1. Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India ?
A. To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
If Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting declaring that it is necessary in the national interest to create one or more All India Services common to the Union and the States, Parliament becomes empowered to create by law such services. Article 249 can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List.
2. The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Act provided in the ?
A. Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Government of India Act, 1935 divided the powers between the Centre and units in terms of three lists—Federal List, Provincial List and Concurrent List . Residuary powers were given to the Viceroy.
3. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were ?
A. Directly elected by the people of those Provinces
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Members of the Constituent Assembly were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, .The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.Constituent Assembly members were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, according to the scheme recommended by the Cabinet Mission. The arrangement was:292 members were elected through the Provincial Legislative Assemblies;93 members represented the Indian Princely States; and 4 members represented the Chief Commissioners' Provinces.
4. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country ?
A. Fundamental Rights
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and State government of India to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. DPSPs aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state.
5. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in ?
A. The Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Preamble to the Constitution of India in its introductory statement says- “Justice- Social, Economic and Political”.This has made India adopt Democratic Socialism which put forward its faith in Mixed Economy.In mixed economy both Public and private sector exist together. it also aim to eliminate poverty and to provide equal oppurtunity to citizen.
6. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection ?
A. Second Schedule
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution in 1985 with 52nd Amendment of Constitution. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature based on a petition by any other member of the House.The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
7. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the ?
A. Preamble to the Constitution
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
India’s foreign policy aims at the promotion of international peace and security. Article 51 of the Constitution (Directive Principles of State Policy) directs the Indian State to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honourable relations between nations, foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
8. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to ?
A. Protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Fifth Schedule Provisions relating to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes.Sixth Schedule Provisions relating to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
9. Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India ?
A. The President of India
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The Supreme Court is the custodian of the Constitution of India and the higher judiciary has played a crucial role in supporting the separation of powers, an important feature of our democracy.
10."To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the ?
A. Preamble of the Constitution
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The fundamental duties were added to the constitution on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee(1976).Though the Swaran Singh Committee suggested the incorporation of eight Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) included ten Fundamental Duties but the eleventh was inserted by the 86th Amendment in 2002. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India is one of the fundamental duty mentioned in the constitution.
11.The ideal of Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its ?
A. Preamble
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The directive principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy. They seek to establish a ‘welfare state’ in India. However, unlike the Fundamental Rights, the directives are non-justiciable in nature, that is, they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation. Yet, the Constitution itself declares that ‘these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws’.
12.Consider the following statements:
1. Part IX of the Constitution of India provisions for Panchyats and was inserted by the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1992. 2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Municipalities and the Article 243 Q envisages two types of Municipalities a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation for every State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A. Only 1
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional recognition to the panchayats (rural local governments) by adding a new Part IX.the 74th Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional recognition to the municipalities (urban local governments) by adding a new Part IX-A and a new Schedule 11 for Panchayat (rural local governments) and Schedule 12 for municipalities (urban local governments) in the Constitution.
13.Consider the following statements:
1. Article 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunchal Pradesh and Goa. 2. Constitution of India and the United States of America envisage a dual policy (The Union and the States) but a single cititzenship. 3. A naturalized citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Article 371A (Nagaland); 371B (Assam); 371C (Manipur); 371D and E (Andhra Pradesh); 371F (Sikkim); 371G (Mizoram); 371H (Arunachal Pradesh); 371I (Goa).
14.Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India has 20 parts. 2. There are 390 Articles in the Constitution of India in all. 3. Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules were added to the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Amendment) Acts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A. 1 and 2
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
From 9 to 12th Schedules were added to the Constitution of India by Amendment Acts passed by parliament.
15.Consider the following statements:
1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age-group by the State by the seventysixth Amendment to the Constitution of India. 2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas. 3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the Forty-second Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India’. Which of the statements given above are correct ? A. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Under Article 42 of the constitution, an amendment was added in 1976 and education became a concurrent list subject which enables the central government to legislate it in the manner suited to it.
16.Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of the State Policy?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health Select the correct answer using the code given below ? A. 1 only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.
17.With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following :
1. Fundamental Rights 2. Fundamental Duties 3. Directive Principles of the State Policy Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the government of India ? A. 1 only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The National Social Assistance Programme(1995) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Government of India that provides financial assistance to the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions. Article 41 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to provide public assistance to its citizens in case of 'unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement and in other cases of undeserved want within the limit of its economic capacity and development'.
18.Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India :
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy ? A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Directive principles which are based on Gandhian ideology are:
19.Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education ?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule Select the correct answer using the codes given below : ? A. 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
All of the above provide provision for Education.
20.According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Select the correct answer using the codes given below : ? A. 1 only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
CAG gives three audit reports to president which are laid by the president before both the houses of the parliament. The Public Accounts committee examines them and reports its findings to the parliament.
21.Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution ?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity Select the correct answer using the codes given below : ? A. 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Congress Government at Centre accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976 to include Fundamental Duties. This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA to the Constitution. This new part consists of only one Article, that is, Article 51A which for the first time specified a code of ten fundamental duties of the citizens.
22.Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A. 1 only
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
An amendment to the constitution of India can beintroduction of a bill in either house of the parliament. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the Union and State government charcter of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of at least half of the states.
23.Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils Select the correct answer using the codes given below. ? A. 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The National Development Council is presided over by the Prime Minister of India and includes all Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of all the States and Administrators of Union Territories and Members of the NITI Aayog.It is an extra-constitutional body. Planning Commission is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body. It was created by the Govt. of India in 1950 by a resolution. Zonal councils were set up under the states Re-Organization Act, 1956 (So it is not a constitutional body) to faster inter-state cooperation and co-ordination among the states.
24.Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A. 1 only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
25.Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? A. 1 only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The directive principles ensure that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by promoting a social order in which social, economic and political justice is informed in all institutions of life.The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
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