[1] A seat of a M. P. can be declared vacant if he absents himself from the house for a continuous period of —
A.
Six month
B.
Two month
C.
Three months
D.
None of the above / More than one of the above
Ans:
None of the above / More than one of the above
Explanation :
If for a period of sixty days a member of either House of Parliament is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant.
[2] The purpose of an adjournment motion is to —
A.
seek the leave of the House to introduce a bill
B.
censure the Government
C.
propose a reduction in the budget
D.
Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance
Ans:
Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance
Explanation :
Adjournment Motion is the procedure for adjournment of the business of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, which can be moved with the consent of the speaker.
[3] What is meant when the Constitution declares India a "Secular State"?
A.
Religious worship is not allowed
B.
Religions are patronised by the State
C.
The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
D.
None of these
Ans:
The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
Explanation :
Secularism is the principle of separation of government institutions, and the persons mandated to represent the State, from religious institutions and religious dignitaries. India is a secular country as per the declaration in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. It prohibits discrimination against members of a particular religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Every person has the right to preach, practice and propagate any religion they choose. The government must not favour or discriminate against any religion. It must treat all religions with equal respect. All citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs are equal in front of law.
[4] January 26 selected as the date for the inauguration of the Constitution because –
A.
it was considered to be an auspicious day
B.
on that day the. Quit India Movement was started in 1942
C.
the Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930
D.
None of these
Ans:
the Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930
Explanation :
The Indian constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on the 26th November, 1949 and it came into force after two months on 26th January, 1950. The day January 26 was chosen because it was this very day when the Poorna Swaraj resolution was made in Lahore in 1930 and the first tricolor of India unfurled.
[5] The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages?
A.
Greater adaptability
B.
Strong State
C.
Greater participation by the people
D.
Lesser Chances of authoritarianism
Ans:
Strong State
Explanation :
A unitary system of government, or unitary state, is a sovereign state governed as a single entity. The central government is supreme and any administrative divisions (sub-national units) exercise only powers that their central government chooses to delegate. Lower-level governments, if they exist at all, do nothing but implement the policies of the national government.
[6] Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentaiy system of government?
A.
Flexibility of the Constitution
B.
Fusion of Executive and Legislature
C.
Judicial Supremacy
D.
Parliamentary Sovereignty
Ans:
Fusion of Executive and Legislature
Explanation :
A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature (parliament). The executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.
[7] Grassroots democracy is related to –
A.
Devolution of powers
B.
Decentralisation of powers
C.
Panchayati Raj System
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Grassroots democracy is a tendency towards designing political processes involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group. It focuses on people or society at a local level rather than at the center of major political activity. Devolution and decentralization of power and Panchayati raj system are essential elements of such a system.
[8] In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable?
A.
A. K. Gopalan’s case
B.
Keshvananda Bharti's case
C.
M. C. Mehta's case
D.
Golak Nath's case
Ans:
Keshvananda Bharti's case
Explanation :
In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judgcs (such a large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme Court deliberated as to whether any part of the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution could be revoked or limited by amendment of the constitution. This question had previously been considered in Shankari Prasad v. Union of India and Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan. In both cases, the power to amend the rights had been upheld on the basis of Article 368. Six years later in 1973, thirteen judges of the Supreme Court, including then Chief Justice Sikri, heard arguments in Kesavananda Bharati v. The State of Kerala and thus considered the validity of the 24th, 25th and 29th amendments, and more basically the correctness of the decision in the Golak Nath case. This time, the court held, by the thinnest of margins of 7-6, that although no part of the constitution, including fundamental rights, was beyond the amending power of Parliament (thus overruling the 1967 case), the "basic structure of the Constitution could not be abrogated even by a constitutional amendment".
[9] Which of the following the basis of languages?
A.
Kerala is the first State in India formed on
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The congress in its Jaipur session appointed a three member committee also popularly known as JVP committee after the name of its leaders — Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel and Pattabhai Sitaramaya. The committee rejected language as the basis of reorganization of states. Potti Sreeramulu, one of the activists demanding the formation of a Telugu-majority state, died on 16 December 1952 after undertaking a fast-unto-death. This resulted in the creation of the first state on linguistic basis for Telugu speaking people called Andhra State on October 1, 1953. It was later renamed Andhra Pradesh.
[10] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[11] Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with -
A.
