Quiz 404: Constitutional Awareness for Civil Services Exam June 18, 2010 1. Emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution have been borrowed from which constitution? Constitution of CanadaConstitution of GermanyConstitution of IrelandConstitution of USA2. In context with the Preamble of India, consider the following statements? The preamble which is a part of our constitution was borrowed from constitution of USA “Unity of the Nation” was replaced by “Unity and Integrity of the nation” by 42nd amendment act 42nd amendment inserted the words “Liberty and Equality” Which among the above statement is / are correct ?1 & 2 only2 & 3 only3 only2 only3. Which of the following articles was inserted by an amendment of the Constitution of India to give full statehood to Mizoram?Article 371 CArticle 371 EArticle 371 FArticle 371 G4. Consider the following statements in context with the 42nd amendment of Constitution of India? 42nd amendment gave the directive principles precedence over fundamental rights wherever there was a conflict, however the subsequent amendment revoked this provision The 42nd amendment act laid down certain fundamental duties, which had to be observed by all nationals and noncompliance with them was made punishable under the law The 42nd amendment also prevented declaration of emergency on account of internal strife and empowered for declaration of emergency only if there is an armed rebellion Which among the above statements are correct?1 only1 & 2 only2 & 3 only2 only5. Who among the following Chief Election Commissioners of India also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan?Sukumar SenK V K SundaramS P Sen vermaDr. Nagendra Singh6. In context with the political history of India, who among the following was not a Young Turk? Atal Bihari VajpayeeChandra ShekharMohan DhariaKrishna Khant7. Which among the following appointments made by the president of India, have been the most controversial issue ever since our constitution came into force?Appointment of Prime MinistersAppointment of the Governors of StatesAppointment of the Judges of the High CourtsAppointment of the Attorney General of India8. Who decides the number of judges in high courts? State Legislatures by LawGovernor by OrderPresident Parliament of India by Law9. Bring out the only incorrect statement:While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the legislation by the state government is suspendedDr. Rajendra Prasad acted as the permanent chairman of the Constituent assemblyDr. R Venkatramanan did not serve as Vice President of IndiaDr. R Venkarramanan is credited for initiating India’s missile programme10. Bring out the only incorrect statement:The number of members of the constituent assembly was increased after the Mountbatten Plan of 3 June, 1947On 13 December, 1946, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution that outlined the basics of the constitutionB N Rao was appointed the Constitutional Advisor of the AssemblyFirst meeting of the Constituent Assembly took place of Dec 9, 1946 with Dr. Sachidanand Sinha as its interim PresidentSubmit Test « Previous Next »