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L.J Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ahmedabad. Constitution of India(CI) Question Bank (SEM-III) Note : This question bank is only for reference p...

L.J Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ahmedabad. Constitution of India(CI) Question Bank (SEM-III) Note : This question bank is only for reference purpose. LJU Test question paper may not be completely set from this question bank. Sr. No. unit_ question_text answe marks option1 option2 option3 option4 numb r_text er 1 1 Under which Act, the provision for establishment of Supreme court at Calcutta a 1 Regulating Act, 1773 Pitt’s India Act, 1784 Charter Act, 1833 Government of India Act, was made? 1858 2 1 Which Act provided for the establishment of Public Service Commission? c 1 Government of India Act, Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, 1858 1919 1935 3 1 Which of the following Act provided for the establishment of Federal Court? c 1 Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, Indian Independence Act, 1919 1935 1947 4 1 Under which Act, commercial activities of East India Company was put to an end? a 1 Charter Act, 1833 Charter Act, 1853 Indian Council Act, 1861 Indian Council Act, 1909 5 1 Who introduced the Portfolio system in India? d 1 Lord Mountbatten John Simon Lord William Bentick Lord Canning 6 1 Which of the following Act is known as “An Act for the Better Government of b 1 Charter Act, 1853 Government of India Act, Indian Council Act, 1861 Indian Council Act, 1892 India”? 1858 7 1 Which Act is known as Morley-Minto Reforms? a 1 Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, Indian Independence Act, 1919 1935 1947 8 1 Government of India Act,1919 is known as: c 1 Morley-Minto Reforms An Act for the Better Montagu-Chelmsford First War of Independence Government of India Reforms 9 1 Which of the following Act introduced “Provincial Autonomy”? c 1 Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, Indian Independence Act, 1919 1935 1947 10 1 The trade monopoly of East India company was put to an end by: c 1 Regulating Act, 1773 Pitt’s India Act, 1784 Charter Act, 1813 Charter Act, 1833 11 1 Which of the following Act provided for the partition of India and creation of two d 1 Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, Indian Independence Act, independent dominions of India and Pakistan? 1919 1935 1947 12 1 Under which Act, British Government taken first step to control and Regulate the a 1 Regulating Act, 1773 itt’s India Act, 1784 Charter Act, 1813 Government of India Act, affairs of East India Company? 1919 13 1 The Indian Legislature was made bicameral for the first time by: d 1 Government of India Act, Indian Council Act, 1861 Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, 1858 1919 14 1 Under which Act, the concept of ‘Separate Electorate'(Communal Representation) b 1 Indian Council Act, 1861 Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, was introduced? 1919 1935 15 1 Which of the following statement is correct about the Government of India b 1 This Act abolished the It ended the system of It abolished Dyarchy in the It ended the trade monopoly Act,1858? commercial activities of East double Government by provinces and introduced of East India Company. India Company. abolishing the Board of ‘Provincial Autonomy’ in its Control and Board of place. Directors. 16 1 Which Act introduced local representation in the Indian(Central) Legislative d 1 Regulating Act, 1773 Pitt’s India Act, 1784 Charter Act, 1833 Charter Act, 1853 Council for the first time? 17 1 Dyarchy was introduced under which Act: c 1 Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, Government of India Act, 1858 1919 1935 18 1 Government of India Act,1935 provided for the establishment of: a 1 Federal Court Supreme Court Legislative Council Public Service Commision 19 1 Consider the following: c 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. The Regulating Act of 1773 was passed by British Parliament to control the territories of East India Company. 2. It provided for the establishment of Supreme Court at Calcutta. Which of the above statement is correct about Regulating Act of 1773? 20 1 Which of the following act ended the british rule in India and declared India as an d 1 Indian Council Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, Indian Independence Act, independent and sovereign state? 1919 1935 1947 21 1 Under which Act, the System of double government was put to an end by c 1 Charter Act, 1853 Indian Council Act, 1861 Government of India Act, Indian Council Act, 1892 abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors? 1858 22 1 To rectify the defects of the Regulating Act of 1773, the British Parliament has a 1 Amending Act, 1781 Pitt’s India Act, 1784 Charter Act, 1813 Charter Act, 1833 passed following act: 23 1 Indian Council Act,1909 introduced the following system: c 1 Dyarchy Bicameral Legislature Separate Electorate Provincial Autonomy 24 1 Amending Act of 1781 is known as: a 1 Act of Settlement Mountbatten Plan An Act for the Better Sepoy Mutiny Government of India 25 1 India is a democratic republic, because b 1 there is independence of the Head of the State is the Head of the State is the Head of the State is judiciary elected by the people elected by the people elected by the people 26 1 India opted for a federal form of government because of c 1 vast-territory cultural integration linguistic and regional administrative convenience diversity 27 1 Indian Constitution is: d 1 Quasi Federal Unitary Presidential Federal 28 1 Preamble means? d 1 the top most portion of any preface, introduction the preface of a book the head of a body thing especially that of an act of Parliament stating its aims & objectives 29 1 The Preamble of the Indian Constitution serves the purpose of? d 1 pointing out what the people indicating that the authority helping judges to interpret All of these expect the Government of of the Government is derived various provisions of the India to accomplish from the people Constitution properly 30 1 Which one of the following countries does not possess a written constitution? b 1 Switzerland Britain U.S.A. Soviet Union 31 1 Which one of the following is not an essential feature of a good constitution? d 1 Comprehensiveness Written character Flexibility Independence of judiciary 32 1 An unwritten constitution is b 1 Wholly unwritten Mostly unwritten Contains only some Declared as unwritten by the unwritten portions constituent Assembly 33 1 In a country with a written constitution the constitution is c 1 Inferior to the laws of the Superior to the laws of the At par with the laws of the None of these Parliament Parliament Parliament 34 1 A constitution is known as flexible a 1 If it can be amended by the It the states alone can If the procedure for the If it is difficult to amend ordinary lawmaking amend the constitution amendment of constitution is procedure simple than the ordinary lawmaking procedure 35 1 A flexible constitution is found in a 1 Britain U.S.A. India Soviet Union 36 1 A rigid constitution c 1 Cannot be amended Cannot be amended Can be amended through a Can be amended through a special process which is procedure which is easier difficult than the ordinary than, the ordinary law lawmaking process making procedure 37 1 Which one of the followings is not a feature of constitutionalism? b 1 Limited Government Supremacy of individual Supremacy of Law Division of powers 38 1 What is the meaning of "social equality" in the Indian Constitution? c 1 Lack of opportunities Lack of equality Equal opportunities for all None of the following sections of the societies 39 1 Which of the following word has not been written in the preamble of the Indian d 1 Sovereign Socialist Democratic Indians Constitution? 