1. Which one of the following provisions of the Constitution of India was not adopted from the British Constitution?
A. First past the post system
B. Directive Principles of State Policy
C. Law-making procedure
D. Parliamentary form of government
While many aspects of the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the British system, including the First Past the Post system, parliamentary form of government, and law-making procedures, the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) were actually inspired by the Irish Constitution. These principles guide the government towards achieving social, economic, and political justice but are not enforceable by courts like fundamental rights.
2. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Fundamental Duties are enlisted in Part IV-A of the Constitution of India.
2. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India added the word 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Constitution of India,
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1 is correct:
The Fundamental Duties are indeed listed in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. They were added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The word "Secular" was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, not the 44th.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.
3. Which one of the following is related with the doctrine of 'Separation of Powers'?
A. Supreme Court, High Courts and District Courts
B. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures
C. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
D. President, Prime Minister and Judges
The doctrine of Separation of Powers refers to the division of government functions into distinct branches, with each having its own independent powers and responsibilities to prevent the concentration of power in any one entity. The three branches are:
Legislature:
This branch is responsible for making laws. Examples include Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and state legislative assemblies.
Executive:
This branch is responsible for implementing the laws enacted by the legislature. Examples include the President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers.
Judiciary:
This branch is responsible for interpreting the laws and ensuring that they are upheld. Examples include the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts.
4. Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of Indian Federalism?
A. The federating units consented to form a union
B. Residuary powers vest with the Centre
C. Single citizenship
D. An extensive Union and Concurrent list
In a true federal system like the United States, citizens hold citizenship of both their state and the nation. However, India has a single citizenship system, meaning citizens are only citizens of the Union of India, regardless of which state they reside in.
5. Constitutional government means
A. a representative government of a nation with federal structure
B. a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers
C. a government whose Head enjoys real powers
D. a government limited by the terms of the Constitution
A constitutional government is defined by the principle that the power of the government is constrained by a written constitution, which outlines the rules and limitations on its actions.
6. Consider the following statements with regard to the. formation of new States and alteration of boundaries of existing States:
1. Parliament may increase the area of any State,
2. Parliament may diminish the area of any State
3. Parliament cannot alter the boundary of any state.
4. Parliament cannot alter the name of any State.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 4 only
According to Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament has the power to:
7. Which of the following statements about Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, as a drafting member of the Constitution of India, are correct?
1. He favoured the role of the Supreme Court in taking important decisions related to the interpretation of the Constitution of India.
2. He felt that the Supreme Court had to draw the line between liberty and social control.
3. He believed in the dominance of the executive over the judiciary.
4. He favoured a dictatorial form of governance.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar was a prominent member of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution. He strongly advocated for the independent role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution. He also believed that the judiciary had the responsibility to balance liberty with social control. Importantly, he did not favor the dominance of the executive over the judiciary, nor did he support dictatorial governance. He was a proponent of democracy and constitutional safeguards.
8. Which one among the following is not the central feature of Polyarchy?
A. Government is in the hands of elected officials.
B. Right to run for office is restricted,
C. Practically all adults have the right to vote.
D. There is free expression and a right to criticize and protest.
This is not a central feature of a polyarchy; in fact, a key characteristic of a polyarchy is that most adults have the right to run for public office.
A polyarchy, a term coined by political scientist Robert Dahl, is a system that approximates an ideal democracy, especially in large, modern nation-states. It is characterized by:
9. Which of the following are the defining features of liberal democracy?
1. Constitutional government based on formal, usually legal rules.
2. Guarantees of civil liberties and individual rights,
3. It invests political authority with potentially unlimited power,
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. Constitutional government based on formal, usually legal rules:
This is a key feature of liberal democracy, where the government operates within a set of established laws and principles that limit its power and ensure accountability.
2. Guarantees of civil liberties and individual rights:
Liberal democracies prioritize the protection of individual rights like freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, ensuring that citizens can exercise their rights without undue interference from the government.
10. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
A. Third Schedule
B. Fifth Schedule
C. Ninth Schedule
D. Twelfth Schedule
Under the Fifth Schedule, the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining can be declared null and void, a principle affirmed by the Supreme Court in the case of Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors (1997). This schedule provides for the administration and control of scheduled areas and protects tribal interests from exploitation.
11. In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?
A. Protection against the tyranny of political rulers
B. Absence of restraint
C. Opportunity to do whatever one likes
D. Opportunity to develop oneself fully
This definition encompasses the idea that liberty is not just about freedom from constraints, but also about the ability to grow, pursue one's goals, and reach one's full potential.
12. On which of the following dates, Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag?
A. 22 January, 1950
B. 24 January, 1950
C. 22 July, 1947
D. 22 July, 1948
The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag design on July 22, 1947.
13. The Supreme Court of India enunciated the doctrine of "Basic Structure of the Constitution" in
A. The Golaknath Case in 1967
B. The Kesavanand Bharati Case in 1973
C. The Shankari Prasad Case in 1951
D. The Sajjan Singh Case in 1965
The "Basic Structure Doctrine" was established in the landmark case Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) where the Supreme Court ruled that Parliament could not amend the Constitution in a way that alters its basic features. This means certain fundamental aspects of the Constitution, like the democratic setup, fundamental rights, and separation of powers, are protected from being fundamentally changed through amendments.
14. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Fundamental Duties Part IV A
B. The States Part VI
C. Attorney Generalof India Part XIII
D. Services under the Union and States Part XIV
15. The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with:
A. languages.
B. Union, State and Concurrent Lists.
C. land reforms.
D. anti-defection.
The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India outlines the division of legislative powers between the Union and State governments by creating three lists: the Union List, the State List, and the Concurrent List.
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