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201.

What is the chief source of political power in India?

A. The people.
B. The Constitution.
C. The Parliament.
D. The Parliament and State Legislatures.
Answer» A. The people.
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202.

Who is the source of legal authority or sovereignty in India?

A. People of India.
B. Constitution of India.
C. Parliament of India.
D. President of India.
Answer» B. Constitution of India.
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203.

Ultimate sovereignty lies in:

A. Parliament.
B. President.
C. Supreme Court.
D. People.
Answer» D. People.
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204.

On which date Constitution of India was adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly?

A. August 15, 1947.
B. January 26, 1950.
C. November 26, 1949.
D. January 30, 1948.
Answer» C. November 26, 1949.
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205.

Indian Constitution came into force on:

A. 26 Jan 1949.
B. 26 Jan 1950.
C. 15 Nov 1950.
D. 15 Aug 1947.
Answer» B. 26 Jan 1950.
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206.

The members of the Constituent Assembly were

A. directly elected by the people.
B. nominated by the Indian National Congress.
C. nominated by the rulers of the Indian States.
D. elected by the Provincial Assemblies.
Answer» D. elected by the Provincial Assemblies.
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207.

Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly had been chaired by:

A. Jawahar Lal Nehru.
B. Sardar Patel.
C. Bishwanath Das.
D. None of these.
Answer» B. Sardar Patel.
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208.

Who of the following was the Permanent Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?

A. Dr.
B. R. Ambedkar b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
C. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
D. Sardal Patel
Answer» B. R. Ambedkar b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
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209.

The Indian Constitution is
I. an unwritten Constitution
II. a written Constitution.
III. largely based on the Government of India Act, 1935.
IV. a gift of British Parliament.
Of these statements:

A. II and IV are correct.
B. II and III are correct.
C. I and IV are correct.
D. I and III are correct.
Answer» B. II and III are correct.
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210.

Among the following provisions, which one come into force soon after adoption of the Constitution on 26th November, 1949?

A. Provisions relating to citizenship.
B. Elections.
C. Provisional Parliament
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
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211.

The salient features of the Indian Constitution provide for
I. single citizenship for the whole of India.
II. strictly federal form of Government.
III. unique blend of rigidity and flexibility.
Of the above statements:

A. I, II and III are correct.
B. I and II are correct.
C. II and III are correct.
D. I and III are correct.
Answer» D. I and III are correct.
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212.

Which one of the following is not a salient feature of the Constitutions of India?

A. Written Constitution and supremacy of the Constitution
B. Quasi-federal structure.
C. Committed judiciary.
D. Distribution of powers.
Answer» C. Committed judiciary.
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213.

The Constitution of India is:

A. Partly rigid and partly flexible.
B. Rigid
C. Flexible.
D. Very rigid.
Answer» A. Partly rigid and partly flexible.
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214.

The President of India has the same Constitutional authority as the:

A. British Monarch
B. President of U.S.A.
C. President of Egypt.
D. President of Russia.
Answer» A. British Monarch
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215.

In a Parliamentary system the Executive is responsible:

A. Directly to the people.
B. To legislature.
C. To judiciary.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. To legislature.
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216.

India has Parliamentary Democracy because:

A. Of distribution of power between the Centre and the States.
B. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislature.
C. The Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by the public.
D. Of a single constitutional framework.
Answer» B. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislature.
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217.

Which one of the following determines that the Indian Constitution is Federal?

A. A written and rigid Constitution.
B. An independent Judiciary.
C. Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre.
D. Distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.
Answer» D. Distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.
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218.

Which one of the following is the mandatory minimum requirement for a functional federation?

A. States should be represented in the Upper House of the National Legislature.
B. Judicial Review.
C. Distribution of legislative and administrative powers between the two sets of Governments, National and State, so as to ensure the Independence of the Governments within their respective spheres.
D. Distribution of legislative and administrative power between the two sets of Governments, National and State, to ensure independent but coordinated exercise of powers of the Government.
Answer» C. Distribution of legislative and administrative powers between the two sets of Governments, National and State, so as to ensure the Independence of the Governments within their respective spheres.
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219.

The structure of the Indian Constitution is

A. federal in form and unitary in spirit.
B. unitary.
C. unitary in form and federal in spirit.
D. purely federal.
Answer» A. federal in form and unitary in spirit.
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220.

The Constitution of India has created:

A. A very weak centre.
B. A very strong centre.
C. A centre which is weak in normal times but very strong during emergencies.
D. None of these.
Answer» B. A very strong centre.
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221.

At the time of Emergency, the Indian State become …… from ……

A. Federal, Unitary.
B. Unitary, Federal.
C. Unitary, Unitary.
D. Unitary, Quasi-federal.
Answer» D. Unitary, Quasi-federal.
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222.

‘The Constitution establishes a System of Government which is almost quasi-federal’. This was a statement of:

A. Sir Jennings.
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
C. Prof. K.C. Wheare.
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Answer» C. Prof. K.C. Wheare.
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223.

The Constitution of India describes India as:

A. A federation.
B. Quasi-federal.
C. A Union of States.
D. None of these.
Answer» C. A Union of States.
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224.

Our Constitution provides for the Constitution of the:

A. Union.
B. Union and all the States.
C. Union and all the States except Jammu & Kashmir.
D. Organs of Governments of Union and the States.
Answer» C. Union and all the States except Jammu & Kashmir.
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225.

