Indian Polity Flashcards
Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the Indian constitution?
The government of India Act, 1935
The first attempt to introduce a representative and popular element in the governance of India was made through
Indian Council Act, 1861
Which of the following acts introduced communal electorate in India?
Indian Council Act, 1909
Fact
The government of India Act of 1858 transferred the governance of India from the East India Company to the Crown
By virtue of which Act, dyarchy was introduced in India?
Government of India Act, 1919
The instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950s
Directive principles of the State Policy
The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on
the principle of federation and parliamentary system
The Monopoly of Indian trade of the East India Company was abolished by the
Charter Act, 1813
Consider the following Acts in chronological order
- The Regulating Act
- Pitt’s India Act
- The Charter Act
- Indian council Act
The objective of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 was
- to establish dyarchy in the provinces
- The extension of provincial government
Which all were embodied in the Government of India Act 1935?
- Establishment of an all-Indian Federation
- Provincial autonomy, with a government reponsible to an elected legislature
With reference to the colonial period of India, the trade monopoly of the East India Company was ended by
The Charter Act of 1813
Consider the following statements with reference to the provision of Morley-Minto Reform Act in the Colonial India
- The Morley - Minto Reform Act raised the number of additional number of the Central legislature
- It introduced the principle of communal representation in the Legislature
- It empowered the Legislation to discuss the budget and to move resolutions on it
Two independent states of India and Pakistan were created by
The Indian Independence Act
Assertion : The Government of India Act, 1919 was passed by the British Parliament to introduce Diarchy in the provincial governement
Reason:
Montague-Chelmford Reforms Committee has recommended the introduction of Diarchy in the provincial government
The Regulating Act of 1773 was passed by the British Parliament in order to
- Establish parliamentary control over the administration of the East India Company’s territories in India
- Make the governor of Bengal as the Governor general of bengal
- End of dual system of administration in India
The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East India Company was taken by
The Regulating Act, 1773
The Montague-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of
The government of India Act, 1919
Assertion :
The government of India Act, 1935 and the Constitution of India are both lengthy document
Reason:
The Government of India Act, 1935 was taken as a model and substantially incorporated int eh Constitution of India
Through which one of the following were commercial activities of the East India Company finally put to an end?
The Charter Act of 1833
Which of the following vested the Secretary of State for India with Supreme control over the government of India?
government of India Act, 1858
Diarchy was first introduced under
Mont - ford reforms
Which of the following was/were the main feature(s) of the government of India Act 1919
- Devolution of legislative authority by the centre
- Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures
In the federation under the Act of 1935 residuary powers were given to the ?
governor General
The Indian Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by
the Government of India Act of 1919
Act - largely based on
- Indian council Act, 1909
- Government of India Act, 1919
- Government of India Act, 1935
- Indian Independence Act, 1947
Largely based on
- Morley - Minto reforms
- Montague - Chelmsford Reforms
- Simon Commission Report and Joint Select Committee
- Mountbatten Plan
Fact
The Nehru Report (1928) had advocated inclusion of fundamental Rights in the constitution of India
Which Act was described by Jawahar lal nehru as ‘Charter of Slavery’?
Government of India Act, 1935
In which year did the Parliament adopt Indian constitution?
1950
Which Act introduced Dyarchy at the centre?
Government of India Act, 1935
Which was not a member of Cabinet mission?
John Simon
Which of the following was the biggest source for the Constitution of India?
The Government of India Act, 1935
The Constitution of India came into force on
January 26, 1950
The Supreme Court of India was setup by the
Regulating Act, 1773
The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Scheme provided in the
government of India Act, 1935
Which of the following is/are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1919?
- Introduced of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces
- Devolution of legislative authority by the centre by the provinces
The Indian Independence Bill received the Royal Assent on
July 18, 1947
Who was the Chairman of the Union Power Committee of Constituent Assembly of India?
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
What was the basis for constituting the constituent assembly of India?
The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
The Constitution of India was adopted was
26th November, 1949
Who presided over the first meeting of the constituent assembly?
Sachchidananda Sinha
Who among the following was the advisor to the Drafting committee of constituent assembly
B.N Rau
The Constituent Assembly of India started functioning from
9th December 1946
Who among the following had moved the objective resolution which formed the basis of the Preamble of Constitution of India in the Constituent Assembly on Dec 13, 1946?
