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Which provision of the Constitution specifically enables the upholding of nationalization laws?
Which provision of the Constitution specifically enables the upholding of nationalization laws?
The concept of single citizenship in India is derived from which country?
The concept of single citizenship in India is derived from which country?
The Indian Constitution originally comprised how many Articles?
The Indian Constitution originally comprised how many Articles?
Fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Constitution of which country?
Fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Constitution of which country?
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Which article in the Constitution allows for the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under the mentioned Article?
Which article in the Constitution allows for the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under the mentioned Article?
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The Emergency Power of the President in the Indian Constitution is primarily derived from which country's constitution?
The Emergency Power of the President in the Indian Constitution is primarily derived from which country's constitution?
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Which provision of the Constitution is incorrectly matched with its source?
Which provision of the Constitution is incorrectly matched with its source?
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Why is the Constitution of India considered republican?
Why is the Constitution of India considered republican?
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Who is guaranteed equality before law and equal protection of law according to Article 14?
Who is guaranteed equality before law and equal protection of law according to Article 14?
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Which Schedule of the Constitution contains provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas?
Which Schedule of the Constitution contains provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas?
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Which article abolishes untouchability and penalizes its practice?
Which article abolishes untouchability and penalizes its practice?
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Which of the following rights is not correctly matched to its description?
Which of the following rights is not correctly matched to its description?
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Regarding the Armed Forces, the fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 19 are:
Regarding the Armed Forces, the fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 19 are:
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The right to education is a fundamental right derived from which of the following?
The right to education is a fundamental right derived from which of the following?
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What is the official name of the country as stated in the Constitution?
What is the official name of the country as stated in the Constitution?
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What is the status of Hindi according to the Constitution?
What is the status of Hindi according to the Constitution?
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Which of the following rights is included in the 'Right against Exploitation' as per the Constitution of India?
Which of the following rights is included in the 'Right against Exploitation' as per the Constitution of India?
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What is the primary purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
What is the primary purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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In which landmark case did the Supreme Court emphasize the primacy of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles?
In which landmark case did the Supreme Court emphasize the primacy of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles?
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Which constitutional right is granted to non-citizens in India?
Which constitutional right is granted to non-citizens in India?
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Which of the following is a fundamental right that is also recognized as a human right under the Constitution of India?
Which of the following is a fundamental right that is also recognized as a human right under the Constitution of India?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental duty under the Constitution of India?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental duty under the Constitution of India?
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A government is classified as federal or unitary based on its relationship between which entities?
A government is classified as federal or unitary based on its relationship between which entities?
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Which statement about the alteration of the territory in the Indian federation is correct?
Which statement about the alteration of the territory in the Indian federation is correct?
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Which schedule of the Constitution of India is related to the tribal areas?
Which schedule of the Constitution of India is related to the tribal areas?
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What is the subject area that covers Co-operative Societies in the Constitution of India?
What is the subject area that covers Co-operative Societies in the Constitution of India?
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How many Fundamental Duties are laid down in the Constitution of India for every citizen?
How many Fundamental Duties are laid down in the Constitution of India for every citizen?
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Which language is not recognized in the 8th Schedule despite being an official language of a State?
Which language is not recognized in the 8th Schedule despite being an official language of a State?
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Which article of the Constitution is invoked for the proclamation of President's rule in a State?
Which article of the Constitution is invoked for the proclamation of President's rule in a State?
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Which statements are correct regarding the Fundamental Duties of citizens of India?
Which statements are correct regarding the Fundamental Duties of citizens of India?
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Which subject do Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India primarily deal with?
Which subject do Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India primarily deal with?
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A proclamation of emergency under Article 352 must be approved by Parliament within how much time?
A proclamation of emergency under Article 352 must be approved by Parliament within how much time?
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Which statement is true regarding the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
Which statement is true regarding the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
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What is the primary factor that influences the enforcement of Directive Principles?
