Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
AIt determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
BIt enables the creation of political offices and a government.
CIt defines and limits the powers of government.
DIt secures social justice, social equality and social security.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It defines and limits the powers of government.
Answer: C. The chief purpose of a Constitution is to DEFINE AND LIMIT the powers of government.
The fundamental philosophical purpose of a constitution is constitutionalism — defining the powers of state organs (executive, legislature, judiciary) AND limiting them through rights, separation of powers, judicial review and procedural checks. Without limits, government would be arbitrary; constitutions prevent tyranny.
This concept is articulated in NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work Ch 1, which discusses constitutions as 'documents that limit the use of power'.
The other options describe SUBSIDIARY functions, not the chief purpose:
(A) Determining objectives for law-making is a secondary function — many laws can be made without constitutional direction.
(B) Creating political offices is mechanical, not the philosophical purpose.
(D) Social justice/equality/security are GOALS embedded in the Constitution (Preamble) but are aspirational outcomes, not the chief structural purpose.
Source: NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work Ch 1 (The Constitution: Why and How?).
Related questions
Which of the following is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament?According to the Indian Constitution, in which House(s) of Parliament must a Constitution Article 340 of the Indian Constitution deals with the:Which of the following statements is against the democratic process of elections?In the Indian Constitution, the concept of a welfare state is included in the:The salaries and allowances of Union Ministers are determined by the:Which one of the following situations is a violation of the right to life and personal libWho was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission of India?