40 1 What is the true meaning of "Secular"? a 1 All religions are equal in the Special importance to a One religion is promoted by None of the following eyes of the government religion related to minorities the government 41 1 The Indian Constitution is regarded as d 1 federal unitary parliamentary federal in form and unitary in spirit 42 1 Secularism means d 1 suppression of all religions freedom of worship to separation of religion from a system of political and minorities State social philosophy that does not favour any particular religious faith 43 1 In a Federal State d 1 States are more powerful Centre is more powerful than a Presidential form of Constitution effects division than the Centre States government functions of powers between the Centre and States with safeguards against ransgression of jurisdiction 44 1 The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reads d 1 We, the people of India – We, the people of We, the citizens of India – We, the people of India – in adopt, enact and give to India Constitutent Assembly adopt, enact and give to our Constituent Assembly – this Constitution' –adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution adopt, enact and give to India this Constitution ourselves this Constitution 45 1 The Constitution of India is designed to work as a unitary government b 1 in normal times in times of Emergency when the Parliament so at the will of the President desires 46 1 Which one of the following statements regarding the Preamble is correct? a 1 It is not enforceable in a the Supreme Court has It has been amended twice All the above are correct court of law recently ruled that it is not a part of the Constitution 47 1 India opted for a federal form of government because of c 1 vast-territory cultural integration linguistic and regional administrative convenience diversity 48 1 The Indian Constitution closely follows the constitutional system of b 1 USA UK Switzerland Russia 49 1 Which of the following describes India as a Secular State? d 1 Fundamental Rights Ninth Schedule Directive Principles Preamble to the Constitution 50 1 The Preamble of the Constitution of India envisages that d 1 The Preamble of the it could be abrogated or it does not acknowledge, it has separate entity in the Constitution of India wiped out from the recognise or proclaim Constitution envisages that Constitution anything about the Constitution 51 2 The following are enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India: b 1 5, 1, 2, 4, 3 3, 2, 1, 4, 5 3, 1, 2, 5, 4 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 1. Equality of status and opportunity. 2. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. 3. Justice—social, economic and political. 4. Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual. 5. Unity and integrity of the Nation. Which one of the following is the correct order in which they appear in the Preamble? 52 2 The philosophical postulates of the Constitution of India are based on: b 1 Nehru Report, 1928. Objectives Resolution of Mahatma Gandhi’s article Indian National Congress’s Pandit Nehru, 1947. ‘Independence in Young Resolution for Complete India’,1922. Independence, 1929. 53 2 The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is: c 1 Not a part of the A part of the Constitution but A part of the Constitution A part of the Constitution Constitution. it neither confers any powers and can be of use in and it confers powers and nor imposes any duties nor interpreting other provisions imposes duties as any other can of the provisions it be of any use in Constitution in cases of of the Constitution. interpreting other provisions ambiguity. of the Constitution. 54 2 Which one of the following statements is correct? c 1 Freedom of residence Right to establish and Liberty of belief, faith and Right to education at primary The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares the resolve of the people of India anywhere in the country. administer educational worship. level. to secure to institutions of choice. all its citizens: 55 2 The term “economic justice” in the Preamble to the Constitution of India, is a a 1 Equal distribution of wealth. Economy in the Socio-economic revolution. Cheap justice to the poor. resolution for: administration of justice. 56 2 The text of the Preamble to the Constitution of India aims to secure: c 1 Fundamental rights to all Fundamental duties to Dignity of the individual and Security of service to individuals. citizens of India. unity and integrity of the Government servants. nation. 57 2 Which of the following terms was not included in a ‘Union of Trinity’ by Dr. B.R. b 1 Liberty Flexibility Equality Fraternity Ambedkar in his concluding speech in the Constituent Assembly? 58 2 The words “Socialist” and “Secular” were inserted in the Preamble by the: c 1 Fifteenth Amendment Thirty-ninth Amendment Forty-second Amendment Forty-fourth Amendment 59 2 The sequence in which the given terms are mentioned in the Preamble to the a 1 Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Socialist, Secular, Sovereign, Secular, Sovereign, Sovereign, Democratic, Constitution of Democratic, Republic Democratic, Republic Democratic, Socialist, Secular, Socialist, Republic India is: Republic 60 2 The Preamble to the Constitution of India: b 1 Is not a part of the Indicates the objectives to be Cannot be amended by the Is a source of authority of the Constitution. achieved. Parliament. Constitution of India. 61 2 The Cabinet Mission to India was headed by c 1 Stafford Cripps A.V. Alexander Lord Pethick Lawrence Hugh Gaitskell 62 2 The Constitution of India was adopted by the c 1 Governor General British Parliament Constituent Assembly Parliament of India 63 2 The Constituent Assembly for undivided India first met on b 1 6th December, 1946 9th December, 1946 20th February, 1947 3rd June, 1947 64 2 Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent a 1 Dr. B.N. Rao Dr. B.R. Ambedkar K.M. Munshi M.C. Setalvad Assembly of India? 