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Constitution and Sources Flashcards

1
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Who gave the Idea for a Constituent Assembly for the First Time?

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M N Roy

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2
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The Constituent Assembly was framed in accordance with which Government Plan?

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Cabinet Mission Plan

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3
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How long did it take for the Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution?

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2 years, 11 months and 18 days

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4
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What did the constitution comprise of as of 26 Nov, 1949?

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395 Articles
8 Schedules
22 Parts

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5
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What does the constitution comprise of, as of today?

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448 Articles
12 Schedules
25 Parts

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6
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Rule of Law?

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UK

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7
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Cabinet System?

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UK

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8
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Prerogative Writs?

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UK

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9
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Parliamentary government?

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UK

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10
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Bicameral Legislature?

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UK

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11
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for CAG Office?

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UK

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12
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Single Citizenship?

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UK

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13
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Law Making Procedures?

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UK

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14
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Written Constitution?

A

USA

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15
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Fundamental Rights?

A

USA

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16
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Independent Judiciary?

A

USA

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17
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Preamble?

A

USA

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18
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Fundamental Duties?

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USSR

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19
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Concurrent List?

A

Australia

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20
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Joint sitting of the Houses?

A

Australia

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21
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Procedure established by Law?

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Japan

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22
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Emergency Provisions?

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Germany

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23
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Distribution of Powers?

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Canada

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24
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Federal Structure?

A

Canada

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25
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for DPSP?

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Ireland

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26
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Amendment?

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South Africa

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27
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Where did the Constitution take inspiration from, for Republic, Liberty and Fraternity?

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France

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28
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Which words were added to the Preamble during the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

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Socialist, Secular and Integrity

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29
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Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal?

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Lord Warren Hastings

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30
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Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

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Sir Elijah Imphey

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31
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Who was the first Governor-General of India?

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Lord William Bentick

32
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Who was the first Viceroy of India?

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Lord Canning

33
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Who was the first Governor-General of Free India?

A

Lord Mountbatten

34
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Who was the first Indian Governor-General?

A

C Rajagopalachari

35
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Which Article contains Equality before Law?

A

Article 14

36
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Which Article contains Prohibition of Discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth?

A

Article 15

37
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Which Article contains equality of opportunity in matters of public employment?

A

Article 16

38
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Which Article contains Abolition of untouchability?

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Article 17

39
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Which Article contains Abolition of Titles?

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Article 18

40
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Which Article contains Protection of certain rights regarding speech and expression?

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Article 19

41
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Which Article contains protection in respect of conviction for offences?

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Article 20

42
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Which Article contains protection of life and personal liberty?

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Article 21

43
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Which Article contains protection against arrest and detention in certain cases?

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Article 22

44
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Which Article contains Right to education till age 6 to 14?

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Article 21A

45
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Which Article contains prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour?

A

Article 23

46
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Which Article contains prohibition of child labour?

A

Article 24

47
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Which Article contains freedom of conscience and right to profess and propagate one’s religious beliefs?

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Article 25

48
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Which Article contains freedom to manage religious affairs?

A

Article 26

49
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Which Article contains freedom from taxation for promotion of any particular religion?

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Article 27

50
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Which Article contains freedom from attendance of religious instructions in certain educational institutions?

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Article 28

51
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Which Article contains protection of interest of minorities?

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Article 29

52
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Which Article contains right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions?

A

Article 30

53
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Which Article contains the right to move to the Supreme Court in case of violations of Fundamental Rights?

A

Article 32

54
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Which Article contains the right to move to the High Court in case of violations of Fundamental Rights?

A

Article 226

55
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BR Ambedkar referred to which Article as the Heart and Soul of the Constitution?

A

Article 32

56
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Which Article contains the Fundamental Duties?

A

Article 51A

57
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Name the 12 Schedules Objectives?

A

T: Territories and States
E: Emoluments (Salaries)
A: Affirmations and Oaths
R: Rajya Sabha Seat Allocation
S: Scheduled Areas
O: Other Tribal Areas
F: Federal List
O: Official Languages
L: Land Reforms
D: Defection
P: Panchayats
M: Municipalities

58
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When was the 10th Scheduled added?

A

1985 under the 52nd Amendment Act (Defection)

59
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When was the 11th Scheduled added?

A

1992 under the 73rd Amendment Act (Panchayats)

60
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When was the 12th Scheduled added?

A

1992 Under the 74th Amendment Act (Municipalities)

61
Q

In which article is the definition and application of the principles of DPSPs explained?

A

Article 36 and 37

62
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In which article is the DPSP, To secure and protect a social order, which stands for the welfare of people?

A

Article 38

63
Q

In which article is the DPSP, containing principles of policy to be followed by the State?

A

Article 39

64
Q

In which article is the DPSP, to organize Village Panchayats as units of self-government?

A

Article 40

65
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In which article is the DPSP, containing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases?

A

Article 41

66
Q

In which article is the DPSP, to secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief?

A

Article 42

67
Q

In which article is the DPSP, containing living wage etc for workers, to promote cottage industries?

A

Article 43

68
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In which article is the DPSP, containing the Uniform Civil Code for the Citizens?

A

Article 44

69
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In which article is the DPSP, containing provisions of early childhood care and education to children below the age of 6?

A

Article 45

70
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In which article is the DPSP, to promote the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, especially SCs and STs?

A

Article 46

71
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In which article is the DPSP, for improvement of public health and the prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs?

A

Article 47

72
Q

In which article is the DPSP, for organization of agriculture and animal husbandry on modern lines?

A

Article 48

73
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In which article is the DPSP, to protect all monuments of historic importance and national importance?

A

Article 49

74
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In which article is the DPSP, to bring about the separation of the judiciary from the executive?

A

Article 50

75
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In which article is the DPSP, for promotion of international peace and security?

A

Article 51

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