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What was the original number of Articles in the Constitution of India?
Which form of government is established by the Constitution of India?
How many amendments were made to the Constitution of India by 2023?
What is one of the key objectives stated in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
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When was the Constitution of India adopted?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of the Indian Constitution?
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How many Schedules were originally included in the Constitution of India?
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Which constitutional feature was borrowed by Indian framers from other countries?
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What is the total number of fundamental rights currently guaranteed in the Indian Constitution?
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Which article ensures equality before law and equal protection of law in India?
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What does Article 16 of the Indian Constitution guarantee?
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Which right was repealed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act in 1978?
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Which statement is true about the Fundamental Rights in relation to weaker sections of society?
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What does Article 18 of the Indian Constitution prohibit?
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Which Article provides protection against exploitation in India?
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Which fundamental freedom is not guaranteed under Article 19(1) of the constitution after the amendment?
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What is the primary purpose of the writ of habeas corpus?
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Which writ is used to command a public official to perform an act they have omitted?
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Which writ is issued to forbid a lower court from continuing proceedings in a case?
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What does the term 'non-justiciable' refer to in the context of Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Which of the following is NOT a writ that can be issued by the Supreme Court?
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What is the main objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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What is the focus of the writ of quo warranto?
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Which of the following features is associated with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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Which of the following principles is NOT classified under Gandhian Principles?
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What significant change was made by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 regarding D.P.S.P?
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Which article of the Constitution provides for the promotion of international peace and security?
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Which of the following is a Socialist Principle under D.P.S.P?
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How many D.P.S.P. principles were originally included in the Constitution?
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What is stated about the legal force of D.P.S.P.?
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Which amendment added Article 43(B) as a new D.P.S.P?
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What is the nature of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
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What principle differentiates the Parliamentary system from the Presidential system?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of the Indian Constitution?
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What are the Fundamental Rights meant to do within the Indian Constitution?
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How are the Directive Principles of State Policy categorized according to B.R. Ambedkar?
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What addition was made to the Constitution concerning Fundamental Duties?
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Which statement accurately describes India's federation according to the Constitution?
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Which of the following rights is guaranteed under the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution?
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What is a key characteristic of a rigid Constitution?
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Study Notes
Indian Constitution: A Framework for Governance
- The Indian Constitution is the supreme legal document guiding India's administration.
- Originally, it comprised 395 articles, 22 parts, and 8 schedules.
- As of 2023, it has been amended to include 470 articles, 12 schedules, and 25 parts.
- The Preamble outlines the fundamental principles of the Indian republic:
- Sovereign: Independent and self-governing.
- Socialist: Striving for social and economic equality.
- Secular: Not favoring any religion.
- Democratic: Power vested in the people through elections.
- Republic: Head of state is an elected president.
- The Preamble guarantees citizens:
- Justice: Social, economic, and political.
- Liberty: Freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship.
- Equality: Equal status and opportunities.
- Fraternity: Assuring individual dignity and national unity.
Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
- Lengthiest Constitution: India's constitution is the most extensive written constitution in the world.
- Parliamentary System: The Indian government follows a parliamentary system, similar to the British model, with a prime minister and a cabinet responsible to the parliament.
- Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility: The constitution allows for amendments through a special procedure, making it partially rigid, but also allows for flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
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Fundamental Rights: Part III of the constitution guarantees six fundamental rights to all citizens:
- Equality: Right to equality before the law, equal protection of the law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
- Freedom: Right to freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, profession, trade, and business.
- Exploitation: Right against exploitation, including prohibition of forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor.
- Religion: Right to freedom of conscience and religion, including freedom to practice, profess, and propagate religion, and the right to manage religious affairs.
- Cultural and Educational: Right to conserve and protect distinct languages, scripts, and cultures; right to establish and administer educational institutions.
- Constitutional Remedies: Right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
- Part IV of the Indian Constitution outlines the Directive Principles of State Policy.
- These principles serve as guidelines for the government to craft policies and laws to promote a just and equitable society.
- They are non-justiciable, meaning not directly enforceable in court but serve as moral and ethical directives.
- Key features:
- Social and economic justice: The DPSP aims to create conditions for all individuals to lead a good life.
- Inspired by Ireland and Gandhian principles: Several principles are based on the Irish constitution and Gandhi's philosophy.
- DPSP classified into three categories:
- Gandhian Principles: Promotion of village panchayats, prohibition of cow slaughter, promotion of cottage industries, and welfare of weaker sections.
- Liberal Principles: Provision of free and compulsory education, establishment of a uniform civil code, environmental protection, international peace and security, and separation of judiciary from administration.
- Socialist Principles: Ensuring living wages, promoting the welfare of the people, providing equal opportunities, and access to justice for all.
Fundamental Duties
- Added to the constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
- Enumerate duties of citizens towards the nation, such as promoting harmony, respecting national symbols, and safeguarding public property.
- Fundamental duties are not legally enforceable but emphasize a citizen's social responsibility.
Writs: Tools for Protecting Fundamental Rights
- Writs are legal remedies issued by the courts for enforcing fundamental rights.
- Habeas Corpus: A writ issued to secure the release of a person unlawfully detained.
- Mandamus: A writ to compel a public official to perform a mandatory duty.
- Prohibition: A writ to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction.
- Certiorari: A writ to quash a decision or order made by a lower court that lacked jurisdiction.
- Quo Warranto: A writ to inquire into the legality of a person's claim to a public office.
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Explore the key features of the Indian Constitution, an essential legal framework for governance in India. Learn about its structure, including the Preamble and the fundamental rights it guarantees to citizens. This quiz covers the principles of sovereignty, socialism, secularism, democracy, and republicanism as outlined in the Constitution.