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Who among the following was not a member of the constituent assembly ?
jay Prakash narayan
The constitution of India was completed on
November 26, 1949
How many sessions of the Indian constituent Assembly were conducted for the formulation of Indian Constitution?
11
The first day session of Indian Constituent Assembly was chaired by
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
How much time the Constituent assembly took to frame the constitution of India?
2 years 11 months 18 days
The constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on
29th August, 1947
Who was the Chairman of the Provincial constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
Sardar Patel
The number of members included in the constitution drafting committee was
Seven
the first session of the constitutional Assembly was held on
December 9, 1946
Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution
Jawahar lal nehru
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of independent India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Deferment of adult franchise for fifteen years was advocated in Constituent Assembly by
Maulana Azad
Members of constituent Assembly were
Elected by provincial assemblies
Who amongst the following, was the chairperson of the drafting /committee set up by the Constituent Assembly?
Dr. B.R Ambedkar
During which constituent assembly deliberately upon and finalise the constitution of India?
December, 1946 — November 1949
How many members were initially there in the Constituent Assembly of India?
300
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union constitution committee of the Constituent assembly?
Jawahar lal Nehru
The Presidential government operates on the principle of
Separation of Powers
Forms of government — Principles
- Presidential System
- Parliamentary System
- Federal System
- Unitary System
- Separation of powers
- Close relationship between executive and legislature
- Division of power
- Concentration of power
Which country has unwritten constitution ?
UK
The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are
Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliamentary system of government
The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages?
Strong state
Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government ?
USA
The English Crown is an example of
Nominal Executive
The declaration the Democracy is a government ‘of the people, by the people, for the people’ was made by
Abraham Lincon
What is Gandhi’s definition of ‘Ram Raj’?
Sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority
The most essential feature of the Parliamentary form of Government is the
independent judiciary
Assertion :
The constitution of India is a liberal constitution
Reason:
It provides Fundamental Rights to individuals
At which of its session, did the Congress officially accept the ‘Socialist Pattern of Society’?
Avadi Session of 1955
In Indian Polity which one is Supreme?
The Constitution
In Indian Polity, the executive is subordinate to the
Legislature
Which of the following statements about the federal system in India are correct?
The constitution introduces a federal system as the basic structure of Government
There is strong admixture of a unitary bias
Who among the following gave the following statement about the Indian Constitution?
Alexanderowicz
Fact
Indian constitution is quasi-federal
Which of the following official documents is related with India?
White Paper
Which one of the following is a basic feature of the Presidential Government ?
Single Executive
The Cardinal features of political system in India are
- It is a democratic republic
- It has a parliamentary form of government
- The Supreme power vests in the people of India
- It provides for a unified authority
Where was, the concept of written constitution, first born?
USA
Where was the first parliamentary form of Government formed?
Britain
Who called Indian Federalism as the Co-operative Fedralism?
G. Austin
The Constitution of India is
partly rigid, partly flexible
The concept of judicial review in our constitution has been taken from the constitution of
USA
The constitution of India Borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the constitution of
Canada
The federal system with strong centre has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from
Canada
The Idea of including the Emergency provisions in the Constitution of India has been borrowed from the
Weimar Constitution of Germany
The office of of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following?
Ombudsman in Scandinavia
Provision of the Constituent of India —source
- Directive Principles
- Emergency Power of the President
- The Union-State Relations
- Amendments of the constitution
- Constitution of Ireland
- Constitution of Germany
- Constitution of Canada
- Constitution of South Africa
Indian Constitution has taken certain features of the constitution of the constitutions of other countries. Which country has contributed to the framing of the ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’?
Ireland
Which of the following was the biggest source for the Constitution of India?
The Government of India Act, 1935
Items in the Indian Constitution - Country from which it was derived)
- India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive principles of State Policy
- concurrent List in Union State relations
Canada
USA
Ireland
Australia
Of the following words in the Preamble of the Constituent of India which was not inserted through the Constitution (Forty Second) Amendment Act, 1976?
Dignity
At the time of enactment of the constitution, whcih one of the following ideals was not included in the preamble?
Socialist
Which amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution
the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
The Preamble of our constitution reads Indian as
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words — ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in the preamble?
42nd
For which one of the following judgements of supreme court of india, the kesavanada bharati vs state of india case is considered a landmark?
The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
In which Amendment, the words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and Unity and Integrity of the Nation were added to the Preamble of Constitution of India?
42nd
The ideals and objectives outlined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution have been further elaborated in
the chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Which among the following is the correct expression of the term ‘Secular’ in India?