What is the primary factor that influences the enforcement of Directive Principles?
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Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were introduced through which means?
Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were introduced through which means?
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Which of the following is correct regarding the nature of Fundamental Duties?
Which of the following is correct regarding the nature of Fundamental Duties?
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What is the total number of Fundamental Duties outlined in the Constitution?
What is the total number of Fundamental Duties outlined in the Constitution?
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Which statement accurately reflects the nature of Fundamental Duties enacted in Part IV A?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of Fundamental Duties enacted in Part IV A?
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The addition of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution was based on the recommendations of which committee?
The addition of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution was based on the recommendations of which committee?
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Which of the following captures a common misconception about Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
Which of the following captures a common misconception about Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
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Which article is associated with the abolition of untouchability?
Which article is associated with the abolition of untouchability?
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What article relates to the impeachment of the President?
What article relates to the impeachment of the President?
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Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
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Which article prohibits the trafficking of human beings?
Which article prohibits the trafficking of human beings?
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Which article allows for the removal of the Vice President?
Which article allows for the removal of the Vice President?
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Which article is associated with the Union Public Service Commission?
Which article is associated with the Union Public Service Commission?
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What is the matching article for the prohibition of child labor?
What is the matching article for the prohibition of child labor?
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Which article relates to the establishment of the Inter-State Council?
Which article relates to the establishment of the Inter-State Council?
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Study Notes
Indian Constitution Questions and Answers
- Article 356: Use of President's rule in a state.
- Article 352: Proclamation of National Emergency.
- Article 360: Proclamation of Financial Emergency.
- Emergency approval timeframe: Parliament approval of an emergency proclamation is within one month
- Fundamental Rights and Articles: Match the article with the corresponding right (e.g., freedom of speech, right to practice a profession)
- Constitutional Parts/Articles Matching: Match parts of the Constitution (e.g., Part I, Part III) with their associated topics (e.g., citizenship, fundamental rights).
- Schedule-Topic Matching: Match schedules of the constitution to their content (e.g., Xth schedule, VIIth schedule), linking them with topics such as disqualification for defection, union/state/concurrent lists.
- Fundamental Rights: Article 14 guarantees equality before law; Article 17 abolishes untouchability; Article 21 relates to life and personal liberty.
- Directive Principles: These are positive instructions guiding state policy. Their enforcement is dependent on government resources and public cooperation.
- Fundamental Duties: These are non-enforceable, moral duties; introduced via a constitutional amendment.
- Citizenship: Articles 5-8 deal with citizenship.
- Federal vs. Unitary Government: A federal government distinguishes the center and states as separate.
- Language Schedules: The 8th schedule lists the recognized languages in India.
- Right against Exploitation: Includes prohibition of traffic in humans, forced labor, and employment of children in factories and mines.
Miscellaneous Constitution Details
- Constitution of India: is republican because it lacks hereditary elements.
- "Socialist" clause in Preamble: Aids Court in assessing nationalization laws and statutes related to socialist goals (Articles 39(d) and 14).
- Single Citizenship: India adopted the concept from England.
- Constitution Structure: The Indian Constitution includes 395 articles, 22 parts, and 12 schedules.
- Source of Fundamental Duties: The original Fundamental Duties were not part of the original Constitution but were added later by an amendment, especially the 42nd Amendment, often using committee recommendations.
- Enforcement of Directive Principles: Enforcement relies heavily on government resources and public cooperation, less on the court.
- Co-operative Societies: Fall under the Concurrent List.
- Important Court Cases: Discuss how various landmark judgments (such as Golaknath, Keshavananda Bharti, and Minerva Mills) shaped the interpretation of Fundamental Rights in relation to Directive Principles.
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Test your knowledge of the Indian Constitution with this quiz that covers key articles, fundamental rights, and the emergency provisions. Challenge yourself with matching articles to their corresponding rights and understanding the significance of different constitutional parts. Perfect for students and anyone interested in constitutional law.
