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Which body in the government is primarily responsible for implementing laws and running the government?
Which body in the government is primarily responsible for implementing laws and running the government?
- Executive (correct)
- Legislature
- Constituent Assembly
- Judiciary
What mechanism does the Constitution employ to prevent the misuse of power by any branch of government?
What mechanism does the Constitution employ to prevent the misuse of power by any branch of government?
- Direct Democracy
- Federalism
- Separation of Powers (correct)
- Judiciary Review
What is the purpose of Fundamental Rights as described in the Constitution?
What is the purpose of Fundamental Rights as described in the Constitution?
- To protect citizens from arbitrary power (correct)
- To limit individual liberties
- To establish community rights
- To ensure economic reforms
Which section of the Constitution is designed to guide the State in framing laws for social and economic reforms?
Which section of the Constitution is designed to guide the State in framing laws for social and economic reforms?
What is the primary feature of a federal system of government?
What is the primary feature of a federal system of government?
What does the term 'conscience of the Indian Constitution' refer to?
What does the term 'conscience of the Indian Constitution' refer to?
Which statement accurately describes dual citizenship in some federal systems?
Which statement accurately describes dual citizenship in some federal systems?
What characterizes the Indian federal system as compared to the American federal system?
What characterizes the Indian federal system as compared to the American federal system?
Which principle does the Indian Constitution uphold along with individual liberties?
Which principle does the Indian Constitution uphold along with individual liberties?
How does the Indian Constitution reflect faith in the political process?
How does the Indian Constitution reflect faith in the political process?
In a unitary system, how is power structured compared to a federal system?
In a unitary system, how is power structured compared to a federal system?
What distinguishes the key features of Indian federalism from that of other federations?
What distinguishes the key features of Indian federalism from that of other federations?
In the context of Indian federalism, which aspect reinforces individual rights against the majority?
In the context of Indian federalism, which aspect reinforces individual rights against the majority?
Which statement is incorrect regarding state vs central government powers in India?
Which statement is incorrect regarding state vs central government powers in India?
How do governments at regional and national levels operate in a federal structure?
How do governments at regional and national levels operate in a federal structure?
Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
What age must a person attain to be entitled to vote according to the Motilal Nehru Report?
What age must a person attain to be entitled to vote according to the Motilal Nehru Report?
In which type of federalism do all constituent states possess equal powers?
In which type of federalism do all constituent states possess equal powers?
What is a key feature of asymmetric federalism exemplified in India?
What is a key feature of asymmetric federalism exemplified in India?
According to the Indian Constitution, which level of government has autonomous powers in certain subjects?
According to the Indian Constitution, which level of government has autonomous powers in certain subjects?
What ensures that states in India draw their authority from?
What ensures that states in India draw their authority from?
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a special status to Nagaland?
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a special status to Nagaland?
What is not a key feature of the Indian Constitution?
What is not a key feature of the Indian Constitution?
Which term explains the coexistence of national and regional governments in India?
Which term explains the coexistence of national and regional governments in India?
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Motilal Nehru Report
Motilal Nehru Report
A 1928 document that stated all adults, regardless of gender, could vote in India.
Federalism
Federalism
A form of government with both a central and regional government.
Symmetric Federalism
Symmetric Federalism
A federal system where all states have equal power.
Asymmetric Federalism
Asymmetric Federalism
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Indian Federalism
Indian Federalism
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Article 371
Article 371
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Article 371A
Article 371A
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National Identity
National Identity
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Unitary System
Unitary System
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Dual Citizenship
Dual Citizenship
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Amendment to the Constitution
Amendment to the Constitution
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Amendment Procedure (India)
Amendment Procedure (India)
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Federal Character
Federal Character
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Single Citizenship (India)
Single Citizenship (India)
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Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
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Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
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Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Rights
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What is the main purpose of Fundamental Rights?
What is the main purpose of Fundamental Rights?
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Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)
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Secularism
Secularism
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What are some achievements of the Indian Constitution?
What are some achievements of the Indian Constitution?
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What is key to preventing misuse of power by any one branch of government?
What is key to preventing misuse of power by any one branch of government?
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Test your knowledge on the Indian Constitution with this quiz. It covers various aspects like the implementation of laws, the mechanism to prevent misuse of power, and the features of the federal system. Perfect for those studying political science or Indian governance!