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
B.
financial emergency
C.
reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
D.
Official Language of the Union of India
Ans:
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
Explanation :
The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
[12] Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties?
A.
Advocate General
B.
Attorney General
C.
Additional Advocate General
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Attorney General
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India. He has also the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.
[13] Which of the following is a political right?
A.
Right to Work
B.
Right to Education
C.
Right to Freedom of Expression
D.
Right to Vote
Ans:
Right to Vote
Explanation :
Right to vote forms one of the constituents of political participation, the bedrock of democracy. It is a political right and encapsulates several other rights.
[14] The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental duties
C.
Preamble
D.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
Preamble
Explanation :
The preamble contains the socio-economic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status and opportunity, and to promote among them fraternity so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
[15] Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed?
A.
Dr Raj endra Prasad
B.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
C.
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
K R Narayanan
Ans:
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
If for a period of sixty days a member of either House of Parliament is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant.
[2] The purpose of an adjournment motion is to —
A.
seek the leave of the House to introduce a bill
B.
censure the Government
C.
propose a reduction in the budget
D.
Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance
Ans:
Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance
Explanation :
Adjournment Motion is the procedure for adjournment of the business of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, which can be moved with the consent of the speaker.
[3] What is meant when the Constitution declares India a "Secular State"?
A.
Religious worship is not allowed
B.
Religions are patronised by the State
C.
The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
D.
None of these
Ans:
The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
Explanation :
Secularism is the principle of separation of government institutions, and the persons mandated to represent the State, from religious institutions and religious dignitaries. India is a secular country as per the declaration in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. It prohibits discrimination against members of a particular religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Every person has the right to preach, practice and propagate any religion they choose. The government must not favour or discriminate against any religion. It must treat all religions with equal respect. All citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs are equal in front of law.
[4] January 26 selected as the date for the inauguration of the Constitution because –
A.
it was considered to be an auspicious day
B.
on that day the. Quit India Movement was started in 1942
C.
the Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930
D.
None of these
Ans:
the Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930
Explanation :
The Indian constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on the 26th November, 1949 and it came into force after two months on 26th January, 1950. The day January 26 was chosen because it was this very day when the Poorna Swaraj resolution was made in Lahore in 1930 and the first tricolor of India unfurled.
[5] The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages?
A.
Greater adaptability
B.
Strong State
C.
Greater participation by the people
D.
Lesser Chances of authoritarianism
Ans:
Strong State
Explanation :
A unitary system of government, or unitary state, is a sovereign state governed as a single entity. The central government is supreme and any administrative divisions (sub-national units) exercise only powers that their central government chooses to delegate. Lower-level governments, if they exist at all, do nothing but implement the policies of the national government.
[6] Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentaiy system of government?
A.
Flexibility of the Constitution
B.
Fusion of Executive and Legislature
C.
Judicial Supremacy
D.
Parliamentary Sovereignty
Ans:
Fusion of Executive and Legislature
Explanation :
A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature (parliament). The executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.
[7] Grassroots democracy is related to –
A.
Devolution of powers
B.
Decentralisation of powers
C.
Panchayati Raj System
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Grassroots democracy is a tendency towards designing political processes involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group. It focuses on people or society at a local level rather than at the center of major political activity. Devolution and decentralization of power and Panchayati raj system are essential elements of such a system.
[8] In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable?
A.
A. K. Gopalan’s case
B.
Keshvananda Bharti's case
C.
M. C. Mehta's case
D.
Golak Nath's case
Ans:
Keshvananda Bharti's case
Explanation :
In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judgcs (such a large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme Court deliberated as to whether any part of the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution could be revoked or limited by amendment of the constitution. This question had previously been considered in Shankari Prasad v. Union of India and Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan. In both cases, the power to amend the rights had been upheld on the basis of Article 368. Six years later in 1973, thirteen judges of the Supreme Court, including then Chief Justice Sikri, heard arguments in Kesavananda Bharati v. The State of Kerala and thus considered the validity of the 24th, 25th and 29th amendments, and more basically the correctness of the decision in the Golak Nath case. This time, the court held, by the thinnest of margins of 7-6, that although no part of the constitution, including fundamental rights, was beyond the amending power of Parliament (thus overruling the 1967 case), the "basic structure of the Constitution could not be abrogated even by a constitutional amendment".
[9] Which of the following the basis of languages?
A.
