Indian Constitution and Democracy Quiz

A set of written rules that are accepted by all people living within the country, partly rigid and partly flexible.

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<p>In a communist system, the government controls the source/means of production, while in a democratic system, it is open to all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Total control over the lives of people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>M.N. Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The August Offer proposed a limited form of self-governance but did not include an immediate grant of a Constituent Assembly, leading to its rejection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Cabinet Mission Plan resulted in the partition of India into India and Pakistan, along with the creation of a Constituent Assembly to frame their respective constitutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key figures were: A V Alexander (Stafford Cripps), Patel Lawrence, and Lord Linlithgow (Viceroy of India).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The individual satyagraha, led by Acharya Vinoba Bhave, was a non-violent protest against the Cabinet Mission Plan's proposed partition of India, highlighting the opposition to division among certain sections of Indian society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Cripps Mission was a British attempt to gain Indian support for the war effort by offering dominion status and a future Constituent Assembly. However, this proposal was rejected by the Indian National Congress, leading to the Quit India Movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Cabinet Mission Plan was instrumental in paving the way for the Constituent Assembly, which subsequently drafted the Indian Constitution. The Plan provided a framework for the formation of the Constituent Assembly and the transfer of power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected indirectly, with some members representing princely states and some nominated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constituent Assembly had a total of 389 seats, with 296 for British India and 93 for provinces and princely states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Drafting Committee was responsible for preparing the draft of the Indian Constitution, working within the framework established by the Constituent Assembly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A total of 11 drafts of the Constitution were prepared over 165 days, resulting in the final document.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950, marking the beginning of India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constitution outlines core provisions such as citizenship, elections, and a provisional parliament. These provisions lay the foundation for governance and the rights of citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Indian Constitution serves as the foundation for all laws passed by the Parliament, with the judiciary interpreting them and ensuring their adherence to the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rajendra Prasad, a prominent Indian nationalist and freedom fighter, was the first president of India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>G.V. Mavlankar, an influential Indian politician, was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Indian Constitution combines elements of both unitary and federal systems, resulting in a hybrid structure, often described as quasi-federal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A unitary system places power at the center, while a federal system distributes it at the center and in the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 312 focuses on the centralization of control over the Department of Personnel and Training, exemplifying the unitary aspects of the Indian Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India's parliamentary system is characterized by the executive, headed by the Prime Minister, being accountable to the elected legislature. The government derives its legitimacy from the Parliament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Prime Minister is elected by the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Beating Retreat Ceremony' signifies the end of the Republic Day celebrations, highlighting the closing of the day's festivities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Written constitutions are compiled and structured in system form, while unwritten constitutions are not structured but evolve organically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Capitalism is a broad economic system where private ownership and the free market play a significant role, while plutocracy is a form of government ruled by the wealthy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mixed economy refers to a system where both private and public sectors coexist, often with the government playing a role in regulating the economy. This is commonly observed in India, balancing elements of capitalism with government intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On 22nd July 1947, India adopted its national flag, representing a significant step in establishing national identity and symbols of independent India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On 24th January 1950, India adopted its national song, further solidifying the nation's identity and cultural heritage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In May 1949, India ratified its membership in the Commonwealth, marking a significant step in its international engagement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radicalism refers to a significant shift in someone's general pattern of thinking, and in India's context, it often relates to movements or ideologies that challenge the established order and advocate for fundamental change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Indian federal system is characterized by a division of powers between the center and states, with the center retaining a strong degree of control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quasi-federalism refers to a system where, despite a federal structure, the central government retains a significant degree of power, creating a hybrid system with elements of both unitary and federal principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bicameralism describes a system where the legislature is composed of two houses, as in India where the Parliament comprises the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers