Deck 11: Features and Structure of the Indian Constitution

Question 1

The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the Constitution of:

A)USA
B)Canada
C)Ireland
D)UK

Answer 1

Canada

Question 2

The Indian Constitution closely follows the constitutional system of:

A)USA
B)UK
C)Switzerland
D)Russia

Answer 2

UK

Question 3

Which of the following is a feature common to both the Indian Federation and the American Federation?

A)A single citizenship
B)Dual Judiciary
C)Three lists in the Constitution
D)A Federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution

Answer 3

A Federal Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution

Question 4

The inspiration of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity' was derived from:

A)American revolution
B)French revolution
C)Russian revolution
D)None of the above

Question 5

Indian President and Prime Minister are a replica of the heads of the State of which country ?

A)Britain
B)USA
C)Ireland
D)Russia

Question 6

The President of the Indian Union has the same constitutional authority as the:

A)British Monarch
B)President of USA
C)President of Egypt
D)President of Russia

Question 7

Which of the following describes India as a Secular State?

A)Fundamental Rights
B)Ninth Schedule
C)Directive Principles
D)Preamble to the Constitution

Question 8

Which of the following features does the Indian Constitution borrow from the Weimar Constitution of Germany?

A)The idea of a federation with a strong centre
B)The method of presidential elections
C)The Emergency powers
D)Provisions concerning the suspension of fundamental rights during National Emergency

Question 9

Which of the following features and their source is wrongly matched?

A)Judicial review - British practice
B)Concurrent List - Australian Constitution
C)Directive Principles - Irish Constitution
D)Fundamental Rights - US Constitution

Question 10

Which Constitution has inspired the Indian concepts of rule of law, parliamentary system and law-making procedure?

A)US Constitution
B)British Constitution
C)Canadian Constitution
D)All of the above

Question 11

The Constitution of India is designed to work as a unitary government:

A)in normal times
B)in times of Emergency
C)when the Parliament so desires
D)at the will of the President

Question 12

Which of the following emerges clearly from the Preamble?
I. When the Constitution was enacted.
II. The ideals that were to be achieved.
III. The system of government
IV. The source of authority

A)II, III and IV
B)I and II
C)I, II and III
D)I, II, III and IV

Question 13

Which one of the following statements regarding the Preamble is correct?

A)It is not enforceable in a court of law
B)the Supreme Court has recently ruled that it is not a part of the Constitution
C)It has been amended twice
D)All the above are correct

Question 14

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 15

In a Federal State:

A)States are more powerful than the Centre
B)Centre is more powerful than States
C)a Presidential form of government functions
D)Constitution effects division of powers between the Centre and States with safeguards against transgression of jurisdiction

Question 16

India opted for a federal form of government because of:

A)vast-territory
B)cultural integration
C)linguistic and regional diversity
D)administrative convenience

Question 17

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reads:

A)We, the people of India - adopt, enact and give to India this Constitution'
B)We, the people of Constitutent Assembly -adopt, enact and give to India this Constitution
C)We, the citizens of India - adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution
D)We, the people of India - in our Constituent Assembly - adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution

Question 18

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A)Preamble of the Constitution is the part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368
B)Preamble of the Constitution is not a part of the Constitution and cannot be amended
C)Preamble is the part of the basic structure of the Constitution and can be amended only if no change in the basic structure is made
D)Preamble can be amended by Parliament simply by an objective Resolution

Question 19

The Preamble of the Constitution of India envisages that:

A)it shall stand part of the Constitution
B)it could be abrogated or wiped out from the Constitution
C)it does not acknowledge, recognise or proclaim anything about the Constitution
D)it has separate entity in the Constitution

Question 20

The correct nomenclature of India according to the Preamble is:

A)Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic
B)Sovereign, Democratic Republic
C)Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
D)Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy

Question 21

The source of India's sovereignty lies in the:

A)President
B)Prime Minister
C)People of India
D)Preamble to the Constitution

Question 22

The constitution of India is republican because it

A)provides for an elected Parliament
B)provides for adult franchise
C)contains a bill of rights
D)has no hereditary elements

Question 23

Which one among the following statements is not correct ? The word 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India, read with

A)Article 39(d), would enable the Court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws
B)Articles 14, would enable the Court to strike down a statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent
C)Article 25, would enable the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article
D)Article 23, would enable the Court to reduce inequality in income and status

Question 24

In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from

A)England
B)U.S.A.
C)Canada
D)France

Question 25

The word 'Socialist' was added to the Preamble, its main aim is to :

A)eliminate inequality in economic and political status
B)eliminate inequality in political and religious affairs
C)eliminate inequality in income and status and standards of life
D)eliminate class based society

Question 26

Which of the pairs is correctly matched?