Kerala is the first State in India formed on
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The congress in its Jaipur session appointed a three member committee also popularly known as JVP committee after the name of its leaders — Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel and Pattabhai Sitaramaya. The committee rejected language as the basis of reorganization of states. Potti Sreeramulu, one of the activists demanding the formation of a Telugu-majority state, died on 16 December 1952 after undertaking a fast-unto-death. This resulted in the creation of the first state on linguistic basis for Telugu speaking people called Andhra State on October 1, 1953. It was later renamed Andhra Pradesh.
[10] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[11] Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with -
A.
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
B.
financial emergency
C.
reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
D.
Official Language of the Union of India
Ans:
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
Explanation :
The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
[12] Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties?
A.
Advocate General
B.
Attorney General
C.
Additional Advocate General
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Attorney General
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India. He has also the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.
[13] Which of the following is a political right?
A.
Right to Work
B.
Right to Education
C.
Right to Freedom of Expression
D.
Right to Vote
Ans:
Right to Vote
Explanation :
Right to vote forms one of the constituents of political participation, the bedrock of democracy. It is a political right and encapsulates several other rights.
[14] The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental duties
C.
Preamble
D.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
Preamble
Explanation :
The preamble contains the socio-economic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status and opportunity, and to promote among them fraternity so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
[15] Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed?
A.
Dr Raj endra Prasad
B.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
C.
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
K R Narayanan
Ans:
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
Secularism is the principle of separation of government institutions, and the persons mandated to represent the State, from religious institutions and religious dignitaries. India is a secular country as per the declaration in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. It prohibits discrimination against members of a particular religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Every person has the right to preach, practice and propagate any religion they choose. The government must not favour or discriminate against any religion. It must treat all religions with equal respect. All citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs are equal in front of law.
[4] January 26 selected as the date for the inauguration of the Constitution because –
A.
it was considered to be an auspicious day
B.
on that day the. Quit India Movement was started in 1942
C.
the Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930
D.
None of these
Ans:
the Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930
Explanation :
The Indian constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on the 26th November, 1949 and it came into force after two months on 26th January, 1950. The day January 26 was chosen because it was this very day when the Poorna Swaraj resolution was made in Lahore in 1930 and the first tricolor of India unfurled.
[5] The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages?
A.
Greater adaptability
B.
Strong State
C.
Greater participation by the people
D.
Lesser Chances of authoritarianism
Ans:
Strong State
Explanation :
A unitary system of government, or unitary state, is a sovereign state governed as a single entity. The central government is supreme and any administrative divisions (sub-national units) exercise only powers that their central government chooses to delegate. Lower-level governments, if they exist at all, do nothing but implement the policies of the national government.
[6] Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentaiy system of government?
A.
Flexibility of the Constitution
B.
Fusion of Executive and Legislature
C.
Judicial Supremacy
D.
Parliamentary Sovereignty
Ans:
Fusion of Executive and Legislature
Explanation :
A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature (parliament). The executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.
[7] Grassroots democracy is related to –
A.
Devolution of powers
B.
Decentralisation of powers
C.
Panchayati Raj System
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Grassroots democracy is a tendency towards designing political processes involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group. It focuses on people or society at a local level rather than at the center of major political activity. Devolution and decentralization of power and Panchayati raj system are essential elements of such a system.
[8] In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable?
A.
A. K. Gopalan’s case
B.
Keshvananda Bharti's case
C.
M. C. Mehta's case
D.
Golak Nath's case
Ans:
Keshvananda Bharti's case
Explanation :
In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judgcs (such a large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme Court deliberated as to whether any part of the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution could be revoked or limited by amendment of the constitution. This question had previously been considered in Shankari Prasad v. Union of India and Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan. In both cases, the power to amend the rights had been upheld on the basis of Article 368. Six years later in 1973, thirteen judges of the Supreme Court, including then Chief Justice Sikri, heard arguments in Kesavananda Bharati v. The State of Kerala and thus considered the validity of the 24th, 25th and 29th amendments, and more basically the correctness of the decision in the Golak Nath case. This time, the court held, by the thinnest of margins of 7-6, that although no part of the constitution, including fundamental rights, was beyond the amending power of Parliament (thus overruling the 1967 case), the "basic structure of the Constitution could not be abrogated even by a constitutional amendment".
[9] Which of the following the basis of languages?
