Citizenship and Participation
Political Science ⇒ Democracy and Political Processes
Citizenship and Participation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Define citizenship as per the Indian Constitution.
Describe any two responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy.
Describe the process of registration as a voter in India.
Describe the role of the Election Commission of India in ensuring citizen participation.
Discuss the impact of low voter turnout on the legitimacy of a democratic government.
Discuss the importance of citizen participation in a democracy.
Discuss the role of civil society organisations in promoting citizen participation.
Explain the concept of active and passive citizenship with examples.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines who shall be citizens at the commencement of the Constitution? (1) Article 5 (2) Article 10 (3) Article 15 (4) Article 20
Which body is responsible for conducting elections in India? (1) Supreme Court (2) Election Commission (3) Parliament (4) President
Which of the following is a form of direct citizen participation in democracy? (1) Voting in elections (2) Judicial review (3) Law making by Parliament (4) Appointment of judges
Which of the following is a fundamental duty of Indian citizens? (1) Right to property (2) To protect the environment (3) Right to vote (4) Right to education
Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment Act lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the highest law-making body in India, where citizens are represented through their elected members.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the official document that proves Indian citizenship for the purpose of voting.
Fill in the blank: The Citizenship Act of _______ governs the acquisition and termination of citizenship in India.
True or False: Dual citizenship is permitted under the Indian Constitution.
True or False: Fundamental Rights are available only to Indian citizens.
True or False: Only Indian citizens can contest elections for the Lok Sabha.
True or False: The right to form political parties is available to both citizens and non-citizens in India.
