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201.

The first attempt to introduce a representative and popular element in the governance of India was made through:

A. Indian Council Acts, 1861
B. Indian Council Acts, 1892
C. Indian Council Acts, 1909
D. Government of India Act, 1919
Answer» D. Government of India Act, 1919
202.

Which of the following acts introduced communal electorate in India?

A. Indian Council Act, 1909
B. Indian Council Act, 1892
C. Indian Council Act, 1892
D. Government of India Act, 1935
Answer» A. Indian Council Act, 1909
203.

By virtue of which Act, diarchy was introduced in India?

A. Indian Council Act, 1909
B. Government of India Act, 1919
C. Government of India Act, 1935
D. Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer» B. Government of India Act, 1919
204.

The Instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 ha been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as –

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Directive Principles of the State Policy
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Emergency Provisions
Answer» B. Directive Principles of the State Policy
205.

The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on:

A. the principle of federation and parliamentary system
B. the principle of succession of the British Indian provinces
C. acceptance of the idea of a Constituent Assembly to draft a constitution
D. None of these
Answer» A. the principle of federation and parliamentary system
206.

Consider the following Acts:
1. The Regulating Act, 1773
2. Pitt’s India Act, 1784
3. The Charter Act, 1793
4. Indian Council Act,1861
What is the correct chronological sequence of these Acts?

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 1, 3, 4
C. 4, 3, 2, 1
D. 3, 4, 2, 1
Answer» A. 1, 2, 3, 4
207.

Consider the following statements – The objective of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 was:
1. To give power to the local government
2. To establish diarchy in the provinces
3. The extension of provincial government
Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3
208.

Consider the following with reference to the provisions of ‘Government of India Act, 1935’:
1. Establishment of an all-Indian Federation
2. Provincial autonomy, with a Government responsible to an elected legislature
3. Redistribution of provinces and the creation of two new provinces Which of these were embodied in the Government India Act, 1935?

A. 1, 2, and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer» B. 1 and 2
209.

Consider the following statements with reference to the provisions of Morley-Minto Reform Act in the Colonial India:
1. The Morley- Minto Reform Act raised the number of additional number of the Central Legislature
2. It introduced the principle of communal representation in the Legislature
3. It empowered the Legislation to discuss the budget and to move resolutions on it
Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3
210.

Two independent states of India and Pakistan were created by:

A. The Simla Conference
B. The Cripps proposal
C. The Cabinet Mission Plan
D. The Indian Independence Act
Answer» D. The Indian Independence Act
211.

In the Federation under the Act of 1935 residuary powers were given to the:

A. Federal Legislature
B. Provincial Legislature
C. Governor General
D. Provincial Governor
Answer» C. Governor General
212.

Who was the Chairman of the Union Power Committee of Constituent Assembly of India?

A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
D. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» B. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
213.

What was the basis for constituting the Constituent Assembly of India?

A. The resolution of Indian National Congress
B. The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
C. The Indian Independence Act, 1947
D. The resolution of the Provincial / State legislature of the Dominion of India
Answer» B. The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
214.

The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on –

A. 26th January, 1950
B. 26th January, 1949
C. 26th November, 1949
D. 15th August, 1947
Answer» C. 26th November, 1949
215.

Who presided over the first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly?

A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Sachchidananda Sinha
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Answer» B. Sachchidananda Sinha
216.

Who among the following was the advisor to the Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly?

A. B. Shiva Rao
B. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Sachchidananda Sinha
D. B.N. Rau
Answer» D. B.N. Rau
217.

The Constituent Assembly of India held its first meeting on:

A. 9th December, 1946
B. 1st January, 1947
C. 26th January, 1947
D. 15th August, 1947
Answer» A. 9th December, 1946
218.

Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly?

A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Acharya J.B. Kripalani
C. Jai Prakash Narayan
D. K.M. Munshi
Answer» C. Jai Prakash Narayan
219.

Who was the Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Sardar Patel
Answer» D. Sardar Patel
220.

The number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was:

A. Seven
B. Nine
C. Eleven
D. Thirteen
Answer» A. Seven
221.

Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?

A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
B. B.R. Ambedkar
C. B.N. Rau
D. Mahatma Gandhi
Answer» A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
222.

The Presidential Government operates on the principle of –

A. Division of powers between centre and states
B. Centralization of Powers
C. Balance of Powers
D. Separation of powers
Answer» D. Separation of powers
223.

Match List-1with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists –
List – I List – II
(Forms of Government) (Principles)
A. Presidential system 1. Seperation of powers
B. Parliamentary system 2.Close relationship between executive and legislature
C. Federal System 3. Concentration
D. Unitary System 4. Division of power
Code: A B C D

A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 1 3 4
C. 2 1 4 3
D. 1 2 4 3
Answer» A. 1 2 3 4
224.

