Indian Constitution Match Quiz

Authorization from Parliament is necessary = Correct All disbursements are exempt from authorization = Incorrect Only some disbursements need approval = Incorrect Disbursements can occur without any legal basis = Incorrect

The President of India = Custodian of the Constitution The Prime Minister of India = Head of the government The Lok Sabha Secretariat = Administrative support to the Parliament The Supreme Court of India = Guardian of Fundamental Rights

Protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes = Fifth Schedule Determine the boundaries between states = Not covered in either schedule Specify Panchayati responsibilities = Sixth Schedule Protect border states' interests = Not covered specifically

<p>People's participation in development = Fundamental objective Political accountability = Ensures government responsibility Democratic decentralization = Distributes power to local entities Financial mobilization = Increases local revenue generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legislative Council can exceed half the size of Assembly = False Governor nominates Chairman of Legislative Council = True Both houses must have equal number of members = False Legislative Assembly can exist without a Council = True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Directive Principles of State Policy = Guidelines for governance Fundamental Rights = Rights guaranteed to individuals Seventh Schedule = Distribution of powers between Union and states Panchayat Act = Local self-governance provisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Legislative Council shares equal power with the Assembly = False The Governor's role is limited in legislative matters = True The Legislative Assembly can create laws alone = True Council decisions can override Assembly decisions = False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sovereignty = Supreme authority of the state Democracy = Government by the people Secularism = Separation of religion and state Federalism = Distribution of powers between central and state governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preamble = Promotion of international peace and security Directive Principles of State Policy = Fundamental responsibilities of the state Fundamental Duties = Responsibilities of citizens Ninth Schedule = Protection of certain laws from judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of government business = 1 only All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister = 2 only Both statements about executive actions are correct = Both 1 and 2 Neither statement about the President's rules is correct = Neither 1 nor 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sending a report to the President of India = Discretionary power of the Governor Appointing the Ministers = Discretionary power of the Governor Dismissing the Chief Minister = Discretionary power of the President Imposing President's rule = Discretionary power of the Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution = True A No-Confidence Motion requires a majority to pass = True Prime Minister can be removed through a No-Confidence Motion = True Chief Justice can initiate a No-Confidence Motion = False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expressed in the name of the Prime Minister = Governing actions require formal presentation Rules for business transactions made by the President = Involves operational procedures Accountability of Ministers = Ministerial responsibility to the Prime Minister Powers of the Parliament = Legislative authority over the executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>President of India = Ceremonial head of the state Parliament of India = Lawmaking body Chief Justice of India = Judicial oversight Law Commission = Recommends legal reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>President's rule = Central governance in states Discretionary powers of the Governor = Powers exercised independently under certain conditions No-Confidence Motion = Confidence vote in the legislative assembly Executive actions = Implementation of legislative directives</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article on Preamble = Foundation of governance principles Articles on Directive Principles = Non-justiciable rights for state policy Article on Fundamental Duties = Civic responsibilities of citizens Articles on Ninth Schedule = Protection against judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 = Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing. 2 = No fee is required when filing a complaint. 3 = Legal heirs can file a complaint on behalf of deceased consumers. 4 = Consumers can seek redressal in a consumer forum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a = To change the existing territory of a State. b = To empower Parliament to make laws in the State List. c = To amend the election procedure of the President. d = To determine the functions of the Election Commission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 = Dispute between Government of India and States. 2 = Dispute regarding elections to the Parliament. 3 = Dispute between Government of India and Union Territory. 4 = Dispute between two or more States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a = Pension determination for President post-retirement. b = Determine the number of Election Commissioners. c = Amendments to election procedures. d = Functions of the Election Commission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 = Sampling for testing. 2 = Complaints without fees. 3 = Complaints by legal heirs. 4 = Consumer redressal mechanisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a = 1 and 2. b = 2 and 3. c = 1, 2 and 3. d = None.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 = Changing state names. 2 = Creating All India Services. 3 = Financial statements to Parliament. 4 = Empowering for state laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 = Inter-state disputes. 2 = Government vs. State disputes. 3 = Union Territory disputes. 