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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) , Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) , Bachelor of Arts in English (BA English) .
| 1. |
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is chiefly remembered for : |
| A. | His role in writing the Constitution of free India |
| B. | Uplifting the Dalits |
| C. | Embracing Buddhism |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. His role in writing the Constitution of free India | |
| 2. |
The first Law Minister of the Government of India: |
| A. | K.P.S. Menon |
| B. | Dr: Bhimrao Ambedkar |
| C. | Sardar Vallabai Patel |
| D. | Subhash C. Kashyap |
| Answer» B. Dr: Bhimrao Ambedkar | |
| 3. |
The Draft Constitution of India contains: |
| A. | 315 Articles and 8 Schedules |
| B. | 345 Articles and 18 Schedules |
| C. | 215 Articles and 8 Schedules |
| D. | 415 Articles and 9 Schedules |
| Answer» A. 315 Articles and 8 Schedules | |
| 4. |
Under the Presidential system of America, ---------- is the chief head of the Executive. |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The President |
| C. | The king |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. The President | |
| 5. |
Under the Draft Constitution of India, the President occupies the same position as ----- under the English Constitution. |
| A. | The King |
| B. | The Prime-minister |
| C. | The President |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. The King | |
| 6. |
A ------- must satisfy two conditions: (1) It must be stable and (2) It must be responsible |
| A. | Democratic executive |
| B. | Totalitarian ruler |
| C. | Tyrant |
| D. | Dictator |
| Answer» A. Democratic executive | |
| 7. |
The two essential characteristics of a Unitary constitution are: |
| A. | The supremacy of Central Polity and the absence of subsidiary sovereign polities |
| B. | The Supremacy of subsidiary sovereign polities and the absence of Central Polity |
| C. | The supremacy of both the central and the subsidiary polities |
| D. | The absence of both the central and the subsidiary polities |
| Answer» A. The supremacy of Central Polity and the absence of subsidiary sovereign polities | |
| 8. |
The Dual Polity under the Draft Constitution consists of--------- |
| A. | The Union at the Centre and the States at the periphery |
| B. | The States at the Centre and the Union at the periphery |
| C. | The Union at the Centre alone |
| D. | The States functioning as independent sovereign units |
| Answer» A. The Union at the Centre and the States at the periphery | |
| 9. |
The American Polity is a ------- |
| A. | Dual Polity with a Dual Citizenship |
| B. | Dual Polity with a Single Citizenship |
| C. | Single Polity with a Single Citizenship |
| D. | Dual Polity with a Single Citizenship |
| Answer» A. Dual Polity with a Dual Citizenship | |
| 10. |
The Indian Polity is a-------- |
| A. | Dual Polity with a Dual Citizenship |
| B. | Dual Polity with a Dual Citizenship |
| C. | Single Polity with a Single Citizenship |
| D. | Dual Polity with a Single Citizenship |
| Answer» C. Single Polity with a Single Citizenship | |
| 11. |
In normal times, the Draft Constitution of India is framed to work as though it was----- |
| A. | Unitary System |
| B. | Federal System |
| C. | Unitary as well as Federal System |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Unitary System | |
| 12. |
In order to overcome the issues of rigidity and legalism, the Draft Constitution of India follows---------- |
| A. | The American Constitution |
| B. | The Australian Constitution |
| C. | The British Constitution |
| D. | The African Constitution |
| Answer» B. The Australian Constitution | |
| 13. |
The President of the Indian Union, under the Parliamentary system is -------- |
| A. | Both the head of the State and the head of the executive |
| B. | Not bound by the advice of the Parliament |
| C. | The head of the State, but not the head of the executive |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. The head of the State, but not the head of the executive | |
| 14. |
The Non-Parliamentary system tends to be--------- |
| A. | Both stable and responsible |
| B. | More stable than responsible |
| C. | More responsible than stable |
| D. | Neither stable nor responsible |
| Answer» B. More stable than responsible | |
| 15. |
The Parliamentary System tends to be ------ |
| A. | Both stable and responsible |
| B. | More stable than responsible |
| C. | More responsible than stable |
| D. | Neither responsible nor stable |
| Answer» C. More responsible than stable | |
| 16. |
