Introduction Flashcards
Indian polity introduction questions
In Constitutionalism, what does “Supremacy of the Constituion and Rule of Law” denote?
- The government should operate based on the preferences of the ruling elite.
- The government is free from any bias from any particular authority.
- The government by rules, not authority or powers.
- The government should have unchecked authority to make decisions.
Statement C is correct.
The government is governed by rules, not authority or powers. “Supremacy of the Constitution and Rule of Law” emphasizes that the government must operate according to established rules and laws rather than being governed by arbitrary authority or unchecked powers.
Statement A is incorrect.
Governments operating based on the preferences of the ruling elite are against Constitutionalism principles.
Statement B is incorrect.
Sovereignty relates to the government being free from bias.
Statement D is incorrect.
Unchecked authority is contrary to the principles of Constitutionalism.
What is the supreme law of India?
The Constitution of India.
True or False: India is a federal state.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Indian Parliament consists of the _____ and the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha.
What type of government does India have?
Parliamentary democracy.
Who is the head of the state in India?
The President of India.
What is the minimum age for voting in India?
18 years.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the right to equality?
Article 14.
Multiple Choice: Which body is responsible for making laws in India? A) Judiciary B) Executive C) Legislature
C) Legislature.
What are the two houses of Parliament in India?
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
True or False: The Prime Minister is elected directly by the citizens of India.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India came into effect on _____ .
January 26, 1950.
What is the highest court in India?
The Supreme Court of India.
What is the fundamental duty of Indian citizens as per the Constitution?
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals.
Multiple Choice: How many schedules are there in the Constitution of India? A) 10 B) 12 C) 15
B) 12.
What is the role of the Governor in Indian states?
The Governor acts as the representative of the President in the state.
True or False: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in _____ of the Constitution.
Part IV.
What is the primary function of the judiciary in India?
To interpret the laws and administer justice.
Multiple Choice: Which article provides for the establishment of the Supreme Court? A) Article 124 B) Article 32 C) Article 14
A) Article 124.
What does the term ‘separation of powers’ refer to in Indian polity?
The distribution of powers among the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches.
True or False: The President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for the financial administration of the country.
Ministry of Finance.
What is the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
It outlines the objectives and guiding principles of the Constitution.
Multiple Choice: Which right is not a fundamental right in India? A) Right to Equality B) Right to Property C) Right to Freedom
B) Right to Property.
What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?
552 members.
True or False: The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for conducting elections in India.
Election Commission.
