Constitutional Framework & Salient Features

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Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution is not borrowed from the British Constitution?

A. Parliamentary form of Government
B. Rule of Law
C. Single Citizenship
D. Judicial Review

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The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a:

1. Sovereign
2. Socialist
3. Secular
4. Democratic
5. Republic

What is the correct sequence of these terms as they appear in the Preamble?

A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
C. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
D. 1, 2, 4, 3, 5

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Which of the following is considered the 'Soul of the Constitution' and 'very heart and soul of the Indian Constitution' by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

A. Right to Equality (Article 14)
B. Right to Freedom (Article 19)
C. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
D. Right to Education (Article 21A)

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Match the following constitutional features with the countries from which they were borrowed:

Feature	Country
1. Fundamental Rights	A. Ireland
2. Directive Principles of State Policy	B. USA
3. Procedure for Amendment	C. South Africa
4. Republic and Ideals of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity	D. France

A. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
B. 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C
C. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
D. 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B

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The concept of 'Basic Structure of the Constitution' was propounded by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?

A. Golaknath Case
B. Minerva Mills Case
C. Kesavananda Bharati Case
D. Waman Rao Case

Question No. 6 Marks +1 -0 Time

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Which of the following articles deals with the 'Protection of Life and Personal Liberty'?

A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 21
D. Article 22

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Consider the following statements regarding the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976:

1. It added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.
2. It made the President bound by the advice of the Cabinet.
3. It transferred five subjects from the State List to the Concurrent List.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8 Marks +1 -0 Time

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The Indian Constitution is a blend of rigidity and flexibility. This means:

A. Some parts can be amended by a simple majority, while others require a special majority.
B. It is difficult to amend, making it rigid, but also allows for easy interpretation, making it flexible.
C. It is rigid in its federal structure but flexible in its unitary features.
D. The Preamble is rigid, but the Directive Principles are flexible.

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Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty as enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

A. To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
B. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
C. To pay taxes and duties to the government.
D. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

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The concept of 'Equality before Law' and 'Equal Protection of Laws' are enshrined in which Article of the Indian Constitution?

A. Article 13
B. Article 14
C. Article 15
D. Article 16

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Which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?

A. Third Schedule
B. Fourth Schedule
C. Fifth Schedule
D. Sixth Schedule

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Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:

1. It is based on the 'Objective Resolution' drafted and moved by Jawaharlal Nehru.
2. It is a source of power to the legislature.
3. It is justiciable in courts of law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

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The 'Writs' (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo-Warranto) for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights are provided under which Article?

A. Article 226
B. Article 32
C. Both A and B
D. Article 13

Question No. 14 Marks +1 -0 Time

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Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Territories?

A. Part VI
B. Part VII
C. Part VIII
D. Part IX

Question No. 15 Marks +1 -0 Time

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The idea of a Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution for India was first mooted by:

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. M. N. Roy
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Question No. 16 Marks +1 -0 Time

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How many types of emergencies are provided under the Indian Constitution?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

Question No. 17 Marks +1 -0 Time

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Which of the following is not a federal feature of the Indian Constitution?

A. Written Constitution
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Single Citizenship
D. Division of Powers

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Arrange the following events in the history of the Indian Constitution in chronological order:

1. Adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly
2. Enactment of the Government of India Act, 1935
3. First meeting of the Constituent Assembly
4. Introduction of the Objective Resolution

A. 2, 3, 4, 1
B. 3, 2, 4, 1
C. 2, 4, 3, 1
D. 4, 2, 3, 1

Question No. 19 Marks +1 -0 Time

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The term 'Secular' in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution implies:

A. State has no religion of its own and treats all religions equally.
B. State promotes a particular religion over others.
C. Religion is completely separated from the state.
D. Citizens are free to follow any religion, but the state remains indifferent.

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Which constitutional amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years for the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections?

A. 42nd Amendment Act
B. 44th Amendment Act
C. 61st Amendment Act
D. 73rd Amendment Act

Question No. 21 Marks +1 -0 Time

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The power of the President of India to issue an ordinance is a/an:

A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. Emergency power

Question No. 22 Marks +1 -0 Time

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Consider the following pairs:

1. Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability
2. Article 21A: Right to Education
3. Article 40: Organization of Village Panchayats
4. Article 50: Separation of Judiciary from Executive

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A. Only two pairs
B. Only three pairs
C. All four pairs
D. Only one pair

Question No. 23 Marks +1 -0 Time

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

A. Preamble
B. Part III (Fundamental Rights)
C. Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy)
D. Part V (The Union)

Question No. 24 Marks +1 -0 Time

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The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts are related to:

A. Fundamental Rights and Duties
B. Centre-State relations
C. Panchayati Raj and Municipalities
D. Election Commission and UPSC

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Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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