Indian Constitution Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages?
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632b089e5c208a6bf7e4814f- 1Fundamental Rightsfalse
- 2Directive Principles of the State Policytrue
- 3Fundamental Dutiesfalse
- 4Emergency Provisionfalse
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Answer : 2. "Directive Principles of the State Policy "
Explanation :
The Unitary System of Government, where power is concentrated at the central level, ensures uniformity, efficiency, and quick decision-making in governance. This system allows for streamlined implementation of policies and laws without regional variations, leading to administrative simplicity. However, the Directive Principles of State Policy, while essential, are distinct principles in the Indian Constitution, guiding social and economic policies, irrespective of the system of government in place.
Q: Which part of the Constitution embodies the concept of Panchayati Raj?
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638a06a5c878936066e9c6a8- 1Preamblefalse
- 2Fundamental Rightsfalse
- 3Directive Principles of State Policytrue
- 4Tenth Schedulefalse
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Answer : 3. "Directive Principles of State Policy"
Explanation :
1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).
2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.
3. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India.
4. Panchayati Raj system was introduced in Rajasthan by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
5. The Panchayati Raj system was implemented in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district on 2 October 1959.
7. Local government form was first adopted in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
8. The concept of Panchayati Raj in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
9. The tenure of Panchayats is fixed for five years but it can be dissolved even before the tenure.
10. All types of major committees related to Panchayati Raj are as follows
- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)
- Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
- Yes. V.K Rao Committee (1985)
- L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986)
Q: According to the Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019, the tenure of Chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners will be determined by:
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6329bb09a323937dac0daab3- 1By the Governor of the Statesfalse
- 2by the Presidentfalse
- 3by Central Governmenttrue
- 4by the Human Rights Commissionfalse
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Answer : 3. "by Central Government"
Q: Fundamental Duties are contained within which Article of the Constitution of India?
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647f5b0bf4063d472f2d3898- 1Article 492false
- 2Article 51Atrue
- 3Article 50Afalse
- 4Article 44false
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Answer : 2. "Article 51A"
Explanation :
Article 51 'A', contained in Part IV A of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties.
Q: Article 239 deals with the ______________.
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63072b4d162483314a2f935a- 1administration of union territories by Lt. Governorfalse
- 2administration of union territories by Presidenttrue
- 3administration of union territories by Prime Ministerfalse
- 4administration of union territories by Cabinet Ministersfalse
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Answer : 2. "administration of union territories by President "
Q: Which among the following writs comes into the category of public litigation petition before High Court or Supreme Court?
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638dd84d34f83f14728d7b09- 1a challenge to elections of the office-bearers of a political partyfalse
- 2against political interferencefalse
- 3against the decision of Lower Courtfalse
- 4against a general topictrue
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Answer : 4. "against a general topic"
Q: Which is not the feature of Indian Constitution?
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639aff79c0ba0122ec973435- 1Federal Systemfalse
- 2Bicameral Legislaturefalse
- 3Constitutional Counciltrue
- 4Judicial Reviewfalse
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Answer : 3. "Constitutional Council"
Q: We celebrate 'Samvidhan Divas' on ______ every year, to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.
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64c2350766a41f484c1748e9- 126th Januaryfalse
- 226th Novembertrue
- 315th Septemberfalse
- 415th Augustfalse
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Answer : 2. "26th November"
Explanation :
1. On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution. However, it was implemented throughout the country from January 26, 1950.
2. Since 2015, the Government of India has declared 26 November as Constitution Day. The objective of this decision is to promote the importance of the Constitution and educate citizens about their rights and duties.