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Law Test 1

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

  1. Freedom of speech and expression

  2. Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms

  3. Freedom to move freely

  4. Freedom of the press


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Freedom of the press is not included in Article 19 of the constitution.

The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India in

  1. July, 1948

  2. July, 1950

  3. July, 1947

  4. August, 1947


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The design of the national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22nd July, 1947.

Which of the following does not conform to the parliamentary system prevalent in India?

  1. Separation of powers

  2. Multiparty system

  3. Plural executive

  4. Collective responsibility


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Plural executive does not conform to the parliamentary system prevalent in India.

Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principle of State Policy?

  1. Right to equal wages for equal work

  2. Right to equality

  3. Right to work

  4. Right to free and compulsory education up to the age of fourteen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Right to equality is a fundamental right. It is not included in Directive Principle of state policy.

Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts added fundamental duties to the chapter on fundamental rights?

  1. Forty-first Amendment

  2. Thirty-eighth Amendment

  3. Forty-second Amendment

  4. Forty-fifth Amendment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fundamental duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd amendment of the constitution in 1976. The fundamental duties are contained in Article 51A.

The office of the Governor General of India was created by

  1. Charter Act, 1813

  2. Charter Act, 1833

  3. Government of India Act, 1858

  4. Government of India Act, 1935


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Charter Act, 1833 replaced the Governor-General and Council of Fort William with the Governor-General and Council of India.

Who among the following does preside over the joint session of the Parliament?

  1. Vice President of India

  2. Speaker of the House of the People

  3. President of India

  4. Prime Minister of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President and is presided over by the Speaker, or in his absence by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in his absence by the Chairman, or in his absence by the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.  

The members of the Constituent Assembly are

  1. elected by Provincial Assembly

  2. elected directly by the people

  3. nominated by the government

  4. only representatives of the princely states


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The members of the Constituent Assembly are elected by Provincial Assembly.

On whose recommendation was the Constituent Assembly formed?

  1. Mountbatten Plan

  2. Cripp’s Mission

  3. Cabinet Mission Plan

  4. Govt. of India Act, 1935


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

On the recommendation of Cabinet Mission Plan, the Constituent Assembly was formed.

Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a judge of the High Court?

  1. Must have been held a judicial office for at least 10 years in territory of India

  2. Must have attained the age of 55 years.

  3. Must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years.

  4. Must be in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For the appointment of a judge of a High Court, there is no such requirement that the person must have attained the age of 55 years.

The High Courts in India were first started in

  1. Bombay, Madras and Calcutta

  2. Delhi and Calcutta

  3. Bombay, Delhi and Madras

  4. Madras and Bombay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The High Courts in India were first started in Calcutta, Madras and Bombay by Queen Victoria.

Cripps Mission visited India in

  1. 1927

  2. 1939

  3. 1942

  4. 1946


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Cripps Mission was an attempt in late March, 1942 by the British government to secure full Indian cooperation and support for their efforts in World War II.

The programme of ‘Antyodaya’ aims at

  1. development of minorities.

  2. upliftment of Harijans.

  3. helping the poorest of the poor.

  4. total eradication of poverty.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) is an Indian government sponsored scheme for ten million of the poorest families. 

When did the first linguistic state of Andhra come into existence?

  1. October 2, 1953

  2. November 1, 1956

  3. April 1, 1953

  4. January 5, 1953


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

On November 1, 1956, the Telangana region (Hyderabad) was merged with it to form the united Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh and then the first linguistic state of Andhra came into existence.

Which of the following Acts gave representation to the Indians for the first time in the legislation?

  1. Govt. of India Act, 1935

  2. Indian Councils Act, 1909

  3. Govt. of India Act, 1919

  4. Indian Councils Act, 1919


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government of India Act, 1935 gave representation to the Indians for the first time in the legislation.

Birth and Death Registration Act was passed in the year

  1. 1969

  2. 1947

  3. 1981

  4. 1976


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birth and Death Registration Act was passed in the year 1969.

When did Mr. Attlee, Prime Minister of England, transfer the power to the Indians?

  1. February 15, 1947

  2. January 30, 1948

  3. January 26, 1950

  4. August 15, 1947


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mr. Attlee, Prime Minister of England, transferred the power to the Indians on 15th August, 1947.

The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950, because

  1. this day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929.

  2. it was the wish of the framers of the Constitution.

  3. the British did not want to leave India earlier than this date.

  4. it was an auspicious day.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950, because in 1929, Indian National Congress has passed a resolution under the presidentship of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in the Lahore Session to observe January 26 every year as Purna Sawarajya of Independence.

A Constitution is

  1. a set of ordinary laws

  2. a set of official laws

  3. a set of financial laws

  4. the basic structure defining the powers of the state and the rights and duties of the citizens


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Constitution is the basic structure defining the powers of the state and the rights and duties of the citizens.

Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India?

  1. Dr. Sachidananda Sinha

  2. B. R. Ambedkar

  3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  4. P. Upendra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly of India was presided over by Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha. 

Which of the following determines that the Indian Constitution is federal?

  1. A written and rigid Constitution

  2. An independent judiciary

  3. Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre

  4. Distribution of powers between the Centre and States


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In federal constitution, there is a division of powers between the federal and the state governments. Both are independent in their own sphere.  

Who among the following has the final power to maintain order within the House of People?

  1. Marshal of the House

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Speaker

  4. Chief of security staff


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Speaker of the House of People has the final power to maintain order within the House of People.

The name of 'Bharatiya Janata Party' before 1977 was

  1. Bharatiya Jana Sangh

  2. Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh

  3. Vishva Hindu Parishad

  4. The same as at present


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The name of 'Bharatiya Janata Party' before 1977 was Bharatiya Jana Sangh.

Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?

  1. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

  4. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.

Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha?

  1. G.V Mavalankar

  2. P. Upendra

  3. Anantha Sayanam Ayyanagar

  4. Hukam Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

G.V Mavalankar was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha.

The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the Indian National Congress in 1936, at its session held at

  1. Kanpur

  2. Bombay

  3. Faizpur

  4. Lahore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the Indian National Congress in 1936, at its session held at Faizpur.

The Constitution named our country as

  1. Bharat

  2. India

  3. Hindustan

  4. Both (1) and (2)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The first article of the Constitution of India states that India, that is Bharat, shall be a union of states, implicitly codifying India and Bharat as equally official short names for the Republic of India.

The 25th Indian state to achieve statehood is

  1. Goa

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Pondicherry

  4. Daman and Diu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 25th Indian state to achieve statehood is Goa.

The Indian Constitution closely follows the Constitutional system of which country?

  1. USA

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Switzerland

  4. USSR


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Constitution closely follows the Constitutional system of the United Kingdom.

The first state to become bifurcated after independence was

  1. Bengal

  2. Bombay

  3. Punjab

  4. Assam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first state to become bifurcated after independence was Bombay.

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