Which of the following countries have an unwritten constitution?

A. USA
B. UK
C. India
D. Pakistan
Answer» B. UK
225.

The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are –

A. Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system and judicial review
B. Sovereignty, territorial Integrity and parliamentary system of Government
C. Judicial review and the federal system
D. Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliamentary system of government
Answer» D. Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliamentary system of government
226.

The Unitary system of Government possesses which of the following advantages?

A. Greater adaptability
B. Strong State
C. Greater participation by the people
D. Lesser chances of authoritarianism
Answer» B. Strong State
227.

Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of Government?

A. China
B. USA
C. Cuba
D. Belgium
Answer» B. USA
228.

The English Crown is an example of:

A. Real executive
B. Quasi-real executive
C. Nominal Executive
D. Nominated executive
Answer» C. Nominal Executive
229.

The declaration that Democracy is a Government of the people, by the people, for the people’s was made by:

A. Abraham Lincoln
B. George Washington
C. Theodre Roosevelt
D. Winston Churchill
Answer» A. Abraham Lincoln
230.

What is Gandhi’s definition of Ram Raj?

A. Sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority
B. The rule as it was during the time of Rama
C. The greatest good of all
D. The absolute power concentrated in the hands of a
Answer» A. Sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority
231.

Statement:
I. The constitution of India is a liberal constitution. Statement:
II. It provides fundamental rights to individuals Codes:

A. Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
B. Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
C. Statement I is true but statement II is false.
D. Statement I is false but statement II is true.
Answer» A. Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
232.

At which of its session, did the Congress officially accept the Socialistic Pattern of Society?

A. Bombay Session of 1953
B. Avadi Session of 1955
C. Calcutta Session of 1957
D. Nagpur Session of 1959
Answer» B. Avadi Session of 1955
233.

In Indian Polity which one is Supreme?

A. The Supreme court
B. The Constitution
C. The Parliament
D. Religion
Answer» B. The Constitution
234.

The Indian Polity, the executive is subordinate to the –

A. Judiciary
B. Legislature
C. Election commission
D. Union Public Service Commission
Answer» B. Legislature
235.

Who among the following gave the following statement about the Indian Constitution? ‘Indian Constitution rigidity and too much flexibility?

A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. M.V. Pylee
C. Alexanderowicz
D. K.C. Wheare
Answer» C. Alexanderowicz
236.

Which of the following official documents is related with India?

A. White Paper
B. Green Paper
C. Yellow Book
D. Blue Book
Answer» A. White Paper
237.

Which one of the following is a basic feature of the Presidential Government?

A. Rigid Constitution
B. Single Executive
C. Supremacy of the Legislature
D. Residual Powers of the states
Answer» B. Single Executive
238.

Where was, the concept of written constitution, first born?

A. France
B. USA
C. Britain
D. Switzerland
Answer» A. France
239.

Where was the first parliamentary form of Government formed?

A. Britain
B. Belgium
C. France
D. Switzerland
Answer» A. Britain
240.

Who called Indian Federalism as the Cooperative Federalism?

A. G. Austin
B. K.C. Wheare
C. Sir Ivor Jennings
D. D.D. Basu
Answer» A. G. Austin
241.

The Constitution of India is –

A. Rigid
B. Flexible
C. Very rigid
D. Partly rigid, partly flexible
Answer» D. Partly rigid, partly flexible
242.

The concept of Judicial Review in our Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of:

A. England
B. USA
C. Canada
D. Australia
Answer» B. USA
243.

The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian federation from the constitution of:

A. USA
B. Canada
C. United Kingdom
D. Ireland
Answer» A. USA
244.

The Federal System with strong centre’ has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from:

A. USA
B. Canada
C. UK
D. France
Answer» B. Canada
245.

The idea of including the Emergency provisions in the Constitution of India has been borrowed from the –

A. Constitution of Canada
B. Weimar Constitution of Germany
C. Constitution of Ireland
D. Constitution of USA
Answer» B. Weimar Constitution of Germany
246.

The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following?

A. Parliamentary commissioner of UK
B. Ombudsman in Scandinavia
C. Procurator General of Russia
D. Council of state in France
Answer» B. Ombudsman in Scandinavia
247.

Match List-I (Provision of the Constitution of India) with List-II (Source) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists –
List I List II
A. Directive Principles 1. Constitution of Ireland
B. Emergency Power of 2. Constitution of Germany The president
C. The Union-State relations 3.Constitution of Canada
D. Amendments of the 4.Constitution of South
Africa Constitution
Code : A B C D

A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 1 3 4
C. 2 1 4 3
D. 1 2 4 3
Answer» A. 1 2 3 4
248.

