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Which document exercised the most profound influence on the Indian Constitution?

  • Government of India Act, 1935 (correct)
  • UN Charter
  • US Constitution
  • British Constitution

When was the Indian Constitution enacted and adopted?

  • 26.01.1949
  • 26.10.1949
  • 26.12.1949 (correct)
  • 26.11.1949

Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?

  • By Descent
  • Through acquisition of property (correct)
  • By Birth
  • By Naturalization

Who is competent to prescribe conditions for the acquisition of Citizenship?

<p>Parliament and State Legislatures Jointly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Directive Principles of State Policies incorporated into the constitution?

<p>Raise the living standards of the weaker sections of the society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word was added to the Preamble of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

<p>Socialist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who referred to India as 'Bharat' under the Indian Constitution?

<p>Bharat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which article can citizens enforce their Fundamental Rights before the Supreme Court?

<p>Art 32 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who quoted 'Freedom is my birthright'?

<p>L. Tilak (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age required for casting a vote in India?

<p>18 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which article of the Indian Constitution does the Preamble indicate the sovereign nature of the Constitution?

<p>The sovereign of the Indian Constitution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which writ is issued to public corporations, public authorities, or lower Courts to direct them to perform their public duty?

<p>Writ of Mandamus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who headed the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

<p>B.R. Ambedkar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which case is known for establishing the doctrine of basic structure of the Indian Constitution?

<p>Keshavananda Bharati Case (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the power of the President to suspend a death sentence temporarily?

<p>Reprieve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many types of justice are referred to in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

<p>Social, economic and political (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which country did India borrow the idea of Directive Principles of State Policy?

<p>Republic of Ireland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is not entitled to form a union?

<p>Police (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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