In NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 9, titled "The Constitution and Social Change", students explore the transformative role of the Indian Constitution in shaping society. This chapter highlights how constitutional provisions have been instrumental in addressing social inequalities and promoting justice, equality, and human rights. It also examines the dynamic relationship between legal frameworks and social practices.

This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Sociology Chapter 9 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 The Constitution and Social Change.

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This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Sociology Chapter 9: The Constitution and Social Change. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

1- Strike out the incorrect statement about Panchayati Raj:

(a) Panchayat Raj translates to ‘Governance by five individuals’

(b) At the base of the structure stands ‘Gram Sabha’

(c) The 74^th Amendment provided a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj

(d) Election to these bodies are conducted every five years

2. The base of the 3 tier Panchayati Raj system stands on:

(a) Gram Sabha          (b) Gram Panchayat   (c) District planning committee                       (d) Gram Swarajya

3. Out of the following, select the social welfare responsibilities that a Panchayat needs to perform.

(A) Recording of Birth and Death Rates and construction of roads

(B) Construction of public buildings and promoting small cottage industries

(C) Maintaining burial grounds and establishment of child welfare centres

(D) Propagation of family planning and promotion of agricultural activities

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) and (B) only     (b) (B) and (C) only     (c) (D) and (A) only     (d) (C) and (D) only

4. In the traditional political system of the Khasis, each clan had its own council known as:

(a) Jaintias                  (b) Garos                     (c) Durbar kur             (d) Nongari

5. Which of the following Statements is not power and responsibility delegated to the Panchayats?

(a) To prepare plans and schemes for economic development.

(b) To promote skills that will enhance social justice.

(c) To levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees.

(d) To make sure that endogamy is practised amongst rural youth.

This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Sociology Chapter 9: The Constitution and Social Change. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.

In NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 9, "The Constitution and Social Change," students explore the transformative power of the Constitution in addressing social inequalities. The chapter highlights the role of legal frameworks in promoting equality, justice, and human dignity while addressing the challenges of implementation.

Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the intersection of law and society. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of constitutional provisions and their societal implications.