection against arrest and detention. Untouchability is abolished by Article 17, so 1 is wrong.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 1 இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு, p. 256 (PDF p. 262))

  5. Question 5

    From which Latin word does the word "citizen" come?

    1. A. Franc
    2. B. Civis
    3. C. Magna Carta
    4. D. Pravasi
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Civis

    Citizen comes from the Latin civis, meaning a resident of a city-state.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 1 இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு, p. 254 (PDF p. 260))

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