Question 1

Fundamental duties have been added in the Constitution by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 in accordance with the recommendations of:

Accepted Answer

The Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

Question 2

Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is:

Accepted Answer

Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is considered a Fundamental Duty of every citizen of India, as outlined in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution.

Question 3

The Fundamental Duties:
I. were introduced by the 44th Amendment.
II. are incorporated in Part Ill-A.
III. are not justiciable.

Accepted Answer

The Fundamental Duties were introduced by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, not the 44th, and are incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution, not Part III-A. They are indeed non-justiciable, meaning they are not enforceable by the courts.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Article 26 of the Constitution of India states that subject to public order, morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right
1) to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes.
2) to manage its own affairs in matters of religion.
3) to own and acquire movable and immovable property.

Accepted Answer

Article 26 of the Constitution of India indeed provides religious denominations or any section thereof the right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes, manage their own affairs in matters of religion, and own and acquire movable and immovable property, subject to public order, morality, and health.

Question 5

Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties as listed in the Constitution?
I. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture.
II. To abide by the Constitution.
III. To strive for excellence in scientific research to win international fame.
IV. To render national service when called upon to do so.

Accepted Answer

The Fundamental Duties listed in the Constitution of India include preserving the heritage of our composite culture, abiding by the Constitution, and rendering national service when called upon to do so. Striving for excellence in scientific research to win international fame is not explicitly mentioned as a Fundamental Duty.

Question 6

The 'Union of India' consists of:
I. States
II. Union Territories
III. Acquired Territories

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 'Union of India' consists of:
I. States
II....

Question 7

Consider the following statements:
1) A person who was born on 26th January, 1951 in Rangoon, whose father was a citizen of India by birth at the time of his birth is deemed to be an Indian citizen by descent.
2) A person who was born on 1st·July, 1988 in Itanagar, whose mother is a citizen of India at the time of his birth but the father was not, is deemed to be a citizen of India by birth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both statements are correct. Statement I is correct because the person was born to an Indian citizen by birth, and Statement II is correct because the person was born in India to an Indian citizen mother.

Question 8

Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct?

Accepted Answer

The Right to Education in India specifically targets children in the age group of 6 to 14 years and was introduced through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act.

Question 9

Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?

Accepted Answer

The competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship is the Parliament. This is because matters related to citizenship are typically governed by national laws, and the parliament or legislative body of a country is responsible for enacting these laws.

Question 10

Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo warranto?
1) The office must be public and must be created by a Statute or by the Constitution itself.
2) The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another
3) There has been a contravention of the constitution or a Statutory Instrument, in appointing such person to that office. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

The writ of quo warranto is issued to prevent illegal usurpation of a public office by someone. All three conditions listed are necessary for its issuance: the office must be public and created by statute or the Constitution, it must be a substantive position, and there must have been a violation of the Constitution or statutory law in the appointment to the office.

Question 11

Suppose a legislation was passed by the Parliament imposing certain restrictions onnewspapers. These included page ceiling, price and advertisements. The legislation is included in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution of India. In this context, which one among the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppose a legislation was passed by the...

Question 12

Right to Information is

Accepted Answer

The answer of Right to Information is
...

Question 13

Which one among the following pairs is no correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

The power to alter the name of a state lies with the Parliament of India, not with the state legislature. This requires a constitutional amendment passed by the Parliament, not a decision by the state legislature alone.

Question 14

Which one among the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of India initially guaranteed the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, this was changed by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, which removed the right to property from the list of fundamental rights and made it only a legal right under Article 300A. Therefore, the freedom to own, acquire, and dispose of property anywhere in the country is not guaranteed as a fundamental right by the Constitution of India.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. The territory of the units of the Indian federation may be altered by Parliament by a simple majority.
II. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before Parliament redistributes its territory.
III. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing in Parliament a Bill on redistributing territory of any State.
IV. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

Accepted Answer

Statements I and III are correct. The Indian Constitution allows Parliament to alter the territory of any state or create new states by a simple majority, and the President's recommendation is necessary to introduce such a bill in Parliament. The consent of the state legislature is not required for altering the territory or creating new states, making statement II incorrect. While the President must seek the views of the state legislature before recommending a bill that changes the name of the state, making statement IV partially accurate, the question's phrasing suggests a focus on the necessity of the President's recommendation for bills altering state territories, which aligns with statement III.

Question 16

Regarding equality before law, the Indian Constitution makes exceptions in the case of:

Accepted Answer

The Indian Constitution provides exceptions to the principle of equality before law for the President of India and Governors of states, granting them immunity from criminal proceedings during their term of office.

Question 17

Censorship of the press:

Accepted Answer

Censorship of the press must be judged by the test of reasonableness as it involves restrictions on the freedom of the press, which is part of the broader freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of the Constitution.

Question 18

Freedom of speech and expression are restricted in the Constitution on grounds of
I. defamation
II. contempt of court
III. protecting a scheduled tribe
IV. friendly relations with foreign states

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech and expression are indeed subject to reasonable restrictions under the Constitution for various reasons, including defamation, contempt of court, and maintaining friendly relations with foreign states. Protecting a scheduled tribe is not explicitly mentioned as a ground for restricting freedom of speech and expression in the Constitution.

Question 19

The right against exploitation prohibits children:

Accepted Answer

The right against exploitation specifically prohibits children below 14 years of age from being employed in hazardous occupations to protect them from exploitation and harm.

Question 20

Which of the following comes under Right to Equality?
I. Non-discrimination by State on grounds of religion or race.
II. Equal protection of the laws.
III. Equal pay for equal work.
IV. Equality of opportunity in matters of employment under the State.

Accepted Answer

The Right to Equality includes non-discrimination by the State on grounds of religion or race (Article 15 of the Indian Constitution), equal protection of the laws (Article 14), and equality of opportunity in matters of employment under the State (Article 16). Equal pay for equal work, although a constitutional directive and a fundamental right under Article 39(d), is not explicitly listed under the Right to Equality sections (Articles 14-18).

Quiz 11: Features and Structure of the Indian Constitution