There is no religion of the State in India
Which one of the following describes India a Secular State?
Preamble to the constitution
Which one of the following liberty is not embodied in the Preamble to the constitution of India?
Economic Liberty
Which of the following is correct
social equality is guaranteed in our constitution
Which one of the following words was not included in the Preamble of the Indian constitution in 1975?
Integrity
The Preamble of the Indian constitution adopted on 26th November, 1949 did not included the terms
Socialist, Secular, Integrity
Statements included in Preamble
- The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the preamble
- It is not justiciable in nature
- It cannot override the specific provision of the constitution
What was the exact constitutional status of the Indian Republic on 26th January, 1950 when the constitutional was inaugrated?
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
The word ‘ Secularism’ was inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by
42nd Amendment
Indian constitution declares India a Secular State.This means that
The state regards religion as a private affair of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
The Preamble to the constitution declares India as
A sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic republic
From the following languages listed in the Eighth schedule of the Constitution pick out of the one which is official language of a state
Urdu
The item ‘Education’ belongs to the
Concurrent List
How many schedules the Constitution of India Constains?
12
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayat Raj?
Article 40
Article 1 of the Constitution declares India as
Union of States
How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
395
Although Union List, State List and Concurrent List cover the entire legislative business, yet the may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on the item?
parliament only
Which part of the indian constitution deals with fundamental rights?
part III
Part Iv of constitution of India deals with
Directive Principles of State Policy
Power, authority and responsibilities of municipalities are listed in which one of the following schedules of the constitution of India
12th
How many languages have recognised by the Constitution?
22
Article 24 - child labour. Who does a ‘child’ refer too?
14 years of his/her age
Under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, is the ‘Annual financial statement’ of the economy to be laid by government, on the table of the Parliament before 31st march, every year?
Article 112
Which one of the following Articles of the constitution of India has provision for the President to proclaim emergency?
Article 352
Schedule Ninth of the Indian Constitution deals with
Certain acts and regulations of State Legislatures dealing with land reforms and abolition of Zamindari
The method of Constitutional Amendments is provided in
Article 368
Part III of the constitution of India relates to
Fundamental Rights
Article 340 of the Constitution of India Provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of
Socially and educationally backward classes
The articles of the Constitution of India which deal with directive principles of State Policy are
36 to 51
Facts
- The Article 20 of the Constitution of India state that no person can be convicted for any offence except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act changed as an offence
- The Article 21 of the Constitution of India lays down that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law
With which subject to the Article 5 to 11 of the constitution of India deal?
Citizenship
Facts
- Promote international peace and security
- Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
- Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the President of India be impeached?
Article 61
Schedule in the Constitution of India - Subject
- First Schedule
- Eighth Schedule
- Ninth Schedule
- Tenth Schedule
- the State
- Languages
- Validation of certain Acts and Regulations
- Provisions as to disqualification by the ground of defection
In which part of the constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?
II
According to Article 164 (1) of the constitution of India, in three states there shall be a Minister in-charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in-charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in-charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
- Madhya Pradesh
- Jharkhand
- Orissa
Not: Punjab
The Veerapa Moily commission in its report on administration reforms among other aspects has suggested doing away with which one of the following pairs Articles of the constitution of India?
Article 310 and 311
Which Article of the Constitution of India gives precedence to constitutional provisions over the laws made by the Union Parliament/State Legislatures?
245
Which one of the following provisions of the Indian constitution deals with the appointment and dismissed of the council of Ministers?
Article 75
For distribution of powers between the Union and The states, the constitution of India introduce three lists. Which two of the following Articles govern the distribution of power
Articles 245 and 246
The constitution of india does not clearly provide for the ‘Freedom of Press’ but this freedom is implicit in the Article
19
Which Article of the constitution of India deals with the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme court in connection with constitutional cases?
Article 132 read with article 134 A
The Tenth Schedule of Indian constitution deals with
Anti-defection Legislation
Articles - Provisions
- Article 54
- Article 75
- Article 155
- Article 164
- Election of the President of India
- Appointment of the union prime minister and council of ministers
- appointment of the Governor
- Appointment of state chief minister and council of ministers
Procedure for creation of Legislative council in States has been described in which Article of the constitution?
Article 169
Which of the constitutional provisions lays down the taxes can be neither be levied nor collected without the authority of law?