Indian Constitution has taken certain features of the constitution of the constitutions of other countries. Which country has contributed to the framing of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A. France
B. Ireland
C. Japan
D. USA
Answer» B. Ireland
249.

Which of the following was the biggest source for the Constitution of India?

A. The Government of India act 1919
B. The Government of India act 1935
C. The Indian independence act, 1947
D. None of these
Answer» B. The Government of India act 1935
250.

Of the following words in the Preamble of the Constitution of India which was not inserted through the Constitution (Forty Second) Amendment act, 1976?

A. Socialist
B. Secular
C. Dignity
D. Integrity
Answer» C. Dignity
251.

At the time of enactment of the Constitution, which one of the following Ideals was not included in the preamble?

A. Liberty
B. Equality
C. Socialist
D. None of these
Answer» C. Socialist
252.

Which Amendment act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

A. the 38th Amendment act, 1975
B. the 40th Amendment act, 1976
C. the 42nd Amendment act, 1976
D. the 44th Amendment act, 1979
Answer» C. the 42nd Amendment act, 1976
253.

The preamble of our Constitution reads India as–

A. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic
B. Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist, Secular Republic
C. Socialist, Sovereign, Democratic, Secular Republic
D. Democratic, Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Republic
Answer» A. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic
254.

Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words – Socialist and Secular in the preamble?

A. 28th
B. 40th
C. 42nd
D. 52nd
Answer» C. 42nd
255.

For which one of the following judgments of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark?

A. The religion cannot be mobilized for political ends
B. Abolishing untouchability from the country
C. Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance
D. The basic structure of the constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
Answer» D. The basic structure of the constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
256.

In which Amendment, the words Socialist, secular and unity and integrity of the nation were added to the Preamble of constitution of India?

A. 42nd
B. 44th
C. 52nd
D. None of these
Answer» A. 42nd
257.

Which one of the following describes India a secular state?

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Preamble to the constitution
C. 9th Schedule
D. Directive Principles
Answer» B. Preamble to the constitution
258.

Which one of the following liberty is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

A. Liberty of thought
B. Liberty of expression
C. Liberty of Belief
D. Economic Liberty
Answer» D. Economic Liberty
259.

Which of the following is correct?

A. Social Equality is not guaranteed in our constitution
B. Social equality already existed in our country
C. Social Equality is guaranteed in our Constitution
D. None of these
Answer» C. Social Equality is guaranteed in our Constitution
260.

Which one of the following words was not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1975?

A. Fraternity
B. Sovereign
C. Equality
D. Integrity
Answer» D. Integrity
261.

From the following languages listed in the English schedule of the constitution pick out of the one which is official language of a state –

A. Kashmiri
B. Urdu
C. Sindhi
D. Nepali
Answer» B. Urdu
262.

The item Education belongs to the –

A. Union list
B. State list
C. Concurrent list
D. Residuary subjects
Answer» C. Concurrent list
263.

How many schedules the Constitution of India contains?

A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer» D. 12
264.

Which article of the Indian constitution for the institution of Panchayati Raj?

A. Article 36
B. Article 39
C. Article 40
D. Article 48
Answer» C. Article 40
265.

Article 1 of the constitution declares India as –

A. Federal State
B. Quasi-Federal State
C. Unitary state
D. Union of states
Answer» D. Union of states
266.

How many articles are there in the Indian Constitution?

A. 395
B. 396
C. 398
D. 399
Answer» A. 395
267.

Although union list, state list and concurrent list cover the entire legislative business yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on that item?

A. Parliamentary only
B. State legislature only
C. Both a and b
D. Neither a nor b
Answer» A. Parliamentary only
268.

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

A. Part I
B. Part II
C. Part III
D. Part IV
Answer» C. Part III
269.

Part IV of constitution of India deals with:

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Citizenship
C. Directive Principles of State policy
D. Union Executive
Answer» C. Directive Principles of State policy
270.

Power, authority and responsibilities of municipalities are listed in which one of the following schedules of the constitution of India?

A. Ninth
B. Tenth
C. Eleventh
D. Twelfth
Answer» D. Twelfth
271.

How many languages have recognized by the Constitution –

A. 15
B. 18
C. 22
D. 24
Answer» C. 22
272.

As we all know child labour is totally banned in India (Article 24) as per the child means a person who has not completed –

A. 14 years of his/her age
B. 18 years of his/her age
C. 20 years of his /her age
D. 21 years of his/her age
Answer» A. 14 years of his/her age
273.

Under which one of the following articles of the Constitution of India, is the Annual Financial Statement of the economy to be laid by the Government on the table of the Parliament before 31st March, every year?

