In the Constitution of India, of India, Panchayat Raj has been provided under -
A
Article 40
B
Part IX
C
Article 243 - G read with Eleventh Schedule
D
All of the above
Question 2Single Answer
Amongst the following statements, which statement is incorrect ?
A
An accused may be compelled to give evidence against himself
B
An accused may be compelled to give his finger prints
C
An accused may be compelled to take part in the identification parade
D
In a Court, an accused may be compelled to put his signatures (or thumb - impression) on his statement
Question 3Single Answer
No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once, and no person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself, come within the purview of -
A
Human rights
B
Fundamental rights
C
Directive principles
D
Legal rights
Question 4Single Answer
Amongst the following, which writ may only be issued against judicial or quasi - judicial authorities ?
A
Mandamus
B
Prohibition
C
Quo warranto
D
Certiorari
Question 5Single Answer
If a person is illegally holding a public office, what kind of writ may be issued against him ?
A
Mandamus
B
Prohibition
C
Quo warranto
D
Certiorari
Question 6Single Answer
So far as Armed Forces Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution
A
Compeletely unavailable for them
B
Available only to the extent of law made by the Parliament
C
Compeletely available for them
D
Available only to the officers above the rank of junior commissioned officers.
Question 7Single Answer
Press has no fundamental right to publish the proceedings of the Parliament or Legislative Assemblies, because -
A
House of a Parliament or an Legislative Assembly is just like a Court which can regulate and restrict the publication of any of its proceedings
B
Freedom of Press is neither fundamental right nor legal right of the Press
C
Legislators are absolute owners of their houses, who are entitled to restrict the access to their proceedings
D
Press is a commercial institution
Question 8Single Answer
What is the cretarian for reservation ?
A
Poverty
B
Poverty and caste
C
Only caste
D
Remote area
Question 9Single Answer
For exercising his rights and discharging his duties, the Governor is -
A
Liable before the Court
B
Liable for the People
C
Not liable before the Court
D
Responsible to Legislative Assembly only
Question 10Single Answer
Who has duty to take suitable steps to enforce the directive principles ?
A
Central Government
B
State
C
People of India
D
President of India
Question 11Single Answer
When our Constituent Assembly finally adopted, enacted and gave the Constitution of India ?
A
26th November, 1948
B
26th November, 1949
C
26th January, 1950
D
26th January, 1949
Question 12Single Answer
When the Constitution of India came into force ?
A
15th August, 1947
B
26th November, 1949
C
26th January, 1950
D
2nd October, 1950
Question 13Single Answer
Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly ?
A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D
B.N. Rao
Question 14Single Answer
Who was the Chairman of Committee of Drafting Constitution of India ?
A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D
B.N. Rao
Question 15Single Answer
At the time of preparing the Constitution of India, who was the Constitutional Advisor ?
A
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B
B.N. Rao
C
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha
D
Dr. K.M. Munshi
Question 16Single Answer
When Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of our Constitution ?
A
12th December, 1946
B
12th February, 1947
C
26th November, 1949
D
29th August, 1947
Question 17Single Answer
In whom ultimate sovereignty vests ?
A
The President of India
B
The People of India
C
The Parliament of India
D
The Supreme Court of India
Question 18Single Answer
In whom the legal sovereignty vests ?
A
The President of India
B
The People of India
C
The Supreme Court of India
D
The Constitution of India
Question 19Single Answer
The structure of the Constitution of India -
A
Though its form is federal yet soul is unitary
B
Purely federal
C
Purely unitary
D
Though its form is unitary, yet effect is federal
Question 20Single Answer
The Constitution of India is -
A
Written
B
Parliamentary system
C
Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
D
All of the above
Question 21Single Answer
Opening words of the Preamble of the Constitution of India are -
A
We, the People of India
B
We, the citizens of India
C
We, the Indians
D
We, the voters of India
Question 22Single Answer
In which leading case, the Preamble of the Constitution of India was considered to be the integral part of the Constitution ?