Article 265
Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendment of the constitution are mentioned in
Eleventh Schedule
Parts of the Indian Constitution — Provisions
- part IV A
- Part VIII
- Part IX
- Part IX A
- The fundamental duties
- The Union Territories
- The Panchayats
- The Municipalities
Article 249 of the Indian constitution deals with
legislative power of the Parliament with respect to a matter in the State list
Which provision relating to the Fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children?
Article 24
Articles — Provisions
- Article 14
- Article 36
- Article 74
- Article 368
- Right to Equality
- Directive Principles
- Council of Minister
- Amendment Procedure
The article of Indian constitution related to abolition of untouchability is
Article 17
“It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment”. The statement refers to which of the following Articles of the constitution of India?
Article 51 A
Which Article of Indian constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizens?
Article 51 A
Under which Article of the Indian constitution can be President be impeached?
Article 61
election commission of India
324
By which name/names is our country mentioned
India and Bharat
The constitutional States has been given to Panchayats under Article
243
Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Indian Parliament make laws under the Residuary powers?
Article 248
The executive power of the state are vested in the governor under Article _______ of the constitution
154 (1)
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article _____ of the Constitution of India
280
Which Article of the constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State to Provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education ?
Article 350 A
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
It allocates seats in the Council of States
Articles of the Constitution —– Provisions
- Article 54
- Article 75
- Article 155
- Article 164
- Election of the president of India
- Appointment of the Prime Minister
- Appointment of the Governor of a State
- Appointment of the Chief Minister
Articles of Indian Constitution — Provisions
- Article 16(2)
- Article 29(2)
- Article 30(1)
- Article 31(1)
- No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on th ground of race, religions or caste.
- No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving state aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste language or any of them
- all Minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institution institution of their choice
- No person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law
The Ninth Schedule to the Indian constitution was added by
1st Amendment
Which one of the following articles of the Indian constitution provides that “ It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance:”?
Article 355
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian constitution lists the names of States and Specifics their therritories?
First
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every state shall be so exercise as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?
Article 258
Articles of the constitution of india — Provisions
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 17
- The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
- The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only or religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.
- There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State
- Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
Which Article of the Constitution of India says, “ No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mines or engaged in any other hazardous employment”?
Article 24
The constitution of India has __ parts
22
There are ____ articles in the constitution of India
395
Facts
Ninth, Tenth, eleventh and Twelfth schedules were added to the constitution of India by the constitution of India by the Constitution (amendment) Acts
The Schedule of Constitution of India contains special provision for the administration and control of Schedule Areas in several states?
Fifth
Under which one of the following constitution amendment Acts, four languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, there by raising their number to 22?
Constitution ( ninety Second amendment ) Act
Which of the following articles cannot be suspended during the national emergency?
Articles 20 and 21
in which article of the constitution the Adult Suffrage is recognised?
Article 326
In which article of the constitution ‘Equal Protection of law’ is provided?
Article 14
Which of the language is not included in the VIIth Schedule of the constitution?
English
The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the constitution of India during the prime ministership of
Jawaharlal Nehru
Under which schedule of the constitution of India can be the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void
Ninth Schedule
Which Article of the constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice ?
Article 21
How does the constitution of India describe India as?
A Union of states
Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?
Shah commission
Article 1 of the Constitution of India declares india as
Union of states
How many union territories are there in India
8
Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region (NCR) is
Mathura
Which of the following States is a member of the ‘Seven Sisters’?
Tripura
Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the
36 th Amendment
The creation of a new state in India from an existing State involves the consent of the
Legislature of the State Concerned
President
Parliament
The states of the Indian Union can be reorganised or their boundaries altered by
The Union parliament by a simple majority in the ordinary process of legislation
Among the following States, which one was formed last?
Punjab
Which one of the following is the first State to have been formed on linguistic basis?
Andhra Pradesh
What is the correct chronological order in which the following States of the Indian Union were created or granted full statehood?
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Nagaland
Haryana
How many states are there in india
28 States and 8 Union territories
The power to curve out a new state is vested in
The Parliament
Facts
- The term ‘Union of States’ has been used in the Constitution because Indian States have no right to recede.
- The SK Dhar Commission preferred reorganisation of States on administration convenience rather than on linguistic basis
- The congress Committee under Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya did not favour linguistic basis for reorganisation of states
Chronological order according to states formation
- Sikkim
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
Andhra Pradesh was created as a linguistic state in
1953
By which one of the following Constitutional amendments delhi has become National Capital Region?
