Indian Constitution Practice Question and Answer

Q:

All the ______ countries likely to have Constitution.

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    democratic
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    oligarchic
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    communist
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    totalitarian
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Answer : 1. "democratic"
Explanation :

All democratic countries are most likely to have a constitution. However, there are exceptions as a democratic country may not have a constitution. For example, Britain does not have a codified constitution. All countries that have a constitution are not necessarily democratic.

Q:

In Part-IVA of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not mentioned as a duty of every citizen of India?

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    To render national service when called upon to do so
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    To renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women
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    To value and preserve a unitary national culture
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    To develop the spirit of inquiry and reform
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Answer : 3. "To value and preserve a unitary national culture "

Q:

Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution of India in the year ______.

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    1976
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    1983
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    1967
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    1951
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Answer : 1. "1976"
Explanation :

1. The Fundamental Duties of the citizens were added to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

2. By this amendment a new Part IV-A was added to the Constitution

3. In which 10 fundamental duties were included under Article 51A.

4. The idea of Fundamental Duties is inspired by the Constitution of Russia (erstwhile Soviet Union).

5. The 11th Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India in the year 2002 through the '86th Constitutional Amendment'

Q:

Which article of the Constitution of India mentions that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women? 

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    Article-39(a)
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    Article-39(c)
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    Article-39(d)
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    Article-39(f)
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Answer : 3. "Article-39(d) "
Explanation :

1. 'Equal pay for equal work for both men and women' is mentioned in Article 39 (d) of the Constitution of India.

2. In this article the State has been directed to ensure equal pay to both men and women for equal work.

3. Article 39(d) is a directive principle of state policy, which means it cannot be implemented through legislation. However, the Court may declare laws that violate this Article unconstitutional.

Q:

Which of the following is a feature of federal Government?

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    Division of powers between federal and state Government
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    Single citizenship
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    Supremacy of Parliament
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    Supremacy of Judiciary
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Answer : 1. "Division of powers between federal and state Government"

Q:

Under which of the following writs, a person is restricted to perform any duties for which he does not have the authority- 

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    Mandamus
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    Quo warranto
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    Certiorari
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    Habeas corpus
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Answer : 2. "Quo warranto "
Explanation :

Quo warranto is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or “franchise”) they claim to hold.

Q:

The state legislative assembly has a strength of ____, with exceptions for smaller states.

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    600 to 1000
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    60 to 500
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    50 to 400
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    10 to 100
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Answer : 2. "60 to 500"
Explanation :

The state legislative assembly in India has a strength of 60 to 500 members, with exceptions for smaller states. The number of members varies from state to state based on their population.

Q:

Which of the following Articles mentions a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India?

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    Article 44
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    Article 39
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    Article 40
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    Article 50
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Answer : 1. "Article 44"
Explanation :

1. The provisions of the Uniform Civil Code are mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution of India.

2. 'Uniform Civil Code' is clearly mentioned in Part 4 of Article 44 of the Indian Constitution.

3. Article 44 says, “The State shall endeavour to secure to the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

4. “The Uniform Civil Code is a proposal to create and enforce secular personal laws of citizens in India

5. This applies equally to all citizens regardless of their religion. At present, the personal laws of different communities are governed by their religious texts.

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