A
I.C. Golak Nath vs. State of Punjab
B
Minerva Mills vs. Union of India
C
S. R. Bommai vs. Union of India
D
Keshwananda Bharti vs. State of Kerala
Question 23Single Answer
In which case, first of all, the principle of the "basic structure" the Constitution was propounded
A
Sajjan Singh vs. State of Rajasthan
B
Keshwananda Bharti vs. State of Kerala
C
Minerva mills vs. Union of India
D
Shankari Prasad vs. Union of India
Question 24Single Answer
"The Constitution establishes, in deed, a system of Government which is at the most quasi - federal". It was quoted by -
A
D.D. Basu
B
M.P. Jain
C
Prof: (Dr.) K.C. Wheare
D
M.V. Pylee
Question 25Single Answer
"Legal sovereignty vests in the Constitution of India, and not in the people of India." In which case, it was propounded ?
A
I.C. Golaknath vs. State of Punjab
B
Shankari Prasad vs. Union of India
C
Sajjan Singh vs. State of Rajasthan
D
Keshwananda Bharti vs. State of Kerala
Question 26Single Answer
In the Preamble of the Constitution of India, the words "Socialist Secular" were inserted by ......... Constitution Amendement Act
A
First Amendment
B
39th Amendment
C
42nd Amendment
D
44th Amendment
Question 27Single Answer
What is the object of the Preamble of the Constitution of India ?
A
Every person should be given benefit of the fundamental rights
B
To remind every citizen of India about his fundamental duties
C
To provide protection to Government servants and officers the
D
To assure dignity of the individual and integrity of the Nation
Question 28Single Answer
In ordinary circumstances, the Constitution of India is federal, but in the period of emergency and in the national interest, it becomes unitary and it was also propounded by ............. That the Constitution of India is "Quasi - federal" .
A
Prof. (Dr.) Wheare
B
Dr. B.R. Amebedkar
C
H.M. Seervai
D
D.D. Basu
Question 29Single Answer
Amongst the following statements, which statement is correct ?
A
The Constitution of India is based on the federal system, but the Centre is powerful
B
In India, the parliamentary system has been adopted
C
Under Article 368 of the Constitution of India, its provisions may be amended, but the basic structure of the Constitution cannot be amended
D
All of the above
Question 30Single Answer
Amongst the following statements, which statement is wrong ?
A
Althought the Constitution of India is rigid, yet it is sufficiently flexible
B
In India, there is not only the independent judiciary but the judicial review also exists
C
Indian Constitution is an elaborately written Constitution
D
None of the above
Question 31Single Answer
Main features of the federal system are -
A
Seperation of powers between the Centre and the States
B
Written Constitution and supremacy of the Constitution
C
Independent judiciary and rule of law
D
All of the above
Question 32Single Answer
Fundamental rights are -
A
Legal rights
B
Constitutional rights (with certain restrictions)
C
Privileges
D
Absolute rights
Question 33Single Answer
Regarding the Constitution of India, amongst the following statements, which one is false ?
A
Double citizenship
B
Seperation of powers
C
Adult franchise
D
Preventive detention
Question 34Single Answer
In the Constitution of India, proper I place has been given to adult franchise, according to which, a person who has attained the age of ............. gets a constitutional right to vote
A
16 years
B
18 years
C
21 years
D
25 years
Question 35Single Answer
For whom, special provisions and special status has been provided in our Constitution ?
A
State of Jammu and Kashmir
B
Scheduled Castes / Tribes and other backward castes
C
Minorities and ladies
D
All the above
Question 36Single Answer
Uptil now, in all, how many languages have been given place in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution ?
A
18
B
20
C
22
D
24
Question 37Single Answer
Which part of Indian the Constitution is said to be the soul of the Constitution ?
A
Preamble
B
Fundamental rights
C
Directive principles of the State policy
D
Fundamental duties
Question 38Single Answer
While interpreting the Constitution, when the Preamble is referred and used ?
A
When the enacting part of the Constitution is unambiguous
B
When its enacting part is unlawful
C
When its enacting part is ambiguous
D
When its enacting part When unconstitutional
Question 39Single Answer
We, The People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens :-
A
Justice, social, economic and political
B
Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship
C
Equality of status and of opportunity
D
Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation
E
All of the above
Question 40Single Answer
According to the Preamble of the Constitution of India, the correct order is -
A
Sovereign Socialist Republic
B
Socialist Secular Republic
C
Sovereign Democratic Republic
D
Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
Question 41Single Answer
The main source of the Constitution of India is -
A
The People of India
B
Manusahinta
C
The Government of India Act, 1935
D
Foreign Constitution
Question 42Single Answer
From which foreign Constitution, "parliamentary system", "single citizenship" and "principle of equity before law" have been adopted in our Constitution ?
