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Which of the following is a latest new State and has been inserted in the First Schedule of the Constitution of India in the year $2014$?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Telangana

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telangana was separated from the north-western part of Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed 29th state of India with Hyderabad as its permanent capital on 2nd June, 2014. 

It is the 11th largest state and the 12th most populated state in India. 
Telangana is bordered by the states of Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south. 

Telangana has become a new State from.

  1. $4$th March, $2013$

  2. $4$th March, $2014$

  3. $2$nd June, $2013$

  4. $2$nd June, $2014$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Telangana was separated from the north-western part of Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed 29th state of India with Hyderabad as its permanent capital on 2nd June, 2014. 

What do you understand by the term 'Unity in Diversity'?

  1. Our constitution has recognized the immense diversity of our country and considers all as one nation.

  2. It is the living culture of a community that has faith in different languages, cultures and religions.

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India is a democratic republic State and the Constitution is the supreme law of the land by which the elected government derives power. India is a vast and diversified nation. It harbors various cultures, traditions, religions, castes, languages, races and ethnic groups. 
The conflict among the different communities of people can never be removed but they can be accommodated. In India, the constitution ensures equal participation of all people irrespective of differences. There is an equal representation of minorities along with the majority. The Rights and Interests of everyone are protected irrespective of Status and Unity.
 India is a secular nation and that guarantees each and every citizen to practice and profess their own religion without interference. People are united geographically, linguistic and politically which unified social diversity.

Which of the following natural formations (ecosystems) is not found in India?

  1. High mountain ranges.

  2. Long rivers and large plains.

  3. Dense forests.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the natural formations (ecosystems) mentioned below are found in India, viz., high mountain ranges, long rivers and large plains, and dense forests. The land of India displays great physical variations. The physical features of India can be grouped under the following physiographic divisions

(1) The Himalayan Mountains
(2) The Northern Plains
(3) The Peninsular Plateau
(4) The Indian Desert
(5) The Coastal Plains
(6) The Islands

The example for the subject included in the concurrent list is ___________.

  1. Health

  2. Agriculture

  3. Education

  4. None of these 


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Concurrent List contains subjects of common interest to both the Union as well as the States. These include education, forest, trade unions, marriage, adoption, and succession. Both, the Central and the state governments can make laws in the Concurrent List.

The powers of three organs of Indian government are defined by the _______________.

  1. Majority party.

  2. Opposition.

  3. Members of parliament

  4. Constitution.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government has three branches: the executive, the legislative and the judiciary. Indian President is the head of the state and exercises his or her  power directly or through officers subordinate to him. The power of three branches is well defined in constitution. It believes in Separation of Power for all three branches.

The authority to not intervene in the matters of religion is provided to the state by the _________.

  1. Constitution

  2. President

  3. Parliament

  4. Supreme court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution has preamble which clearly mentions India to be a Secular nation. The fundamental rights give us various religious freedoms. It makes it clear that the State cannot interfere in the religious affairs of various communities. All these are mentioned in the Indian Constitution.

The term Eelam means ______________.

  1. Country

  2. State

  3. Nation

  4. Territory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamil Eelam is a proposed independent state that Tamils in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora aspire to create in the north and east of Sri Lanka. It has no official status or recognition by world states.

The leader who fought for the rights of the minorities in the Constituent Assembly was _____________.

  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Pt. J. L. Nehru

  4. Shri K.M. Munshi


Correct Option: B

As per the $73rd$ amendment of the constitution, the umber of seats reserved for women in the Panchayati Raj are _______________.

  1. $1/3$

  2. $1/4$

  3. $1/5$

  4. $1/6$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 

In line with the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, Panchayati Raj institutions currently have 33 per cent of all seats reserved for women. The idea is to bring  Empowerment to women by providing reserved seats.

Identify the leader who was not a member of the Constituent Assembly _____________.

  1. K.M. Munshi

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. J.L. Nehru

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946 with the responsibility of framing India's own Constitution and reviewing of prevailing laws and systems in the transition from British India to Independent India. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly. J.L. Nehru was the head of a Committee formed under Constituent Assembly and K.M. Munshi was the Member of the Drafting Committee.

Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly.

Under the Constitution of India, the factories are not allowed to employ children below the age of __________.

  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 13

  4. 14


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Article 24 of the Constitution of India prohibits the child labor and specifically provides that no child below the age of 14 years be employed in any factory or work of hazardous nature.

Match the following relating to the guiding values of the Constitution and their meaning:

A. Sovereign I Government will not favour any religion
B. Republic  II People have the supreme power to make decisions
C. Fraternity III Head of the state is an elected person
D. Secular IV People should live like brothers and sisters


  1. D-II, B-III, C-I, A-IV

  2. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

  3. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

  4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sovereign means India is free from foreign interference. India is free to frame her own economic, social and foreign policies. 

Republic means the head of the state has no hereditary right. The Head of the State in India is the President who is indirectly elected by the people. 
Fraternity implies friendship among a group of people sharing common interests. The unity and integrity of India can be preserved only through a spirit of brotherhood among all its citizens, irrespective of their languages, caste, creed or religion.
Secular means freedom to preach and practice a religion of one's own choice. We do not have a state religion. 