A)Republic - Head of the State is hereditary Monarch
B)Sovereign - Constitution rests on people's will
C)Democratic - Constitution does not recognise legal supremacy of another country
D)Secular - State is without any religion of its own

Question 27

The Preamble enshrines certain ideals that were first spelt out in:

A)the speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of Ravi when he called for Purna Swaraj
B)the Nehru Report
C)a resolution adopted at Karachi session of the Indian National Congress
D)the Objectives Resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly

Question 28

Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?

A)Freedom of speech and expression
B)Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
C)Freedom to move freely
D)Freedom of the press

Question 29

Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:

A)Fundamental Rights
B)Legal Rights
C)Constitutional Rights
D)Natural Rights

Question 30

If an Indian citizen is denied a public office because of his religion, which of the following Fundamental Rights is denied to him?

A)Right to Freedom
B)Right to Equality
C)Right to Freedom of Religion
D)Right against Exploitation

Question 31

Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 are suspended during emergency caused by:

A)war or external aggression
B)failure of constitutional machinery of a State
C)internal armed rebellion
D)financial crisis

Question 32

The theory of Fundamental Rights implies:

A)sovereignty of the people
B)equality of opportunity for all
C)limited government
D)equality of all before law

Question 33

Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented :

A)in the Supreme Court only
B)in the High Court only
C)either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court
D)first in the Supreme Court and then in the High Court

Question 34

Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1) Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2) Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2

Question 35

Indian Constitution recognises minorities on the basis of:

A)religion
B)caste
C)population
D)colour

Question 36

The Fundamental individual are:

A)limited to the State action only
B)meant to protect persons against the conduct of private persons
C)meant to protect persons against the police action
D)All of the above are correct

Question 37

Which one is not correctly matched?

A)Freedom of speech and expression - Include freedom of press
B)Freedom of conscience - Include right to wear and carry kirpans by Sikhs
C)Right to Personal liberty - Include right to carry on any trade or business
D)Right to Equality - Include principles of natural justice

Question 38

As far as Armed Forces are concerned, the fundamental rights· granted under Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution are:

A)not available at all
B)available to armed forces but not to other forces
C)available only at the discretion of the chief of army staff
D)available only according to law made by Parliament

Question 39

The Constitution names our country as :

A)Bharat
B)India, that is Bharat
C)Hindustan
D)Aryavarta

Question 40

What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?

A)12 years
B)14 years
C)16 years
D)18 years

Question 41

Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?

A)Birth
B)Acquiring property
C)Descent
D)Naturalisation

Question 42

Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship?

A)Parliament
B)State Legislatures
C)President
D)Attorney General

Question 43

Which of the following statements regarding the acquisition of Indian citizenship is correct ?

A)If citizenship is to be acquired by registration, six months residence in India is essential.
B)If citizenship is to be acquired by naturalisation the person concerned must have resided in India for 5 years.
C)If born in India, only that person can acquire citizenship at least one of whose parents is an Indian.
D)Rules regarding the citizenship of India shall not be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 44

According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, Indian citizenship cannot be acquired by:

A)children of the diplomatic personnel or alien enemies born in India on or after 26th January, 1950
B)children born of Indian citizens abroad
C)incorporation of territory not forming part of India at the commencement of the Constitution
D)naturalization

Question 45

Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the Constitution in :

A)Part II
B)Part II, Articles 5-II
C)Part II, Articles 5-6
D)Part I, Articles 5-II

Question 46

Which of the following Articles describes about the person voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign state not to be citizens?

A)Article 5
B)Article 7
C)Article 8
D)Article 9

Question 47

Article 6 enshrines the provision conferring Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. Which one of the following provisions is incorrect?

A)He or either of his parents or any of his grand-parents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935
B)Such person has so migrated before 19 July, 1948
C)Such person has so migrated on or after the 19 July, 1948, he has been registered as a citizen
D)Such person has got married in India

Question 48

Details on how citizenship may be acquired and terminated are enumerated in:

A)Part II of the Constitution
B)the Citizenship Act, 1955
C)Schedule I of the Constitution
D)various enactments by Parliament

Question 49

Indian citizenship of a person can be terminated if:
1) a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of some other country.
2) a person who has become a citizen through registration is sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 10 years within five years of his registration.
3) the Government of India is satisfied that citizenship was obtained by fraud.
4) a person who is a citizen by birth indulges in trade with an enemy country during war.