A
British Constitution
B
American Constitution
C
French Constitution
D
Switzerland's Constitution
Question 43Single Answer
From which foreign Constitution, "judicial review" and "federal form" have been adopted in the Indian Constitution ?
A
England
B
U.S.S.R
C
U.S.A.
D
Australia
Question 44Single Answer
From which foreign Constitution, duties" have been "fundamental adopted in the Constitution of India ?
A
France
B
Erstwhile U.S.S.R. / Italy
C
U.S.A.
D
England
Question 45Single Answer
The Indian Constitution has borrowed the ideas of "directive principles of State Policy" from the Constitution of -
A
U.S.A.
B
England
C
Iyerland
D
Canada
Question 46Single Answer
Idea of Part III relating to "fundamental rights", enshrined in the Constitution of India, has been borrowed from the Constitution of -
A
U.S.A.
B
England
C
Canada
D
France
Question 47Single Answer
From which foreign Constitution, framers of our Constitution borrowed the idea of "suspension of fundamental rights during emergency - period" ?
A
Pakistan
B
Geremany
C
Canada
D
England
Question 48Single Answer
From which foreign Constitution"concurrent list" and "Parliamentary privilege" have been adopted in our Constitution ?
A
U.S.A.
B
Australia
C
Geremany
D
Canada
Question 49Single Answer
Indian Constitution has borrowed the ideas of separation of powers, residuary powers with the Centre and strong Centre from the Constitution of -
A
U.S.A.
B
England
C
Canada
D
France
Question 50Single Answer
In the Constitution of India, ideas of "liberty, equality and fraternity" have been inspired from the revolution of -
A
France
B
China
C
Erstwhile U.S.S.R.
D
Geremany
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Constitution of India
Question 51Single Answer
Which Act gave separate electorate rights to Muslims in India ?
A
The Indian Councils Act, 1909
B
The Government of India Act, 1915
C
The Government of India Act, 1919
D
The Government of India Act, 1935
Question 52Single Answer
Which one of the following made the Indian Legislature bicameral ?
A
The Indian Councils Act, 1909
B
Government of India Act, 1919
C
Government of India Act, 1935
D
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Question 53Single Answer
'Diarchy' was established in India by which of the following ?
A
The Indian Councils Act, 1909
B
The Government of India Act, 1935
C
The Government of India Act, 1919
D
None of the above
Question 54Single Answer
Which one of the following aimed at providing a federal structure for India ?
A
Indian Councils Act, 1909
B
Government of India Act, 1919
C
Government of India Act, 1935
D
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Question 55Single Answer
As a guardian of the government of India Act, 1935 a Court was constituted which was called.
A
Privy Council
B
Supreme Court
C
High Court
D
Federal Court
Question 56Single Answer
Under the Government of India Act 1935, the Federal court had -
A
Original jurisdiction only
B
Appellate jurisdiction only
C
Advisory jurisdiction only
D
Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction
Question 57Single Answer
Under the Government of India's Act 1935, how many Governors and Chief Commissioners provinces constituted in British India ?
A
14 and 7
B
11 and 7
C
15 and 9
D
None of the above
Question 58Single Answer
The Mountbaten plan led to the enactment of :
A
Government of India Act, 1919
B
Government of India Act, 1935
C
The Indian Independence Act, 1947
D
None of the above
Question 59Single Answer
The plan of Lord Mountbatten was excepted by the congress and the muslim league. The British Parliament enacted the Indian Independence act, 1947 which got Royal assistant on -
A
3 June, 1947
B
4 July, 1947
C
15 July, 1947
D
18 July, 1947
Question 60Single Answer
Which one of the following relates to transfer of power to the Indians and partition of the country ?
A
Simon Commission
B
Cripps Mission
C
Cabinet Mission Plan
D
The Mountbatten plan
Question 61Single Answer
In which year Mayor's Courts were introduced in three Presidency Towns in India ?
A
1726
B
1772
C
1774
D
1781
Question 62Single Answer
On whose recommendation amongst the following the Constituent Assembly was constituted ?
A
Cripps Mission
B
Webel Mission
C
Lord Mountbatten
D
Cabinet Mission Plan
Question 63Single Answer
Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constitutent Assembly ?
A
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
C
Sr. B.N. Rau
D
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Question 64Single Answer
The first Constituent Assembly Meeting held on 9.12.46 was presided over by -
A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Shri S.N. Sinha
C
Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru
D
None of the above
Question 65Single Answer
Who among the following was the President of Constituent Assembly ?
A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Sardar Patel
C
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
D
Pt. J. Nehru
Question 66Single Answer
Who was the first Prsident of Constituent Assembly of India ?
A
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B
Dr. K. N. Katju
C
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D
C. Rajagopalachari
Question 67Single Answer
The number of the members of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution were
A
7
B
8
C
1
D
5
Question 68Single Answer
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee ?
`
A
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B
Motilal Nehru
C
M.K. Gandhi
D
Sardar Patel
Question 69Single Answer
The members of the Constituent Assembly were -
A
Elected directly by the people
B
Nominated by the Indian National Congress
C
Delegate of Indian princes
D
Mainly elected by the provincial Asemblies
Question 70Single Answer
When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held ?
A
8th December
B
9th December
C
10th December
D
12th December
Question 71Single Answer
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on -
A
9th December, 1946
B
15th August, 1947
C
26th December, 1949
D
10th December, 1948
Question 72Single Answer
The task of making the Constitution was over on -
A
26th November, 1949
B
26th January, 1950
C
15th August, 1947
D
25th November, 1949
Question 73Single Answer
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on -
A
November 25, 1949
B
November 29, 1949
C
November 26, 1949
D
November 27, 1949
Question 74Single Answer
The Constitution of India, as framed by the Constituent Assembly, was finally adopted and enacted on -
A
15th August, 1947
B
26th November, 1949
C
30th January, 1949
D
26th January, 1950
Question 75Single Answer
On which one of the following dates, the Constitution of India was adopted and finalized by the Constituent Assembly -
A
26th January, 1950
B
26th November, 1949
C
26th November, 1950
D
26th January, 1948
Question 76Single Answer
Who adopted the constitution of India ?
A
Governor General
B
British Crown
C
Constituent Assembly
D
Indian Parliament
Question 77Single Answer
On which date 'Law Day' is celebrated in India ?
A
26th November
B
28th October
C
2nd October
D
15th August
Question 78Single Answer
The original Constitution of India contains :
A
Several paintings created by a group of painters led by Raja Ravi Verma
B
Several paintings created by a group of painters led by S.H. Raza
C
Several paintings created by a group of painters led by Jamini Roy
D
Several paintings created by a group of painters led by Nandalal Bose
Question 79Single Answer
Who was the Chairman of the first Commission on review of the Indian Constitution ?
A
Justice Venkatachaliah
B
Justice Hidayatullah
C
Justice A.M. Ahmadi
D
Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
Question 80Single Answer
On which date the National Anthem was adopted by the constituent Assembly ?
A
1st January 1950
B
24th January 1950
C
26th January 1950
D
26th November 1949
Question 81Single Answer
Who designed the Indian flag ?
A
Alluri Sitarama Raju
B
Pinglai Venkayya
C
Sarojini Naidu
D
Potti Sreeramulu
Question 82Single Answer
How many spokes are therein the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag ?
A
22
B
24
C
14
D
18
Question 83Single Answer
The Words "SATYAMEVA JAYATE" in the State Emblem of india have been adopted from which of the following :
`
A
Brahma Upnishad
B
Mudgala Upnishad
C
Maitriyi Upnishad
D
Mundakopanishad
Question 84Single Answer
How many article are there in the Indian Constitution -
A
365
B
379
C
394
D
395
Question 85Single Answer
The number of Articles and Schedules in original Indian Constitution was -
A
395 Articles and 8 Schedules
B
394 Articles and 9 Schedules
C
396 Articles and 10 Schedules
D
395 Articles and 7 Schedules
Question 86Single Answer
How many Schedules are there in the Constitution of India ?
