Indian Constitution at Work

Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

1. (a)Liberty of thought
2. (b)Economic liberty
3. (c)Liberty of expression
4. (d)Liberty of belief

What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?

1. (a)A Democratic Republic
2. (b)A Sovereign Democratic Republic
3. (c)A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
4. (d)A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

A constitutional government by definition is a

1. (a)government by legislature
2. (b)popular government
3. (c)multi-party government
4. (d)limited government

Constitutional government means

1. (a)a representative government of a nation with federal structure
2. (b)a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers
3. (c)a government whose Head enjoys real powers
4. (d)a government limited by the terms of the Constitution

Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:

Statement–I:

The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.

Statement–II:

On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct

Consider the following statements:

With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

1. 1.legislative function.
2. 2.executive function.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

1. 1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. 2.Abolition of untouchability
3. 3.Protection of the interests of minorities
4. 4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1, 2 and 4 only
2. (b)2, 3 and 4 only
3. (c)1 and 4 only
4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

1. (a)Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
2. (b)Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
3. (c)Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
4. (d)Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

1. (a)Right against Exploitation
2. (b)Right to Freedom
3. (c)Right to Constitutional Remedies
4. (d)Right to Equality

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

1. (a)Directive Principles of State Policy
2. (b)Fundamental Rights
3. (c)Preamble
4. (d)Seventh Schedule

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1.They shall be enforceable by courts.
2. 2.They shall not be enforceable by any court.
3. 3.The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)2 and 3 only

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

1. (a)a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
2. (b)the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
3. (c)the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
4. (d)the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

1. (a)Fundamental Right
2. (b)Natural Right
3. (c)Constitutional Right
4. (d)Legal Right

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2. 2.Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
3. 3.Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)2 and 3 only
4. (d)3 only

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

1. (a)the executive and legislature work independently.
2. (b)it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.
3. (c)the executive remains responsible to the legislature.
4. (d)the head of the government cannot be changed without election.

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

1. (a)An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.
2. (b)A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.
3. (c)A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.
4. (d)A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

1. (a)all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government
2. (b)the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
3. (c)the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
4. (d)the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term

In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?

1. (a)An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy
2. (b)An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
3. (c)An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth
4. (d)An agency for the implementation of public policy

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.
2. 2.The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through

1. 1.Adjournment motion
2. 2.Question hour
3. 3.Supplementary questions

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 and 3 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

1. (a)the matter of creating new All India Services
2. (b)amending the Constitution
3. (c)the removal of the government
4. (d)making cut motions

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?

1. 1.To ratify the declaration of Emergency
2. 2.To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3. 3.To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 and 2
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)1 and 3
4. (d)3 only

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?

1. 1.Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2. 2.A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3. 3.The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4. 4.Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 and 3 only
3. (c)1, 2 and 3
4. (d)1, 3 and 4

In India, Judicial Review implies

1. (a)the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
2. (b)the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.
3. (c)the power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.
4. (d)the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. 1.No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
2. 2.An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2. 2.The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?

1. (a)First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)
2. (b)Rajamannar Committee (1969)
3. (c)Sarkaria Commission (1983)
4. (d)National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

1. (a)The independence of judiciary is safeguarded.
2. (b)The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units.
3. (c)The Union Cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties.
4. (d)The Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law.

Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

1. (a)Federalism
2. (b)Democratic decentralisation
3. (c)Administrative delegation
4. (d)Direct democracy

Consider the following statements:

1. 1.A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
2. 2.When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
3. 3.A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 and 3 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:

1. 1.Addition
2. 2.Variation
3. 3.Repeal

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 and 3 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

1. (a)The Preamble
2. (b)The Fundamental Rights
3. (c)The Directive Principles of State Policy
4. (d)The Fundamental Duties