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Indian Polity Quiz 2

Question 1

With reference to the Sources of Indian Constitution, which of the statement/s is/are correct?

(1) Fundamental duties were taken from Japan.

(2) Fundamental rights were taken from Russia.

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Question 2

Consider the following and arrange these in chronological order:

I. Golak Nath Case

II. Keshawanand Bharti Case

III. 24th Constitution Amendment Act

IV. 42nd Constitution Amendment Act

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Question 3

In which meeting of the constituent Assembly of India did Jawaharlal Nehru laid down the objective resolution?

Question 4

Which of the following constitutional features is NOT correctly matched with its source?

Question 5

Consider the following statements:

  1. Preamble is justiciable means its provisions are enforceable in the court of law.
  2. The Preamble is not a source of power to the legislature but, is a prohibition upon the powers of legislature.
  3. Supreme Court considered Preamble as an integral part of the Constitution in the LIC of India case.

Which of the following statement is/are correct?

Question 6

Which of the following liberties are provided in the Preamble?

1. Liberty of expression

2. Liberty of faith and worship

3. Liberty of thought and belief

4. Liberty of residence and profession

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Question 7

Socialist, secular and Integrity were added to preamble through 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of ________.

Question 8

Which part of the Indian Constitution is called the soul of the Constitution by BR Ambedkar?

  1. Preamble
  2. Right to Constitutional Remedies
  3. Fundamental Rights
  4. Fundamental Duties
Question 9

Consider the following statements.

  1. Right to elementary education became fundamental right by the 86th constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
  2. The right to property is a fundamental right under article 31.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

Question 10

Which Articles of Indian Constitution are related to fundamental rights?

Question 11

Consider the following statements:

  1. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is wider than that of the High Court.
  2. The High Court has appellate jurisdiction only in civil matters.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

Question 12

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) under Article 44 is a part of which of the following in Constitution of India?

Question 13

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Question 14

Which of the following Amendment Acts of the Constitution deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?

Question 15

Fundamental Rights are borrowed from which constitution?

Question 16

Which of the following rights cannot be suspended during the operation of a National Emergency?

Question 17

The High courts can issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo-warranto under which Article?

Question 18

Consider the following statements concerning the powers of the Supreme Court to issue certain writs to stop violation of Fundamental Rights-

(1) The Supreme Court has power to issue writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Certiorari which is appropriate for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

(2) Parliament may by law empower any other court to exercise within its jurisdiction the powers given to Supreme Court.

Which of the above mentioned statement/statements is/are correct?

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Question 19

Fundamental rights against exploitation are given under ______________.

Question 20

Which part of the Indian Constitution contains Fundamental Duties?

Question 21

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution and the guarantor of the fundamental rights of the citizens.
  2. The executive have no role in appointing the Judges of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statement given above is/are incorrect?

Question 22

How many fundamental rights were originally provided in the Constitution of India?

Question 23

In which of the following case, Supreme Court held that the Fundamental Rights cannot be amended for the implementation of the Directive Principles?

Question 24

Which of the following Fundamental Rights are available only to citizens and not to foreigners?

1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.

2. Protection in respect of conviction for offences.

3. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.

4. Right to elementary education.

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Question 25

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution deals with-

Question 26

Which part of the Indian Constitution is described as Magna Carta of India?

Question 27

Which of the following Provision is a part of both Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties?

Question 28

Consider the following subjects and arrange them into sequential order as mentioned in the Constitution.

I. The union and its territory

II. Fundamental duties

III. Citizenship

IV. Directive Principles of State Policy

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Question 29

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below.

Question 30

Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?

Question 31

Consider the following statements:

1. To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom.

2. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.

3. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures.

Which of the above is/are fundamental duty?

Question 32

Consider the following statements with reference to Directive Principles of State Policy:

1. They aim to establish political democracy.

2. They cannot be legally enforced by the courts.

3. These are considered negative principles.

Which of the following statements given above is/are incorrect?

Question 33

In how many ways can Indian citizenship be acquired under the provisions of Citizenship Act of 1955?

Question 34

Framers of Constitution of India borrowed idea of single citizenship from Constitution of ______________.

Question 35

Who is the Ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha?

Question 36

From which of the following country, the office of the Indian Vice-President is taken?

Question 37

The system of the proportional representation is chosen for the election of members to which of the following:

  1. Rajya Sabha
  2. State Legislative Assembly
  3. President and the Vice-President
  4. State Legislative council

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Question 38

In which of the following bill, the Indian President does not possess suspensive veto?

Question 39

For the proclamation of the National Emergency, every resolution approving it must be passed by either House of Parliament by a special majority. This special majority provision was introduced by which of the following amendment act?

Question 40

The NITI Aayog consists of:

  1. Prime Minister of India
  2. Chief Ministers of all Union Territories
  3. Experts and specialists
  4. Members of the Union Council of Ministers
  5. Chief Executive Officer

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Question 41

11th Fundamental Duty was incorporated in Part IV A by which of the following amendment Act?

Question 42

The head of the state in India is -

  1. Prime Minister
  2. President
  3. Parliament
  4. Chief Justice of India
Question 43

Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?

Question 44

Form which Article does the President of India derive his/her pardoning power?

Question 45

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R)-

Assertion (A) – The President is a part of the Parliament.

Reason (R) – A bill passed by the two Houses of the Parliament cannot become a law without the assent of the President.

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Question 46

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India mentions qualifications for election as President?

Question 47

Which of the following article states that Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States?

Question 48

Electoral college for electing Vice President has members from-

Question 49

In India, who is the executive head of the state?

A.     Prime Minister

B.     The President

C.     The Chief justice of the Supreme Court

D.     The Governor

Question 50

Who among the following can dissolve the Lok Sabha?

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  3. Leader of opposition
  4. President

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