A
9
B
10
C
11
D
12
Question 87Single Answer
The First Law Commission of Independent India was established in year -
A
1861
B
1950
C
1951
D
1955
Question 88Single Answer
The first State in Independent India which was created on linguistic basis was -
A
Gujarat
B
Kerala
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Haryana
Question 89Single Answer
Consider the following statements -
1. Unwritten constitution
2. Written constitution
3. Mainly based on the Government of India Act 1935
Code
A
Statement 2 and 1 are correct
B
Statement 2 and 3 are correct
C
Only Statement 2 is correct
D
Statement 1 and 3 are correct
Question 90Single Answer
Which one of these is not federal feature of the Constitution of India :
A
Written and rigid constitution
B
Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre
C
Distribution of powers between Centre and States
D
Independent judiciary
Question 91Single Answer
Which one of the following features does not support the federal character of Indian Constitution ?
A
Distribution of power between Centre and States
B
Authority of Courts
C
Supremacy of the Constitution
D
Single citizenship
Question 92Single Answer
Which of the following determines the federal character of the Indian Constitution ?
A
Written Constitution
B
Independent Judiciary
C
Distribution of Power between the Centre and the State
D
Judicial Review
Question 93Single Answer
Who said that Indian Constitution is quasi-federal ?
A
Prof. K.C. Whaere
B
Prof. E.C.S. Wade
C
Sir Ivor Jennings
D
H.M. Seervai
Question 94Single Answer
Prof. K.C. Wheare said the our Constitution is at most -
A
Federal Structure
B
Quasi-Federal
C
Weak Federation
D
Strong Federation
Question 95Single Answer
The Constitution of India is -
A
Partly rigid and Partly flexible
B
Rigid
C
Flexible
D
None of the above
Question 96Single Answer
Who among the following expressed the view that the Indian Constitution is federal as much as it establishes what may be called a dual polity ?
A
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B
Sir William Ivor Jennings
C
Sir B.N. Rau
D
Prof. K.C. Wheare
Question 97Single Answer
Absolutism means :
A
The state or quality of being absolute
B
A short of government in which public power is visted in some person or persons, unchecked and uncontrolled by any law or institution
C
Unconditional power or sovereignty vested in a monarch, an autocrat or an oligarchy
D
All of the above
Question 98Single Answer
Out of the following, which is not related to the Indian Constitution ?
A
Democratic
B
Federal
C
Secular, Socialist
D
Presidential system
Question 99Single Answer
Indian Constitution is -
A
Unitary
B
Neither Unitary nor Federal
C
Federal
D
Neither Unitary nor Federal but combination of both
Question 100Single Answer
The essential characteristics of Federation in USA are -
1. Supremacy of the Constitution
2. Distribution of powers amongst the various organs of the federation and of regional units of the federation by the provision of constitution
3. Judicial review or enforcement of that supreme constitution as law
4. The Rule of Law
Choose the correct option
A
Only 1, 2 and 3
B
Only 1, 2 and 4
C
Only 2, 3 and 4
D
All 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 101Single Answer
"The new Constitution establishes, indeed a system of Government which is at the most quasi-federal, almost devolutionary in character, a unitary state with subsidiary federal features rather than the federal state with unitary features" said by :
A
Dr. K.C. Wheare
B
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Question 102Single Answer
"It is likely that free India may federal India, though in any event there would be a great deal of Unitary Control." This statement was made by -
`
A
Sir Alladi Krishna Swami Iyyer
B
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
D
Sardar Vallabh Patel
Question 103Single Answer
A Secular State -
A
Promotes Religions
B
Demotes Religions
C
Integrates Religions
D
Remains neutral to Religions
Question 104Single Answer
"The Constitution establishes a System of Government which is almost quasi-federal". This was a statement of :
A
Sir Ivor Jennings
B
Dr. B.R. Amedkar
C
Prof. K.C. Wheare
D
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Question 105Single Answer
Assertion (A) : Indian Constitution has not recognized the doctrine of separation of power in its absolute rigidity.
Reason (R) : Doctrine of separation of power accommodates a system of checks and balances.
Code
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(R) is true, but (A) is false
Question 106Single Answer
The concept of 'Judicial Review' is adopted by framers of Indian Constitution from the Constitution of which country ?
A
Australia
B
United States of America
C
Canada
D
Ireland
Question 107Single Answer
The concept of Judicial Review in India has been taken from the Constitution of -
A
Britain
B
Framce
C
U.S.A
D
Switzerland
Question 108Single Answer
Which of the following not been taken from British Constitution ?
A
Parliamentary form of Government
B
Single citizenship
C
Speaker of Lok Sabha
D
Fundamental Rights
Question 109Single Answer
The 'Fundamental Rights' and the concept of 'Judicial Review' included in our Constitution from which country's Constitution ?
