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Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from which country’s constitution? A) United Kingdom B) France C) United States D) Russia ANSWER: C Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? A) Part I B) Part II C) Part III D) Part IV ANSWER: C Which article gu...

Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from which country’s constitution? A) United Kingdom B) France C) United States D) Russia ANSWER: C Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? A) Part I B) Part II C) Part III D) Part IV ANSWER: C Which article guarantees equality before the law and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? A) Article 14 B) Article 19 C) Article 21 D) Article 24 ANSWER: A Freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed under which article of the Indian Constitution? A) Article 15 B) Article 17 C) Article 19 D) Article 21A ANSWER: C Which Fundamental Right ensures protection against arrest and detention in certain cases? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right to Religion ANSWER: C Which article grants the right to education as a Fundamental Right for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years? A) Article 21 B) Article 21A C) Article 22 D) Article 24 ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right allows citizens to move freely throughout the territory of India and reside in any part of the country? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: B The right to form associations or unions is a part of which Fundamental Right? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Life and Personal Liberty ANSWER: B Which article prohibits forced labor and ensures that no child below the age of 14 years is employed in any hazardous job? A) Article 21A B) Article 23 C) Article 25 D) Article 30 ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right is also known as the "Heart and Soul of the Constitution"? A) Right to Freedom B) Right to Equality C) Right to Constitutional Remedies D) Right against Exploitation ANSWER: C Fundamental Rights are suspended during a National Emergency. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights and replaced as a legal right under which amendment to the Constitution? A) 42nd Amendment B) 44th Amendment C) 73rd Amendment D) 97th Amendment ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection of life and personal liberty except according to a procedure established by law? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right against Exploitation ANSWER: C Which Fundamental Right ensures that no person shall be deprived of his/her property except by authority of law? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Property D) Right against Exploitation ANSWER: C Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection of cultural and educational rights of religious and linguistic minorities? A) Right to Freedom B) Right to Religion C) Right to Education D) Right to Minority Rights ANSWER: B The Fundamental Right to protection from double jeopardy is available under which article of the Indian Constitution? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right provides protection against arrest and detention in certain cases? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right to Religion ANSWER: C Which article ensures the right to constitutional remedies for enforcing Fundamental Rights? A) Article 21 B) Article 31 C) Article 32 D) Article 33 ANSWER: C The Fundamental Right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of: A) National Security B) Economic Growth C) Social Welfare D) Public Order ANSWER: D Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection against exploitation of any kind, such as human trafficking and child labor? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right against Exploitation ANSWER: D The right to vote is NOT a Fundamental Right; it is only a statutory right given to citizens. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right allows citizens to move to any part of the country, reside and settle in any part, and acquire property? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Residence ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth is available to: A) Only citizens of India B) All residents of India, irrespective of citizenship C) Only children below 18 years of age D) Only government officials and employees ANSWER: B The Constitution of India guarantees the right to free and compulsory education to children up to the age of: A) 10 years B) 12 years C) 14 years D) 16 years ANSWER: C Which Fundamental Right guarantees the protection and preservation of the language, script, or culture of minorities in India? A) Right to Freedom of Religion B) Right to Education C) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights D) Right to Equality ANSWER: C The Fundamental Right to protection against ex-post facto laws is available under which article of the Indian Constitution? A) Article 20 B) Article 21 C) Article 22 D) Article 23 ANSWER: A Which Fundamental Right ensures protection of the rights of the accused, including the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: C The Fundamental Right to protection against compelled self-incrimination is available under which article of the Indian Constitution? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right allows citizens to assemble peacefully without arms? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Assembly ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection of life and personal liberty is available to both citizens and non-citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection against arrest and detention in case of violation of laws during a state of emergency? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: C The Fundamental Right to protection against trafficking and forced labor is available to: A) Only women and children B) Only citizens of India C) All residents of India, irrespective of citizenship D) Only government officials and employees ANSWER: C Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against arbitrary arrest and detention by the police? A) Article 21 B) Article 22 C) Article 23 D) Article 24 ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right allows citizens to move freely throughout the territory of India and to reside and settle in any part of the country? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Residence ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth is available to: A) Only citizens of India B) Only children below 18 years of age C) All residents of India, irrespective of citizenship D) Only government officials and employees ANSWER: C The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children in hazardous occupations under which article? A) Article 17 B) Article 20 C) Article 23 D) Article 24 ANSWER: D The Constitution of India guarantees the right to elementary education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years under which article? A) Article 19 B) Article 21A C) Article 22 D) Article 25 ANSWER: B The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination in public employment is available to: A) Only women B) Only Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes C) All citizens of India D) Only government officials and employees ANSWER: C Which article guarantees the right to protection against ex-post facto laws, which means laws that apply retroactively and penalize an act that was not illegal at the time it was committed? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The Fundamental Right to protection of cultural and educational rights is available to all religious and linguistic minorities under which article? A) Article 27 B) Article 29 C) Article 31 D) Article 34 ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right provides protection against exploitation of any kind and prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labor? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right against Exploitation ANSWER: D The right to education was added as a Fundamental Right by which amendment to the Indian Constitution? A) 42nd Amendment B) 44th Amendment C) 86th Amendment D) 93rd Amendment ANSWER: C Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection against untouchability and forbids its practice in any form? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: D The right to privacy is explicitly recognized as a Fundamental Right under which article of the Indian Constitution? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 24 ANSWER: C The Fundamental Right to protection against forced labor is guaranteed under which article of the Indian Constitution? A) Article 21 B) Article 22 C) Article 23 D) Article 24 ANSWER: C The Fundamental Right to protection of life and personal liberty is suspended during a National Emergency. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection of interests of scheduled tribes to conserve their culture and heritage? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: D The right to protection against illegal detention is a part of which Fundamental Right? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: C Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against retrospective punishment for an act that was not an offense when committed? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The right to protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth is available to non-citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation prohibits child labor in any form up to the age of: A) 12 years B) 14 years C) 16 years D) 18 years ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection against double jeopardy, which means being tried twice for the same offense? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination in public places on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth is available to all citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Fundamental Right provides the right to constitutional remedies such as writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against forced labor applies only to employment in factories or mines. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against compelled self-incrimination? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth is available to foreigners visiting India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any kind of work. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Fundamental Right ensures protection of the interests of any backward class of citizens for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for SCs/STs? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation applies only to bonded labor and not to any other form of forced labor. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on trafficking in human beings and forced labor. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection of the interests of any Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe to advance their social and educational status? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against untouchability is available only to Scheduled Castes. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against discrimination in public employment on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? A) Article 15 B) Article 16 C) Article 17 D) Article 18 ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on employment of children below the age of 18 years in hazardous jobs. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right ensures protection of the interests of minorities to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth applies to all citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against exploitation of children in factories or mines? A) Article 21 B) Article 22 C) Article 23 D) Article 24 ANSWER: D The right to protection against exploitation prohibits child labor in any form up to the age of 16 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection of the rights of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation applies only to women and children. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against discrimination in the use of public places based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? A) Article 13 B) Article 15 C) Article 17 D) Article 19 ANSWER: C The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on employment of children below the age of 12 years in any form of work. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth in access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children below the age of 16 years in any occupation. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation applies to both citizens and non-citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against ex-post facto laws, which means being punished for an act that was not an offense when committed? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation prohibits child labor in any form up to the age of 16 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection against discrimination in the matter of public appointments on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation applies only to women and children. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against retrospective punishment for an act that was not an offense when committed? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children below the age of 18 years in hazardous jobs. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right ensures protection of the rights of religious and linguistic minorities to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth is available to all citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection of the interests of any Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe to advance their social and educational status? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against untouchability is available only to Scheduled Castes. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against discrimination in public employment on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? A) Article 15 B) Article 16 C) Article 17 D) Article 18 ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on employment of children below the age of 18 years in hazardous jobs. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right ensures protection of the interests of minorities to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth applies to all citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on forced labor or compulsory service for public purposes. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection against discrimination in the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads, and places of public resort maintained by the government? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation is available to both citizens and non-citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against conviction for offenses that were not punishable when they were committed? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation prohibits child labor in any form up to the age of 12 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right ensures protection of the rights of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination in public employment applies to both the Union government and the State governments. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against retrospective punishment for an act that was not an offense when committed? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children below the age of 18 years in hazardous jobs. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe to conserve their culture and heritage? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation prohibits child labor in any form up to the age of 16 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against discrimination in the matter of access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? A) Article 15 B) Article 16 C) Article 17 D) Article 19 ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children below the age of 16 years in any occupation. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection of the interests of any Scheduled Caste to advance their social and educational status? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against untouchability is available only to Scheduled Castes. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection against discrimination in employment or appointment to any office under the State on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories or mines. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against conviction for any offense except for violation of a law in force at the time of the act? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: C The right to protection against exploitation applies only to children below the age of 16 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right ensures protection of the rights of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice without discrimination? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination in public employment is applicable only to the Union government and not to State governments. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against retrospective punishment for an act that was not an offense when committed? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on child labor in any form up to the age of 18 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe to conserve their culture and heritage? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation prohibits child labor in any form up to the age of 18 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against discrimination in access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? A) Article 15 B) Article 16 C) Article 17 D) Article 19 ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children below the age of 18 years in any occupation. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection of the interests of any Scheduled Caste to advance their social and educational status? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against untouchability is available to all citizens of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against conviction for any act that was not an offense when committed, and no person shall be punished twice for the same offense? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees protection of the interests of any backward class of citizens for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on child labor in any form up to the age of 16 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against deprivation of personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: C The right to protection against exploitation applies only to children below the age of 12 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right ensures protection of the rights of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice without discrimination? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Cultural and Educational Rights ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against discrimination in public employment is applicable only to the State governments and not to the Union government. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against conviction for any act that was not an offense when committed, and no person shall be punished twice for the same offense? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on child labor in any form up to the age of 18 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe to conserve their culture and heritage? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Constitutional Remedies ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation prohibits child labor in any form up to the age of 12 years. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against discrimination in access to wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads, and places of public resort maintained by the government? A) Article 15 B) Article 16 C) Article 17 D) Article 19 ANSWER: A The Fundamental Right to protection against exploitation includes a ban on the employment of children below the age of 18 years in any occupation. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to protection of the interests of any Scheduled Caste to advance their social and educational status? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right to Social Equality ANSWER: D The Fundamental Right to protection against untouchability is available to all residents of India, irrespective of caste. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against conviction for any act that was not an offense when committed, and no person shall be punished twice for the same offense? A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22 ANSWER: B The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is based on the ideology of: A) Socialism B) Secularism C) Sovereignty D) Justice ANSWER: D The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words: A) "We, the People of India..." B) "In the name of God..." C) "India, my country..." D) "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity..." ANSWER: A The Preamble declares India to be a: A) Federal Republic B) Parliamentary Democracy C) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic D) Socialist Welfare State ANSWER: C The term "Socialist" in the Preamble was added by which Constitutional Amendment? A) 42nd Amendment B) 44th Amendment C) 76th Amendment D) 86th Amendment ANSWER: A The objective of "Fraternity" in the Preamble means: A) Providing free education to all B) Promoting a sense of unity and brotherhood among the people of India C) Ensuring equal distribution of resources D) Establishing a welfare state ANSWER: B The Preamble was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on: A) 26th January 1950 B) 15th August 1947 C) 26th November 1949 D) 30th January 1948 ANSWER: C The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is not enforceable in courts of law. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Preamble declares India to be a democratic country to ensure: A) Economic prosperity B) Religious freedom C) Political and social justice D) Technological advancement ANSWER: C The idea of "Unity of the Nation" in the Preamble signifies: A) The unity of all political parties B) The unity of the three branches of government C) The unity of all states and union territories D) The unity of the people of India ANSWER: D The Preamble serves as the guiding spirit and philosophy of the Indian Constitution. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Preamble declares India to be a secular country to ensure: A) Freedom of speech and expression B) Freedom of religion and conscience C) Equality before the law D) Protection of cultural heritage ANSWER: B The Preamble emphasizes the importance of "Justice" in three aspects. Which of the following is NOT one of them? A) Social justice B) Economic justice C) Political justice D) Gender justice ANSWER: D The Preamble was incorporated into the Indian Constitution on the recommendation of the: A) Cabinet Committee on Preamble B) Constituent Assembly’s drafting committee C) British Parliament D) United Nations ANSWER: B The Preamble of the Indian Constitution can be amended by: A) A simple majority in the Parliament B) A special majority in the Parliament and ratification by half of the state legislatures C) A special majority in the Parliament and ratification by two-thirds of the state legislatures D) Presidential ordinance ANSWER: B The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Preamble of the Constitution of which country? A) United States of America B) United Kingdom C) France D) Australia ANSWER: A The term "Secular" in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution means: A) Freedom of religion B) Separation of religion and state C) Promotion of religious practices D) Abolition of all religions ANSWER: B The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was enacted as a part of the Constitution on: A) 15th August 1947 B) 26th January 1950 C) 26th November 1949 D) 9th December 1946 ANSWER: C The Preamble declares India to be a sovereign country to ensure: A) Economic independence B) Political independence C) Social equality D) Religious freedom ANSWER: B The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares that the source of authority and power is derived from: A) The President B) The Prime Minister C) The people of India D) The judiciary ANSWER: C The Preamble declares India to be a democratic country to ensure: A) Equal distribution of wealth B) Political representation C) Technological advancement D) Cultural diversity ANSWER: B The objectives of the Preamble are: A) Justiciable and enforceable B) Non-justiciable and unenforceable C) Justiciable but unenforceable D) Non-justiciable but enforceable ANSWER: B The Preamble declares India to be a socialist country to ensure: A) Equality of opportunity B) Equitable distribution of resources C) Technological advancement D) Promotion of private enterprises ANSWER: B The Preamble of the Indian Constitution does not mention: A) Liberty B) Equality C) Sovereignty D) Fraternity ANSWER: D The Preamble of the Indian Constitution represents the aspirations and objectives of the people of India. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was influenced by the philosophy of which prominent Indian leader? A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ANSWER: A The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was adopted without any amendment. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The term "Justice" in the Preamble signifies the need for: A) Equality before the law B) Equal distribution of resources C) Judicial review of laws D) Freedom of speech ANSWER: A The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is the introductory statement that explains the aims and objectives of the Constitution. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Preamble declares India to be a federal country to ensure: A) Division of powers between the center and the states B) Dominance of the central government C) Sovereignty of the President D) Autonomy of the judiciary ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution was adopted on: A) 26th January 1949 B) 26th November 1949 C) 15th August 1947 D) 9th December 1946 ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution is classified as: A) Federal B) Unitary C) Quasi-federal D) Confederal ANSWER: C The preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India to be a: A) Parliamentary Democracy B) Socialist State C) Federal Republic D) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic ANSWER: D The Indian Constitution borrowed the idea of the Directive Principles of State Policy from which country? A) United States of America B) Ireland C) France D) United Kingdom ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world, consisting of how many articles? A) 366 B) 396 C) 426 D) 446 ANSWER: A The Constitution of India provides for a ________ form of government. A) Parliamentary B) Presidential C) Monarchical D) Oligarchic ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution has how many Schedules that contain lists and other important information? A) 10 B) 12 C) 22 D) 26 ANSWER: C The concept of "Basic Structure" of the Constitution was established by the Supreme Court in which landmark case? A) Golak Nath vs. State of Punjab B) Keshavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala C) Indira Gandhi vs. Raj Narain D) Minerva Mills Ltd. vs. Union of India ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a ______ system at the state level. A) Bicameral B) Unicameral C) Tricameral D) Quadricameral ANSWER: A The Constitution of India grants special autonomous status to which state? A) Maharashtra B) Gujarat C) Tamil Nadu D) Jammu and Kashmir ANSWER: D The Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights under Part: A) I B) II C) III D) IV ANSWER: C The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of Panchayats and Municipalities under: A) Directive Principles of State Policy B) Fundamental Rights C) Union List D) Concurrent List ANSWER: A The President of India is the head of the state, while the Prime Minister is the head of the government. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of an independent judiciary, headed by the: A) Chief Justice of India B) President of India C) Prime Minister of India D) Vice President of India ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution was drafted and adopted by the: A) Indian National Congress B) British Parliament C) Constituent Assembly of India D) United Nations ANSWER: C The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which type of government at the center? A) Parliamentary B) Presidential C) Monarchical D) Oligarchic ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution follows which system of law? A) Common Law System B) Civil Law System C) Socialist Law System D) Religious Law System ANSWER: A The Constitution of India divides the powers between the central government and state governments under which scheme? A) Three Lists Scheme B) Two Lists Scheme C) Four Lists Scheme D) Five Lists Scheme ANSWER: A The concept of "Judicial Review" allows the judiciary to review the constitutionality of laws and executive actions. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Supreme Court of India as the highest court of the country. How many judges are there in the Supreme Court? A) 25 B) 31 C) 36 D) It varies as per the requirement ANSWER: D The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which body to safeguard the rights of citizens and act as the custodian of the Constitution? A) Election Commission of India B) Reserve Bank of India C) Supreme Court of India D) National Human Rights Commission ANSWER: C The Constitution of India originally had how many Fundamental Duties that citizens are expected to follow? A) 5 B) 10 C) 15 D) 20 ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a single citizenship for the entire country. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of: A) Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya SabhA) only B) Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya SabhA) and State Legislative Assemblies C) Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya SabhA) and State Legislative Councils D) Members of State Legislative Assemblies only ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Planning Commission to formulate and assess economic plans. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of an Election Commission to conduct and supervise elections. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to audit and report on government finances. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution prohibits the practice of untouchability. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of an All India Services system to ensure administrative efficiency. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution recognizes which language as the official language of the Union? A) Hindi B) English C) Bengali D) Sanskrit ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which institution to safeguard and promote the rights of minorities in India? A) Minority Commission of India B) National Commission for Minorities C) National Human Rights Commission D) National Commission for Women ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to education as a: A) Fundamental Right B) Directive Principle of State Policy C) Legal Right D) Social Right ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which institution to investigate and examine complaints of corruption against public servants? A) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) B) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) C) Central Information Commission (CIC) D) National Investigation Agency (NIA) ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of which authority to inquire into the conduct of the President and other Union government officials? A) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) B) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) C) Lokpal D) Election Commission of India ANSWER: C The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission to determine the distribution of financial resources between the Union and the States. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to protect and promote human rights in the country. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article: A) 14 B) 19 C) 21 D) 25 ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission in each state to conduct examinations for appointments to civil services. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty under Article: A) 14 B) 19 C) 21 D) 25 ANSWER: C The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Women (NCW) to safeguard the rights and interests of women in India. (True/False) Answer: True The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion under Article: A) 14 B) 19 C) 21 D) 25 ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a National Green Tribunal (NGT) to handle cases related to environmental protection and conservation. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to constitutional remedies under Article: A) 14 B) 19 C) 21 D) 32 ANSWER: D The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Central Information Commission (CIC) to promote transparency and accountability in the working of government offices. (True/False) A) True B) False ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which authority to protect the interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and promote their social, educational, and economic development? A) National Commission for Scheduled Castes B) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D) Ministry of Tribal Affairs ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth under Article: A) 14 B) 15 C) 19 D) 21 ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which institution to protect the linguistic minorities and their rights in India? A) National Commission for Linguistic Minorities B) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) C) National Commission for Women (NCW) D) National Green Tribunal (NGT) ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against exploitation, including the prohibition of forced labor, under Article: A) 23 B) 24 C) 25 D) 26 ANSWER: A The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which institution to protect and promote the rights of children and ensure their well-being? A) Ministry of Women and Child Development B) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) C) Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) D) National Commission for Women (NCW) ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against untouchability and the prohibition of its practice under Article: A) 14 B) 15 C) 17 D) 21 ANSWER: C The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which institution to investigate and inquire into complaints of corruption against public functionaries? A) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) B) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) C) Lokpal D) Election Commission of India ANSWER: C The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection of cultural and educational rights for minorities under Article: A) 29 B) 30 C) 31 D) 32 ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which institution to safeguard and promote the rights of tribal communities in India? A) National Commission for Scheduled Castes B) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D) Ministry of Tribal Affairs ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection of life and personal liberty against arbitrary arrest and detention under Article: A) 19 B) 20 C) 21 D) 22 ANSWER: C The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which authority to inquire into grievances and complaints against administrative actions and decisions? A) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) B) Election Commission of India C) Central Information Commission (CIC) D) Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) ANSWER: D The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection of the interests of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice under Article: A) 29 B) 30 C) 31 D) 32 ANSWER: B The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which institution to investigate and inquire into complaints of corruption in the armed forces? A) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) B) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) C) Lokpal D) Chief of Defense Staff ANSWER: D The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection of personal liberty and habeas corpus under Article: A) 20 B) 21 C) 22 D) 23 ANSWER: C The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of which institution to promote and protect the rights of consumers in India? A) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) B) National Green Tribunal (NGT) C) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) D) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) ANSWER: D Which of the following article empower for “National Emergency”? A) Article 352 B) Article 356 C) Article 360 D) Article 363 ANSWER: A Which of the following is not the basis for the proclamation of “National Emergency”? A) War B) External Aggression C) Armed rebellion D) Internal disturbance ANSWER: D Which of the following constitutional amendment act made the declaration of National Emergency immune from Judicial review? A) 38th Amendment Act (1975) B) 42nd Amendment Act (1976) C) 44th Amendment Act (1978) D) 101st Amendment Act (2016) ANSWER: A Proclamation of emergency must be approved by both the houses of parliament within? A) 1 month B) 2 months C) 6 months D) 1 year ANSWER: A Which type of Majority is needed to pass the emergency resolution in Parliament? A) Simple Majority B) Special Majority [ majority of total membership and 2/3rd of the members of the present and voting; C) Special majority and approval by half of the states’ assembly D) Absolute majority ANSWER: B National emergency was not declared in which of the following year? A) 1962 B) 1971 C) 1975 D) 1999 ANSWER: D Which of the following is/are true? 1) Part 20 deals with emergency provisions. 2) An Emergency, converts the federal structure into a unitary one without a formal amendment of the Constitution. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) None of the above ANSWER: B Which of the following was proposed by the Supreme Court in the Bommai Case (1994)? 1) The burden lies on the Centre to prove that relevant reasons exist to justify the imposition of the President’s Rule. 2) The state legislative assembly should be dissolved only after the Parliament has approved the presidential proclamation. 3) A state government pursuing anti-secular politics is liable to action under Article 356. A) 1, 3 B) 1, 2 C) 2, 3 D) All of the above ANSWER: D Which of the following is/are true? 1) Critics claim that emergency provisions undermine the Fundamental Rights. 2) President becomes dictator by emergency provisions as per the critics. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWER: B National emergency remains in operation with approval of the Parliament for - A) Maximum period of four months B) Maximum one year C) Maximum period of six months D) Indefinite period ANSWER: C In case of declaration of financial emergency - A) All money bills of state compulsorily will be considered and passed only by the parliament B) All the state governments will dissolve and management of the economy will be taken over the union government C) It can be passed by a simple majority D) All the state assemblies will be put under suspension and laws on the state list will be enacted by parliament ANSWER: C Which of the following is/are true? 1) Maximum period for President’s Rule is 3 years. 2) President’s Rule doesn’t affect Fundamental Rights of citizens as opposed to National Emergency. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) None of the above ANSWER: C Which of the following state has had the President’ Rule imposed for a maximum number of times? A) Kerala B) Punjab C) Bihar D) Manipur ANSWER: A Which of the following is/are true? 1) President can declare internal emergency on grounds of internal disturbance. 2) The President can proclaim a national emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the cabinet. 3) The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 enabled the president to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of IndiA) 4) President can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression. A) 1, 3, 4 B) 2, 3, 4 C) 1, 2, 4 D) 1, 2, 3 ANSWER:B Which of the following sentence/sentences is/are correct? 1) Article 359 does not actually suspend the Fundamental Rights. 2) Article 20 and Article 21 can be restricted only during National Emergency on grounds of war or external aggression. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWER:A Which of the following sentence/sentences is/are correct? 1) During National Emergency, life of the Lok Sabha may be extended for one year at a time. 2) Fundamental Rights under Article 19 can be suspended only when the National Emergency is declared on the ground of war. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWER:C Which of the following is/are true regarding effects of National Emergency on Centre-State relations? 1) During normal times the President has power to give directions to the states on all the matters. 2) During emergency, legislative power of state legislature is suspendeD) 3) During emergency, the President can issue ordinances on the state subjects. 4) During emergency, President may modify distribution of financial resources between the center and the state. A) 1, 3 B) 2, 3, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 1, 2 ANSWER: C If president of India exercises his power under article 356 of the constitution in the respect of a particular state, then - A) Article 19 is suspended in that state. B) Assembly of that state is dissolved automatically. C) The president can also get powers of the state high courts. D) Parliament assumes the power to legislate on subject in the state list. ANSWER: d Which of the following constitutional amendments equipped President to impose National Emergency on any particular part of India? A) 38th B) 40th C) 42nd D) 62nd ANSWER: C When was the word "armed rebellion" added to the Constitution to declare a National Emergency? A) After 44th Constitution Amendment Act B) After 42nd Constitution Amendment Act C) After 40th Constitution Amendment Act D) After 38th Constitution Amendment Act ANSWER: A How soon imposition of National Emergency should be approved by the Parliament? A) 1 month B) 2 months C) 6 months D) 3 months ANSWER: A If the announcement of the National Emergency has been approved by both Houses of Parliament, how long will it be effective? A) 1 month B) 2 months C) 6 months D) 3 months ANSWER: C Which kind of emergency will be imposed in the case of war, external aggression and armed rebellion? A) 356 B) 352 C) 360 D) None of the following ANSWER: B How many times have the financial emergency imposed in India? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) Never ANSWER: D Which of the following Fundamental Rights do not get abolished automatically during National Emergency? A) Article 19 B) Article20 C) Article21 D) Both b and c ANSWER: D Which of the following statements is not true? A) The Fundamental Rights of Article 19 are susepnded automatically during National Emergency declared on the basis of war or external aggression. B) The Fundamental Rights of Article 19 can not be suspended in the case of National Emergency declared on the basis of armed rebellion. C) Article 19 automatically revives when the National Emergency is over. D) When a National Emergency is enforced, the Fundamental Rights of Article 19 are repealed after the President’s order. ANSWER: D How many times have the National Emergency been implemented in India? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 ANSWER: B Which of the following is a synonym of emergency? A) President’s Rule B) State emergency C) Constitutional emergency D) All ANSWER: D Consider the following statement in context Emergency provisions. (1) Emergency due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion that popularly known as National Emergency comes under Art. 356. (2) An Emergency due to the failure of the constitutional Machinery in the states comes under Article 360. (3) Financial Emergency due to a threat to the financial stability or credit of India that popularly known as President Rule in the country comes under Article 352. Which of the statement given above is / are correct. A) 1 & 2 only B) 1, 2 & 3 only C) 3 only D) None of the above ANSWER: D Consider the following statement. (1) The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 enabled the President of limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of IndiA) (2) 44th Amendment Act of 1978 substituted the word ‘armed Rebellion’ for internal disturbance. (3) When a National emergency is declared on the ground of war or external aggression it is known as ‘External Emergency’. (4) When National emergency declared on the ground of ‘armed rebellion’ it is known as ‘Internal Emergency’. Which of the statement given above is / are correct. A) 1, 3 & 4 only B) 2 & 4 only C) 1, 2 & 3 only D) All of the above ANSWER:D Consider the following statement on context of Emergency provisions. 