4 = Election disputes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Free schooling till the age of 18 years = Education support in government schools Preferential allotment of land for business = Business setup assistance Ramps in public buildings = Accessibility in public places Training programs for skill development = Employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taxes collected = Consolidated fund of India Public donations = Public account Surplus of state governments = Deposits and advances fund Interest on loans = Contingency fund of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishment of educational institutions = Exclusive community education Nominated representative in Lok Sabha = Political representation Benefits from Prime Minister's programme = Government assistance initiatives Access to minority welfare schemes = Social support programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To vote in public elections = Civic responsibility To develop the scientific temper = Promoting rational thinking To safeguard public property = Protecting national assets To promote harmony = Fostering community peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fundamental Rights = Basic human rights guaranteed Directive Principles = Guidelines for state policy Constitutional Amendment = Change to the constitution Judicial Review = Court's power to assess constitutionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parliament = Legislation and law-making President = Head of state Supreme Court = Judicial authority Prime Minister = Executive leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 21 = Right to life and personal liberty Article 14 = Right to equality Article 19 = Right to freedom of speech Article 25 = Right to freedom of religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General Elections = Elections for Lok Sabha State Elections = Elections for Vidhan Sabha By-elections = To fill vacancies between general elections Panchayat Elections = Local self-government elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liberty of thought = 1. The freedom to hold personal beliefs Liberty of expression = 2. The right to express one's opinions freely Liberty of belief = 3. The freedom to adopt any religion or belief Economic liberty = 4. The ability to pursue economic activities without undue restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Preamble = a. Statement of the fundamental values and principles The Fundamental Rights = b. Rights guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution The Directive Principles of State Policy = c. Guidelines for the state to ensure social and economic justice The Fundamental Duties = d. Responsibilities that citizens owe to the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rights are claims of the State against citizens = 1. Incorrect Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution = 2. Incorrect Rights are claims of the citizens against the State = 3. Correct Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many = 4. Incorrect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prohibition of traffic in human beings = 1. Prevents human trafficking and forced labor Abolition of untouchability = 2. Abolishes social discrimination based on caste Protection of the interests of minorities = 3. Safeguards the rights of minority communities Right against exploitation = 4. Ensures protection against exploitation in various forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To abide by the Constitution = 1. Respect the law and governing documents To promote harmony = 2. Encourage peace among communities To protect the environment = 3. Ensure conservation and sustainability To develop scientific temper = 4. Foster a rational and scientific worldview</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic liberty = 1. Freedom to operate a business Liberty of belief = 2. Right to choose a religion Liberty of expression = 3. Right to speak your mind in public Liberty of thought = 4. Freedom to think independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 23 = 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings Article 17 = 2. Abolition of untouchability Article 19 = 3. Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc. Article 21 = 4. Right to life and personal liberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writ of Habeas Corpus = 1. Protects against unlawful detention Writ of Mandamus = 2. Orders a public authority to perform a duty Writ of Certiorari = 3. Transfers a case from a lower court to a higher court Writ of Prohibition = 4. Prevents a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Justice V.R.Krishna Iyer = Progenitor of Public Interest Litigation V.P.Menon = Constitutional authority Dr. B.R. Ambedkar = Father of the Indian Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 360 = Financial emergency Article 76 = Attorney General of India Article 110 = Money bills Article 75 = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Committee on Public Accounts = Oversight of government expenditure Estimates Committee = Examine expenditure proposals Finance Committee = Allocation of funds Public Undertakings Committee = Review of public enterprises</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proclamation ceases in two months = True Members of Parliament can override emergency = True Judges are affected by salary reduction = False Financial emergency impacts state governments = True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 80 = Council of States Article 83 = Duration of Houses Article 84 = Qualifications for membership Article 245 = Extent of laws made by Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>President of India = Appoints Prime Minister Governor = Appoints Chief Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha = Presides over sessions Chief Justice = Heads the judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>26 January 1950 = Adoption of the Constitution 15 August 1947 = Independence of India 2 October 1959 = First Panchayati Raj 27 March 1973 = Supreme Court ruling on PIL</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writ of Habeas Corpus = Produce the body Writ of Mandamus = Command to perform a duty Writ of Prohibition = Prevent lower court from exceeding jurisdiction Writ of Certiorari = Review of lower court's decision</p> Signup and view all the answers