A.
Kerala is the first State in India formed on
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The congress in its Jaipur session appointed a three member committee also popularly known as JVP committee after the name of its leaders — Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel and Pattabhai Sitaramaya. The committee rejected language as the basis of reorganization of states. Potti Sreeramulu, one of the activists demanding the formation of a Telugu-majority state, died on 16 December 1952 after undertaking a fast-unto-death. This resulted in the creation of the first state on linguistic basis for Telugu speaking people called Andhra State on October 1, 1953. It was later renamed Andhra Pradesh.
[10] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[11] Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with -
A.
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
B.
financial emergency
C.
reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
D.
Official Language of the Union of India
Ans:
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
Explanation :
The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
[12] Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties?
A.
Advocate General
B.
Attorney General
C.
Additional Advocate General
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Attorney General
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India. He has also the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.
[13] Which of the following is a political right?
A.
Right to Work
B.
Right to Education
C.
Right to Freedom of Expression
D.
Right to Vote
Ans:
Right to Vote
Explanation :
Right to vote forms one of the constituents of political participation, the bedrock of democracy. It is a political right and encapsulates several other rights.
[14] The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental duties
C.
Preamble
D.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
Preamble
Explanation :
The preamble contains the socio-economic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status and opportunity, and to promote among them fraternity so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
[15] Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed?
A.
Dr Raj endra Prasad
B.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
C.
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
K R Narayanan
Ans:
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
A unitary system of government, or unitary state, is a sovereign state governed as a single entity. The central government is supreme and any administrative divisions (sub-national units) exercise only powers that their central government chooses to delegate. Lower-level governments, if they exist at all, do nothing but implement the policies of the national government.
[6] Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentaiy system of government?
A.
Flexibility of the Constitution
B.
Fusion of Executive and Legislature
C.
Judicial Supremacy
D.
Parliamentary Sovereignty
Ans:
Fusion of Executive and Legislature
Explanation :
A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature (parliament). The executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.
[7] Grassroots democracy is related to –
A.
Devolution of powers
B.
Decentralisation of powers
C.
Panchayati Raj System
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Grassroots democracy is a tendency towards designing political processes involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group. It focuses on people or society at a local level rather than at the center of major political activity. Devolution and decentralization of power and Panchayati raj system are essential elements of such a system.
[8] In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable?
A.
A. K. Gopalan’s case
B.
Keshvananda Bharti's case
C.
M. C. Mehta's case
D.
Golak Nath's case
Ans:
Keshvananda Bharti's case
Explanation :
In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judgcs (such a large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme Court deliberated as to whether any part of the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution could be revoked or limited by amendment of the constitution. This question had previously been considered in Shankari Prasad v. Union of India and Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan. In both cases, the power to amend the rights had been upheld on the basis of Article 368. Six years later in 1973, thirteen judges of the Supreme Court, including then Chief Justice Sikri, heard arguments in Kesavananda Bharati v. The State of Kerala and thus considered the validity of the 24th, 25th and 29th amendments, and more basically the correctness of the decision in the Golak Nath case. This time, the court held, by the thinnest of margins of 7-6, that although no part of the constitution, including fundamental rights, was beyond the amending power of Parliament (thus overruling the 1967 case), the "basic structure of the Constitution could not be abrogated even by a constitutional amendment".
[9] Which of the following the basis of languages?
A.
Kerala is the first State in India formed on
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The congress in its Jaipur session appointed a three member committee also popularly known as JVP committee after the name of its leaders — Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel and Pattabhai Sitaramaya. The committee rejected language as the basis of reorganization of states. Potti Sreeramulu, one of the activists demanding the formation of a Telugu-majority state, died on 16 December 1952 after undertaking a fast-unto-death. This resulted in the creation of the first state on linguistic basis for Telugu speaking people called Andhra State on October 1, 1953. It was later renamed Andhra Pradesh.
[10] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[11] Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with -
A.
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
B.
financial emergency
C.
reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
D.
Official Language of the Union of India
Ans:
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
Explanation :
The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
[12] Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties?
A.
Advocate General
B.
Attorney General
C.
Additional Advocate General
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Attorney General
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India. He has also the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.
[13] Which of the following is a political right?
A.
Right to Work
B.
Right to Education
C.
Right to Freedom of Expression
D.