65 2 The Constitution of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up b 1 under the Indian under the Cabinet Mission through a resolution of the by the Indian National Independence Act, 1947 Plan, 1946 provisional government Congress 66 2 The Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution for Independent India b 1 1945 1946 1947 1949 was set up in 67 2 Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India? a 1 Sachidananda Sinha B. R. Ambedkar Dr. Rajendra Prasad P. Upendra 68 2 Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the d 1 Rajendra Prasad Tej Bahadur Sapru C. Rajagopalachari B. R. Ambedkar Indian Constitution? 69 2 How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution? d 1 about 6 months in 1949 exactly a year since Nov 26, about 2 years since Aug 15, about 3 years since Dec 9, 1948 1947 1946 70 2 Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly? b 1 Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Dr. Rajendra Prasad Dr. B.R. Ambedkar C. Rajagopalachari 71 2 The most profound influence on the drafting of the Indian Constitution was c 1 U.S. Constitution British Constitution Government of India Act, French ideals of Liberty and exercised by the 1935 Fraternity 72 2 The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constitutent Assembly of India c 1 July, 1948 July, 1950 July, 1947 August, 1947 in 73 2 Which one of the following Acts formally introduced the principles of elections for a 1 Indian Councils Act, 1909 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, Indian Independence Act, the first time? 1919 1935 1947 74 2 The office of Governor General of India was created by c 1 Charter Act, 1813 Charter Act, 1833 Government of India Act, Government of India Act, 1858 1935 75 2 Who among the following is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution? a 1 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Vallabhbhai PateI 76 2 Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution? a 1 Jawaharlal Nehru B.R. Ambedkar B.N. Rao Mahatma Gandhi 77 2 The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held in d 1 Bombay Calcutta Lahore New Delhi 78 2 Consider the following statements: a 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. The Parliament is empowered to alter the boundaries of any existing State of India. 2. A Bill pertaining to the alteration of the boundaries of any existing State of India can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha and only on the recommendation of the President of India. Which one of the statements given above is/are correct? 79 2 Consider the following with respect to the Union of India: d 1 4-2-3-1 2-4-3-1 4-2-1-3 2-4-1-3 1. Formation of the State of Nagaland. 2. States Reorganisation Act. 3. Formation of the State of Haryana. 4. Formation of the State of Gujarat. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above? 80 2 The boundary of a State in India can be altered through the procedure laid down d 1 Article 368 Article 130 Article 70 Article 3 in: 81 2 In 1953, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru announced the formation of a c 1 T.T. Krishnamachari Vallabhbhai Patel Fazl Ali G.B. Pant Commission to study the reorganization of states on a linguistic basis under the chairmanship of: 82 2 The Parliament of India passed the States Reorganisation Act in 1956 to create: c 1 16 States and 3 Union 15 States and 5 Union 14 States and 6 Union 24 States and 9 Union Territories Territories Territories Territories 83 2 The States of the Indian Union can be reorganised or their boundaries altered by: a 1 The Union Parliament by a Two-thirds majority of both Two-thirds majority of both An executive order of the simple majority in the the Houses of Parliament. the Houses of Parliament and Union Government with the ordinary process of the consent of the legislature consent of the concerned legislation. of State the concerned States. Governments. 84 2 The Constitution of India divided the states of India in categories A, B, C and D in c 1 The Chief Commissioner was The Rajpramukh was the The Governor was the The Governor was the the year 1950. the executive head of executive head of category A executive head of category A executive head of category A In this context which of the following statements is correct? category A states. The states. The Chief states. The Rajpramukh was states. The Chief Rajpramukh was Commissioner was the executive Commissioner was the the executive head of the executive head of head of category B states. executive head of category B category B states. The categories B and C states. The The Chief Commissioner was states. The Rajpramukh was Governor was the executive Governor was the executive the executive head of the executive head of head of categories head of the categories C categories C C and D states. category D states. and D states. and D states. 85 2 Who among the following was the head of the Linguistic Provinces Commission b 1 Jawaharlal Nehru Justice S.K. Dhar Justice Fazl Ali Pattabhi Sitaramayya appointed in the year 1948, to enquire into the desirability of linguistic provinces? 86 2 What is the correct chronological order in which the following States of the Indian c 1 1-3-4-2 3-1-2-4 1-3-2-4 3-1-4-2 Union were created or granted full statehood? 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Nagaland 3. Maharashtra 4. Haryana Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 87 2 Who, among the following, was not a member of the States Reorganisation b 1 Justice Fazl Ali Potti Sriramulu K.M. Panikkar Hridayanath Kunzru Commission (SRC) appointed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ? 88 2 Consider the following statements with reference to the linguistic reorganisation a 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 of states in independent India: 1. The separate state of Andhra for the Telugu people came into existence in 1953. 2. Jawaharlal Nehru was particularly in favour of the movement for linguistic reorganisation of states that came in the wake of the success of the Andhra movement. Which one of the statements given above is/are correct? 89 2 Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly? c 1 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Acharya J.B. Kriplani Lok Nayak Jayprakash K.M. Munshi Narayan 90 2 The first effort at drafting a Dominion Status Constitution for India was made in c 1 Minto-Morley Reforms Montague-Chelmsford Simon Commission First Round Table Conference response to the Reforms 91 2 Consider the following statements: c 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. A person who was born on 26th January, 1951 in Rangoon, whose father was a citizen of India by birth at the time of his birth, is deemed to be an Indian citizen by descent. 