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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following provisions are Fundamental Duties under Part IVA of the Indian Constitution?
1. To abide by the constitution and respect its ideals and institutions.
2. To protect and improve the rivers and wildlife.
3. To promote equal justice and welfare of the people.
4. To promote the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: The eleven Fundamental Duties enshrined in Part IVA under Article 51A of the constitution are –
To oblige with the Indian Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions such as the National Anthem and Flag. Hence statement 1 is correct.
To cherish and follow the noble ideas that inspired the national struggle for freedom.
To protect the integrity, sovereignty, and unity of India.
To defend the country and perform national services if and when the country requires.
To promote the spirit of harmony and brotherhood amongst all the people of India and renounce any practices that are derogatory to women. Hence statement 4 is correct.
To cherish and preserve the rich national heritage of our composite culture.
To protect and improve the natural environment including lakes, wildlife, rivers, forests, etc. Hence statement 2 is correct.
To develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry.
To safeguard all public property and to abjure violence.
To strive towards excellence in all genres of individual and collective activities.
To promote equal justice and welfare of the people comes under Article 39A and Article 38 respectively. It forms part of the Directive Principles of State Policy enumerated in Part IV of the constitution. Hence statement 3 is not correct.Incorrect
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: The eleven Fundamental Duties enshrined in Part IVA under Article 51A of the constitution are –
To oblige with the Indian Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions such as the National Anthem and Flag. Hence statement 1 is correct.
To cherish and follow the noble ideas that inspired the national struggle for freedom.
To protect the integrity, sovereignty, and unity of India.
To defend the country and perform national services if and when the country requires.
To promote the spirit of harmony and brotherhood amongst all the people of India and renounce any practices that are derogatory to women. Hence statement 4 is correct.
To cherish and preserve the rich national heritage of our composite culture.
To protect and improve the natural environment including lakes, wildlife, rivers, forests, etc. Hence statement 2 is correct.
To develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry.
To safeguard all public property and to abjure violence.
To strive towards excellence in all genres of individual and collective activities.
To promote equal justice and welfare of the people comes under Article 39A and Article 38 respectively. It forms part of the Directive Principles of State Policy enumerated in Part IV of the constitution. Hence statement 3 is not correct. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Directive Principles provided under part IV of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. Promoting cottage industries on an individual or cooperation basis in rural areas.
2. Public assistance in case of old age, sickness, and disablement, and right to work.
3. Promoting the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections of the society.
4. Promoting the voluntary formation of cooperative societies.
Which of the directive principles given above are based on Gandhian ideology?Correct
Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: The Constitution does not contain any classification of Directive Principles. However, on the basis of their content and direction, they can be classified into three broad categories as socialistic, Gandhian, and liberal-intellectual.- Gandhian Principles are based on Gandhian ideology. They represent the program of reconstruction enunciated by Gandhi during the national movement. In order to fulfill the dreams of Gandhi, some of his ideas were included as Directive Principles.
To organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government (Article 40).
To promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperation basis in rural areas (Article 43).
To promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies (Article 43B).
To promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections of the society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation (Article46).
To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health (Article 47).
To prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breeds (Article 48). - To secure the right to work, to education, and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement (Article 41). This is a socialistic directive principle. Hence option C is the correct answer.
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Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: The Constitution does not contain any classification of Directive Principles. However, on the basis of their content and direction, they can be classified into three broad categories as socialistic, Gandhian, and liberal-intellectual.- Gandhian Principles are based on Gandhian ideology. They represent the program of reconstruction enunciated by Gandhi during the national movement. In order to fulfill the dreams of Gandhi, some of his ideas were included as Directive Principles.
To organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government (Article 40).
To promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperation basis in rural areas (Article 43).
To promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies (Article 43B).
To promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections of the society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation (Article46).
To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health (Article 47).
To prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breeds (Article 48). - To secure the right to work, to education, and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement (Article 41). This is a socialistic directive principle. Hence option C is the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following can be considered as elements of the basic structure of the Constitution of India?