Article 1 of the Constitution of India declares India a Union of States. The territory of this Union of States comprises:

A. Union and States.
B. Union territories and States.
C. States, Union territories, and States which may join the Union.
D. States, Union territories and Territories which may
Answer» D. States, Union territories and Territories which may
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226.

In which year, Sikkim was associated in the Indian Union?

A. 1947.
B. 1975.
C. 1985.
D. 1871.
Answer» B. 1975.
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227.

Dealing with the Chapter of Citizenship under the Constitution, the Supreme Court has held that Sonia Gandhi, the President of Congress (I) is not an Italian citizen, but is an Indian citizen because she is governed by:

A. Article 10.
B. Article 11.
C. The Citizenship Act, 1955.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. The Citizenship Act, 1955.
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228.

The concept of Panchayati Raj has been introduced in our Constitution by the insertion of:

A. Article 123.
B. Article 300A.
C. Article 243.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Article 243.
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229.

The Panchayati Raj Administration is primarily aimed:

A. To increase agricultural production.
B. To ensure real development.
C. To work for the upliftment of Harijans.
D. To arouse in the people of each area intensive and continuous interest in the community development programme.
Answer» D. To arouse in the people of each area intensive and continuous interest in the community development programme.
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230.

Panchayati Raj System was adopted to:

A. Make people aware of politics.
B. Decentralize the power of democracy.
C. Educate the peasants.
D. To introduce a form of local self-government at the village, block and district levels.
Answer» D. To introduce a form of local self-government at the village, block and district levels.
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231.

Panchayati Raj, as introduced in 1959, operates at:

A. Samiti and Block Levels.
B. Block and District Levels.
C. Samiti and District Levels.
D. Village, Block and District Levels.
Answer» D. Village, Block and District Levels.
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232.

Panchayati Raj System was introduced in the two States; one was Rajasthan, the other was:

A. Maharashtra.
B. Gujarat.
C. Andhra Pradesh.
D. Tamil Nadu.
Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh.
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233.

The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the:

A. Generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the under-employed men and women in rural area.
B. Generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season.
C. Laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country.
D. Guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination.
Answer» C. Laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country.
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234.

In whose time period, the Panchayats were given the constitutional status?

A. Rajiv Gandhi.
B. Chandrashekhar.
C. V.P. Singh.
D. P.V. Narsimha Rao.
Answer» D. P.V. Narsimha Rao.
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235.

The 73rd Amendment provides a __ tier system of Panchayats:

A. Three.
B. Four.
C. Two.
D. One.
Answer» A. Three.
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236.

How Many seats are reserved in all Panchayats at all levels for women?

A. One-fourth.
B. One-third.
C. One-half.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. One-third.
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237.

The tenure of all Panchayats at all levels is:

A. One year.
B. Two years.
C. Four years.
D. Five years.
Answer» D. Five years.
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238.

If a new State of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following Scheduled of the Constitution must be amended?

A. First.
B. Second.
C. Thi
D. Fifth.
Answer» A. First.
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239.

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

A. It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the States.
B. It contains the languages listed in the Constitution.
C. It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas.
D. It allocates seats in the Council of States.
Answer» D. It allocates seats in the Council of States.
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240.

The Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution contains the:

A. Fundamental Rights.
B. Directive Principles.
C. A list of languages recognized by the Constitution.
D. Number of States and Union Territories.
Answer» C. A list of languages recognized by the Constitution.
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241.

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding Anti-Defection Act?

A. Second Schedule.
B. Fifth Schedule.
C. Eighth Schedule.
D. Tenth Schedule.
Answer» D. Tenth Schedule.
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242.

When Constitution was framed, the number of Schedules were:

A. Eight.
B. Ten.
C. Twelve.
D. Eleven.
Answer» A. Eight.
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243.

Match List I and List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
(Features of the Indian Constitution) (Borrowed from)
I. Fundamental Rights. A. UK.
II. Parliamentary System of Government. B. USA.
III. Emergency provisions. C. Ireland.
IV. Directive Principles of State Policy. D. German Reich.
E. Canada.

A. I-B, II-D, III-E, IV-A.
B. I-E, II-A, III-D, IV-C.
C. I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C.
D. I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C.
Answer» C. I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C.
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244.

The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian Federation from the Constitution of:

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

The framers of the Constitution borrowed the idea of judicial review from the Constitution of:

A. France.
B. USA.
C. United Kingdom.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. USA.
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246.

Which one of the following feature was not borrowed by the Indian Constitution from the British Constitution?

A. Parliamentary system of Government.
B. Rule of Law.
C. Election provisions.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Election provisions.
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247.

Which part of the Constitution of India talks about the Municipalities?

A. Part IX.
B. Part IX (A).
C. Part X.
D. Part X (A).
Answer» B. Part IX (A).
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248.

It is often said that the key to the minds of the makers of our Constitution lies in the:

A. Preamble.
B. Fundamental Rights.
C. Fundamental Duties.
D. Directive Principles of State Policy.
Answer» A. Preamble.
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249.

The aims and objectives of the Constitution have been enshrined in

A. the Preamble.
B. the Chapter of Fundamental Rights.
C. the Chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy.
D. all of the above.
Answer» A. the Preamble.
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250.

Preamble to the Constitution of India

A. is not a part of the Constitution.
B. indicates the objectives to be achieved.
C. indicates the source from which the Constitution derives its authority.
D. is a source of authority of the Constitution of India.
Answer» C. indicates the source from which the Constitution derives its authority.
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