2. A person who was born on 1st July, 1988 in Itanagar, whose mother is a citizen of India at the time of his birth but the father was not, is deemed to be a citizen of India by birth. Which one of the statements given above is/are correct? 92 2 Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, by which of the following ways can a person c 1 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 1 and 2 1, 2, 3 and 5 3, 4 and 5 become a citizen of India? 1. By birth 2. By descent 3. By registration 4. By nationalisation 5. By incorporation of territory Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 93 2 Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deal with citizenship in c 1 Articles 333 to 337 Articles 17 to 20 Articles 5 to 11 Articles 1 to 4 India? 94 2 In which of the following years, the Citizenship Act, 1955 has been amended? c 1 2, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 4 1, 2, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 3 1. 1986 2. 1992 3. 2003 4. 2005 Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 95 2 Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the rights of citizenship of c 1 Article 7 Article 10 Article 8 Article 9 certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India? 96 2 Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship b 1 The Union Cabinet The Parliament The Supreme Court The Law Commission in India? 97 2 In which Part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned? b 1 Part I Part II Part III Part IV 98 2 According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, by which of the following ways can a c 1 1 and 2 2 and 3 1, 2 and 3 1 and 3 person lose citizenship of India? 1. By Renunciation 2. By Termination 3. By Deprivation Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 99 2 Consider the following statements: a 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. Originally, the Citizenship Act (1955), also provided for the Commonwealth Citizenship. 2. The provision for Commonwealth Citizenship was repealed by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 100 2 Which one among the following is a fundamental duty of citizens under the c 1 To provide friendly To protect monuments of To defend the country and To know more and more Constitution of India? cooperation to the people of national importance render national service when about the history of India the neighbouring countries called upon to do so 101 3 Consider the following statements: b 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 In view of Article 20 of the Constitution of India, no person accused of an offence can be compelled to: 1. Give his signature or thumb impression for identification. 2. Give oral testimony either in or out of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 102 3 Consider the following statements: c 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. The writ of mandamus is available not only against judicial authorities but also against administrative authorities. 2. The writ of prohibition is issued only against judicial or quasi-judicial authorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 103 3 Consider the following statements: b 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India for reservation in the matters of promotion in the services under the state in favour of the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes. 2. As per provisions of the Constitution of India, for getting reservation for the appointments and posts under the state, a class must be backward and should not be adequately represented in the services under the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 104 3 Consider the following statements: a 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. A Constitutional amendment inserting a regulation in the Ninth Schedule can be challenged on the ground of violation of basic structure of the Constitution. 2. Any legislation enacted by Parliament cannot be successfully challenged for affecting the basic structure of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 105 3 Assertion (A): The principle of equality before law means that there should be a 1 Both A and R are individually Both A and R are individually A is true but R is false A is false but R is true equality of treatment under equal circumstances. true and R is the correct true but R is not the correct Reason (R): All persons are not equal by nature, attainment or circumstances. explanation of A explanation of A 106 3 Which of the following are envisaged by the Right Against Exploitation in the d 1 1 and 2 1 and 3 2, 3 and 4 1 and 4 Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 107 3 As far as the Armed Forces are concerned, the Fundamental Rights granted under d 1 Not available at all Available to the Armed Available only at the Available only according to Articles 14 and 19 of Constitution are: Forces but not to other discretion of the Chief of the law made by Parliament forces Army staff 108 3 In Indian Constitution, the power to issue a writ of ‘Habeas Corpus’ is vested only d 1 The Supreme Court The High Courts The Subordinate Courts The Supreme Court and the in: High Courts 109 3 Which of the following rights is not explicitly mentioned in the Fundamental Rights d 1 Equity before law Right to non-discrimination Right to form associations or Right to freedom of Press but has been upheld to be so by several pronouncements of the Supreme Court? in public employment unions 110 3 Which of the following statements are true with regard to the Fundamental Rights b 1 1, 2 and 3 2 and 4 2, 3 and 4 1 and 3 of the minorities in educational matters? 1. The minority has only the right to administer the educational institutions. 2. The minority has the right to establish and administer educational institutions. 3. The right is absolute and not subject to any restriction. 4. Reasonable restrictions may be imposed to promote efficiency and prevent maladministration. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 111 3 Which of the following statements is/are correct of the writ of prohibition? c 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is an order issued by a higher court commanding a lower court to cease from proceeding in some matters not within its jurisdiction. 2. It can be claimed by an aggrieved party as a matter of right. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 112 3 Under the Indian Constitution, which one of the following is not a specific ground c 1 Public order Morality Social Justice Health on which the State can place restrictions on freedom of religion? 