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1.Which is the highest law of the land? (A) Indian Penal Code (B) Indian Constitution (C) Civil Procedure Code (D) Criminal Procedure Code
“(B) (SSC CHSL 2002) Exp: Constitution of India is the highest law of land in India. It is a document having a special legal sanctity which sets out the framework and principal functions of government. It is also termed as ““Fundamental Law”” of country which reflects people’s faith and aspirations.”
2.The constitution of India was framed by: (A) Planning Commission (B) Constituent Assembly (C) President (D) Working Committee
(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Constitution of India was framed by constituent assembly which consisted of total 389 members before partition and 299 members after partition of India.
3.The Indian constitution was adopted on- (A) 26 January, 1950 (B) 26 January,1946 (C) 26 November, 1949 (D) 31 December, 1949
(C) (SSC sectional off. Exam 2007) Exp: Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November, 1949. We can find the mention of date of adoption of constitution in the Preamble of constitution. Preamble along with some provisions of constitution came into force on November 26, 1949 itself.
4.The Indian constitution came into force on (A) 26 January, 1950 (B) 26 January,1952 (C) 15 August, 1948 (D) 31 Novembar,1949
“(A) (SSC CPO Exam 2009,CHSL 2016) Exp: Indian constitution came into force on 26th January 1950. January 26 was selected as the date of commencement of the constitution of India because on this date in 1930, Indian people observed ‘Independence Day’ following the resolution of ““Poorna Swaraj”” of congress session held in the midnight of December 31, 1929 at Lahore.”
5.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.
(C) (SSC CHSL 2006) Exp: Same as above. Constitutional Development, Nature and Sources of Constitution Chapter-01
6.Constitution Day of India is on ________. (A) 26th January (B) 23rd June (C) 15th August (D) 26th November
(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Constitution Day which is also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas ‘ is celebrated on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of constitution of India. We, the people of India, adopted constitution of India on this date only in 1949, which came into force on 26th January 1950.
7.The original constitution of India was published in? (A) Delhi (B) Srinagar (C) Ajmer (D) Dehradun
(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: The original constitution of India took nearly 5 years to publish and it was published in Dehradun.
8.Indian Constitution is made up of how many words? (A) 40000 (B) 60000 (C) 80000 (D) 120000
(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Initially, the Constitution of India contained 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 8 Schedules which were comprised of approx 80,000 words in its English language version. At present, Constitution contains 448 Articles, 25 Parts and 12 Schedules comprising of approximately 1,17,000 words in its English version.
9.The Constituion of which country is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world? (A) Russia (B) United Kingdom (C) USA (D) India
(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country. Originally, it had 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.
10.First country to make constitution is ________. (A) India (B) England (C) USA (D) Sri Lanka
(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Constitution is a legally sanctified document, consisting of basic governing principles of state. U.S.A. was the first country to make constitution which was ratified on June 21, 1788.
11.The original 1950 Constitution of India is preserved in _______ ?(A) President House (B) Prime Minister House (C) Parliament House (D) Archaeological Survey of India
(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: The original constitution of India was not typeset or printed but written in beautiful calligraphy by Prem Behari Narain Raizada. The document is now preserved in a special helium-filled case in library of Parliament.
12.The drafting committee wrote the Indian Constitution in which language? (A) English and Hindi (B) Only English (C) English and Urdu (D) English, Hindi and Urdu
(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Drafting committee was set up under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on 29th August 1947 to prepare a draft of the new constitution. It took less than six months to prepare its draft which was prepared only in English and later on translated into Hindi.
13.What does the wheel in the National Flag represent? (A) Speed (B) Truth (C) Growth (D) Future
(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: National Flag of India is a rectangular flag consisting of deep saffron, white and green colours with a 24-spoke wheel (the Ashok chakra) in navy blue at its centre. The wheel represents truth, justice and forwardness.
14.In the National Flag of India, Ashoka Chakra is a ________ spoked wheel. (A) 8 (B) 12 (C) 16 (D) 24
(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Same as above.
15.Who among the following was the first ‘Minister of Finance’ in independent India? (A) R.K. Shanmukham Chetty (B) Liaquat Ali Khan (C) John Mathai (D) Satya Narayan Sinha
(A) (SSC CPO-SI 2016) Exp: R.K Shanmukham Chetty was first Minister of Finance of independent India. John Mathai took over the Railway and transport ministry. Whereas, Liaquat Ali khan was finance minister in interim government which was formed in 1946.
16.Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted? (A) Article 388 (B) Article 390 (C) Article 387 (D) Article 386
(A) (SSC CPO 2016) Exp: India adopted its constitution on 26th Nov. 1949. Preamble along with some articles was enacted on this day only. These articles are Art. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 367, 379,380, 388, 391, 392, and 393.
17.When did India become a Complete Sovereign Democratic Republic- (A) 26 January 1949 (B) 26 November 1951 (C) 26 November 1930 (D) 26 November 1949
(D) (SSC CHSL Exam 2015) Exp: Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949. Preamble along with some others articles was enacted on this day only. Preamble defines India as Sovereign, Democratic, Republic.