69th amendment
The following States were created after 1960. Arrange them in ascending chronological order of their formation and choose your answer from the given codes
Nagaland
Haryana
meghalaya
Sikkim
‘Uttarakhand’ State came into existence on
November 9, 2000
Which of the following is Not a union territory
Goa
In which year was the State of Jharkhand formed
2000
The master plan of National Capital Region (NCR) was approved in
1962
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following States as full States of the Indian Union?
nagaland - haryana - Sikkim - Arunachal pradesh
Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?
The Parliament
With what subject do the Article 5 to 11 of the constitution of India deal?
citizenship
In which part of the Constitution details of Citizenship are mentioned?
II
Under which of the following conditions are citizenship be provided in India?
One of the following 3
- One should be born in India
- Either of whose parents was born in India
- Who has been ordinary resident of India for not less than five years
The brand name of 16 digit unique identification number to be assigned to each individual in the country will be
Aadhar
‘AADHAR’ is a programme
To provide identity to indian residents
Which country accepted the policy of Dual Citizenship?
U.S.A
Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of fundamental rights?
A writ
Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme court to be a Fundamental right
Right to privacy
Which of the following writs/orders of the High court/Supreme Court is brought to get an order of an authority quashed?
Quo Warranto
Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the constitution of India but has been articulated by the supreme court to be a Fundamental Right?
Right to permanent housing
Civil equality imples
Equality before law
Who considered the Right to constitutional Remedies as very ‘heart and soul’ of the Indian constitution?
B.R Ambedkar
Which of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom?
Habeas Corpus
Right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights during the rule of
Morarji Desai Government
Political right does not include which of the following ?
Right to life
Which of the following rights is not granted by the Constitution of India at present as a fundamental right?
Right to property
Who is the guardian of Fundamental rights enumerated in Indian constitution?
Supreme court
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with ‘Fundamental Rights’?
Part III
Which constitutional amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
44th Amendment
Fundamental Rights are not given to
Political sufferers
Which one of the following is the the guardian of Fundamental Right?
Judiciary
Article of the Constitution — Fundamental Rights
- Article 14
- Article 22
- Article 25
- Article 32
- Right to equality
- Right of a person under detention
- Right to Freedom of Religion
- Right to constitutional Remedies
Which of the following are covered under the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories
All the following are Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution except
right to adequate means of livelihood
Indian Constitution has given some liberties to its citizens. Which of the following is not true about it. Citizen is free to the liberty of
to do business in any trades in the lsit prepared by Indian Government
Right to Education Act (2002) was introduced to help which of the following groups of society/
Children of the age of 6 to 14 years
Assertion: The right to property in the constitution of india ceased to be a fundamental rights but it continues to exist as a constitutional right
Reason: fourty-fourth Amendment deleted Article 19f and 31 from Part III and added a new article 300A in Part XII
Freedom of the Press in India is
Implied in the right of freedom of expression
Which of the following are instances of violation of human rights?
- A person was detained by the security forces while going for casting vote in Parliamentary Election
- A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing operation
The provisions relating to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India
Can be amended by two-thirds majority of the members present and voting in the Parliament and ratified by a majority of the State Legislatures
The Writ Habeas Corpus is available for
The purpose of releasing from illegal custody persons unlawfully detained
With reference to Indian Constitution, consider the following statements
- Originally, seven Fundamental Rights were listed in the constitution
- By 44th Amendment, the Janta Party government in 1978-79 deleted the Fundamental Right to property. so there are now only six Fundamental Rights
The Fundamental Rights under the Indian constitution are fundamental because
- They are protected and enforced by the Constitution
- They can suspended only in the manner prescribed by the constitution
- They are enforceable against the state
Not: They cannot be amended
Part III of the Constitution of Indian relates to
Fundamental Rights
Facts
- The Article 20 of the Constitution of India state that no person can be convicted for any office except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence.
- The Article 21 of the constitution of India state that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law
Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005?
Information relating to cabinet papers recordign deliberations of council of ministers
Which one of the following is Human Rights as well as a Fundamental right under the Constitution of India?
right to education
Under the Article of the Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights, are provided to citizens?
Articles 12 to 35
Which of the following is given the power to implement the Fundamental Rights by the constitution?