1) The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the house of parliament within 15 days from the date of its issue. 2) The period allowed for approval by the Parliament was two months before the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. 3) If approved by both the house of Parliament the emergency continues for six months and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the parliament for every six months. 4) its continuance must be passed by both house of parliament by a special majority. Which of the statement given above is / are correct. A) 1 & 2 only B) 1, 2 & 4 only C) 2, 3 & 4 only D) All of the above ANSWER:C Consider the following statements: 1) The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list. 2) Resolution approving the proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is / are correct. A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 & 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWER:A Emergency power are influenced from constitution of which country A) Australia B) USSR C) UK D) Germany ANSWER:D Constitution handles emergencies related to A) National B) Constitutional C) Financial D) All ANSWER:D National emergency can be declared due to? A) Armed rebellion B) War C) External aggression D) All ANSWER:D Which is true regarding proclamation declaring emergency? A) A proclamation can be issued by the president for different grounds. B) It can be issued when an already existing proclamation is in force too. C) It can apply to entire country or a part. D) all ANSWER:D Which is true regarding President’s proclamation declaring National emergency? A) The president can declare this only after written recommendation of the entire cabinet B) A proclamation can be subject to judicial review. C) A proclamation must be approved by both houses within one month by a special majority. D) all ANSWER:C Which is true regarding revocation of President’s proclamation? A) A proclamation can be revoked by president anytime. B) doesn’t need parliament ratification C) Lok Sabha can force a revocation by disapproving it with a simple majority D) all ANSWER:D Effects of national emergency A) Centre can issue executive directions to states on any matters. B) parliament can make laws on matters in the state list C) both a and b D) none ANSWER:C Which is true regarding the effect of national emergency on Fundamental rights A) Right to Freedom, are automatically suspended B) a presidential order can be passed disallowing people from seeking judicial remedy to enforce other fundamental rights C) both D) none ANSWER:C Which is true regarding Constitutional emergencies A) When the constitutional machinery breaks down in a state, the president rule is imposed by centre. B) This can be proclaimed if the president is satisfied that the governance of a state can’t be carried in accordance with the constitution. C) both D) none ANSWER:C What is true regarding declaration of constitutional emergency? A) president can act with or without the governor’s report B) when a state doesn’t follow any directive from the centre, president’s rule can be imposeD) C) both D) none ANSWER:C Beyond the first year, president’s rule can be extended 6 months at a time only if A) national emergency is proclaimed in the country or any part of the state. B) Election commission certifies that elections can’t be held in the state C) both D) none ANSWER:C Which is true with regards to the revocation of president’s rule? A) Presidents proclamation can be revoked by president anytime B) Parliament on its own can’t revoke president’s rule. C) both D) none ANSWER:A Which is applicable to financial emergency A) Such a proclamation has to be approved by a simple majority in both houses. B) financial stability or credit of India or any part of the state is in danger C) His satisfaction is subject to judicial review. D) all ANSWER:D Effect of the Financial Emergency A) Once approved it continues indefinitely B) President can revoke this proclamation anytime; this doesn’t need parliament’s approval. C) both D) none ANSWER:C Which is true regarding financial emergency A) centre can ask states to observe canons of financial propriety. B) It can direct that money bills or financial bills of state should need president’s assent. C) both D) none ANSWER:C Which of the following is/are true regarding constitutional position of Governor of the state? 1) Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President is by discretion of the Governor. 2) Recommendation of the imposition of the President’s Rule in the state is not as per the discretion of the Governor. 3) Ministerial advice is not binding on the Governor. A) 1 B) 1, 3 C) 2, 3 D) 2 ANSWER: B Which of the following is/are true regarding special responsibilities of the Governor? 1) Regarding Assam it is with respect to the administration of tribal areas. 2) Regarding Arunachal Pradesh it is with respect to law and order in the state. 3) Regarding Nagaland it is with respect to development of tribal areas. 4) Regarding Karnataka it is with respect to law and order related to formation of Telangana. A) 1, 2 B) 1, 2. 4 C) 2,3 D) All ANSWER: A What is/are true regarding term of Governor’s office? 1) Governor has no security of tenure. 2) Governor holds office for a term of five years. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWER: C Which of the following is/are true regarding conditions of office of the Governor? 1) For Governor of two states the emoluments are divided amongst the states as decided by the President. 2) Governor, during his term, cannot be arrested or imprisonment for criminal proceedings. 3) The oath of office to the Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court. A) 1,3 B) 1,2 C) 2,3 D) All ANSWER: D Which statements are true regarding legislative powers of the Governor? 1) Governor can reserve bill for Presidents consideration when it opposes a Directive Principle of State Policy. 2) Governor calls for joint sitting of both the houses of state legislature (in case of bi-cameral legislature). 3) He nominates 1 Anglo-Indian to the state legislative assembly. A) 1, 2 B) 1, 3 C) 2 D) All ANSWER: B What are executive, financial and judicial powers of the Governor? 1) Governor cannot remove members of State Public Service Commission. 2) President consults him while appointing the judges of the concerned State High Court. 3) Governor appoints people to the judicial service of the state. A) 2 B) 1 C) 2, 3 D) All ANSWER: D Which of the following is/are true regarding the appointment of the Governor? 1) Feature of appointing the Governor has been taken from the Irish Constitution. 2) Constitution provides only 2 qualifications for a person who can be appointed as a Governor. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWER: B Which of the following is/are true regarding the President and the Governor? 1) President and Governor can pardon a death sentence. 2) Governor always needs instructions from the President for issuing ordinances. A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWER: D Under which of the following Article of Indian Constitution the Governor may reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President? A) Article 169 B) Article 200 C) Article 201 D) Article 202 ANSWER: B Who remains in office as long as the President of India wishes? A) Governor B) Election Commissioner C) Judges of Supreme Court D) Speaker of Lok Sabha ANSWER: A The Constitution of India does not contain any provision for the impeachment of _______. A) The President B) The Governor of a State C) The Chief Justice of India D) The Vice-President of India ANSWER: B Who is the Constitutional Head of the State Governments? A) Chief Minister B) Governor C) Speaker D) High Court Judge ANSWER: B The first lady to become Governor of a State in India? A) Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur B) Padmaja Naidu C) Sarojini Naidu D) Serla Grewal ANSWER: C Who appoints the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir? A) The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir B) The Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir C) The Prime Minister of India D) The President of India ANSWER: D Who amongst the following administers the oath of office to the Governor? A) President of India B) Chief Justice of Supreme Court C) Chief Justice of High Court D) Outgoing Governor of the concerned State ANSWER: C Which one of the following statements about the Governor of an Indian State is not true? A) He is appointed by the President of India B) He can be Governor of more than one State C) He holds office for a term of five years D) He can be removed earlier if the Legislature of the concerned State passes a resolution for his removal ANSWER: D Who among the following is not appointed by the State Governor? A) Chief Minister B) Members, State Public Service Commission C) Judges of High Court D) Advocate General ANSWER: C Which one of the following statements is correct? A) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more states at the same time B) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President C) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post D) In the case of the Union Territory having a Legislative set up the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support ANSWER: C The governor of the state, may act independently from the consultation of the Legislative Assembly when (1) The Government has to prove its majority in the session of Legislative Assembly. (2) To terminate the Chief Minister. (3) To reserve any bill for the consideration of the President of IndiA) (4) To send back a bill to Legislative Assembly for reconsideration. (5) To seek the consultation with High Court. Choose the correct answer from the following code. A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 B) 2, 3, 4 and 5 C) 1, 2, 4 and 5 D) All ANSWER: A The approval of ordinance promulgated by Governor is necessary ______. A) By President B) By the State Legislature C) By the Ministers of Council of State D) None ANSWER: B Consider the following statements in relation to the Governor of a State in IndiA) (1) He must be a citizen of India by birth. (2) Must have completed the age of 35 years. (3) He must be eligible to be a member of the Lok SabhA) (4) He may be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Which of these is/are correct? A) 1 and 2 are correct B) 1, 2, and 3 are correct C) 1, 2, and 4 are correct D) 2 and 4 are correct ANSWER: D State Governor is appointed by ________. A) Central Cabinet B) Chief Justice of Supreme Court C) Speaker of Lok Sabha D) President of India ANSWER: D Consider the following and select the correct answer by using the code given below. (1) The Governor shall take oath or affirmation before entering upon his office. (2) The format of oath or affirmation is given in the Third Schedule of the Indian Constitution. (3) The Governor shall make and subscribe the oath or affirmation in the presence of the Chief Justice of the High Court or in his absence senior-most Judge of that Court. (4) The process of oath and affirmation is given in Article 159 of Indian Constitution. A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 1, 3 and 4 C) 1, 2 and 4 D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 ANSWER: B Consider the following statements and select your answer from the codes given below. (1) The Governor does not have the power to appoint the judge of a state High Court. (2) He is not a part of the Legislature. (3) He has the power to nominate some members in the Legislative Council. (4) He has no judicial powers. A) 1 and 2 are correct B) 1 and 3 are correct C) 2 and 4 are correct D) All are correct ANSWER: B Which one of the following Statements about the State Governors is not true? A) He is a part of the State Legislature B) He can pardon a sentence of death C) He does not appoint Judges of the State High Court D) He has no Emergency powers ANSWER: B Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? (1) Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s Rule.