Q 1 . Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty ?
(a) To vote in public elections
(b) To develop the scientific temper
(c) To safeguard public property
(d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
(a) To vote in public elections is not a fundamental duty
Q 2 . Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India :
1 . Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2 . Organizing village Panchayats
3 . Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4 . Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Organizing village Panchayats and promoting cottage industries in rural areas are the Gandhian principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Q 3 . Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
(a) To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
(b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
(c) To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
(d) To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election
Commissioners
(b) Rajyasabha can pass a resolution empowering the parliament to make laws in the state list and to create one or more All India Services. This is a special power that has been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the constitution.
Q 4 . Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1 . Directive Principles of State Policy
2 . Rural and Urban Local Bodies
3 . Fifth Schedule
4 . Sixth Schedule
5 . Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) The items DPSP, Rural and Urban Local Bodies, 6th Schedule, 7th Schedule provide provision for education.
Q 5 . According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1 . The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
2 . The Report of the Public Accounts Committee
3 . The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
4 . The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) CAG gives three audit reports to president which are laid by the president before both the houses of the parliament. Subsequently the Public Accounts committee examines them and reports its findings to the parliament.
Q 6 . Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
1 . To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
2 . To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
3 . To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
4 . To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) All the statements except 2 regarding the Fundamental Duties of citizens are correct
Q 7 . The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Act provided in the
(a) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
(b) Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
(c) Distribution of power between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Government of India Act. 1935
Q 8 . With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
(c) The members of the constituent Assembly from the provinces were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, who themselves were elected on a limited franchise.
Q 9 . According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and State government of India to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. DPSPs aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state. They act as a check on the government. It is a yardstick in the hands of the people to measure the performance of the government. It shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.
Q 10 . Consider the following statements:
1 . An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2 . If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) An amendment to the constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in either house of the parliament. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of at least half of the states.