The Supreme court and High courts
Which one of the following is not a fundamental right
Right to property
A writ issued by the judiciary enquiring upon the executive to do what it should have done within its stipulated powers is called
Mandamus
Under the provisions of Right to Freedom or religion are included
- Right to propagate religion
- Right to the Sikhs to wear and carry ‘Kripan’
- Right of the state to legislate for social reforms
Which provision of the fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children
Article 24
An accused of an offence cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself, which article of Indian Constitution provides for this?
Article 20
the Right to property was removed from the list of fundamental Rights enlisted in the Constitution of India through which one of the following Amedments?
44th Amendment
Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees freedom to press
Article 19
Which one of the following rights is available under Article 19(1) read with Article 21?
Right to privacy
Right to education to all children betwen the age of 6 to 14 years is
A Fundamental Right
Consider the following statements about the ‘Right to information (RTI) Act, 2005 and select one which is provided for or specially exempted
- it is not applicable in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
- Removal of chief Information officer
- Every Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
At present in the Constitution of India Right to property is
legal right
Which of the following Fundamental right is not available to foreign citizens?
Right to freedom of expression
Which one of the following can not be suspended or restricted even during national emergency?
Right to life and personal liberty right
Which one of the following can not be suspended or restricted even during national emergency?
Right to life and personal liberty right
Which one of the following writs examins the functioning of Subordinate Courts?
certiorari
Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High court?
Protection of the fundamental Rights
Which Amendment to the Constitution inserted a new Article 21A providing Right to Education in the constitution?
86 th Amendment
Which part of the Indian constitution has been described as the soul of the constitution?
Right to constitutional Remedies
‘Right to equality’ finds a place in the Constitution under
Article 14,15,16,17,18
Which of the following Articles of the indian constitution guarantees equality of opportunity to all citizens of India in matters relating to public employment
Article 16(1) and 16(2)
Which one among the following pairs of articles relating to the Fundamental Rights can not be suspended during the enforcement of emergency under Article 359 of the Indian constitution
Articles 20 and 21
Which provision relating to the Fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children
Article 24
Facts
the nehru report (1928) had advocated the inclusion of Fundamental Rights in the constitution of India
Which one of the following writs is issued during the pendency of proceeding in a court?
Certiorari
The word ‘Hindus’ in Article 25 of the constitution of India does not include?
parsees
The 44th Amendment in the Constitution of India removed the following rights from the category of Fundamental Rights
Property
Which of the following rights does Indian Constitution not guarantee?
Right of equal home
Right to Information (RTI) Act aims at to
Secure access to information from public authorities
Which of the following in not a fundamental right
Equal pay for equal work
Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
both a and b
Right to information is necessary in India because it
- Increases people’s participation in administration
- Makes administration more accountable to people
- Makes administration more innovative
In the Indian constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by five Articles. they are
Article 14 to Article 18
Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R Ambedkar as the ‘heart and soul of the constitution’?
Right to constitutional Remedies
Article of the constitution — Provisions
- Article 16(2)
- Article 29(2)
- Article 30 (1)
- Article 31(1)
- No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste
- No citizens shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the state, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them
- All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institution of their choice
- No person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law
Article of the Constitution of India — Provisions
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 17
- The state shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
- The state shall not discriminate against any citizen o grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of them
- There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State
- Untouchability is abolished and its practise in any form is forbidden
Which Article of the Constitution of India says, ‘No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment?
Article 24
According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
Only a retired Chief Justice of India
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the constitution of India?
Right to Healthy environment, constructed as a part of Right to life under Article 21
Which one of the following writs is issued to quash the order of a Court or Tribunal
Certiorary
When a proclamation of emergency is in operation, the right to move a court for the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights remains suspended. Except
Article 20 and Article 21
Fundamental Rights guaranteed under which one of the following Articles of the constitution of India is available only to the citizen of India
Article 19
Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts fo the indian constitution
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, upto what age of children they are expected to be provided free and compulsory education
14 years
Which part of the Indian constitution deals with the Directive Principles of the State Policy
part iv
Which Directive Principle bears the direct impact of Gandhi’s moral philosophy?
Prohibition of the slaughter of cows
In which one of the following is promotion of international peace and security mentioned in the Constitution of India?
Directive principles of State Policy
The Articles of the constitution of India which deal with Directive Principles of State Policy are
37 to 51
By which Amendment act of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles of the State Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Right wherever they come into conflict?