A
Australia
B
Britain
C
United States of America
D
Japan
Question 110Single Answer
Out of the following, which country's constitution influenced India to adopt concept of westminister system or rule making and rule of law ?
A
U.S.A
B
Britain
C
Canada
D
Ireland
Question 111Single Answer
Which of the following is precursor to the Constitution of India ?
A
Constitution and Practices of U.K. Parliament
B
Constitution of U.S.A
C
Government of India Act, 1935
D
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Question 112Single Answer
The Doctrine of Separation of Powers in its strict and technical sense is applied in -
A
India
B
U.K
C
U.S.A
D
France
Question 113Single Answer
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in which of the following countries ?
A
Australia
B
U.S.A
C
U.K
D
India
Question 114Single Answer
Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution ?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
B.R. Ambedkar
C
B.N. Rao
D
Mahatma Gandhi
Question 115Single Answer
Who amongst the following has drafted the Preamble to the Indian Constitution -
A
Mr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru
C
Mr. B.R. Ambedkar
D
Mr. Vallabh Bhai Patel
Question 116Single Answer
The Objectives of the Preamble of the Constitution of India were first -
A
Adopted by the Indian National Congress at its Calcutta Session
B
Spelt it out in the Indian Independence Act, 1947
C
Spelt out in the Objective Resolution moved by Jawahar Lal Nehru and adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd January, 1947
D
Spelt out by the Chairman of the Drafting Committee Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and adopted on 29th January, 1947
Question 117Single Answer
The idea of Preamble in Indian Constitution has been borrowed from -
A
USA
B
Canada
C
USSR
D
U.K
Question 118Single Answer
The Indian Constitution has borrowed the ideas of Preamble from the -
A
Italian Constitution
B
Canadian Constitution
C
French Constitution
D
Constitution of USA
Question 119Single Answer
Who amongst the following is sovereign in India -
A
Prime Minister of India
B
President of India
C
Council of Minister headed by Prime Minister
D
We the people of India
Question 120Single Answer
In India sovereignty lies with -
A
The Constitution
B
The Supreme Court
C
The Parliament
D
The people
Question 121Single Answer
Preamble of the Constitution declares India as -
A
A Socialist Democratic Republic
B
A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
C
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
D
None of the above
Question 122Single Answer
In preamble of the constitution, the people of India have resolved to constitute India into -
A
Sovereign Democratic Republic
B
Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic
C
Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
D
Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
Question 123Single Answer
The preamble to Constitution of India, Proclaims that, 'we the people of India, have established -
A
A Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic Republic only
B
A Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic only
C
A Secular, Socialist, Democratic Republic only
D
A Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Question 124Single Answer
The mind of the makers of Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following ?
A
The preamble
B
The fundamental rights
C
The directive principles of state policy
D
The fundamental duties
Question 125Single Answer
The preamble of the Constitution does not guarantee the freedom of does -
A
Opportunity
B
Ideas
C
Faith
D
Religion
Question 126Single Answer
Preamble of India Constitution name our country :
A
India
B
Hindustan
C
Arya Desh
D
India, that is Bharat
Question 127Single Answer
The Preamble of the Constitution of India declared India as 'Republic' because -
A
Head of the State is elected in democratic manner
B
Sovereignty lies in State
C
Parliament consists of two houses
D
President is elected indirectly
Question 128Single Answer
The words "Union of States" in Preamble of the Indian Constitution is taken from the Constitution of which country ?
A
Switzerland
B
Canada
C
France
D
United States
Question 129Single Answer
In our Constitution the concept of Liberty, Equility and Fraternity is taken from the Constitution of which country ?
A
United States of America
B
France
C
Ireland
D
Spain
Question 130Single Answer
In Preamble of the Constitution, one of the following is in correct order -
1. Socialist
2. Democratic
3. Sovereign
4. Secular
A
4, 1, 3 and 2
B
3, 4, 1 and 2
C
3, 4, 2 and 1
D
3, 1, 4 and 2
Question 131Single Answer
Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : The preamble of the Constitution of India defines the ideal philosophy of Indian democracy and its Key-concepts are laid down as Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
Reason (R) : A democracy to be real must be characterized by two features.
