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MODEL QUESTIONS

MODULE - 1 INTRODUCTION

1. The Indian constitution isa. Based on conventions b. A Brief documentc. An evolved constitution c. Written and bulky document

2. The Constituent assembly adopted the Indian Constitution ona. August 15, 1947 b. November 26, 1949c. January 26, 1950 d. January 26, 1948

3. The constituent assembly of India started its work in 1946 and completed Its work ina. Nov 1949 b. Jan 1949 c. Dec 1948 d. Jan 1950

4. In the Year 1946a. Lord Mount Batten became the viceroy of Indiab. Cabinet Delegation came to Indiac. Cripps Mission came to Indiad. Drafting committee headed by Dr. Ambedkar started drafting

constitution for India

5. The constitution of India derives its authoritya. By the democratic government formed in Indiab. From the Parliament of Indiac. From the Constituent Assemblyd. None of the above

MAKING6. In which year Cripps Mission visited India?

a. 1935 b. 1945 c. 1949 d. 1942

7. Who was the chairman of Drafting Committee of Constitution of India?a. Dr. Rajendra Prasad b. Jawaharalal Nehruc. Dr.B R Ambedkar d. SaradarVallabhabaipatel

8. Who was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly?a. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar b. Jawaharlal Nehruc. Dr. Rajendra Prasad d. B.N. Rau

9. The government of India Act 1935 provided fora. Dyarchy at the center b. Establishment of federal courtc. Provincial autonomy d. All of the above

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10.The constitution of India isa. Unitary in form but federal in spiritb. Unitary with strong federal biasc. Is full of strong unitary featuresd. Federal in form but unitary in spirit

PREAMBLE

11.How many times the preamble of the Constitution amended?a. Three times b. Two times c. One time d. Not amended

12.Preamble of the Indian Constitutiona. it is a part of the constitutionb. Is not a part of the constitutionc. Was considered to be part of the constitutiond. it is additional part of the constitution

13.Interpret meansa. Interrupting in the exercise of legal rightb. Passing a law by absolute majorityc. Ascertaining the meaning of a wordd. Amending a law to make it more effective

14. India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, this expression occurs in

a. Fundamental rights b. Citizenshipc. Preamble d. Directive principles

15.The Preamble of the constitutiona. Contained on the constitution, which came into force in 1950b. Was added to the constitution after the decision of

KeshavanandBharati case by the Supreme Courtc. Was added to the constitution by making 42nd amendment in

1976d. Was added to the constitution by making 24th Amendment

16.The words “We the people” in the preamble of Indian Constitution indicate that a. India is a republican polityb. The constitution was framed by the people who were elected by

the Indian peoplec. All the people of India took active part in framing the

constitution for India

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d. None of the above

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

17.Illegal telephone taping is violation ofa. Right to freedom of profession, trade and businessb. Right to freedom of speech and expressionc. Right to equal protection of lawsd. None of the above

18.The procedure prescribed to deprive the life or personal liberty must bea. In the interest of general publicb. To protect security of the statec. Reasonable, fair and justd. To maintain the unity and integrity of the nation

19.Traffic in human beings is violation ofa. Right to life and personal libertyb. Right against exploitationc. Right to social justiced. Right to equal protection of laws

20.when an inferior court acts contrary to the rules of natural justice, the Superior Court issues a

a. Writ of Mandamus b. Writ of Prohibitionc. Writ f Quo – Warranto d. None of the above

21.To file public Interest Litigationa. Locus stand is not necessaryb. The person filing the P.I.L. must have direct interest in the

litigationc. The person filing the litigation should have substantial interest

in the litigationd. The person filing the litigation must have suffered some

monetary loss

22.The following restriction cannot be put on the right of freedom of pressa. Security of the state b. Public orderc. Law and order d. Incitement to an offence

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23.The right to equality before the law conferred by Art. 14a. Permits class legislation b. Prohibits class legislationc. Permits class legislation only in he case of scheduled castes

and scheduled tribesd. Permits class legislation only in the case of socially and educationally backward class people and SC and ST.

24.A rule which prohibits a government servant from taking part to any matterPertaining to his conditions of servicea. Violates the right to freedom of speech and expressionb. Violates the right to practice any professions and carry on any

trade or businessc. Does not violate any provision of the constitutiond. None of the above

25.The protection against self – incrimination is available to a person

a. Who has violated any provision of the constitutionb. Who is a Member of Parliament or Legislative assemblyc. Who has been accused of an offenced. Who is President of India or Governor of a State

Module 2:

Directive Principles of State Policy

26. By whom the Directive Principles of State Policy be amended?a. Parliament, supported by more than fifty percent of statesb. Members of Raj Sabhac. Members of both Lok Sabha and Raj Sabhad.. Members of Lok Sabha