42nd
Which of the following are stated as Directive Principles of State Policy by Article 51 of the Constitution of India? The State shall endeavour to
- Promote international peace and security
- Maintain just and honourable relation between nations
- Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
Panchayat Raj system in India is laid down under
Directive Principles of State Policy
‘Equal pay for equal work’, has been ensured in the Indian Constitution as one of the
Directive principles of State Policy
The concept of Welfare state is included in which part of the Indian Constitution
Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the following is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy
- Prohibition of liquor
- Right to work
- Equal wage for equal work
Not : Right to information
“The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank’s convenience’ Who told id?
B.R. Ambedkar
Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy ?
The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment
The Directive Principles of State Policy are
Non-justicable
The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principle of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish
social and economic democracy
Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?
51
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India
Organising village Panchayats
promoting cottage industries in rural areas
The chapter on Fundamental Duties includes
Duty to cherish and fallow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement
How many Fundamental Duties are in the Indian constitution?
eleven
By which amendment Act the Fundamental duties of Citizen are included in Indian constitution?
42nd Amendment
Right to education Act 2002 was introduced to help which of the following group of society?
Children of age of 6 to 14 years
Facts
- There are eleven Fundamental duties laid down in the Constitution of India for every citizen for India
- There is no provision in the Constitution of India for direct enforcement of the Fundamental Duties
In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the constitution of India?
1976
The 42nd Amendment Act has incorporated into the constitution of India a new chapter on
Fundamental Duties
By what term, the ten commandments of 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act are called?
Fundamental duties
Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty in India?
to value and preserve the rich heritage of ours composite culture
Part IV A of the Constitution
Fundamental Duties
Who among the following is appointed by the President
- Attorney General of India
- Comptroller and Auditor general
- Governor of a State
Acting Chief Justice fo the Supreme court in India is appointed by the
President
Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by
President
The electoral college which elects the president of India comprises of
- Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament
- Elected members of Legislative Assemblies of all the States
- Elected members of the legislative assemblies of Delhi and Pondichery
The vacancy of the office of the President of india must be filled up within
6 months
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme Court of India, on any question of Law?
President
The single instance of the unanimous election of the President of India so far, was the election of
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Who among the following are appointed by the President of India?
- Chairman of the finance commission
- Administrators of the Union Territories
Who among the following is constitutionally empowered to declare a geographical area as a Scheduled Area?
President
‘He represents the nation but does not lead the nation’. This dictum applies on whom of the following?
President
Which one of the following has the power to initiate the motion of Impeachment of the President of india?
Both the Houses of the Parliament
The Constitution authorises the President to make provisions for discharge of duties of Governor in extraordinary circumstances under the
Article 160
Which one of the following is a constitutional right prerogative of the President of India?
- Returning an ordinary bill for reconsideration
- Dissolving the Lok Sabha
- Appointing the Prime Minister
NOT
Returning a finance bill for recommendation;
Assertion:
The President is the part of the Parliament
Reason
A bill passed by the two houses of the Parliament
The President can be impeached on the grounds of violating the Constitution by
Two houses of Parliament
The power of the President to issue ordinance is a relic of
Government of India Act, 1935
Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India?
- Titular and Dejure
- Constitutional and Nominal
All the executive powers in Indian Constitution are vested with
President
The authority to specify as to which castes shall be deemed to be Scheduled Castes rests with the following
president
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of person who occupied the office of the President of India right from beginning?
Rajendra Prasa, S.Radhakrishnan, Zakir Hussain
V.V Giri
Election to the office of the President is conducted by
The election commission of India
If the President of India exercise his power as provided under Article 356 of the constitution is respect of a particular State then
the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the parliament
In the event of a vacancy in the offices of both the President and Vice-President of India, the person who performs the duty of a president is
Chief Justice of india
According to the constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the
Rajya sabha
In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter?
vice-president
Who held the office of the Vice-President of India for two consecutive terms?
Dr. Radhakrishnan
Fact
Dispute regarding election of the Vice-President is referred to the Election Commission
The Union Executive of India consists of
The President, Vice-President and the council of Ministers only
Which one of the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India Officiating as President is correct?
He shall cease to be the chairman of the Council of States
Facts
- The Vice-President is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of the member’s of both houses of Parliament
- When the Vice-president discharges the functions of the President, he would be entitled to the same emoluments, allowances and privileges to which the President if entitled under the Constitution
Facts
- The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college constituting of all the members of the both houses of the Parliament
- The Constitution is silent about a person who is the duties of the Vice-President during the period of vacancy.