Code
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true
Question 132Single Answer
In which one of the following cases, "Preamble" was held to be part of the Constitution hence amendable ?
A
In Re Berubari
B
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C
A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
D
None of the above
Question 133Single Answer
In Golaknath v. State of Punjab justice K. Subba Rao observed -
A
The preamble contains in a nutshell ideals and aspirations of the Constitution
B
The preamble is the key to open the minds of the Constitution makers
C
The preamble is enforceable by the judiciary
D
The preamble of our constitution is of greate importance and it should be implemented
Question 134Single Answer
In the case of Golaknath V. State of Punjab, It was held that the 'Preamble of our constitution lays down the ideals and aspirations of the constitution'. Who was the judge of this case ?
A
Justice Mathew
B
Justice Krishna Iyer
C
Justice Subbarao
D
Justice H.R. Khanna
Question 135Single Answer
Which of the following does not find place in the Preamble of the Constitution of India ?
A
Liberty of thought and expression
B
Economic justice for all
C
Education for everyone
D
Dignity of the individual
Question 136Single Answer
In which Supreme Court case it was held that preamble is the basic structure of the Constitution ?
A
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
B
Keshvanand Bharti v. State of Kerala
C
Chandra Bhavan v. State of Mysore
D
Nakara v. Union of India
Question 137Single Answer
Preamble is basic feature of the Constitution this case was upheld by the Supreme Court in which case -
A
In the case of Golaknath
B
In the case of Maneka Gandhi
C
In the case of Swarn Singh
D
In the case of Keshwanand Bharti
Question 138Single Answer
Which of the following cases upheld 'secularism' as a basic feature of the Indian Constitution even before the word 'secular' was inserted in the Preamble ?
A
Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain
B
Keshvanand Bharti v. State of Kerala
C
Waman Rao v. Union of India
D
Samatha v. State of AP
Question 139Single Answer
The words "Unity and Integrity of the Nation" were incorporated in the Preamble of the Constitution of India by which Amendment ?
A
41
B
42
C
43
D
44
Question 140Single Answer
In Preamble of Constitution, word socialist was added by -
A
Section 2 of 42nd Amendment Act
B
Section 3 of 42nd Amendment Act
C
Section 4 of 42nd Amendment Act
D
Section 5 of 42nd Amendment Act
Question 141Single Answer
The 'Preamble' of the Indian Constitution has been amended so far :
A
Once
B
Twice
C
Thrice
D
Never
Question 142Single Answer
The preamble to the Constitution of India was first amended vide -
A
Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
B
Constitution 24th Amendment Act, 1971
C
Constitution 75th Amendment Act, 1993
D
Constitution 77th Amendment Act, 1995
Question 143Single Answer
Preamble was amended by -
A
1st amendment
B
42nd amendment
C
24th amendment
D
89th amendment
Question 144Single Answer
Preamble of the Constitution was amended and the words "Soverign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic" were substituted for "Sovereign Democratic Republic" vide -
A
93rd Amendment w.e.f. 20.11.2006
B
85th Amendment w.e.f. 17.6.1995
C
42nd Amendment w.e.f. 3.1.1977
D
44th Amendment w.e.f. 20.6.1979
Question 145Single Answer
By which amendment, the words Secular and Socialist were included in the preamble ?
A
1st Amendment
B
6th Amendment
C
42th Amendment
D
44th Amendment
Question 146Single Answer
The word 'socialist' and 'secular' were inserted in the preamble of the Indian Consitution by -
A
15th Amendment of the Constitution
B
49th Amendment of the Constitution
C
42th Amendment of the Constitution
D
44th Amendment of the Constitution
Question 147Single Answer
Socialist and secular words were added in the Preamble of Indian Constitution by -
A
44th Amendment
B
42nd Amendment
C
45th Amendment
D
48th Amendment
Question 148Single Answer
The word 'Secular' was added in the Preamble to the Constitution of India by -
A
First Amendment Act
B
Seventh Amendment Act
C
Forty-Second Amendment Act
D
Forty-Fourth Amendment Act
Question 149Single Answer
The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were added to the … by amendment in the Indian constitution -
A
Preamble
B
Directive Principles
C
Fundamental rights
D
All of them
Question 150Single Answer
The words, "Unity and integrity of the Nation" were incorporated in the preamble of the Constitution of India by which Amendment -
