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3. Indian constitution is found on the bedrock of the balance between the fundamental rights and the directive
principles. The goals set out by the directive principles have to be achieved without the abrogation of the
means provided by the fundamental rights. This statement was held by the Supreme Court in which famous
case?
4. Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution secures the term 'Justice' present in the
Preamble?
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Directive Principles of the State Policy
3. Judicial Review
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 only
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1,2 and 4
b) 2 and 4
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 1 and 3
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. Which of the following statements regarding Parliament of India are correct?
a) a ) Institution of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated under Government of Inidia Ac t 1935.
b) Whenever Speaker is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee, he automatically
becomes its chairman
c) Speaker of Lok sabha has no security of tenure
d) Vice-President cannot vote in the resolution of his removal
11. Which of the following words are mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
1. Expression
2. Belief
3. Unity and integrity
4.Opportunity
Select the correct code
a) 3 and 4
b) 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
a) 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
14. The tenure of Rajya Sabha which is 6 years has been xed by
a) Article 82
b) The British conventions
c) The President of India
d) Parliament through legislation
a) President
b) Council of Ministers
c) Attorney General of India
d) Leader of opposition
16. In which of the following conditions the state legislature is empowered to make laws?
1. Prescribing residence as a condition for certain employments or appointments in a state or union territory or
local authority.
2. Restricting or abrogating the application of Fundamental Rights to members of armed forces, Police
forces etc.
Select the correct code:
a) a ) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
17. Which of these features have been mentioned in the constitution as a part of its
basic structure?
1. Federalism
2. Secularism
3. Judicial Review
4. Liberty
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) None of the above
a) a ) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The right to freedom of religion is available only to citizens of India. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
20. Which of the following are the major features of parliamentary government in India?
1. Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature
2. Leadership of the prime minister
3. Complete separation of the legislature and the executive organs
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
21. In regard to which of the following laws can be made by State legislatures to get them enforced?
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 2
23. The Menaka Gandhi case (1978) is famously known for
a) Wider interpretation of the Article 21
b) Judicious rebalancing of fundamental rights and directive principles
c) Evolution of the rarest of rare doctrine
d) Making the decision of presiding oicer in relation to anti defection subject to judicial review.
24. The emoluments, allowances, privileges and so on of President can be altered by:
a) Deputy Prime-Minister
b) Prime Minister
c) Cabinet Ministers
d) Chief Justice of India.
26. Which of the following takes the oath to uphold the constitution and the laws?
1. President
2. CAG
3. Supreme court Judge
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
27. Which of the following provisions of Indian constitution came into immediate eect from 26 November,
1949 that is date of enactment of Preamble?
1. Emergency provisions
2. Citizenships
3. Elections
4. Federal provisions
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 4
d) 2 and 4
a) The President can reject the bill but cannot return the bill.
b) The President cannot reject the bill but can return the bill.
c) The President can neither reject the bill nor return the bill.
d) The President can either reject the bill or return the bill.
29. During which of the following conditions Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian constitution can
be suspended?
30. Under article 15 of the constitution, for which of the following can special provisions be made by the state
under this article?
1. Economically backward classes
2. Socially backward classes
3. Women
4. Children
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
a) Constitutional right
b) Fundamental right
c) Legal right
d) Directive Principle of State Policy
32. Which of the following given below is not a fundamental duty according to the Indian constitution?
33. In which of the following the oice of the Leader of the opposition is mentioned?
a) Constitution of India
b) Rules of the house
c) A separate Parliamentary Statute
d) None of the above
34. Consider the following statements with regard to Calling Attention motion
1. It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the house to a matter of urgent public importance.
2. It is an Indian innovation in the parliamentary procedure and is not mentioned in the
Rules of Procedure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. Which of the following conditions given below may lead to the resignation of the government?
1. Defeat of a money bill.
2. Passing of Censure Motion.
3. Passing of Cut Motion.
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
36. Consider the following statements with regard to Ordinance making power of President
1. The President can promulgate an ordinance to amend tax laws.
2. The President can promulgate an ordinance to amend the constitution. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
37. Given below are some of the expenditures which are incurred on various functions. Which of the following
Expenditures is/are the expenditure Charged on the Consolidated fund of India?
