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INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK MCQs

Constitutional Framework, Making Of Indian Constitution And Its Development

Total Questions : 371 | Page 3 of 38 pages
Question 21. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a union
territory?
  1.    Chandigarh
  2.    Pondicherry
  3.    Tripura
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Tripura
:
C
Question 22. India is called a 'republic' because
  1.    Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.
  2.    The ministers are responsible to Parliament
  3.    The people of India are sovereign
  4.    The head of the state in India (President) is an elected head.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> The head of the state in India (President) is an elected head.
:
D
Question 23. The main objective of the cultural and educational rights is
  1.    To preserve the rich cultural heritage of India
  2.    To evolve a single integrated Indian culture
  3.    To help the minorities to conserve their culture
  4.    All the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> To help the minorities to conserve their culture
:
C
Question 24. Who of the following can amend the
fundamental rights granted by the constitution?
  1.    The Parliament
  2.    The Supreme Court
  3.    The President
  4.    None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> The Parliament
:
A
Question 25. Which authority can a citizen approach
for securing right of personal freedom?
  1.    The Parliament
  2.    The President
  3.    Supreme Court alone
  4.    Both Supreme Court and High Courts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Both Supreme Court and High Courts
:
D
Question 26. Freedom of speech under the Indian constitution is subject to
reasonable restrictions on the grounds of protection of
  1.    Sovereignty and integrity of the country
  2.    The dignity of the office of the Prime Minister
  3.    The dignity of the Council of Ministers
  4.    All the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Sovereignty and integrity of the country
:
A
Question 27. The main objective of the fundamental rights is to
  1.    Ensure independence of judiciary
  2.    Promote a socialist pattern of society
  3.    Ensure individual liberty
  4.    Ensure all the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Ensure individual liberty
:
C
Question 28. The scope of life and personal liberty (article 21) includes
  1.    Right to bonus
  2.    Right to good health
  3.    Right to housing
  4.    Right to work
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Right to good health
:
B
Question 29. Q. Which of the following aims to fulfill the Goals/Objective of Directive Principles of State Policy?
  1.    Right to Privacy
  2.    Freedom of Speech and expression
  3.    Uniform Civil Code
  4.    Cultural and Educational Rights of Minorities
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Uniform Civil Code
:
C
Explanation:
Socialist Principles:

  • Article 38: Promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order through justice—social, economic and political—and to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities

  • Article 39:Secure citizens:Right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens,Equitable distribution of material resources of the community for the common good,Prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production,Equal pay for equal work for men and women,Preservation of the health and strength of workers and children against forcible abuse,Opportunities for the healthy development of children

  • Article 39A:Promote equal justice and free legal aid to the poor

  • Article 41In cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, secure citizens:Right to workRight to education,Right to public assistance,

  • Article 42:Make provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief

  • Article 43:Secure a living wage, a decent standard of living and social and cultural opportunities for all workers

  • Article 43A:Take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries

  • Article 47:Raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and to improve public health


GANDHIAN PRINCIPLES:

  • Article 40:Organise village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers

  • and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government

  • Article 43:Promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas

  • Article 43B:Promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies

  • Article 46: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

  • Article 47:Prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health

  • Article 48:Prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breeds


Liberal - Intellectual Principles:

  • Article 44:Secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country

  • Article 45:Provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years

  • Article 48:Organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines

  • Article 49:Protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance

  • Article 50:Separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State

  • Article 51:Promote international peace and security and maintain just and honourable relations between nations,Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations,Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration

Question 30. Q. In the context of Judiciary in India, what is meant by the term 'Independence of Judiciary '?

  1. That the other organs of the government should not interfere with the decision of the judiciary.

  2. Judges must be able to perform their functions without fear or favour.

  3. Other organs of the government like the executive and legislature must not restrain the functioning of the judiciary

  4. That the Judiciary is not accountable to the constitution for its decisions taken.


Select the correct answer, using the codes given below:
  1.    1, 2 and 3 only
  2.    2 and 3 only
  3.    2, 3 and 4 only
  4.    1, 2, 3 and 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1, 2 and 3 only
:
A
Explanation:
Statement 1, 2 and 3 are correct :-Simply stated independence of judiciary means:

  • other organs of the government like the executive and legislature must not restrain the functioning of the judiciary in such a way that it is unable to do justice

  • The other organs of the government should not interfere with the decision of the judiciary.

  • Judges must be able to perform their functions without fear or favour.


Statement 4 is incorrect: Independence of the judiciary does not imply arbitrariness or absence of accountability. Judiciary is a part of the democratic political structure of the country. It is therefore accountable to the Constitution,to the democratic traditions and to the people of the country.

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