1. Freedom and dignity of the individual
2. Limited power of Parliament to amend the Constitution
3. Secular character of the Constitution
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), laid down a new doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ (or ‘basic features’) of the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court is yet to define or clarify what constitutes the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
From the various judgments, the following have emerged as ‘basic features of the Constitution or elements of the ‘basic structure’ of the constitution:
- Supremacy of the Constitution
- Sovereign, democratic and republican nature of the Indian polity
- Secular character of the Constitution
- Separation of powers between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary
- Federal character of the Constitution
- Judicial review
- Freedom and dignity of the individual
- Harmony and balance between
- Free and fair elections
- Limited power of Parliament to amend the Constitution, etc.
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), laid down a new doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ (or ‘basic features’) of the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court is yet to define or clarify what constitutes the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
From the various judgments, the following have emerged as ‘basic features of the Constitution or elements of the ‘basic structure’ of the constitution:
- Supremacy of the Constitution
- Sovereign, democratic and republican nature of the Indian polity
- Secular character of the Constitution
- Separation of powers between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary
- Federal character of the Constitution
- Judicial review
- Freedom and dignity of the individual
- Harmony and balance between
- Free and fair elections
- Limited power of Parliament to amend the Constitution, etc.
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs regarding the committees of the Constituent Assembly and their chairman:
Committee Chairman
1. Union Constitution Committee: B. R.Ambedkar
2. Steering Committee : Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Union Powers Committee: Rajendra Prasad
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Correct
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: Major Committees of Constituent Assembly:
- Union Powers Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched.
- Union Constitution Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru. Hence pair 1 is not correctly matched.
Provincial Constitution Committee – Sardar Patel
Drafting Committee – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas – Sardar Patel. This committee had the following sub-committees:
Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee – J.B. Kripalani
Minorities Sub-Committee – H.C. Mukherjee
North-East Frontier Tribal Areas and Assam Excluded & Partially Excluded Areas Sub-Committee – Gopinath Bordoloi.
4. Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas (Other than those in Assam) Sub-Committee A.V Thakkar
5. Rules of Procedure Committee – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
6. States Committee (Committee for Negotiating with States) – Jawaharlal Nehru
7. Steering Committee – Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Hence pair 2 is also not correctly matched.
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Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: Major Committees of Constituent Assembly:
- Union Powers Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched.
- Union Constitution Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru. Hence pair 1 is not correctly matched.
Provincial Constitution Committee – Sardar Patel
Drafting Committee – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas – Sardar Patel. This committee had the following sub-committees:
Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee – J.B. Kripalani
Minorities Sub-Committee – H.C. Mukherjee
North-East Frontier Tribal Areas and Assam Excluded & Partially Excluded Areas Sub-Committee – Gopinath Bordoloi.
4. Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas (Other than those in Assam) Sub-Committee A.V Thakkar
5. Rules of Procedure Committee – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
6. States Committee (Committee for Negotiating with States) – Jawaharlal Nehru
7. Steering Committee – Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Hence pair 2 is also not correctly matched.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India:
1. Article 76 of the Indian constitution provides for the office of the Attorney General of India.
2. He is subordinate to and assists the Solicitor General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: The correct option is A.
Explanation: Government is one of the major litigants in courts and to provide them legal assistance there are various Law officers which include the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and the Additional Solicitor general.- Statement 1 is correct: Article 76 of the constitution provides for the office of Attorney General of India and he is the highest law officer in the country. The Solicitor General of India assists the Attorney General to fulfill his official duties and responsibilities.
- Statement 2 is not correct: The Solicitor General of India is subordinate to the Attorney General for India. They are the second law officer of the country, assists the Attorney General, and is assisted by Additional Solicitors General for India.
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Answer: The correct option is A.
Explanation: Government is one of the major litigants in courts and to provide them legal assistance there are various Law officers which include the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and the Additional Solicitor general.- Statement 1 is correct: Article 76 of the constitution provides for the office of Attorney General of India and he is the highest law officer in the country. The Solicitor General of India assists the Attorney General to fulfill his official duties and responsibilities.
- Statement 2 is not correct: The Solicitor General of India is subordinate to the Attorney General for India. They are the second law officer of the country, assists the Attorney General, and is assisted by Additional Solicitors General for India.