Education was transferred to the concurrent list through which of the following constitutional amendment __________.

  1. 42nd

  2. 24th

  3. 44th

  4. 86th


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 Five subjects were transferred from State to Concurrent List. They are:

Education
Forests
Weights & Measures
Protection of Wild Animals and Birds
Administration of Justice

Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the amendments did not include education in the list of transferals, hence, incorrect. 

Which of the following does not find mention in the Preamble?

  1. Sovereign State

  2. Secular state

  3. Democratic Republic

  4. Welfare State


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preamble is an introductory statement that states the source of authority, date of adoption, guiding principles, etc. Also, it specifies character and values like sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, justice, liberty, equality, fraternity. The concept of Welfare state is mentioned in Directive Principles of state Policy.

Which one of the following principles in Socialistic Government do you appreciate?

  1. Religious State

  2. Dictator King

  3. Equality

  4. Capitalism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The socialistic government follows the ideology of socialism. Socialism emphasizes on social, economic and political equality. This ideology promotes the removal of class difference in society.

India is a democratic republic, because ________________.

  1. there is independence of judiciary

  2. the Head of the State is elected by the people

  3. there is a distribution of powers between the Centre and the States

  4. there is Parliamentary supremacy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option B is the correct answer. India is a democratic republic because the Head of the State is elected by the people. A democratic republic is a representative government where the power resides with the people. People choose and majority decides. 

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

  1. father is a citizen of India

  2. mother is a citizen of India

  3. father is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth

  4. father or mother is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option D is the correct answer. The provisions of citizens are listed under sections 3, 4, 5(1) and 5(4) of the Citizenship Act, 1955. One of the provisions states that every person born in India on or after 3.12.2004 is a citizen of the country given both his/her parents are Indians or at least one parent is a citizen and the other is not an illegal migrant at the time of birth.

Who among the following fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

  1. President

  2. Council of Ministers

  3. Cabinet

  4. Parliament


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Parliament fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha. The Salary of Members of Parliament is governed by Salary and Allowances and Pension to Members of Parliament Act 1954 and rules framed there. It’s a Central Act and undergoes through the same procedure as any other Central legislation.

The Indian Constitution comprises of _____________________.

  1. $395$ Articles, $22$ Parts and $12$ Schedules

  2. $371$ Articles, $21$ Parts and $11$ Schedules

  3. $372$ Articles, $20$ Parts and $7$ Schedules

  4. $381$ Articles, $23$ Parts and $8$ Schedules


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most unique feature of the Indian Constitution is that it is the lengthiest written Constitution of the World. Thus, it is a very comprehensive and detailed document. Originally Constitution contained a Preamble, 395 Articles divided into 22 parts and Eight Schedules. But the Various amendment carried out since it was enacted has increased the number of articles, Schedules, and Parts.

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

  1. Article $39$(d), would enable the Court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws

  2. Articles $14$, would enable the Court to strike down a statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent

  3. Article $25$, would enable the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article

  4. Article $23$, would enable the Court to reduce inequality in income and status


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Preamble declares India a Secular and Socialistic State. India is a Democratic Socialism which involved nationalization of all means of Production and distribution of wealth and equality of opportunity. Directive Principles of State Policy represents the Socialistic feature of India. Secular state means India remains neutral in the affairs of religion and all religions in our country have the same status. Article 25 to 28 (Fundamental Rights) ensures the secular feature of the Nation.

The part of the Constitution that reflects the mind and ideals of the framers is _________________.

  1. directive principles

  2. fundamental rights

  3. preamble

  4. citizenship


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Preamble, a preface of the Constitution contains the basic philosophy and fundamental values on which the Constitution is based. It reflects the ideology, dreams and grand vision of makers of the Constitution.

The Preamble of our Constitution __________________.

  1. is a part of the Constitution

  2. contains the spirit of the Constitution

  3. is a limitation upon the granted power

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Preamble of the Constitution is the Preface or introduction to the Constitution which contains the summary and essence of the Constitution. It contains the ideals and philosophy of the Constitution and is an integral part of the Constitution.

The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution ___________.

  1. by a majority vote

  2. by a two-thirds majority

  3. by consensus

  4. unanimously


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Constituent Assembly deliberated over various provisions to be incorporated in Constitution and reached a decision by consensus i.e., unanimity or agreement of all members. The members of Constituent Assembly were very keen in adopting provisions and discussed at great length until the consent of all members is achieved and doubts are extinguished.

Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Gulzari Lal Nanda

  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. John Mathai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The First Prime Minister of Independent India Jawahar Lal Nehru also held the Post of Foreign Minister. He is the longest serving Foreign Minister of India with approximately 17 years of tenure.

The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning:
1. the State treats all religions equally.
2. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.
3. educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction.
4. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.

  1. I and II

  2. I, II and III

  3. II, III and IV

  4. I, II and IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constitution of India provides for a Secular State meaningly India has no particular religion as the official religion and it remains neutral in the affairs of religion or on other words each and every Religion gets equal status and support from the state. The term "secular" was added to the Preamble by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

Which Report represented the first Indian attempt to draft a Constitutional Framework for India ?