1. Emoluments and allowances of President & Vice President.
2. Salaries, allowances and pensions of the Judges of the Supreme Court & high court.
3. Salaries, allowances and pension of the CAG.
4. Salaries, allowances and pensions of the chairman and members of UPSC. Select the
correct code
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
38. The values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle are embedded in which of the following?
a) The Preamble
b) The Fundamental Rights
c) The Directive Principles of State Policy
d) The Fundamental Duties
40. The constitution of India has borrowed which of the following features from GOI Act 1935?
1. Oice of the Governor.
2. Emergency Provisions.
3. Public Service Commissions
4. Bicameralism.
5. Federation with a strong center.
a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 2, 4 and 5
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
42. In which of the following ways the Indian parliamentary system of government diers from that of the British
parliamentary system?
1. The Indian system is based on the doctrine of the sovereignty of Parliament, while the
Parliament is not supreme in Britain.
2. In Britain, the prime minister should be a member of the Lower House of the Parliament, whereas this is not
compulsory in India.
Select the correct code
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
43. In which of the following cases, a member of a house belonging to any political party does not get
disqualied from being a member of the house?
a) If a nominated member of the house joins any political party after expiry of six months from his date of
joining the house.
b) If he abstains from voting in such house contrary to any direction issued by the party
c) If a member after being elected as the presiding oicer of the house, voluntarily gives up the
membership of his party or rejoins it
d) If an independent member joins a political party after such elections.
44. For subjects in the concurrent list, the executive power rests with:
a) Centre government
b) State government
c) Supreme Court
d) Lok Sabha
45. According to the Indian Constitution, the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers is binding on the
President. It is a
a) Constitutional provision
b) Statutory provision
c) Convention
d) Executive resolution
46. Which of the following was considered as 'heart and soul of the constitution' by Dr.B.R Ambedkar?
a) Right to life
b) Right to equality
c) Right to freedom of religion
d) Right to constitutional remedies
47. In which of the following ways a resolution of disapproval of national emergency is dierent from a
resolution approving the continuation of a proclamation?
1. Disapproval of emergency requires the approval of both the houses, whereas approval of proclamation can
be done only by the Lok Sabha.
2. Disapproval requires special majority, whereas approval requires a simple majority. Select the correct
code
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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c) 3 only
d) None of the above
49. Which among the following is the fundamental objective of Directive Principle of State Policy?
a) Equality of status and opportunity
b) Political Justice
c) Social and Economic Democracy
d) Liberty of Faith
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
a) 1, 2 and 5 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
a) By integration
b) By disintegration
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
54. Which among the following statement regarding President's Rule is correct?
a) The State executive and legislature continues to function but the Centre gets simultaneous powers
of administration and legislation in the state.
b) The Parliament can delegate the power to make laws for the state to the President or to any other authority
specied by him.
c) The fundamental rights may or may not get suspended.
d) It is revoked by the Lok Sabha by passing a resolution
55. Every resolution approving the proclamation of Presidents rule or its continuation can be passed only:
56. Which of the following statements regarding Parliament of India are correct?
a) Institution of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated under Government of India Act 1935.
b) Whenever Speaker is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee, he automatically
becomes its chairman
c) Speaker of Lok sabha has no security of tenure
d) Vice-President cannot vote in the resolution of his removal
57. Which of the following constitute the concept of rule and law in India?
1. Absence of arbitrary power, that is, no man can be punished except for a breach of law.
2. Equality before the law, that is, equal subjection of all citizens to the ordinary law of the land.
3. The constitution is the result of the rights of the individual as dened and enforced by the courts of law.
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) Extensive debates were held in the Constituent Assembly while framing the Constitution.
b) The Constitution guarantees Right to Life as a Fundamental Right
c) It adopted several provisions of leading democracies of the world.
d) It can be amended and evolved with changing situations.
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
60. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship is a part of
a) DPSP
b) Fundamental duties
c) FRs
d) Preamble of India
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
62. Which of the following is not the reason for the bulkiness of Indian Constitution?
a) Country's diversity
b) Elaborate provisions for center and state
c) Catering to the needs of huge population of the country
d) To enable smooth functioning of infant democracy of India at the time of independence
63. Which of the following provisions about national emergency are correct?
1. Once enforced the laws made by Parliament on the state subjects during a National
Emergency continue lifelong.
2. While a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation, the life of the Lok Sabha can be extended
beyond its normal term with the approval of the President.