A. Article 16
B. Article 31
C. Article 112
D. Article 124
Answer» C. Article 112
274.

Which one of the following articles of the Constitution of India has provision for the President to proclaim emergency?

A. Article 352
B. Article 355
C. Article 356
D. Article 360
Answer» A. Article 352
275.

The method of Constitutional Amendment is provided in :

A. Article 348
B. Article 358
C. Article 368
D. Article 378
Answer» C. Article 368
276.

The articles of the Constitution of India which deal with directive principles of state policy are –

A. 26 to 11
B. 30 to 45
C. 36 to 51
D. 40 to 55
Answer» C. 36 to 51
277.

Under which article of the constitution of India can the President of India be impeached?

A. Article 61
B. Article 75
C. Article 76
D. Article 356
Answer» A. Article 61
278.

In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned?

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer» B. II
279.

The Constitution of India does not clearly provide for the Freedom of Press but this freedom is implicit in the article –

A. 19 (i) a
B. 19 (i) b
C. 19 (i) c
D. 19 (i) d
Answer» A. 19 (i) a
280.

Which article of the constitution of India deals with the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in connection with constitutional cases?

A. Article 131
B. Article 132
C. Article 132 read with Article 134 A
D. Article 133 read with Article 134 A
Answer» C. Article 132 read with Article 134 A
281.

The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution deals with –

A. Anti-defection Legislation
B. Panchayati Raj
C. Land Reforms
D. Distribution of powers between the Union and States
Answer» A. Anti-defection Legislation
282.

Which of the constitutional provision lays down that taxes can neither be levied nor collected without authority of law?

A. Article 265
B. Article 266
C. Article 300
D. Article 368
Answer» A. Article 265
283.

Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendments of the Constitution are mentioned in –

A. Tenth Schedule
B. Eleventh Schedule
C. Twelfth Schedule
D. Thirteenth Schedule
Answer» B. Eleventh Schedule
284.

Match List – I (parts of the Indian Constitution) with List – II (provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below –
List – I List – II
a) Party IV A 1. The Fundamental Duties
b) Party VIII 2. The Union Territories
c) Part IX 3. The Panchayats
d) Part IX A 4. The municipalities
Code: A B C D

A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 1 3 4
C. 4 3 1 2
D. 4 3 2 1
Answer» A. 1 2 3 4
285.

Which provision relating to the Fundamental Right is directly related to the exploitation of children?

A. Article 17
B. Article 19
C. Article 23
D. Article 24
Answer» D. Article 24
286.

The article of Indian Constitution related to Abolition of Untouchability is –

A. Article 15
B. Article 16
C. Article 17
D. Article 18
Answer» C. Article 17
287.

“It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment”. This statement refers to which of the following Articles of the constitution of India?

A. Article 21
B. Article 48 A
C. Article 51 A
D. Article 56
Answer» C. Article 51 A
288.

By which name/names is our country mentioned in the Constitution?

A. India and Bharat
B. India and Hindustan
C. Bharat Only
D. India, Bharat and Hindustan
Answer» A. India and Bharat
289.

The Finance Commission is constituted under Article …. of the Constitution of India?

A. 275
B. 280
C. 282
D. None of these
Answer» B. 280
290.

Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specific their territories?

A. First
B. Eighth amendment
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer» A. First
291.

How does the Constitution of India describe India as ?

A. A Federation of States and Union Territories
B. A Union Of States
C. Bharatvarsh
D. A Federated Nation
Answer» B. A Union Of States
292.

Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganization act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?

A. Dhar commission
B. Dass commission
C. Shah Commission
D. Mahajan Commission
Answer» C. Shah Commission
293.

Article I of the constitution of India declares India as –

A. Federal State
B. Quasi-Federal State
C. Unitary state
D. Union of States
Answer» D. Union of States
294.

The Number of Union Territories in India is –

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 9
Answer» C. 7
295.

Which of the following states is a member of the Seven sisters?

A. West Bengal
B. Tripura
C. Orissa
D. Bihar
Answer» B. Tripura
296.

Among the following states, which one was formed last?

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Punjab
Answer» B. Gujarat
297.

Which one of the following is the first state to have been formed on linguistic basis?

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Punjab
Answer» A. Andhra Pradesh
298.

How many states and Union territories are there in India:

A. 25 states and 7 Union territories
B. 28 states and 7 union territories (Including national capital Territory- 1)
C. 24 states and 6 union territories
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. 28 states and 7 union territories (Including national capital Territory- 1)
299.

The power to curve out a new state is vested in -

A. The Parliament
B. The President
C. The Council of Ministers
D. State’s reorganization Commission
Answer» A. The Parliament
300.

Andhra Pradesh was created as a linguistic state in –

A. 1950
B. 1953
C. 1956
D. 1961
Answer» C. 1956
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