The Vice-president of India holds office for a period of
Five Years
The Vice-President can be removed by
First an effective majority in the Rajya Sabha and a Simple majority in the Lok Sabha
Fact
The vice-president of India continues to be in office even after the expiry of his term till his successor takes over
Fact
The Supreme court of India has to took into all disputes with regard to the election of the Vice-President of India
Chronology of tenures of Vice Presidents of India
- V.V Giri
- G.S Pathak
- B.D Jatti
- M. Hidayatullah
Who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
the Vice-President
Facts
- A member of the State Legislative can seek election to that office
- The term of the office of the Vice-president is the same as that of the President
A proposal relating to dismissal of the Vice-President can be presented in
The Rajya Sabha
Which of the following Vice-Presidents was appointed as the president of the country
- Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah
- R. Venkatraman
- Dr. Zakir Hussain
The resolution for removing the Vice-president of Idnia can be moved in the
Rajya Sabha alone
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-president of India?
- Mohammad Hidayatullah
- Shankar Dayal Sharma
Who was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of a country?
sirimavo bhandharnaike
In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the
Confidence of Lok Sabha
Which party provided two Prime Minister in two year’s time?
Janata Dal
What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India?
As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha
Who among the following is the chairman of National Integration council?
The prime Minister
Facts
- The resignation of the Prime Minister means the resignation of the whole cabinet
- It is on the advice of Prime Minister that the President summons and prorogues Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha
Who of the following became Prime Minister of India without becoming a Union Cabinet Minister?
H.D Deve Gowda
Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Anti-Defection Bill was Passed?
Rajiv Gandhi
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha?
Chaudhary Charan Singh
‘Shakti-Sthal’ is related to whom?
Smt Indira Gandhi
It was withdrawal of support by the Congress (I) which was responsible for the resignation of
- Charan Singh
- Chandra Shekhar
- H.D Deve Gowda
Which one of the following Prime Minister never faced the Parliament during the tenure?
Chaudhary Charan Singh
The office of the Deputy Prime Minister
is an extra-constitution growth
Who exercises the actual executive power under the Parliamentary form of Government?
Prime Minister
The Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of
The President
Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel
Jawaharlal Nehru was in his ________ term as Prime Minister of India at the time of his death
Fourth
The first non-congress Prime Minister of India assumed the office in the year
1977
The prime minister of india , at the time of his/her appointment
need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months
The Council of Ministers does include
- Cabinet Ministers
- Ministers of State
- Ministers without Portfolio
not: cabinet secretary
The Union Cabinet is personally responsible to
The President of India
The Union Executive of India consists of
The president, Vice-president, and the Council of Ministers only
Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India?
Jawahar Lal Nehru
If the Finance Minister fails to get the Annual Budget passed in the Lok Sabha, The Prime Minister expected to
Submit the resignation of his/her cabinet
The Council of Ministers of Indian Union is collectively responsible to the
Lok Sabha
Fact
The President of India cannot appoint any one as Union Minister not recommended by Prime Minister
Who was the Defence Minister of India during the Indo china War of 1962?
V.K Krishna Menon
In which one of the following Ministries, the Census Organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
home Affairs
Who is called the Father of Indian economic reform?
Manmohan Singh
Which one of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and dismissal of the council of Ministers ?
Article 75
Which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution restricts the size of the Union Ministry?
91st Amendment
Which one of the following is a department in the Ministry of Human Resource development?
- Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
- Department of Secondary Education and Higher education
- Department of Woman and child development
Not: Department of technical Education
Which one of the following motions can the Council of Ministers of India move?
Confidence Motion
The member of Lok Sabha members who can table a ‘No Confidence Motion’ against the council of Ministers is
50
The first Law Minister of Independent India was
B.R. Ambedkar
Cabinet means
ministers of Cabinet rank
To whom is the council of ministers responsible for
Speaker of Lok Sabha
According to India constitution, the Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of
The President
Survey of India is under the Ministry of
Science and Technology
Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of
Culture
Under which one of the Ministers of the Government of India does the Food and Nutrition Board work?
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Who among the following have been the Union Finance Minister of India?
- V.P Singh
- R. Venkataraman
- Y.B Chavan
- Pranab Mukherjee
Facts
- The Council of ministers in the Union of India is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha
- The member of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are eligible to be the Ministers of the Union Government
Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total numbers of the house of the people?
91st
Facts
- The number of Ministers at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18
- The number of Ministers at the Centre at present is 48
Under the administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy?
Prime Minister’s Office