Right to Vote
Ans:
Right to Vote
Explanation :
Right to vote forms one of the constituents of political participation, the bedrock of democracy. It is a political right and encapsulates several other rights.
[14] The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental duties
C.
Preamble
D.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
Preamble
Explanation :
The preamble contains the socio-economic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status and opportunity, and to promote among them fraternity so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
[15] Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed?
A.
Dr Raj endra Prasad
B.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
C.
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
K R Narayanan
Ans:
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
Grassroots democracy is a tendency towards designing political processes involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group. It focuses on people or society at a local level rather than at the center of major political activity. Devolution and decentralization of power and Panchayati raj system are essential elements of such a system.
[8] In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable?
A.
A. K. Gopalan’s case
B.
Keshvananda Bharti's case
C.
M. C. Mehta's case
D.
Golak Nath's case
Ans:
Keshvananda Bharti's case
Explanation :
In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judgcs (such a large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme Court deliberated as to whether any part of the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution could be revoked or limited by amendment of the constitution. This question had previously been considered in Shankari Prasad v. Union of India and Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan. In both cases, the power to amend the rights had been upheld on the basis of Article 368. Six years later in 1973, thirteen judges of the Supreme Court, including then Chief Justice Sikri, heard arguments in Kesavananda Bharati v. The State of Kerala and thus considered the validity of the 24th, 25th and 29th amendments, and more basically the correctness of the decision in the Golak Nath case. This time, the court held, by the thinnest of margins of 7-6, that although no part of the constitution, including fundamental rights, was beyond the amending power of Parliament (thus overruling the 1967 case), the "basic structure of the Constitution could not be abrogated even by a constitutional amendment".
[9] Which of the following the basis of languages?
A.
Kerala is the first State in India formed on
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
The congress in its Jaipur session appointed a three member committee also popularly known as JVP committee after the name of its leaders — Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel and Pattabhai Sitaramaya. The committee rejected language as the basis of reorganization of states. Potti Sreeramulu, one of the activists demanding the formation of a Telugu-majority state, died on 16 December 1952 after undertaking a fast-unto-death. This resulted in the creation of the first state on linguistic basis for Telugu speaking people called Andhra State on October 1, 1953. It was later renamed Andhra Pradesh.
[10] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[11] Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with -
A.
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
B.
financial emergency
C.
reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
D.
Official Language of the Union of India
Ans:
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
Explanation :
The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
[12] Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties?
A.
Advocate General
B.
Attorney General
C.
Additional Advocate General
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Attorney General
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India. He has also the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.
[13] Which of the following is a political right?
A.
Right to Work
B.
Right to Education
C.
Right to Freedom of Expression
D.
Right to Vote
Ans:
Right to Vote
Explanation :
Right to vote forms one of the constituents of political participation, the bedrock of democracy. It is a political right and encapsulates several other rights.
[14] The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental duties
C.
Preamble
D.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
Preamble
Explanation :
The preamble contains the socio-economic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status and opportunity, and to promote among them fraternity so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
[15] Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed?
A.
Dr Raj endra Prasad
B.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
C.
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
K R Narayanan
Ans:
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
The congress in its Jaipur session appointed a three member committee also popularly known as JVP committee after the name of its leaders — Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel and Pattabhai Sitaramaya. The committee rejected language as the basis of reorganization of states. Potti Sreeramulu, one of the activists demanding the formation of a Telugu-majority state, died on 16 December 1952 after undertaking a fast-unto-death. This resulted in the creation of the first state on linguistic basis for Telugu speaking people called Andhra State on October 1, 1953. It was later renamed Andhra Pradesh.
[10] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
[11] Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with -
A.
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
B.
financial emergency
C.
reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
D.
Official Language of the Union of India
Ans:
the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution
Explanation :
The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
[12] Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties?
A.
Advocate General
B.
Attorney General
C.
Additional Advocate General
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Attorney General
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India. He has also the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.
[13] Which of the following is a political right?
A.
Right to Work
B.
Right to Education
C.
Right to Freedom of Expression
D.
Right to Vote
Ans:
Right to Vote
Explanation :
Right to vote forms one of the constituents of political participation, the bedrock of democracy. It is a political right and encapsulates several other rights.
[14] The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental duties
C.
Preamble
D.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
Preamble
Explanation :
The preamble contains the socio-economic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status and opportunity, and to promote among them fraternity so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
[15] Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed?
A.