113 3 The scope of ‘life and personal liberty’, as envisaged in Article 21 of the c 1 The Right to good health The Right of a bonded labour The Right, under a The Right to livelihood by Constitution of India, has expanded considerably over the years. Which one of the to rehabilitation after release settlement, to claim bonus or means which are not illegal, following can still not be subject of this protection? dearness allowance immoral or opposed to public policy 114 3 Assertion (A): Preventive Detention is included in the chapter on Fundamental c 1 Both A and R are individually Both A and R are individually A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Rights in the Constitution of India. true and R is the correct true but R is not the correct Reason (R): The Constitution has vested the legislative power with regard to explanation of A explanation of A preventive detention in the Parliament only and the State Legislatures have no authority in this regard. 115 3 Which of the following is not included in Article 19 of the Constitution of India, b 1 Right to reside and settle in Right of minorities to Right to form associations or Right to assemble peaceably pertaining to the Right to Freedom? any part of the territory of establish and administer unions and without arms India educational institutions 116 3 Consider the following statements: a 1 1, 2 and 3 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 The ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution includes: 1. The Government and Parliament of India. 2. The Government and legislature of the states. 3. Local authorities or other authorities within the territories of India or under the control of Government of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? 117 3 Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. Ambedkar as ‘the heart and c 1 Right to equality Right against exploitation Right to constitutional Right to freedom of religion soul’ of the Constitution? remedies 118 3 Which one of the following freedoms is not guaranteed by the Constitution of a 1 Freedom to own, acquire and Freedom to move freely Freedom to assemble Freedom to practice any India? dispose of property throughout the country peaceably and without arms trade or profession 119 3 Assertion (A): One of the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution is the a 1 Both A and R are individually Both A and R are individually A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Rule of Law. true and R is the correct true but R is not the correct Reason (R): The Constitution of India has guaranteed to every citizen the equality explanation of A explanation of A before law and has recognized the judiciary as the unfailing guardian of the rights of people. 120 3 Which one of the following is the correct statement? b 1 The Right to Freedom The Right to Personal Liberty The Right to Equality The Right Against Right to privacy as a Fundamental Right is implicit in: Exploitation 121 3 Assertion (A): An accused person cannot be compelled to give his thumb d 1 Both A and R are individually Both A and R are individually A is true but R is false A is false but R is true impression. true and R is the correct true but R is not the correct Reason (R): An accused person cannot be compelled to be a witness against explanation of A explanation of A himself. 122 3 Right to Education is a fundamental right emanating from right to: c 1 Freedom of speech and Culture and education under Life and personal liberty Equality before law and equal expression under Article 19 Articles 29 and 30 under Article 21 protection of the laws under Article 14 123 3 The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the fundamental d 1 Ordinance Bye-law Rule Constitutional amendment rights. Which one of the following shall not be construed as law for this purpose? 124 3 On which one of the following freedoms, can reasonable restrictions be imposed a 1 Speech and expression Peaceful assembly Association or union Movement on the ground of the security of the state? 125 3 Which of the following are mentioned under separate Articles in Part III of the d 1 1 and 2 2, 3 and 4 3 and 4 1, 2, 3 and 4 Constitution of India pertaining to Fundamental Rights? 1. Abolition of untouchability 2. Abolition of titles 3. Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion 4. Protection of interests of minorities Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: 126 3 Fundamental rights guaranteed in the Indian Constitution can be suspended only a 1 A proclamation of national An Act passed by the An amendment of the The judicial decisions of the by: emergency Parliament Constitution Supreme Court 127 3 The Right to Property was converted into a legal right from a Fundamental Right, c 1 Tied the hands of the Gave rise to litigations that Led to severe conflict Increased public resentment because it: government to prevent made judiciary overburden between judiciary and the corruption Parliament 128 3 Under Article 22 of the Constitution of India, with the exception of certain b 1 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months provisions stated therein, what is the maximum period for detention of a person under preventive detention? 129 3 Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is guaranteed only to the citizens b 1 Equality before law and equal Freedom of speech and Right to life and liberty Right to the freedom of of India and not to the foreigners living in India? protection of laws expression religion 130 3 The Indian constitution guarantees how many categories of Fundamental Rights b 1 5 6 7 8 131 3 Which Right was remarked by Dr B.R. Ambedkar as the “heart and soul of the d 1 Right to Equality Right to Freedom Right to Education Right to Constitutional Constitution” remedies 132 3 In which part of the Indian Constitution, the Fundamental rights are provided? b 1 Part II Part III Part V Part IV 133 3 Which of the following articles guarantees equality before law and equal b 1 15 14 17 18 protection of law for all individuals residing within the territory of India? 134 3 Which article of the Constitution abolishes Untouchability? d 1 Article 18 Article 15 Article 14 Article 17 135 3 Which of the following is correct with respect to “Right against exploitation”? a 1 Prohibition of traffic in Freedom as to payment of Protection of interests of Equality before law human beings and forced taxes for the promotion of minorities labour any particular religion 136 3 Which one of the following right of Indian Constitution guarantees all the d 1 Right against exploitation Right to freedom Right to equality Right to constitutional fundamental rights to every resident of a country? remedies 137 3 Which one of the following is true with respect to the Fundamental Rights of b 1 The sovereignty of the Equality of opportunity for all Limited government Democracy Indian Constitution? people resident 138 3 B. R. Ambedkar termed Article 32 of the Indian Constitution as the “Heart and Soul b 1 Right to freedom Right to constitutional Right to elementary Right to freedom of religion of the Indian Constitution”. Which one of the following fundamental right it remedies education contains ? 