(2) Appointing the Ministers. (3) Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of IndiA) (4) Making rules to conduct the business of the State Government. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. A) Only 1 and 2 B) Only 1 and 3 C) Only 2, 3 and 4 D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 ANSWER: B The Governor of a State (1) Is appointed by the President. (2) Holds office during the pleasure of the President. (3) Is the head of the State’s Executive Power. (4) Normally holds office for five years. Select the correct answer from the codes given below. A) 1 and 2 B) 1, 2 and 3 C) 1, 2 and 4 D) All ANSWER: D To whom is the Governor of a State responsible? A) Prime Minister B) President C) Legislative Assembly D) Chief Minister ANSWER: B Given below are two statement, one is labeled as Assertion A) and other is labeled as Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from code given below. Assertion (A): “The President or a Governor cannot be sued in a Court of law for any act”. Reason (R): “The President can be impeached and the Governors may be dismissed for unconstitutional acts done”. Select the correct answer using the code given below. A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C) (A) is true, but (R) is false D) (A) is false, but (R) is true ANSWER: B Which article of Indian constitution deals with constitutional amendments? A) Article 332 B) Article 386 C) Article 368 D) None of the above ANSWER: C In which Constitutional Amendment Act, Goa was made a full fledged State with a State assembly? A) 43rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1977 B) 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 C) 56th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987 D) 57th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987 ANSWER: C In which Constitutional Amendment Act An authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi was provided to the people of India by the President? A) 57th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987 B) 58th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987 C) 59th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 D) 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 ANSWER: B Which Constitutional Amendment Act, provided reservation in admissions in private unaided educational institutions for students belonging to scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes? A) 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005 B) 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 C) 94th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2006 D) 95th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2009 ANSWER: A Which constitutional amendment reduced the voting rights from 21 years to 18 years? A) 54th B) 36th C) 62th D) 61st ANSWER: D Under which constitutional amendment Bill, four languages: Bodo, Dogri, Maithali and Santhali are added in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution. A) 89th B) 92nd C) 90th D) 95th ANSWER: B Which of the following amendment was passed during the emergency? A) 45th Amendment B) 50th Amendment C) 47th Amendment D) 42nd Amendment ANSWER: D In which of the following amendment the term of Lok Sabha increased from 5 to 6 years? A) 40th Amendment B) 42nd Amendment C) 44th Amendment D) 46th Amendment ANSWER: B Which of the following is true about the constitution (42nd amendment) Act, 1976. A) Precedence to directive principles over fundamental rights B) Fundamental duties are included C) Constitutional amendment should not be questioned in any court D) All ANSWER: D Which of the following amendment Act makes the right to education as the fundamental right to all the children under the age of 6-14 years by inserting Article 21A to the constitution. A) 87th amendment, 2003 B) 86th amendment, 2002 C) 88th Amendment, 2003 D) 89th Amendment, 2003 ANSWER: B Which of the following words were added to the Indian constitution by 42nd amendment – A) federal B) socialist secular C) democratic D) republic ANSWER: B Which of the following articles deals with the amendment to our constitutions – A) 356 B) 368 C) 370 D) 372 ANSWER: B Indian constitution was amended for the first time in – A) 1950 B) 1951 C) 1953 D) 1952 ANSWER: B The 44th amendment modifies or nullifies a number of provisions of which amendment – A) 43rd B) 42nd C) 41st D) 40th ANSWER: B Of all the amendments in the Indian constituiton the most comprehensive and controversial amendment was – A) 42nd B) 43rd C) 44th D) 45th ANSWER: A Which amendment bill is proposed to grant statehood to Delhi – A) 44th B) 70th C) 69th D) 77th ANSWER: C By which amendment did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years – A) 42nd B) 44th C) 61st D) 73rd ANSWER: C The Panchayati raj system was adopted to – A) make people aware of politics B) decentralise the power of democracy C) educate the peasants D) none ANSWER: B The historic panchayati raj bill was adopted by the Parliament in 1992 as which amendment – A) 70th B) 72nd C) 73rd D) 68th ANSWER: C Which of the following is not a source of revenue to the village panchayats – A) property tax B) house tax C) land tax D) vehicles tax ANSWER: D In which constitutional amendment, the ninth Schedule was added to protect the land reform law from Judicial Review? A) 1st B) 8th C) 9th D) 10th ANSWER: A In which constitutional amendment act, four categories( Part A, B, C, D) of states were abolished and recognized 14 states and 6 Union? A) 7th B) 8th C) 9th D) 10th ANSWER: A In which constitutional amendment act, empower the establishment of a common high court for two or more states? A) 7th B) 8th C) 9th D) 10th ANSWER: A Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts made it compulsory for the president to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill? A) 24th CAA(1971) B) 26th CAA( 1971) C) 27th CAA(1972) D) 28th CAA(1972) ANSWER: A Which constitutional amendment act raised the retirement age of the State Public Service Commission and joint public service commission from 60 to 62 A) 41st CAA (1976) B) 42nd CAA (1976) C) 43rd CAA (1977) D) 44th CAA (1978) ANSWER: A Anti-defection law was made in which constitutional amendment act? A) 52nd CAA 1985 B) 61st CAA 1989 C) 71st CAA 1992 D) 73rd CAA 1992 ANSWER: A Which constitutional act made elementary education a fundamental right? A) 86th CAA 2002 B) 87th CAA 2003 C) 91st CAA 2003 D) 92nd CAA 2003 ANSWER: A Which of the following constitutional amendment is related to Goods and Services Tax(GST): A) 100th CAA 2015 B) 101 st CAA 2016 C) 102nd CAA 2018 D) 103rd CAA 2019 ANSWER: B Consider the following statements regarding Article 368 of the Constitutional amendment bill; 1. Constitutional amendment bills can be initiated only in Lokasabha; not in Rajya Sabha. 2. The bill can be introduced either by the minister or by a private member. 3. The bill does not require prior permission from President. 4. The bill must be passed in each house with a special majority means 50 % of the total membership of the house and 2/3rd of the member of the house present and voting. Which of the above statements is correct; A) 1 and 2 only B) 1,2, and 3 only C) 2,3, and 4 only D) 1,2,3, and 4 only ANSWER: C A simple majority requires more votes in favor than against among the members present and voting. Constitution can be amended in three way; 1. By the simple majority of parliament. 2. By the special majority of parliament. 3. By the special majority of parliament and ratification of half of the state legislative. Which of the above amendments comes under Article 368. A) 1and 2 only B) 1 and 3 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3 only ANSWER: C Procedure laid down for amendment of the Indian constitution is based on which constitution of the world? A) the UK B) the USA C) Synthesis of UK and USA D) Japan ANSWER: C Article 368, amending procedure of constitution is mentioned in which part of the Indian constitution? A) Part X B) Part VI C) Part IX D) Part XX ANSWER: D An amendment of the constitution can be initiated only in? A) Rajya Sabha Only B) Lok Sabha Only C) Either Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha D) Either Parliament or State Legislatures ANSWER: C Which of the following statement is false regarding the Constitutional Amendment bill? A) It can be introduced by the minister. B) Introduction of the constitutional amendment bill does not require prior permission from the president. C) There is a provision for holding a joint sitting of the two houses in case of disagreement. ANSWER: C Which of the following amendment require only a simple majority of parliament? A) Election of the president. B) Emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the president. C) Executive power of the Union and the states. D) Representation of states in Parliament. ANSWER: B Which of the following statements regarding the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India are correct? 1. It provides the insertion of a new Schedule to the constitution. 