  1. Motilal Nehru Report

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru Report

  3. Tej Bhadur Sapru Report

  4. M.A Ansari Report.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Motilal Nehru Report 1928 was a report by a committee headed by Pt. Motilal Nehru. This committee was created when Lord Birkenhead, Secretary of State of India asked the Indian leaders to draft a constitution for the country.

In which case, it was held by the Supreme Court that 'Preamble is the basic structure of the Constitution of India?

  1. Golaknath case, (1967) 2 SCR 769

  2. Maneka Gandhi case, AIR 1978 SC 597

  3. Swarn Singh case, AIR 1989 SC 188

  4. Keshvananda Bharti case, AIR 1973 SC 1461


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kesavananda Bharati judgment or His Holiness Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru and Ors. v. State of Kerala and Anr. (case citation: (1973) 4 SCC 225) is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India that outlined the basic structure doctrine of the Constitution.

The provision in respect of Comptroller and Auditor-General of India are provided under which of the following Articles  of Constitution?

  1. Article 148 to Article 151

  2. Article 145 to Article 148

  3. Article 140 to Article 145

  4. Article 135 to Article 139


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). Article 148 to Article 151 are the provisions in respect of CAG. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels- the Centre and the State. 

Which of the following is correct statement in D.C. Wadhwa v. State of Bihar _____________________.

  1. President is entitled to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Parliament

  2. Colourable re-promulgation of ordinances in unconstitutional

  3. Article 123 of Constitution empowers the President to issue successive ordinances

  4. Governor's power of re- issuances of ordinances cannot be questioned in Court of law


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The case of D.C. Wadhwa v. the State of Bihar is a fine example of the abuse of Ordinance-making power. In this case, the Bihar Governor promulgated 256 Ordinances and all of them were kept alive for period ranging from 1-14 years by re-promulgation from time to time. Out of 256, 69 were re-promulgated several times with the prior permission of the President. The Court, in this case, held that the colorable re-promulgation of ordinances is unconstitutional, as it amounts to fraud on the Constitution. 

In keshvananda Bharti's case justice Sikri had tried to tabulate the basic feature of the Constitution, they are:
(i)  supremacy of the Constitution
(ii) republican and democratic form of Government
(iii) secular character of the Constitution
(iv) separation of power.

  1. (i), (iii)

  2. (i), (ii)

  3. (ii), (iv)

  4. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Keshvananda Bharti's case the Supreme Court explained that Directive Principles and fundamental rights together belonged to the basic structure of the Constitution. However, the Court did not outline the basis of what constituted the basic structure of the Constitution but merely reserved for itself the right to pronounce what constituted the basic structure. Justice Sikri tried to tabulate the basic feature of the Constitution as the supremacy of the Constitution, republican and democratic form of government, secular character, separation of power and federal character.

Which one of the following is incorrect regarding the conditions of Governor's office as given in Article 158 of Constitution ____________________.

  1. The Governor shall not hold any office of profit

  2. the Governor must not be a member of either House of Parliament re State Legislature

  3. the emoluments and allowance if the Governor shall not be diminished during his tenure in the office

  4. the Governor shall be eligible to draw salary from all the States as full.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Article 158 provides for the condition to the Governor’s office. Among other things lister here it further says that the governor shall be entitled to such emoluments and allowances as Parliament may by law determine, and until provision in that behalf is so made, such emoluments, allowances, and privileges as are specified in the Second Schedule.
Where the same person is appointed as Governor of two or more States, the emoluments and allowances payable to the Governor shall be allocated among the States in such proportion as the President may by order determine.

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

  1. It is like an introduction to the constitution.

  2. It is not a part of the contents but it explains the purposes and objectives with which the Constitution has been written

  3. It provides the guidelines of the Constitution.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • The Preamble is an introduction to the Constitution which gives the insight or summary of the Constitution. The Indian judiciary has realised the significance of the preamble and declared it to be an integral part of the constitution. It contains the ideals and philosophy of the constitution.
  • The Preamble is like an introduction or preface of a book. As an introduction, it is not a part of the contents but it explains the purposes and objectives with which the document has been written. So is the case with the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. As such the Preamble provides the guidelines of the Constitution.
  • The Preamble, in brief, explains the objectives of the Constitution in two ways: one, about the structure of the governance and the other, about the ideals to be achieved in independent India. It is because of this, the Preamble is considered to be the key to the Constitution.

Which of the following statements is not true about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

  1. It contains the basic principles, values and essence of the Constitution

  2. It is a gist of values and principles of the Constitution.

  3. It is based on Nehru's Objectives Resolution

  4. It was added by the 42nd Amendment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preamble is an introductory statement that states the source of authority, date of adoption, guiding principles, etc. Also, it specifies character and values like sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, justice, liberty, equality, Preamble is based on the Objectives resolution drafted and moved by jawaharlal Nehru in 1946. It was originally present in the Constitution and wasn't added through 42nd CAA.

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