139 3 Which of the following Articles contain the right to religious freedom? a 1 25-28 29-30 32-35 23-24 140 3 Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of Fundamental Rights ? b 1 A decree A writ An Ordinance A notification 141 3 Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of b 1 right to freedom of religion Right to equality Right against expolitation None of these birth is a fundamental right classifiable under? 142 3 The Constitution guarantees that all citizens will be equal before law. It is provided d 1 Article 11 of Indian Article 12 of Indian Article 13 of Indian Article 14 of Indian in Constitution Constitution Constitution Constitution 143 3 Civil equality means a 1 Equality before law Equality of opportunity Equal distribution of wealth Equal right to participate in the affairs of the state 144 3 Which of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom? b 1 mandamus Habeas Corpus Quo Warranto Certiorari 145 3 Part III of the Constitution of India relates to a 1 Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of state Fundamental duties citizenship policy 146 3 Which of the following is given the power to implement the Fundamental Right by d 1 All courts in India The Parliament The President The Supreme Court and High the Constitution? Courts 147 3 Which provision of the Fundamental Rights is directly relates to the exploitation of d 1 Article 17 Article 19 Article 24 children? Article 23 148 3 Right to education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 year is b 1 Included in the Directive A fundamental Right A Statutory Right None of the above Principle of State Policy 149 3 The Word ‘Hindus’ in Article 25 of the Constitution of India does not include? d 1 Buddhists Jains Sikhs Parsees 150 3 c 1 America Russia Britain The constitution of India, adopted Fundamental Duties from the constitution Japan of________? 151 3 a 1 1976 1965 1970 1992 When Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India? 152 3 At present how many Fundamental Duties are in the Constitution of India? d 1 6 7 10 11 153 3 In the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Duties are given in which article? b 1 Article 12 to 35 Article 51A Article 36 to 50 Article 19 154 3 Equal pay for equal work’ has been ensured in the Indian constitution as one of b 1 Fundamental right Directive principle of state Fundamental duties Economic right them? policy 155 3 Economic right c 1 Administration of union Formation of interstate Fundamental duties None of these territories councils 156 3 Under which article provisions of fundamental duties incorporated c 1 Article 50 Article 51 Article 51A Article 52 157 3 In which part the part of fundamental duties have been incorporated b 1 Part 3 Part 4A Part 4 Part 5 158 3 Which of the following is not the Fundamental Duty? b 1 Safeguarding public To obey the parents To make compulsory To spread brotherhood education to children of 6 to among the people 14 years 159 3 Which among the following does not come under Fundamental Duties of a citizen c 1 To protect and Improve To develop scientific temper, To strive towards the All are comes under in India? Natural Environment humanism, and spirit of abolition of untouchability fundamental duties inquiry and reform 160 3 How many duties were in the original constitution(when the constitution was d 1 Eight Ten Four Zero created)? 161 3 By what term, The ten commandments of 42nd constitutional amendment act are b 1 Fundamental rights Fundamental duties Directive principle of state None of these called? policy 162 3 Respect for the National Flag and the National Anthem is b 1 A fundamental right of every A fundamental duty of every A directive principle of state An ordinary duty of every citizen citizen policy citizen 163 3 Which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? c 1 To respect the National To safeguard public property To protect monuments and To protect and improve the Anthem places of national importance natural environment 164 3 Which one of the following is not included as a Fundamental Duty in the c 1 To cherish and follow the To develop the scientific To protect the minorities. To safeguard public property Constitution of India? noble ideals which inspired temper, humanism and the and to abjure violence our national struggle. spirit of inquiry and reform. 165 3 Which of the following Articles of die Constitution of India relate to the protection c 1 Article 48 A only Article 51 A only Both Article 48 A and Article Neither Article 48 A nor and improvement of environment? 51 A Article 51 A 166 3 The Fundamental Duties of the Indian Citizens. b 1 Formed a part of the original Were added by the Forty- Were added by the Forty- Were defined by the Constitution. Second Amendment. Fourth Amendment. parliament through a law enacted during the emergency. 167 3 The Fundamental Duties were added to constitution because b 1 Majority of the people A section of people was not The government felt this The Supreme Court wanted it. fulfilling its obligation of would ensure quicker emphasised the need of respecting the established progress of the country incorporation of these duties legal order. in the Constitution. 168 3 Which one of the followings is not a Fundamental duty as outlined in Article 51A of c 1 To abide by the Constitution To defend the country and To work for the moral To preserve the rich heritage the Constitution? and respect its ideals. render national service when upliftment of the weaker of our composite culture. called upon to do so. sections of society. 169 3 Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a Fundamental duty of the b 1 To develop scientific temper, To work for raising the To protect and improve the To strive towards excellence Indian citizens? humanism and spirit of prestige of the country in the natural environment. in all spheres of individual inquiry and reform. international sphere. and collective activity. 170 3 The Fundamental duties were added to the Constitution b 1 To make the Fundamental To check anti- national, To accord priority to the To achieve all the above Rights more effective. subversive and directive principles over objectives. unconstitutional agitations. fundamental rights. 171 4 Assertion (A): Article 14 of the Indian Constitution does not lay down that all laws d 1 Both A and R are individually Both A and R are individually A is true but R is false A is false but R is true must be of universal application. true and R is the correct true but R is not the correct Reason (R): State has power to classify persons for legitimate purpose and on explanation of A explanation of A reasonable grounds. 