In a ---------------------Constitution, the Central polity as well as subsidiary polities exist side by side. |
| A. | Unitary |
| B. | Federal |
| C. | Rigid |
| D. | Flexible |
| Answer» B. Federal | |
| 17. |
The Draft Constitution has the characteristics of ------------ |
| A. | The Unitary polity |
| B. | The Federal Polity |
| C. | Neither the Unitary nor the Federal polity |
| D. | Both the Unitary and the Federal polity |
| Answer» D. Both the Unitary and the Federal polity | |
| 18. |
Which among the following are the unique features of the Indian Polity? |
| A. | Single judiciary; Uniformity in fundamental laws, and a Common All India Civil Service |
| B. | Double judiciary; Dual Citizenship and a State Civil Service |
| C. | Double Polity; Double judiciary and single citizenship |
| D. | Single Polity; Dual citizenship and a State Civil Service |
| Answer» A. Single judiciary; Uniformity in fundamental laws, and a Common All India Civil Service | |
| 19. |
The oldest Constitution still in force is that of -------- |
| A. | Massachusetts |
| B. | India |
| C. | Britain |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» A. Massachusetts | |
| 20. |
The largest written Constitution is that of -------- |
| A. | India |
| B. | Britain |
| C. | America |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» A. India | |
| 21. |
Who is the author of the work “Parliament of India-Myths and Realities” |
| A. | Ambedkar |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | Subhash C. Kashyap |
| D. | Neera Chandoke |
| Answer» C. Subhash C. Kashyap | |
| 22. |
“Salient Features of Constitution” is a Chapter from : |
| A. | Parliament of India-Myths and Realities |
| B. | History of Parliament of India |
| C. | Delinking Religion and Politics |
| D. | Our Constitution: An Introduction to India’s Constitution and Constitutional Laws |
| Answer» D. Our Constitution: An Introduction to India’s Constitution and Constitutional Laws | |
| 23. |
Which among the following statements, is true: |
| A. | Indian Constitution is an unwritten Constitution |
| B. | Indian Constitution is a rigid Constitution |
| C. | Indian constitution is neither federal nor unitary |
| D. | Indian Constitution is a blend of written and unwritten; rigid and flexible; federal |
| Answer» D. Indian Constitution is a blend of written and unwritten; rigid and flexible; federal | |
| 24. |
Fundamental duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the --------- |
| A. | 42nd Amendment |
| B. | 76th Amendment |
| C. | 43rd amendment |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. 42nd Amendment | |
| 25. |
Which among the following is not included in the Fundamental Rights |
| A. | Right to Equality |
| B. | Right against Exploitation |
| C. | Right to freedom of Religion |
| D. | Right to private property |
| Answer» D. Right to private property | |
| 26. |
What does the word “Franchise” mean? |
| A. | A statutory right to vote |
| B. | Population |
| C. | Sovereignty |
| D. | A statutory right to equality |
| Answer» A. A statutory right to vote | |
| 27. |
The legal phrase “Ultra vires” means: |
| A. | Beyond the scope of legal power |
| B. | Within the purview of law |
| C. | Ignorance of law |
| D. | Among other things |
| Answer» A. Beyond the scope of legal power | |
| 28. |
Which among the following proposed a federal government at the centre and provincial governments with a large measure of autonomy |
| A. | Wood’s Despatch |
| B. | Charter Act |
| C. | Pitt’s India Act |
| D. | Government of India Act 1935 |
| Answer» D. Government of India Act 1935 | |
| 29. |
Fundamental duties are included under Articles |
| A. | 51A |
| B. | 229 |
| C. | 227 |
| D. | 275 |
| Answer» A. 51A | |
| 30. |
The classic example of a federal constitution is |
| A. | The U.S. Constitution |
| B. | The Indian Constitution |
| C. | The Constitution of U.K |
| D. | The Australian Constitution |
| Answer» A. The U.S. Constitution | |
| 31. |
The Classic example of unitary constitution is |
| A. | The U.S Constitution |
| B. | The Indian Constitution |
| C. | The Constitution of U.K |
| D. | The Australian Constitution |
| Answer» C. The Constitution of U.K | |
| 32. |
Which among the following statements is true |
| A. | The Indian Constitution is a Federal one |
| B. | The Indian Constitution is a Unitary one |
| C. | The Indian Constitution is neither Unitary nor Federal |
| D. | It is difficult to put our Constitution in any strict mould of a federal or unitary type |
| Answer» D. It is difficult to put our Constitution in any strict mould of a federal or unitary type | |
| 33. |
Who said that rigidity and legalism were the two serious weakness of federalism? |
