1. Which of these is not a function of the constitution?
a). It gives a guarantee of the rights of the citizen.
b). It marks out different spheres of power for different branches of government.
c). It ensures that good people come to power.
d). It ensures freedom of expression with commonly shared values.
Answer: c.
2. Which of the following is a good reason to conclude that the authority of the constitution is higher than that of the parliament?
a) The constitution was framed before the parliament came into being.
b) The constitution-makers were more eminent leaders than the members of the parliament.
c). The constitution specifies how parliament is to be formed and what are its powers.
d). The constitution cannot be amended by the parliament.
Answer: c.
3. Consider the following statements about a constitution.
1). Constitutions are written documents about the formation and power of the government.
2). Constitutions exist and are required only in democratic countries.
3). A constitution is a legal document that does not deal with ideals and values.
4). A constitution gives its citizens a new identity.
Which one of the above statements is true.
a) 1, 3, 4 only
b) 1,2 only
c) 2, 3, 4 only
d) 1 and 4 only
Answer: d.
4. Consider the following statements with inferences about making the Indian Constitution.
1. The Constituent Assembly did not represent the Indian people since it was not elected by all citizens.
2. Constitution-making did not involve any major decision since there was a general consensus among the leaders at that time about its basic framework.
3. There was little originality in the Constitution, for much of it was borrowed from other countries.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 only
Answer: c.
5. Consider the following statements.
1. A Bill of Rights lays down the rights enjoyed by the people of a country.
2. A Bill of Rights protects the liberties of an individual.
3. Every country in the world has a Bill of Rights.
4. The Constitution guarantees remedy against violation of Rights.
Which one of the above statements is true regarding rights in the Indian constitution.
a) 1, 2, and 4 only
b) 1, 2, 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 3 only
Answer: a.
6. Which of the following is the best description of Fundamental Rights?
a) All the rights an individual should have.
b) All the rights are given to citizens by law.
c) The rights are given and protected by the Constitution.
d) The rights are given by the Constitution that cannot ever be restricted.
Answer: c.
7. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the Cultural and Educational Rights?
a) Only children belonging to the minority group that has opened educational institutions can study there.
b) Government schools must ensure that children of the minority group will be introduced to their beliefs and culture.
c) Linguistic and religious minorities can open schools for their children and keep them reserved for them.
d) Linguistic and religious minorities can demand that their children must not study in any educational institution except those managed by their own community.
Answer: c.
8. Which of the following is a violation of Fundamental Rights.
a) Not paying minimum wages
b) Banning of a book
c) Banning of loudspeakers after 9 pm.
d) Making a speech
Answer: a.
9. Which of the following resembles most a direct democracy?
a). Discussions in a family meeting
b). Election of the class monitor
c). Choice of a candidate by a political party
d). Decisions are taken by the Gram Sabha
Answer: d.
10. Which of the following tasks are not performed by the Election Commission?
a). Preparing the Electoral Rolls
b). Nominating the candidates
c). Setting up polling booths
d). Implementing the model code of conduct
e). Supervising the Panchayat elections
Answer: b.
11. Which of the following is common to the method of election of the members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
a). Every citizen above the age of 18 is an eligible voter
b). A voter can give preference orders for different candidates
c). Every vote has equal value.
d). The winner must get more than half the votes
Answer: a.
12. In the First Past the Post system, that candidate is declared the winner who
a). Secures the largest number of postal ballots.
b). Belongs to the party that has the highest number of votes in the country.
c). Has more votes than any other candidate in the constituency.
d). Attains the first position by securing more than 50% votes.
Answer: c.
13. A parliamentary executive means:
a). Executive where there is a parliament
b). Executive elected by the parliament
c). Where the parliament functions as the Executive
d). The executive is dependent on the support of the majority in the parliament.
Answer: c.
14. Match the following
List I;
i). Works within the particular State in which recruited Service
ii). Works in any central government office located either at the national Services capital or elsewhere in the country.
iii). Works in a particular State to which allotted; can also be sent on deputation to the center.
iv). Works in Indian missions abroad.