172 4 Which of the following are the grounds on which discrimination of citizens for b 1 1, 2, 3 and 4 1 and 2 1, 2 and 3 1, 2 and 4 admission into educational institutions is constitutionally prohibited? 1. Religion and Race 2. Sex and Place of birth 3. Nationality and Colour 4. Age and Nativity Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: 173 4 Through which provisions does the Constitution of India explicitly prohibits racial c 1 Articles 14 and 17 Articles 17 and 23 Articles 15 and 16 Article 17 only discrimination in India? 174 4 Reservation of seats in educational institutions in favour of Scheduled Castes and a 1 Article 15 of the Constitution Article 16 of the Constitution Article 29 of the Constitution Article 14 of the Constitution Scheduled Tribes is governed by: 175 4 Which one of the following is the best justification for the affirmative action b 1 The principle of non- The principle of equal The principle of group The principle of radical policies in India? discrimination opportunity disadvantage redistribution 176 4 Which Article of the Constitution protects the ‘Right of minorities to establish and d 1 19 26 29 30 administer educational institutions of their choice’? 177 4 Which one of the following statements is not correct? d 1 K.M. Munshi was one of the The Constitution of India was The Pachayati Raj was The President of India is the members of the drafting adopted by the Constituent recommended by Balwant Guardian of Fundamental committee of the Assembly Rai Mehta Committee Report- Rights under the Constitution Constitution 1957 178 4 Which of the following rights can be enforced under Article 32 of the Indian b 1 Constitutional Rights Fundamental Rights Statutory Rights All of the above Constitution? 179 4 Under the Indian Constitution who amongst the following is considered to be the c 1 Parliament President Judiciary Prime Minister guardian of the fundamental rights? 180 4 Under the Indian Constitution who is the guardian of the fundamental rights? c 1 Parliament President Supreme Court Cabinet 181 4 Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the d 1 Right to Freedom of Religion Right to Property Right to Equality Right to Constitutional ‘Heart and Soul of the Constitution’? Remedies 182 4 Which one of the following is regarded as the protector of fundamental rights of c 1 The Parliament The Attorney General The Supreme Court The President citizens and Guardian of the Constitution of India? 183 4 Which one of the following writs can be issued by a High Court to secure the c 1 Mandamus Quo-warranto Habeas Corpus Prohibition liberty of the individual? 184 4 The Supreme Court of India has propounded the ‘Doctrine of Basic Structure’ of c 1 Golaknath Vs. Punjab State Sajjan Singh Vs. Rajasthan Keshvanand Bharti Vs. Kerala Shankari Prasad Vs. Indian the Constitution in which of the following cases? State State Union 185 4 By which of the following case Parliament got the right to amend Fundamental a 1 Keshvanand Bharti Case Rajnarayan Vs. Indira Gandhi Golaknath’s Case Sajjan Singh Case Rights? Case 186 4 In accordance with the text of the Constitution, a reasonable restriction in the a 1 Freedom of speech and Move freely throughout the Reside and settle in any part Carry on any occupation, interest of ‘sovereignty expression territory of India of the territory trade or business of India and integrity’ of India can be imposed on the right to: 187 4 How many freedoms are guaranteed by Article 19 (Right to Freedom)? d 1 3 4 5 6 188 4 Fundamental Rights under Article 19 of the Indian Con-stitution are conferred on: a 1 Indian citizens All persons living within Foreigners also Indian Territory All of them 189 4 By which of the following clauses, the right to Freedom of movement is granted to d 1 Article 19(1) C Article 19(1) B Article 19(1) A Article 19(1) D Indian citizens? 190 4 Which of the following expression is/are employed under Article 19(1) (g) of the d 1 Profession Occupation Trade and Business All of them Indian Constitution? 191 4 When emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution is proclaimed, the a 1 20 and 21 19 and 20 21 and 22 19 and 21 President of India has no power to suspend the Fundamental Rights contained in which of the following Articles ? 192 4 The right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights enlisted in c 1 73rd Amendment 23rd Amendment 44th Amendment 76th Amendment the Constitution through which one of the following Amendments ? 193 4 According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following rights cannot be c 1 Right to speak Right to freedom of Right to life Right to organize taken away during emergency ? movement 194 4 Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also d 1 Freedom of speech, assembly Freedom to move, reside and Freedom to carry on any Equality before law and equal available to noncitizens? and form association settle in any part of the occupation, trade or business protection of laws territory of India 195 4 The Article of the Constitution which automatically becomes suspended on b 1 Article 14 Article 19 Article 21 Article 32 proclamation of emergency is : 196 4 Freedom of the press in India is : c 1 Available to the people under Specifically provided in the Implied in the right to Available to the people of the law of the Parliament Constitution freedom of expression India under executive order 197 4 Which one of the under mentioned rights is guaranteed to citizens as right to d 1 The right to vote The right to citizenship The right to contest an The right to assemble freedom under Article 19? election peaceably and without arms 198 4 Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is available to both the citizens d 1 The right to equality of The right to freedoms under Cultural and educational The right to equality before and aliens? opportunity in Article 19 public employment rights law 199 4 What is the correct sequence of the following? c 1 3, 4, 1, 2 4, 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4, 1 1. Scheduled Castes Order 2. Untouchability Offences Act 3. Protection of Civil Rights Act 4. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 200 4 In accordance with the text of the Constitution, a reasonable restriction in the a 1 Freedom of speech and Move freely throughout the Reside and settle in any part Carry on any occupation, interest of ‘sovereignty and integrity’ of India can be imposed on the right to: expression territory of India of the territory trade or business of India 201 4 Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is guaranteed only to the citizens b 1 Equality before law and equal Freedom of speech and Right to life and liberty Right to the freedom of of India and not to the foreigners living in India? protection of laws expression religion 202 4 The Right to Property was converted into a legal right from a Fundamental Right, c 1 Tied the hands of the Gave rise to litigations that Led to severe conflict Increased public resentment because it: government to prevent made judiciary overburden between judiciary and the corruption Parliament 203 4 On which one of the following freedoms, can reasonable restrictions be imposed a 1 Speech and expression Peaceful assembly Association or union Movement on the ground of the security of the state? 204 4 Right to Education is a fundamental right emanating from right to: c 1 Freedom of speech and Culture and education under Life and personal liberty Equality before law and equal expression under Article 19 Articles 29 and 30 under Article 21 protection of the laws under Article 14 205 4 Which one of the following is the correct statement? b 1 The Right to Freedom The Right to Personal Liberty The Right to Equality The Right Against Right to privacy as a Fundamental Right is implicit in: Exploitation 206 4 Which one of the following statements is not correct ? d 1 Right to livelihood is an Natural justice is implicit in The Right to life includes the Right to go abroad is not a integral facet of the Right to Article 21 Right to health Fundamental Right under life Article 21 207 4 Right to life emanates from: d 1 Article 21 and includes right Article 19 and does not Articles 19 and 20 and does Article 21 and does not to die include right to die include right to die include right to die 208 4 Assertion (A): In Minerva Mills v. Union of India, Art.31-C as amended by the a 1 Both A and R are individually Both A and R are individually A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Constitution(Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976 was held invalid. true and R is the correct true but R is not the correct Reason (R): The amendment of Art. 31-C destroyed the basic structure of the explanation of A explanation of A Constitution. 209 4 Which one of the following rights cannot be inferred from Article 21 of the d 1 Right against inhuman Right against delayed Right against solitary Right to form association Constitution? treatment execution confinement 210 4 Which of the following statements about the right to freedom of religion is not d 1 The State can regulate the Restrictions can be imposed Every religious denomination Funds appropriated by a correct? economic, financial, political on the right to freedom of has the right to establish and religious denomination for or other secular activities religion on grounds of maintain institutions for promoting and maintaining a which may maintenance religious and charitable particular be associated with religious of public order, morality or purposes. religion are taxable. practices. health. 211 4 Which of the following Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended during d 1 Freedoms under Article 19 Right to constitutional Rights under Articles 21 and Rights under Articles 20 and emergency? remedies under Articles 32 22 21 and 226 212 4 The Supreme Court has increased the ambit of the Right to Life (Article 21) to b 1 Only 4 1 and 2 1, 2 and 3 1, 2, 3 and 4 include which of the following? 1. Right to life includes the Right to live with dignity 2. Right to life includes the Right to livelihood 3. Right to life includes the Right to receive minimum wages 4. Right to life includes the Right to guaranteed employment for 100 days in a year Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 213 4 Assertion (A): An accused person cannot be compelled to give his thumb d 1 Both A and R are individually Both A and R are individually A is true but R is false A is false but R is true impression. true and R is the correct true but R is not the correct Reason (R): An accused person cannot be compelled to be a witness against explanation of A explanation of A himself. 214 4 By which of the following Right to Property has been omitted? c 1 40th Amendment of 42nd Amendment of 44th Amendment of 46th Amendment of Constitution Constitution Constitution Constitution 215 4 Right to Property is a d 1 Fundamental Right Natural Right Statutory Right Legal Right 216 4 By which amendment the Right to Property was abolished? b 1 24th 44th 25th 42nd 217 4 When was the Fundamental Right to property abolished? a 1 In 1978, by 44th In 1982, by 46th In 1973, by 31st None of the above Constitutional Amendment Constitutional Amendment Constitutional Amendment 218 4 Right to property according to the Constitution of India is a c 1 Fundamental Right Directive Principle Legal Right Social Right 219 4 The 44th amendment to the Constitution of India removed the following right c 1 Freedom of Speech Constitutional Remedies Property Freedom of Religion from the category of Fundamental Rights. 220 4 Which one of the following is not among the six fundamental rights provided by b 1 Right to Equality Right to Protest Right Against Exploitation Right to Freedom of Religion the Constitution of India? 221 5 Which of the following statements about a uniform civil code is/are correct? d 1 Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is binding on the State that a uniform civil code must be made applicable to all. 2. The provision regarding a uniform civil code is contained in Part III of the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 222 5 Directive Principles of State Policy direct the State for which of the following? d 1 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 1, 2 and 3 1. To secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people 2. To separate judiciary from executive 3. To improve public health Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 223 5 Consider the following statements: d 1 Only 1 2 and 3 Only 3 1, 2 and 3 Directive Principles of State Policy are: 1. Directives in the nature of ideals of the state 2. Directives influencing and shaping the policy of State 3. Non-justiciable rights of the citizens Which of these statements is/are correct? 224 5 Which of the following statements about the changes made by the forty second a 1 1 and 2 1 and 3 2 and 3 1, 2 and 3 amendment to the Constitution relating to the Directive Principles of State Policy are correct? 1. It enabled State to provide free legal aid to its citizens. 2. It provided for the State to secure the participation of workers in the management of undertakings. 3. It required the state to minimise inequalities in income and status. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 225 5 Which one of the following is the real guiding factor for the State to meet social c 1 Fundamental Rights Preamble of the Constitution Directive Principles of State Distribution of Powers needs and for the