A)I and III
B)I, II and III
C)I, III and IV
D)I, II, III and IV

Question 50

A person can become a citizen of India even if born outside India if his/her:

A)father is a citizen of India
B)mother is a citizen of India
C)father is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth
D)father or mother is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth

Question 51

To acquire citizenship by registration a person must have been resident in India for ______ immediately before making an application:

A)six months
B)one year
C)three years
D)five years

Question 52

With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A)Stock Exchange State List
B)Forest Concurrent List
C)Insurance Union List
D)Marriage and Divorce Concurrent List

Question 53

According to Article 23, the following are prohibited:

A)traffic in human beings, beggary, slavery and bonded labour
B)monopoly of trade
C)sale of incenses
D)visit to terrorist infected areas

Question 54

Articles 20-22 relate to the fundamental right to life and personal liberty. These rights are available to :s

A)citizens and non-citizens
B)natural persons as well as artificial persons
C)citizen only
D)all persons who have juristic personality

Question 55

Which one of the following has been dropped from the list of personal freedoms enshrined in Article 19 of the Constitution?

A)Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
B)Freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of property
C)Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country
D)Freedom to carry on any profession, occupation; trade or business

Question 56

Under Article 368, Parliament has no power to repeal Fundamental Rights because they are:

A)enshrined in Part III of the Constitution
B)human rights
C)transcendental rights
D)part of bask structure of essential framework of the Constitution

Question 57

Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
I. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment.
II. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a just socioeconomic order.
III. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first Amendment.
IV. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.

A)I and II
B)II and III
C)III and IV
D)I, II and III

Question 58

In the Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in :

A)Fundamental Rights
B)Preamble
C)Fundamental Futies
D)Directive Principles

Question 59

Which of the following is correct about the Fundamental Duties?
I. These are not enforceable.
II. They are primarily moral duties.
III. They are not related to any legal rights.

A)I, II and III
B)I and III
C)II and III
D)I and II

Question 60

Fundamental duties enacted in Part IV A of the Constitution are:

A)enforceable duties and Parliament can impose penalties or punishments for the noncompliance
B)like Directive Principles that : are mandates to people
C)like Fundamental Rights that are enforceable
D)no more than meant to create psychological consciousness among the citizens and of education value

Question 61

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

A)Santhanam Committee
B)Sarkaria Committee
C)Swaran Singh Committee
D)Indira Gandhi Committee

Question 62

Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is:

A)Fundamental Right of every citizen
B)Fundamental Duty of every citizen
C)Directive Principle of State policy
D)ordinary duty of every citizen

Question 63

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

A)I and II
B)I and III
C)II and III
D)III only

Question 64

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.

A)1 only
B)2 and 3
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3

Question 65

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.

A)I, II and III
B)l and II
C)I, II and IV
D)II, III and IV

Question 66

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

A)l only
B)II only
C)I and II
D)I, II and III

Question 67

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?

A)I only
B)II only
C)Both I and II
D)Neither I nor II

Question 68

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

A)This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and' therefore universally guarantees education to all citizens of India
B)This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 to 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015
C)This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world
D)This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 Years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act

Question 69

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

A)Election Commission
B)President
C)Parliament
D)Parliament and Assemblies

Question 70

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:

A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1, 2 and 3

Question 71

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?

A)The legislation is invalid as it violates the freedom of Press
B)The legislation is valid by virtue of Article 31 B
C)The legislation is invalid as it imposes unreasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) of the Constitution
D)The legislation is valid as the Press is not a citizen under Articles 19 of the Constitution

Question 72

Right to Information is

A)fundamental right
B)legal right
C)neither fundamental right nor legal right
D)both fundamental right as well as legal Right

Question 73

Which one among the following pairs is no correctly matched?

A)Power of the Parliament : Creating a new state
B)Power of state legislature : Altering the name of the state
C)Equality before law : Guaranteed to both Indian citizens and noncitizens
D)Equality of opportunity : Guaranteed to only Indian citizens

Question 74

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

A)Freedom to move freely throughout the country
B)Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
C)Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country
D)Freedom to practice any trade or profession

Question 75

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.

A)I only
B)I and II
C)I, II and IV
D)I and III

Question 76

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

A)the President or a Governor
B)foreign sovereigns only
C)the President only
D)None

Question 77

Censorship of the press:

A)is prohibited by the Constitution
B)has to be judged by the test of reasonableness
C)is a restriction on the freedom of the press mentioned in Article 19
D)is specified in Article 31 of the Constitution

Question 78

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

A)I, II and III
B)II, III and IV
C)I and IV
D)I, II and IV

Question 79

The right against exploitation prohibits children:

A)below 14 years of age from employment in family businesses
B)below 14 years of age from being employed in hazardous occupations
C)below 14 years from working on family farms
D)from doing all the above

Question 80

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.

A)I, II and III
B)II, III and IV
C)II and IV
D)I, II and IV