2. It restructures the working of Municipalities 3. It provides the reservation of seats for women in Municipalities 4. It is applicable only to some specified states.Select the correct answer from the codes given below: A) 1,2, and 3 are correct B) 1,2, and 4 are correct C) 1,3, and 4 are correct D) 2,3, and 4 are correct ANSWER: A By which constitutional amendment act the number of Central Ministers has been limited to 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha? A) 91st Amendment B) 92nd Amendment C) 90th Amendment D) None ANSWER: A Which Article in the Indian Constitution deals with the topic of state legislature? A) Article 22 B) Article 168 C) Article 380 D) Article 25 ANSWER: B How many Indian States have a bicameral legislature A) 7 B) 6 C) 5 D) 3 ANSWER: B Which of the following states does not have a legislative assembly? A) Andhra Pradesh B) Telangana C) Jammu D) Uttar Pradesh ANSWER: C What does special majority mean in state legislatures? A) Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and this number must also constitute the majority of the total capacity of membership of that House B) Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes C) Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and there should also be two-thirds majority of the total capacity of membership of that House D) All ANSWER: A Which is the smallest legislative assembly (capacity) in India? A) Goa B) Telangana C) Chattisgarh D) Sikkim ANSWER: A Which state has the largest legislative assembly capacity wise in India? A) Maharashtra B) Uttar Pradesh C) Madhya Pradesh D) Karnataka ANSWER: B What is the minimum age for the membership of the state legislative assembly? A) 25 B) 30 C) 35 D) 20 ANSWER: A Who decides on the disqualification of the members of the legislative assembly? A) Speaker of legislative assembly B) Governor C) Chief Minister D) None of the above ANSWER: A What must be the maximum gap in the two sessions of the state legislature? A) 6 months B) 9 months C) 3 months D) 4 months ANSWER: A If the legislative assembly dissolves while any bill is pending, then what becomes of the bill? A) Bill lapses B) Bill remains till another session C) The Bill is sent to legislative council D) None ANSWER: A Which is the Upper Chamber of State Legislature in India? A) Legislative Council B) Legislative Assembly C) Governor’s Office D) None of the above ANSWER: A How many members are nominated in the Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh by the State Governor? A) 1/10 of the total members B) 1/8 of the total members C) 1/7 of the total members D) 1/6 of the total members ANSWER: D Which one of the following is the period for the Legislative Council to detain the ordinary bills? A) 3 months B) 4 months C) 6 months D) 14 days ANSWER: B Which one of the following cannot be dissolved but can be abolished? A) Lok Sabha B) Rajya Sabha C) State Legislative Assemblies D) State Legislative Councils ANSWER: D Which one of the following statements about the Chief Minister is not correct? A) He is normally selected by the Governor B) He is formally appointed by the Governor C) He is chosen by the members of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly D) His continuance is office depends upon many factors ANSWER: A Which one of the following states of India does not have a Legislative Council so for even though the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it? A) Maharashtra B) Bihar C) Karnataka D) Madhya Pradesh ANSWER: D According to which Article of the Constitution of India, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of a State? A) Article 163 B) Article 164 C) Article 165 D) Article 166 ANSWER: B Which of the following States does not have Bi-cameral Legislature? A) Tamil Nadu B) Uttar Pradesh C) Karnataka D) Bihar ANSWER: A In which assembly of States, money Bills are proposed? A) Any one of the two B) Together in both C) Only in Legislative Assembly D) Only in upper chamber ANSWER: C In which of the following States Legislative councils does not exist? A) Bihar B) Maharashtra C) Rajasthan D) Karnataka ANSWER: C No money Bill can be introduced in the Assembly of a State, except on the recommendations of _________. A) The Parliament B) The Governor of the State C) The President of India D) A special Committee of Ministers ANSWER: B Which one of the following States does not have a bi-cameral legislature? A) U.P. B) M.P. C) Bihar D) Karnataka ANSWER: B Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the provision of Vidhan Parishad in the State? A) Article 170 B) Article 171 C) Article 172 D) Article 173 ANSWER: B Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution consists the provision of the election of Legislative Assemblies of States? A) Article 170 B) Article 176 C) Article 178 D) None of these ANSWER: A What is the right method to establish or cancel the second chamber in the States? A) Proposal in House of People with simple majority B) Proposal in Legislative Assembly with simple majority C) Proposal in Legislative Assembly with full majority along with law passed by Parliament D) Proposal in House of People with full majority ANSWER: C The provisions for creation and abolition of Legislative Councils in any State is included in Indian Constitution under ___________. A) Article 170 B) Article 169 C) Article 168 D) Article 167 ANSWER: B What can be the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State in India? A) 400 B) 450 C) 500 D) 550 ANSWER: C Which one of the following legislative houses can be abolished? A) Rajya Sabha B) Vidhan Sabha C) Lok Sabha D) Vidhan Parishad ANSWER: D Who conducts the State Assembly Elections? A) Chief Justice of High Court B) State Election Commission C) Election Commission of India D) Governor of the State ANSWER: C In any State of India, Legislative Council can be created or can be abolished by __________. A) The President on the recommendation of the Governor of the State B) The Parliament C) The Parliament as per Resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State D) The Governor on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers ANSWER: C Which state among the following has the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly? A) Andhra Pradesh B) West Bengal C) Maharashtra D) Uttar Pradesh ANSWER: D Under which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution, the Legislative Assembly is allowed to resolve for the creation of the Legislative Council? A) 168 B) 169 C) 170 D) 171 ANSWER: B Who among the following is the final authority to decide any question relating to disqualification of a Member of a House of Legislature of a State? A) Governor B) Speaker of the Legislative Assembly C) Chief Minister D) High Court ANSWER: A What are DPSPs in the Indian Constitution? A) Fundamental Rights guaranteed to citizens B) Directives given to the President by the Prime Minister C) Guidelines for the governance of the country D) Directives given to the Supreme Court by the Parliament ANSWER: C Which part of the Indian Constitution contains DPSPs? A) Part I B) Part II C) Part III D) Part IV ANSWER: D DPSPs are inspired by which country’s constitution? A) United States B) France C) Germany D) Ireland ANSWER: D DPSPs are enforceable in a court of law. A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the implementation of DPSPs? A) Article 36 B) Article 42 C) Article 48 D) Article 51 ANSWER: A DPSPs primarily aim to promote the welfare of which group? A) Women B) Children C) Weaker sections of society D) All ANSWER: D Which amendment to the Constitution added the 42nd Amendment, significantly altering DPSPs? A) 42nd Amendment B) 44th Amendment C) 52nd Amendment D) 73rd Amendment ANSWER: B Which of the following is NOT one of the main principles outlined in DPSPs? A) Promotion of international peace and security B) Protection of monuments and places of national importance C) Provision of free and compulsory education for children D) None ANSWER: D DPSPs are primarily the responsibility of which level of government in India? A) Central government B) State governments C) Local governments D) All ANSWER: D DPSPs can be enforced by the courts in certain circumstances. A) True B) False ANSWER: B The DPSPs are primarily drawn from which section of the Indian Constitution? A) Part III - Fundamental Rights B) Part IV - Directive Principles of State Policy C) Part VI - The States in the B Part of the First Schedule D) Part IX - The Panchayats ANSWER: B According to DPSPs, what should be the duty of the State towards raising the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people? A) To provide free healthcare to all citizens B) To promote tourism C) To organize agricultural reforms D) To secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people ANSWER: D Which Directive Principle promotes the separation of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State? A) Article 39A B) Article 43A C) Article 50 D) Article 52 ANSWER: C DPSPs are legally enforceable and can be used to challenge unconstitutional laws. A) True B) False ANSWER: B What are DPSPs in the Indian Constitution? A) Fundamental Rights guaranteed to citizens B) Directives given to the President by the Prime Minister C) Guidelines for the governance of the country D) Directives given to the Supreme Court by the Parliament ANSWER: C DPSPs are enforceable in a court of law. A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the implementation of DPSPs? A) Article 36 to 51 B) Article 42 C) Article 48 D) Article 51 ANSWER: A Which of the following is NOT one of the main principles outlined in DPSPs? A) Promotion of international peace and security B) Protection of monuments and places of national importance C) Provision of free and compulsory education for children D) Protection of the environment and wildlife ANSWER: B The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are based on the philosophy of which Indian leader? A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar D) Mahatma Gandhi ANSWER: D Which of the following is NOT a category of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution? A) Social and Economic Welfare B) Environmental Protection C) Gandhian Principles D) Foreign Policy Directives ANSWER: D DPSPs are applicable only to the Indian government and do not influence the functioning of private individuals or organizations. A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Directive Principle emphasizes securing opportunities for healthy development and a just childhood for children? A) Article 39 B) Article 45 C) Article 48A D) Article 50 ANSWER: B DPSPs aim to promote the educational and economic interests of which of the following groups? A) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes B) Upper-class citizens C) Foreign investors D) Religious minorities ANSWER: A According to DPSPs, what should the State endeavour to do in relation to agriculture and animal husbandry? A) Encourage large-scale commercial farming B) Promote small-scale industries in rural areas C) Ensure that rural credit is easily available D) Organize village Panchayats ANSWER: A Which Directive Principle aims to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife? A) Article 47 B) Article 48 C) Article 48A D) Article 51A ANSWER: C DPSPs are considered less important than Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution. A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added a new Directive Principle related to the promotion of international peace and security? A) 42nd Amendment B) 44th Amendment C) 76th Amendment D) 97th Amendment ANSWER: A According to DPSPs, what should the State do to promote the educational and economic interests of weaker sections of society, especially Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? A) Provide reservation in public employment and education B) Provide tax benefits to multinational corporations C) Establish state-funded religious institutions D) Ban child labor completely ANSWER: A Which Directive Principle emphasizes the separation of the judiciary from the executive for the proper functioning of the justice system? A) Article 36 B) Article 44 C) Article 50 D) Article 51A ANSWER: C DPSPs are applicable only to the central government and do not extend to state governments. A) True B) False ANSWER: B The DPSPs are directly justiciable, and citizens can approach the courts if they are not implemented by the government. A) True B) False ANSWER: B Which Directive Principle aims to protect and improve public health and prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs that are injurious to health? A) Article 38 B) Article 42 C) Article 47 D) Article 51A ANSWER: C The idea of a welfare state in DPSPs