200+ Reading on Indian Constitution, Secularism and Sustainable Environment Solved MCQs

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
51.

Article 29 and Article 30 of the Fundamental Rights chapter of the Constitution deal with:

A. Adult Franchise
B. Women empowerment
C. The grant of minority rights
D. None of the above
Answer» C. The grant of minority rights
52.

Which among the following pose a major threat to the secular fabrics of the country?

A. Communalism
B. Casteism
C. Untouchability
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
53.

Bertrand Russell is :

A. An American essayist
B. French essayist
C. English essayist
D. German dramatist
Answer» C. English essayist
54.

“Human Knowledge, Its Scope and Limits” is authored by

A. Francis Bacon
B. Robert Lynd
C. Bertrand Russell
D. Rachel Carson
Answer» C. Bertrand Russell
55.

Russell received the Nobel Prize for Literature in the year------

A. 1950
B. 1955
C. 1960
D. 1965
Answer» A. 1950
56.

Russell’s “Limits of Human Power” is a chapter from:

A. Human Knowledge, Its Scopes and Limits
B. New Hopes For a Changing World
C. The Problems of Philosophy
D. Knowledge and wisdom
Answer» B. New Hopes For a Changing World
57.

According to Russell, the two very different elements in science are:

A. Knowledge and wisdom
B. Observation and experiment
C. Scientific knowledge and scientific technique
D. Scientific theory and law
Answer» C. Scientific knowledge and scientific technique
58.

According to Russell, --------are interested in scientific technique

A. Theorists
B. Researchers
C. Technocrats
D. All the above
Answer» C. Technocrats
59.

----------are concerned to discover natural laws

A. Scientific theorists
B. Philosophers
C. Technocrats
D. The government
Answer» A. Scientific theorists
60.

Which among the following is a statement made by Russell

A. Man is both impotent and omnipotent
B. Man is neither impotent nor omnipotent
C. Man is both omnipotent and omniscient
D. Man is either impotent or omnipotent
Answer» B. Man is neither impotent nor omnipotent
61.

Russell considers man as being neither impotent nor omnipotent because:

A. His powers are great
B. His powers are infinite
C. His powers are great and infinite
D. His powers are not great and infinite as he wishes
Answer» D. His powers are not great and infinite as he wishes
62.

“Our Plundered Planet” is a book by:

A. William Vogt
B. Bertrand Russell
C. Fair Field Osborne
D. John Osborne
Answer» C. Fair Field Osborne
63.

“Road to Survival” is a book by

A. William Vogt
B. Bertrand Russell
C. Fair Field Osborne
D. John Osborne
Answer» A. William Vogt
64.

The word ‘Politbureau’ is a

A. A compound word
B. An archaic word
C. A blend
D. An acronym
Answer» A. A compound word
65.

“Politbureau” is a contraction of:

A. Politics and bureau
B. Political bureau
C. Political bureaucracy
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Political bureaucracy
66.

What does “megalomania” mean?

A. Humility
B. Mental disorder marked by excessive desire for power and authority
C. Nervousness
D. Omnipotence
Answer» B. Mental disorder marked by excessive desire for power and authority
67.

Present industry, in fact, is a ‘kind of rape’..........depends upon irreversible process, it all uses up the ‘earth’s capital’, is a ‘spendthrift’. Where does this passage occur?

A. Limits of Human Power
B. Knowledge and Wisdom
C. The Obligation to Endure
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Limits of Human Power
68.

What is the full form of DDT?

A. Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro-ethane
B. Diphenyl-Dichloro-trichloro-ethane
C. Dichloro-dimethel-trichloro-ethane
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro-ethane
69.

DDT was discovered by

A. Swiss Chemist Paul Muller
B. Madam Curie
C. Charles Elton
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Swiss Chemist Paul Muller
70.

The concept of the Survival of the fittest is related to:

A. Charles Elton
B. Charles Darwin
C. Charles Dickens
D. Paul Muller
Answer» B. Charles Darwin
71.

Rachel Carson is

A. An American
B. A French
C. A German
D. A British
Answer» A. An American
72.

“Silent Spring” is a work authored by:

A. Bertrand Russell
B. Rachel Carson
C. Arundhathi Ray
D. Vandhana Shiva
Answer» B. Rachel Carson
73.

“Obligation to Endure” is the second chapter from ----------

A. Waldon
B. The God of Small Things
C. Silent Spring
D. Gift in Green
Answer» D. Gift in Green
74.

According to Rachel Carson, the most alarming or all man’s assault upon the environment is :

A. Deforestation
B. Urbanisation
C. Urban sprawl
D. The contamination of air, earth, rivers and sea with lethal elements
Answer» D. The contamination of air, earth, rivers and sea with lethal elements
75.

Strontium 90 is a-------

A. Radioactive isotope of strontium
B. A substance dispensed from aerosol
C. An insecticide
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Radioactive isotope of strontium
76.