27.This is not a Directive Principle of state policya. Secure just and efficient judiciaryb. Provide free Legal Aidc. Secure living waged. Organize village Panchayat

28.The main purpose of including directive principles of state policy in the Constitution of India is

a. To establish a welfare state b.To check the arbitrary action of the government

c. To establish a secular stated. To provide opportunities for the development

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29.The directive principles of the state policy direct the state to secure all the citizens

a. Uniform civil code c. Common civil codeb. Modern civil code d. Practicable and workable

civil code

30.The directive principles of state policy direct the state to improve a. Standard of public health b. Standard of education c. Modern civil code d. Practicable and workable civil code

31.The directive principles of state policy do not direct the state to meet

a.Cultural reforms b. Economic reformsc. Political reforms d. Social reforms

Fundamental Duties

32.Fundamental duty demandsa. To abide by the constitutionb. To work sincerelyc. To avoid corruptiond. To abide by moral rules

33.This is not a fundamental dutya. Not to indulge in corrupt practiceb. To protect and improve natural environmentc. To develop scientific temperd. To abide by constitution

34.Fundamental duties were incorporated in the constitution by the……………

a. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 b. 44th Amendment Act, 1978

c. 86th Amendment Act, 1982 d. 46th Amendment Act, 198235.It is not one of the fundamental duties of every citizen

a. To respect the judiciary and abide by its directionb. To develop scientific temperc. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of lifed. To abjure violence

36.What is the remedy available for the breach of fundamental duties under the

Constitution?a. No remedy b. Filing Criminal Complaintc. Filing Civil Suit d. Filing writ petition

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Union Executives – President, Prime Minister

37.What is the Minimum age to become the Vice-President of India?a. 35 b. 45 c. 25 d. 30

38.What is the term of the President of India?a. Five years b. Three years c. Four years c. Six years

39.The president of Indiaa. cannot be prosecuted b. Can be prosecuted c. Can be prosecuted only in the case of Criminal Conspiracyd. Can be prosecuted only if the Parliament permits

40.President of India can be removed bya. Impeachment b. Passing a resolution by the union Cabinetc. Passing a resolution in Lok Sabha by two-third majorityd. Chief Justice of India

41.The Prime Minister is the link betweena. The President and Council of Ministersb. The President and both the Houses of Parliamentc. The Legislature and the Executived. India and Foreign States

Parliament

42.The number of Ministers in the Central government is fixed bya. The Parliament b. The Prime Ministerc.The President d. None of the above

43.The Lok – Sabha may be dissolved bya. The Presidentb. The Prime Ministerc. The Prime Minister. When the Union Cabinet takes a decision to

dissolve Lok – Sabhad. The Prime Minister, when the members of the Lok – Sabha, pass

a resolution by simple majority to dissolve it

44.The Chairman of Council of States isa. Elected by the members of Lok – Sabhab. Elected by the members of council of statesc. Nominated by the President of India

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d. None of the above

45.A bill presented in the parliament becomes an act aftera. The President has given his assentb. The Prime Minister has signed itc. The supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of

union parliamentd. It is passed by both the houses

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46.After having been passed by both the houses of parliament when a money bill is presented to the President for his assent, he a. Sign it b. Return the bill for reconsiderationc. With hold it d. All the above

47.Bicameral legislature meansa. Upper & lower house in the Parliament

b. Two party (ruling & opposition) governmentc. The president & Prime minister leading the governmentd. The central legislature & state legislature running the

government

48.According to the 97th amendment of 2003, the total strength of the council of

ministers should not exceed ________ of the total strength of Lok Sabha

a. 15% b. 10% c. 20% d. 13%

49.1/3rd of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire everya. 2 years b. 6 years c. 3 years d. 4 years

Supreme Court of India

50.A writ or Habeas Corpus cannot be issued wherea. The order of arrest is bonfide

b. A person has been detained by a private individualc. The order of arrest is violation of lawd. A person is detained under a law which is unconstitutional

51.The right to move the supreme court when a fundamental right has been violated

a. Is a fundamental right b. Should be exercised only in important matters involving

question of lawc. Depends on the permission granted by the high court to approach

the Supreme Court

d. Available only when substantial loss is suffered

52.A retired judge of the Supreme Courta. cannot practice as and advocate before any courts in india

b. Can practice any case relating to constitutional matters in the Supreme Court

c. Can practice any case in the Supreme Court on the request of President of

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Indiad. Can conduct both civil and criminal cases in any High Court

53.Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court relates toa. Disputes between the Union & the States

b. Civil suits directly field in the Supreme Courtc. Criminal Complaints directly filed in the Supreme Courtd. cases directly filed in the Supreme Court

54.The Indian judiciary is a a. Single and integrated judicial system

b. Highest law-making body c. Dependent judicial system

d. biggest judiciary