List-II;
a). Indian Foreign.
b). State Civil
c). All India Services
d). Central Services
Answer: 1-b; 2-c; 3-d; 4-a;
15. While appointing the Prime Minister, the President selects
a). Leader of the largest party in the Lok Sabha
b). Leader of the largest party in the alliance which secures a majority in the Lok Sabha
c). The leader of the largest party in the Rajya Sabha
d). Leader of the alliance or party that has the support of the majority in Lok Sabha.
Answer: d.
16. What are the different ways in which the independence of the judiciary is ensured? Choose the odd ones out.
a). Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is consulted in the appointment of other judges of the Supreme Court.
b) Judges are generally not removed before the age of retirement.
c) Judge of a High Court cannot be transferred to another High Court.
d) Parliament has no say in the appointment of judges.
Answer: c.
17. Choose the correct statement from the following.
A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because,
a) Circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution.
b) A document written at one point in time becomes outdated after some time.
c) Every generation should have a constitution of its own liking.
d) It must reflect the philosophy of the existing government.
Answer: a.
18. Which one of the following statements is true.
1. The President cannot send back an amendment bill for reconsideration of Parliament.
2. Elected representatives alone have the power to amend the Constitution.
3. The Judiciary cannot initiate the process of constitutional amendment but can effectively change the Constitution by interpreting it differently.
4. Parliament can amend any section of the Constitution.
a) 1, 2, and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, and 4 only
d) 1,2,3, and 4 only
Answer: a.
19. The 42nd amendment was one of the most controversial amendments so far. Which of the following were the reasons for this controversy?
a). It was made during a national emergency and the declaration of that emergency was itself controversial.
b). It was made without the support of the special majority.
c). It was made without ratification by State legislatures.
d). It contained provisions, which were controversial.
Answer: a.
20. Which of the following is not a reasonable explanation of the conflict between the legislature and the judiciary over different amendments?
a). Different interpretations of the Constitution are possible.
b). In a democracy, debates and differences are natural.
c). Constitution has given higher importance to certain rules and principles and also allowed for amendment by special majority.
d). The legislature cannot be entrusted to protect the rights of the citizens.
e). Judiciary can only decide the constitutionality of a particular law; cannot resolve political debates about its need.
Answer: d.
21. Identify the correct statements about the theory of basic structure.
1. The constitution specifies the basic tenets.
2. The legislature can amend all parts of the Constitution except the basic structure.
3. Judiciary has defined which aspects of the Constitution can be termed as the basic structure and which cannot.
4. This theory found its first expression in the Kesavananda Bharati case and has been discussed in subsequent judgments.
5.. This theory has increased the powers of the judiciary and has come to be accepted by different political parties and the government.
a) 2, 4, 5 only
b) 1, 2,5 only
c) 1, 2,3 only
d) 1,2,3,4,5 only
Answer: a.
22. Which of the options given below cannot be used to complete the following statement?
Democratic countries need a constitution to
a) Check the power of the government.
b) Protect minorities from the majority.
c) Bring independence from colonial rule.
d) Ensure that a long-term vision is not lost by momentary passions.
e) Bring social change in a peaceful manner.
Answer: c.
23. Which of the following principles of secularism are adopted in the Constitution of India?
a). that state will have nothing to do with religion
b). that state will have close relation with religion
c). that state can discriminate among religions that state will recognize rights of religious groups
e) . that state will have limited powers to intervene in affairs of religions
Answer: e.
24. Match the following.
List -I
a. Freedom to criticize.
b. Taking decisions in the constituent assembly on the basis of reason, not self-interest
c. Accepting the importance of community in an individual’s life
d. Article 370 and 371
e. Unequal rights to women regarding family property and children.
List-II
i. Substantive achievement treatment of widows.
ii. Procedural achievement
iii. Neglect of gender justice
iv. Liberal individualism
v. Attention to requirements of the particular region
Answer: a-iv; b-ii; c-i; d-v; e-iii;
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