Select the correct code
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
64. Which of the following can curtail the jurisdiction and powers of Supreme Court?
a) President
b) Parliament
c)Chief Justice of India
d) None of the above
65. Which of the following fall under original jurisdiction of Supreme Court?
1. Inter-state water disputes
2. Disputes between Centre and one or more states
3. Ordinary disputes of commercial nature between Centre and States
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
69. Consider the following DPSPs mentioned in Part IV. Which of the following are the socialistic principles?
1. Right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens.
2. Equal justice and free legal aid.
3. Separation of judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
4. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 2
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
a) 1 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
73. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamentals Duties as mentioned in the
Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adaptation.
3. They are applicable only to citizens of India. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
74. Which of the following gives effect to the objective of the Preamble to secure for all its citizen equality, liberty and
justice?
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Fundamental Duties
d) Power of Judicial Review
75. What was the essence of the 24th Amendment to the Constitution of India?
a) It reversed the judgment of Golaknath case and enabled Parliament to abridge or take away any of the
Fundamental Rights under Article 368.
b) It laid the doctrine of the basic structure of the Constitution.
c) It reversed the judgment of Kesavan and Bharti case and dropped the doctrine of the basic structure of
the Constitution.
d) It denied the Parliament's power to amend the Fundamental Rights.
76. The 86th Amendment of the Indian constitution added 11th Fundamental Duty in the
Article IV-A. The 11th Fundamental Duty is related to
77. Who was the head of the 'Steering Committee' of the Constituent Assembly?
78. In the Indian Constitution, the method of election of president was taken from which of the
Constitution?
a) Irish Constitution
b) British Constitution
c) French Constitution
d) Australian Constitution
80. Which of the following function was not performed by the Constituent Assembly?
82. Which of the following statements regarding the Preventive Detention is incorrect?
a) a ) If a person is arrested or detained under a law providing for preventive detention, then the protection
against arrest and detention under Article 22 (1) and 22 (2) shall not be available
b) A detainee under preventive detention can have no right of personal liberty guaranteed by Article 19 or
Article 21
c) a person may be taken to preventive custody only for 3 months at the rst instance
d) All are correct
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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a) 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All of the above
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 2
86. Consider the following statements w.r.t powers of governor and president:
1. Ministerial advice is binding on both President and Governor
2. When PM or any Minister loses the 'No Condence Motion', it is the President's discretion to dissolve the
Lower house or to look in to the alternative government farming while life of Lok Sabha is intact.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
90. Consider the following about procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368
1. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated in either House of Parliament or in the state
legislatures.
2. The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and requires prior permission of the
president.
3. The bill must be passed in each House by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the
House present and voting.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 only b)
2 only
c) 1 only
d) None
92. Consider the following sources of the Constitution and the features borrowed from them.
1. Canadian Constitution: Parliamentary privileges and bicameralism
2. Australian Constitution: Concurrent List and joint sitting of Parliament
3. Weimar Constitution of Germany: Fundamental duties
4. Irish Constitution: Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the following given above are correctly matched?
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 2 and 4 only
93. The second schedule of the constitution doesnt contain provision as to who among the following?
a) President
b) Speaker of the House of people
c) CAG
d) The Chairman, UPSC
a) Canadian model
b) American model
c) French model
d) Irish model
95. The dierence between Articles 358 and 359 is given below:
1. Article 358 is conned to Fundamental Rights under the Article 19 only, whereas Article
359 extends to all those Fundamental Rights.
2. Article 358 operates only in case of external emergency, whereas Article 359 operated in case of both
external emergency as well as internal emergency.
3. Article 358 extends to the entire country whereas Article 359 may extend to the entire country or a part of
it.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1,2 and 3
d) None of the above
96. Right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 has been interpreted liberally and expanded,
consider the following statements in this regard:
1. The right against custodial death
2. Right to travel abroad
3. Right to primary education
4. The right against public hanging
Which of the rights given above are covered under Article 21?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1,2,3 and 4
97. Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:
1.He is the Chief Law oicer of the GoI .
2 His rank in the order of precedence is equal to central Cabinet Ministers
3. He has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of joint sitting of Parliament
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
98. Which of the following are included under the basic structure of the Constitution?
1. Parliamentary System
2. Judicial Review
3. Emergency Provisions.
Which of the following options is correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and
d) All
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
100. Which of the following provisions are to be ratied by half of states in case of constitutional
amendment?
1. Election of the President and its manner.
2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the states.
3. Fundamental rights
4. Amendment to schedule 5 and schedule 6
Select the correct code
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 2 and 4
d) 1 and 4
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