| A. | Ambedkar |
| B. | Gandhiji |
| C. | Madan Mohan Malavya |
| D. | Subhash C. Kashyap |
| Answer» A. Ambedkar | |
| 34. |
Under article------ the Union Parliament in India can invade the State List |
| A. | 249 |
| B. | 275 |
| C. | 44 |
| D. | 42 |
| Answer» A. 249 | |
| 35. |
The Directive Principles of our State Policy was inspired by: |
| A. | The Irish model |
| B. | The Australian Model |
| C. | The British model |
| D. | The American model |
| Answer» A. The Irish model | |
| 36. |
-------------are guidelines to the central and the state governments to bear in mind while framing laws and policies |
| A. | Directive principles of State Policy |
| B. | Fundamental Rights |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Directive principles of State Policy | |
| 37. |
Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd amendment in the year: |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1977 |
| C. | 1996 |
| D. | 1976 |
| Answer» C. 1996 | |
| 38. |
Who is the author of “Beyond Secularism” |
| A. | Neera Chandoke |
| B. | Subhash. C. Kashyap |
| C. | Bertrand Russel |
| D. | Ambedkar |
| Answer» A. Neera Chandoke | |
| 39. |
The extract “Why is Secularism Important for India” is taken from: |
| A. | Beyond Secularism |
| B. | Contemporary India: Economy; Society and Politics |
| C. | Mapping Histories |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Contemporary India: Economy; Society and Politics | |
| 40. |
In the West the concept of Secularism means: |
| A. | The sphere of politics and that of religion is separated |
| B. | The state will not adopt a religion as the state religion |
| C. | No one shall be discriminated against on the grounds of religious affiliation |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» A. The sphere of politics and that of religion is separated | |
| 41. |
Two-nation theory was an ideology propounded by: |
| A. | Muhammed Ali Jinnah |
| B. | Subhash C. Kashyap |
| C. | Neera Chandoke |
| D. | Mauntbatten |
| Answer» A. Muhammed Ali Jinnah | |
| 42. |
The western conception of secularism is a ---------------------- |
| A. | Total rejection of religion from the sphere of politics |
| B. | Politicization of religion |
| C. | Equal treatment of all religion |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» A. Total rejection of religion from the sphere of politics | |
| 43. |
Indian concept of secularism implies |
| A. | Total rejection of religion from sphere of politics |
| B. | Politicization of religion |
| C. | Equal treatment of all religion |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» C. Equal treatment of all religion | |
| 44. |
The doctrine of “Sarva dharma samadbhava” in Indian secularism is a contribution of : |
| A. | Nehru |
| B. | Ambedkar |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | Vatmiki |
| Answer» C. Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 45. |
The doctrine of “Dharma nirapekshata” in Indian secularism is associated with |
| A. | Nehru |
| B. | Gandhiji |
| C. | Ambedkar |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Nehru | |
| 46. |
The doctrine of “Sarva Dharma Samadbhava” implies: |
| A. | All religions should be treated equally |
| B. | State would not be influenced by religious considerations in policy making |
| C. | Religion should be separated from politics |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» A. All religions should be treated equally | |
| 47. |
The doctrine of “Dharma Nirapekshata” implies: |
| A. | All religion should be treated equally |
| B. | State would not be influenced by religious considerations in policy making |
| C. | Religion should be separated from politics |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. State would not be influenced by religious considerations in policy making | |
| 48. |
The concept of secularism is derived from: |
| A. | Freedom movement |
| B. | The principles of democratic equality |
| C. | Religious equality |
| D. | Religious fanaticism |
| Answer» B. The principles of democratic equality | |
| 49. |
Which among the following components do the concept of secularism that emerged in India possesses: |
| A. | The State will not attach itself to any one religion |
| B. | All citizens are granted the freedom of religious belief |
| C. | The minorities will not be discriminated against |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 50. |
What is Vinayak Damodars Sarvarkar’s name associated with? |
| A. | Two-nation theory |
| B. | Drain theory |
| C. | Die-hard theory |
| D. | Hindutva |
| Answer» D. Hindutva | |
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