was added during which amendment to the Indian Constitution? A) 24th Amendment B) 42nd Amendment C) 73rd Amendment D) 97th Amendment ANSWER: B According to DPSPs, what should the State do to promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas? A) Impose heavy taxes on large industries B) Establish export-oriented units in rural areas C) Encourage technical and scientific research D) Secure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment ANSWER: D According to DPSPs, what should the State do to promote the educational and economic interests of weaker sections of society, especially Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? A) Provide reservation in public employment and education B) Provide tax benefits to multinational corporations C) Establish state-funded religious institutions D) Ban child labor completely ANSWER: A According to DPSPs, what should the State do to promote equal justice and free legal aid for economically weaker sections of society? A) Establish an independent judiciary B) Make primary education compulsory and free C) Provide financial assistance to large industries D) Organize village panchayats ANSWER: a DPSPs are only applicable to citizens of India and do not extend to non-citizens. A) True B) False ANSWER: A DPSPs aim to establish an egalitarian society in India by promoting economic and social democracy. A) True B) False ANSWER: A Which Article of the Indian Constitution says that there shall be a President of India? A) 61 B) 62 C) 52 D) 74 ANSWER: C Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ? A) Governor B) Election Commissioner C) Speaker ofLok Sabha D) Prime Minister ANSWER:A Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President A) They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency. B) They are shown separately in the budget. C) They are charged on the Contigency Fund of India. D) They do nolrequire any parliament sanction. ? ANSWER: C What qualifications should be to become a President? A) i) 35 years of age B) ii) He should be eligible to be elected as a member of Rajya Sabha. C) iii) Must be an Indian citizen D) iv) Only i and iii ANSWER: D How can the post of President be vacant? A) i) On expiry of his tenure B) ii) By his resignation C) iii) Only on the commencement of impeachment in Rajya Sabha D) iv) Only i and ii ANSWER: D Which of the following statements is not correct? A) President is the head of military forces of India B) President can appoint a commission to investigate into the conditions of SCs and STs. C) President can declare any area as scheduled area D) President of India the chairman of the Finance Commission ANSWER: D The executive actions of the government are carried out under whose name? A) i) Cabinet B) ii) Prime Minister C) iii) President D) iv) Both (i) and (iii) ANSWER: C What are the maximum number of terms that a person can hold for the office of President? A) two terms B) No limit C) Single term D) three terms ANSWER: B Who appoints the chief of Army, Navy, and Air Force? A) Prime Minister B) Defence Minister C) Foreign Minister D) President ANSWER: D What does “respite” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President? A) the basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened B) in presence of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted C) The President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence D) completely absolves the person from all types punishments and disqualifications ANSWER: B Which among the following Veto powers is NOT granted to the President? A) Absolute Veto B) Pocket Veto C) Qualified Veto D) Suspensive Veto ANSWER: C The President gives his resignation to the A) Chief Justice B) Parliament C) Vice President D) Prime Minister ANSWER: C In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of A) 1 years B) 3 months C) 6 months D) 2 years ANSWER: C Who administers the oath of office to the President of India ? A) Chief Justice of India B) Speaker C) Vice President D) Prime Minister ANSWER: A The five year term of the President is calculated from the A) First day of the month following the month he assumes charge B) Date of his election result C) Day he assumes charge D) First day of the month he assumes charge ANSWER: C Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available? A) Senior most Governor of a State B) Chief Justice of India C) Speaker of Lok Sabha D) Auditor General of India ANSWER: B The Constitution of India adopted Fundamental Duties from the Constitution of _______ A) America B) Japan C) Russia D) Britain ANSWER: C When Fundamental Duties were added in the Constitution of India? A) 1976 B) 1965 C) 1970 D) 1992 ANSWER: A At present how many Fundamental Duties are in the Constitution of India? A) 6 B) 7 C) 10 D) 11 ANSWER: d In the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Duties are given in which article? A) Article 12 to 35 B) Article 51A C) Article 36 to 50 D) Article 19 ANSWER: B Which of the following statements is false? A) Fundamental Duties are given in Part IV of the Constitution B) After the 42nd constitutional amendment Fundamental Duties have been added to the Constitution of India. C) In 2002, after the 82nd Constitution Amendment Act, another Fundamental Duty was added. D) Public Representation Act, Built in1951. ANSWER: C Which of the following committee advocated the Fundamental Duties in the Indian constitution? A) Verma Committee B) Sarkaria Committee C) Balwantrai Mehta Committee D) Swaran Singh Committee ANSWER: D Which of the following is not the Fundamental Duty? A) Safeguarding public property B) To obey the parents C) To make compulsory education to children of 6 to 14 years D) To spread brotherhood among the people ANSWER: B Which Constitutional Amendment Act was passed to provide compulsory education to children between 6 and 14 years? A) 82nd B) 83rd C) 86th D) 84th ANSWER: C When was the ’Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act’ passed? A) 1976 B) 1972 C) 1974 D) 1971 ANSWER: D What is the minimum age for holding office in the Lok Sabha? A) 18 Years B) 21 years C) 25 Years D) 30 years ANSWER: C A motion of no confidence against the Government can be introduced in: A) i) Rajya Sabha B) ii) Lok Sabha C) iii) Both i & ii D) iv) Neither i nor ii ANSWER: B How many sessions of the Lok Sabha take place in a year? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 ANSWER: B Which of the following are not sessions of the Lok Sabha? A) Budget Session B) Monsoon Session C) Summer Session D) Winter Session ANSWER: C The budget is also known as: A) Annual Financial Statement B) Monthly Financial Statement C) Receipt and Expenditure Statement D) Taxation Statement ANSWER: A The Parliament of India consists of the following: A) President B) Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha C) Both A and B D) None of the above ANSWER: C Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not? A) President B) Prime Minister C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha D) Finance Minister ANSWER: C The Federal structure of the Government of India provides: A) Two-tier system B) Three-tier system C) Four-tier system D) None of the above ANSWER: B Indian Parliamentary System is based on which model? A) i) Westminster model B) ii) Welfare State model C) iii) Both i & ii D) iv) Neither i nor ii ANSWER: A How many members are there in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament? A) 245 B) 545 C) 552 D) 732 ANSWER: B What is the name of the upper house of the Indian Parliament? A) Lok Sabha B) Rajya Sabha C) Vidhan Sabha D) State Legislative Council ANSWER: B Which among the following can be said to be a part of the Parliament of India? A) President B) Lok Sabha C) Rajya Sabha D) All ANSWER: D Which among the following statements is/are true? 1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is fixed at 278 2. In USA, the states are given proportional representation in the Senate according to their population 3. The American Senate has a fixed quota of 12 nominated senate members, just like India 4. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can pass a motion of no-confidence against the government A) Only 1 and 3 B) Only 3 C) Only 2 and 4 D) None ANSWER: D Which among the following statements is/are true? 1. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both follow the method of Proportional Representation for electing members 2. Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state legislative assemblies 3. Maximum strength of Lok Sabha is fixed at 552 4. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988. A) Only 1 and 3 B) Only 2 and 3 C) Only 1,3, and 4 D) Only 2,3, and 4 ANSWER: d Which among the following statements is/are false? 1. For qualifying to the Lok Sabha, a person must be a at least 25 years of age 2. A person can be a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the same time 3. A person belonging to Scheduled Caste of Scheduled Tribe can contest elections from a general seal also, and not just the reserved seat 4. If a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party, he can be deemed to be disqualified A) Only 1 B) Only 2 and 4 C) Only 3 D) Only 2 ANSWER: D What is NOT true about the tenure of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? A) he is no longer a Speaker if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha due to any reason B) When the Lok Sabha dissolves, the Speaker vacates his position simultaneously C) The Speaker is the head of the Lok Sabha and also its representative D) When there’s a deadlock in vote, the Speaker can cast his casting vote to break the deadlock ANSWER: B Which among the following statements is/are NOT true? 1. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the one who presides over a joint sitting of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 2. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the Speaker of Lok Sabha both have the authority to decide whether a bill is a money bill or not 3. The President of India is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha 4. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is also considered to be a member of Rajya Sabha, in the same way that the Speaker of Lok Sabha is the a member of Lok Sabha too A) 2,3 and 4 B) 1,3 and 4 C) 2 and 3 D) All of the above ANSWER: D Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the ’Leader of the House’? A) In Lok Sabha, generally, the ’Leader of the House’ is the Prime Minister B) The same functionary in USA is known as the ’majority leader’ C) In USA, the analogous title given for this post is ’majority leader’ D) The President nominates the ’Leader of the House’ for the Rajya Sabha ANSWER: D What is the meaning of the word Quorum? A) Minimum number of members required to be present in the House before it can transact any type of business B) Maximum number of members allowed in any given session C) The discipline of maintaining the decorum in the House D) Quorum means approval of the majority members present during the sitting ANSWER: A Which among the following statements is/are true? 1. A minister belonging to Lok Sabha can take part in proceedings in Rajya Sabha 2. A minister belonging to Rajya Sabha can take part in proceedings in Lok Sabha 3. A minister belonging to Lok Sabha can take part in voting process in Rajya Sabha 4. A minister belonging to Rajy