Dr Raj endra Prasad
B.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
C.
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
K R Narayanan
Ans:
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
[12] Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in performance of his duties?
A.
Advocate General
B.
Attorney General
C.
Additional Advocate General
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Attorney General
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India. He has also the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.
[13] Which of the following is a political right?
A.
Right to Work
B.
Right to Education
C.
Right to Freedom of Expression
D.
Right to Vote
Ans:
Right to Vote
Explanation :
Right to vote forms one of the constituents of political participation, the bedrock of democracy. It is a political right and encapsulates several other rights.
[14] The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental duties
C.
Preamble
D.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
Preamble
Explanation :
The preamble contains the socio-economic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status and opportunity, and to promote among them fraternity so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
[15] Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed?
A.
Dr Raj endra Prasad
B.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
C.
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
K R Narayanan
Ans:
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
Right to vote forms one of the constituents of political participation, the bedrock of democracy. It is a political right and encapsulates several other rights.
[14] The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through –
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental duties
C.
Preamble
D.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans:
Preamble
Explanation :
The preamble contains the socio-economic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status and opportunity, and to promote among them fraternity so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
[15] Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed?
A.
Dr Raj endra Prasad
B.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
C.
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
K R Narayanan
Ans:
Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
Dr. Neelarn Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. After the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in office, Reddy was elected unopposed. He was only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. He was elected president on 21 July 1977.
[16] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
The Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".
[17] Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System?
A.
Dual citizenship
B.
Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
C.
Supremacy of the Constitution
D.
Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Ans:
Dual citizenship
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9(1) of the Citizenship act 1955, provides that any citizen of India who by naturalization or registration acquires the citizenship of another country shall cease to be a citizen of India. Indian Government has started OCI (Overseas citizen of India) Scheme in 2005. According to the scheme if you are already a Person of Indian origin (POI) and have taken up citizenship abroad, you can take up benefits of OCI scheme, which gives you the same travel and residence privileges like other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
[18] The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the –
A.
Simon Commission proposals
B.
Cripps proposals
C.
Mountbatten plan
D.
Cabinet Mission plan
Ans:
Cabinet Mission plan
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly was set up while India was still under British rule, following negotiations between Inian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India from the United Kingdom.
[19] The two basic principles of the liberal theory of democracy as emphasised by John Locke, are –
A.
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
B.
Representative Democracy and Workers' Rights
C.
Popular Sovereignty and constitutional government
D.
Women suffrage and popular sovereignty
Ans:
Universal Adult Franchise and the Right to Property
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government" of 1689 established two fundamental liberal ideas: economic liberty (meaning the right to have and use property) and intellectual liberty (including freedom of conscience). According to Locke, the individual was naturally free and only became a political subject out of free choice. Without the consent of the people there could not be formed a civil society/ community. Secondly, Locke emphasized that all men were equal. There was a perfect state of equality with all the power being reciprocal and no one having more than the other. This is a fundamental principle of present day democracy. From it, flows the democratic principle of universal participation. That no man shall be excluded from the political process.
[20] The constitution of India describes India as –
A.
A Union of States
B.
Quasi-federal
C.
A federation of state and union territories
D.
A Unitary State
Ans:
A Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of Slates.
[21] Direct Democracy is a system of Government in which –
A.
People choose the Civil Servants
B.
People directly elect their Representatives.
C.
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
D.
Government officials consult people on various appointments.
Ans:
People take part directly in the policy making and administration of the country.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
In general, the term "direct democracy" usually refers to citizens making policy and law decisions in person, without going through representatives and legislatures. Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives.
[22] Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Independence of judiciary
C.
Federalism
D.
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Ans:
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation :
The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
[23] Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?
A.
There are two distinct levels of government
B.
The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
C.
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
D.
A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute
Ans:
There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
One of the features of the federal system is the distribution of power between the federal government and the government of the states. Some powers are given to the federal government and some other remaining powers are given to the government of states. The federal government is powerful over the matter of national (or) general importance. Both federal and state governments functioning strictly within the sphere demarcated for them.
[24] Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution?
A.
Fundamental rights
B.
Directive Principles of State Policy
C.
The Preamble
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
[25] Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution :
A.
The Preamble
B.
The Fundamental Rights
C.
The Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
The Seventh Schedule
Ans:
The Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Explanation :
Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with separation of judiciary from executive. H. says that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.