A branch of zoology that deals with insects:

A. Etymology
B. Ethnology
C. Entomology
D. Epistemology
Answer» C. Entomology
77.

Insecticides used for killing insects are really biocides because:

A. They are not selective killers; they kill all life
B. They are harmful to ecology
C. They are harmful to human beings
D. They kill all insects
Answer» A. They are not selective killers; they kill all life
78.

Chemical war on insects is never won because

A. The insecticides are ineffective
B. The insects develop immunity through generations
C. The insecticides are biocides
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. The insects develop immunity through generations
79.

Jean Rostand is ------

A. French Biologist
B. German Biologist
C. American Biologist
D. British Biologist
Answer» A. French Biologist
80.

The Ecology of Invasions is a book by

A. Charles Darwin
B. Charles Elton
C. Rachel Carson
D. Albert Schweitzer
Answer» B. Charles Elton
81.

The Green Revolution in the third world countries was meant to provide---------

A. More and better food
B. More and better education
C. More and better plants and trees
D. More and better chemicals and fertilizers
Answer» A. More and better food
82.

Manushi is ---------

A. an organization of thinking women,
B. A feminist movement,
C. An environmental movement,
D. A trade organisation.
Answer» A. an organization of thinking women,
83.

Manushi was founded by --------

A. Vandhana Shiva,
B. Sarrah Joseph,
C. Arundhathi Ray,
D. Kamala Das
Answer» B. Sarrah Joseph,
84.

Sarrah Joseph won the Kendra Sahithya Academmy Award and Vayalar Award for her Novel------

A. Paapathara.
B. Alahayude Penmakkal .
C. Othappu.
D. Manassile Thee Mathram
Answer» B. Alahayude Penmakkal .
85.

Which among the following is not a short story by Sarrah Joseph?

A. Shabdikkunna Kalappa,
B. Kadinte Sangeetham,
C. Manassile Thee Mathram,
D. Nilavu-Nirayunnu
Answer» A. Shabdikkunna Kalappa,
86.

The story ‘A Night Never to be Lost’ is a part of---------------

A. Silent spring,
B. Silent Song,
C. Gift in Green,
D. Under the Green wood Tree
Answer» C. Gift in Green,
87.

Sarah Joseph’s “Gift in Green” is a ----------------

A. Novel,
B. Short story,
C. Book of stories and story tellers,
D. One Act play
Answer» C. Book of stories and story tellers,
88.

Which among the following is not the source of “ Gift in Green” ?

A. The Bible,
B. The Holy Quran,
C. Events attributed to the life of St.Francis,
D. Jathaka Tales
Answer» D. Jathaka Tales
89.

-------------- is the fictitious place where “ Gift in Green” is set

A. Mellstock,
B. Malgudi
C. Adhi
D. Mayyazhi
Answer» C. Adhi
90.

“God duals in its throat” who said so ? To whom?

A. Noor mohammed to his beloved
B. St.Francis to his disciple,
C. Vatmiki to the Nishadha
D. St.Francis to Noor muhammed.
Answer» B. St.Francis to his disciple,
91.

What happened to the bird before St. Francis could complete his sentence?

A. Flew away in ecstacy
B. Flew away in terror
C. Fainted from the branches of the tree and died
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Fainted from the branches of the tree and died
92.

What happened to the bird in St. Francis’s story in the end?

A. It was caged
B. It died
C. It flew away
D. It migrated.
Answer» B. It died
93.

Noor Muhammed was singing -------------

A. A patriotic song
B. A love song
C. A marriage song
D. A funeral song
Answer» B. A love song
94.

The rustic girl in ‘A Night Never to be Lost’ was ------------------

A. Catching fish
B. Gathering mussels
C. Removing the Garbage
D. Reaping
Answer» C. Removing the Garbage
95.

Where was the rustic girl going with the garbage she collected?

A. To a small village
B. To a small uninhabited island
C. To a market place
D. To the forest
Answer» B. To a small uninhabited island
96.

’ Aren’t holy trails meant to be followed ?’ W ho is under reference?

A. Noor Muhammed
B. St. Francis
C. Leola
D. The rustic girl
Answer» D. The rustic girl
97.

The rustic girl dumped the garbage in to ---------------

A. A deep pit on the surface of an island
B. The sea
C. A pond
D. Athi
Answer» A. A deep pit on the surface of an island
98.

‘Did the way I spend the night ,/ prepare me for peace ?’ Where do these lines occur.?

A. The Talking Plough
B. A Night Never To Be Lost
C. Another Community
D. Abhignanasakuntalam
Answer» B. A Night Never To Be Lost
99.

The first collection of short stories by Ponkunnam Varkey

A. Thirumulkahzcha
B. My turning point
C. Shabdikkunna Kalappa
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Thirumulkahzcha
100.

Sahitya Pravathaka Sahakarana Sangam is associated with

A. Ponkunnam Varkey
B. Sarah Joseph
C. R.K Narayan
D. Vikom Muhammed Basheer
Answer» A. Ponkunnam Varkey
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