Quiz 69 : Indian Polity : Constitution of India Special
First Published: March 5, 2009 | Last Updated:June 10, 2019
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1. In which among the following parts of Constitution of India are enshrined the Fundamental Duties?
[A] Part III
[B] Part IIIA
[C] Part IVA
[D] Part IV
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Correct Answer: C [Part IVA]
Notes:
The 42nd amendment Act 1976 added a new part in the constitution part IVA. It incorporated fundamental duties by inserting a new article 51A below article 51. The objective of incorporating the fundamental duties is to place before the country a code of conduct, which the citizens are expected to follow.
2. The Constitution of India has provisions to abolish / prohibit which of the following social evils prevalent in India?
- Untouchability
- Child Marriage
- Sati
- Dowry
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1
[B] 1,2
[C] 1,2,3
[D] 1,2,3,4
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Correct Answer: A [1]
Notes:
Article 17 abolishes untouchability
3. How many freedoms are guaranteed by Article 19 (Right to Freedom)?
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Correct Answer: D [6]
Notes:Article 19 is the most important and key article which embodies the “basic freedoms”. Article 19(1) provides that all citizens shall have the right- (originally 7, now 6)
- To freedom of speech and expression;
- To assemble peaceably and without arms;
- To form associations or unions;
- To move freely throughout the territory of India;
- To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India;
To practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
4. Which among the following is / are explicitly mentioned in constitution of India:1. Freedom against exploitation such as begar2. Abolition of Sati3. Freedom of PressChoose the correct option:
[A] 1
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 , 2 & 3
[D] 2 & 3
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5. Which among the following amendments added the Fundamental Duties as per recommendations of Sardar Swaran Singh Committee?
[A] 38th
[B] 40th
[C] 42nd
[D] 44th
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Correct Answer: C [42nd]
Notes:
Sardar Swaran Singh committee was constituted by Indira Gandhi soon after emergency was imposed in the country. The objective of this committee was to study the question of amending the constitution in the light of past experiences and recommend the amendments. The 42nd amendment act which is also called “Mini Constitution” which amended many articles and even the Preamble was a result of the recommendations of Sardar Swaran Singh committee. The 10 fundamental duties were also added as per the recommendations of Sardar Swaran Singh committee.
6. The makers of Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation of India, as prevalent in which among the following countries?
[A] United states
[B] United kingdom
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [United kingdom]
Notes:
The makers of Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation of India, similar to UK model. Thus, the parliamentary system of India is largely based on the British parliamentary system.
7. Initially, for how long president rule can be imposed in a state?
[A] 6 months
[B] 9 months
[C] 12 months
[D] 15 months
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Correct Answer: A [6 months]
Notes:
If the president is satisfied on receipt of a report from the governor or otherwise that a situation has arisen in which the Government in a state cannot be carried in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, he / she is empowered to proclaim an emergency. The proclamation would have to be approved by the Houses of the parliament in same manner as in case of a War Emergency. However, even if Parliament has approved the proclamation, it will normally cease to operate 6 months after the Parliamentary approval. The proclamation can be repeated if necessary so as to allow the period of emergency to continue for maximum of one year. Every such resolution approving the emergency has to be passed by each of the houses of Parliament by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
8. Consider the following:1. Preamble2. Fundamental Duties3. Directive Principles of State PolicyWhich among the above incorporate Economic Justice?
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] only 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 3]
9. By which among the following Dyarchy was introduced in India?
[A] Act of 1892
[B] Act of 1909
[C] Act of 1919
[D] Act of 1935
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Correct Answer: C [Act of 1919]
Notes:
The system called Dyarchy or diarchy, literally meaning double government was introduced by GOI Act, 1919 for the provinces of British India. The act is also known to have marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
10. Consider the following:1. Socialist2. Democratic3. Sovereign4. SecularWhich among the following is the correct order in which the above words appear in Preamble of Constitution of India?
[A] 3,1,4,2
[B] 1,2,3,4
[C] 3,4,1,2
[D] 4,1,3,2
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Correct Answer: A [3,1,4,2]
Comments
pulkit
The Indian Constitution, while not mentioning the word "press", provides for "the right to freedom of speech and expression" (Article 19(1) a).
Sangluai Ngaihte
But under art, 19 (1)a even though it is directly written it has to be accepted as freedom of press which are resemble with freedom of speech and expression.
Anonymous
The phrase, "freedom of press" has not been used in Article 19, but freedom of expression includes freedom of press
Sumit Sonkar
prakash trivedi
You guys are absolutely right.
Can anyone just clarify the 2nd Question, Child marriage, sati & dowry all three were prohibited during british period by makinn some laws. Are we still following the same?
kunal0141
in article 19 its freedom of express which i s quite different from freedom of press which is not in our constitution..it has freedom of press act..
Amit mishra
India is an ‘quashi fedral srutcure’ can anyone explain
jkkjk
good one
priya
can someone plz explain the answer to ques no 2.. i think the ans is all of the above
bharath ram
in question 2 .sati dowry and child marriages are no where in the constitution …as these are only acts…but untouchbility is mentioned in consti according to article 17…
namrata singh
hi quassi federal means indian constitution is union but having strong federal features that’s y we call it quassi federal…
gurwinderkoti
quasi or semi federal structure is due to more power given to center as compared to states like center has right to take over control of states in case of emergency, center has more control over country’s finances so states are dependent on center for there finances…governor is appointed by center as a representative of center in states which can takeover control of states as demanded by situation….states cant have there different constitution….nor they can amend it…some other factors like appointed of ias IPS officers by center etc. cause the indian constitution to be quasi federal..
Amit Chauhan
Explaination for ques no. 2
Except Untouchability all other social evils are prohibited by making laws and not by constitutional amendmends. Only untouchan\bility is embraced in the constitution in article 17.
Hope this helps.
abhishek
could u explain q no 12 ? plz refer article regarding q 12
Mukesh Singh
Economic justice contains preamble and DPSD
kavi
Not bad at all