18.Which of the following country has an Nonwritten constitution- (A) USA (B) UK (C) Pakistan (D India
(B) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Non-written constitution means no single document where all the laws are written. UK, New Zealand and Israel have non-written constitution.
19.A unitary form of government is that in which all the powers are concentrated in the hands of (A) Local government (B) Central government (C) Provincial government (D Panchayats
(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Unitary form of govt is a type of govt in which country is governed by a single unit of power i.e. central government which controls all the state affairs with a unified command.
20.Bicameral system is a feature of which of the following form of government- (A) Parliamentary system (B) President system (C) Federal system (D) Unitary system
(C) (SSC CGL Tier-1 2012) Exp: Bi-cameral system is the system of having two chambers i.e. lower house and upper house. Generally, the concept of upper house is related with representation of states at central legislature, which can be a requirement in federal set-up. Therefore it is a feature of Federal system. Example India.
21.The division of power and Independence of judiciary are two important features of - (A) Democratic character of government (B) Federal character of government (C) Socialist character of government (D) Unitary character of government
(B) (SSC CGL Tier-1 2013) Exp: Division of power and independence of judiciary are two important features of Federal character of government. Other important features of federal government are written constitution, rigidity of constitution and supremacy of constitution. Federation of U.S.A. is called the perfect Federation.
22.The serious fault in federal form of government is- (A) The Threat of separatism (B) Authoritarian Governance(C) Ignorance to Local Issues (D) Inefficient Administration
(A) (SSC Matric Level 2008) Exp: Federal form of government is a structure in which a number of states are in agreement with the another to remain as a group but they each hold the right to secede i.e. withdraw from group. Example - U.S.A.
23.Which of the following has the feature of dual citizenship? (A) Unitary Government (B) Federal Government (C) Parliamentary Government (D) President Ruled Government
(B) (SSC Steno. 2011) Exp: Federal form of government has the feature of dual citizenship. Federal countries like U.S.A and Switzerland have dual citizenship, namely federal/national citizenship and citizenship of state where a person is born or permanently resides.
24.The Advantage of un itary system of governance is- (A) More adaptability (B) Strong state (C) More participation by the people (D) Less chance of authoritarianism
(B) (SSC Matric Level 2008) Exp: A unitary form of government is a government in which all powers of state are concentrated in hands of central government. Under this system administration becomes strong as all the powers are in hands of one government and greater skill and efficiency is reflected both in domestic and international affairs.
25.In which of the form, composit India has been described in the constitution? (A) A Union State (B) Semi-Federal (C) Federation of States and Territories (D) Partly Unitary and Partly Federal
“(A) (SSC Steno. 2005, CGL 2000,SSC Matric Level 1999,2000,02, Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Article 1 says, ““India, that is Bharat, shall be a union of states.”” The term union was suggested by Dr. BR Ambedkar, which indicates two things - first, Indian Union is not a result of agreement of sovereign states and second, state do not have right to secede from union.”
26.Which of the following is not a feature of Indian Constituion? (A) Parliamentary form of Government (B) Independence of Judiciary (C) Presidential form of Government (D) Federal Government
(C) (SSC (10+2) Date Entry Operator & LDC) 2012) Exp: India is a country which has parliamentary form of government with federal system of governance that has a feature of Independence of Judiciary. Presidential form of government is a feature of USA and France.
27.What is the basis of classification of governments as unitary and federal? (A) Relationship between legislature and executive (B) Relationship between executive and judiciary (C) Relationship between the centre and states (D) Relationship between the legislature, executive and judicial wings of government
(C) (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III 2012) Exp: On the basis of distribution of powers between the centre and states, the government is classified into two Unitary and Federal government. In Unitary form of govt all powers are kept with center, some of which can be delegated to state whereas in federal government there is complete division of powers between center and state.
28.Indian Constitution is- (A) Federal (B) Quasi Federal (C) Unitary (D) Presidential
(B) (SSC Matric Level 2008) Exp: Though Indian constitution has characteristics of federal structure, still it is called ‘quasi-federal’ in nature. This is because, in federal structure there is complete seperation of powers between center and states and center cannot interfere in affairs of state and vice-versa. Whereas in India there are provisions under which center can interfere in powers of state under few circumstances like national emergency, which makes it quasi-federal.
29.Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentary system of government? (A) Flexibility of the Constit-ution (B) Fusion of Executive and Legislature (C) Judicial Supremacy (D) Parliamentary Sovereignty
(B) (SSC Matric Level 2008) Exp: Parliamentary system of government is a system in which there is close relationship between executive and legislature and executive is part of legislature.
30.Democratic Socialism aims at (A) bringing about Socialism through peaceful means (B) bringing about Socialism through violent and peaceful means (C) bringing about Socialism through violent means (D) bringing about Socialism through democratic means
(D) (SSC Matric Level 2008) Exp: Democratic socialism is a political ideology which aims at political democracy alongside social ownership of means of production i.e. socialism through democratic me
31.Which of the following judgements stated that ‘Secularism’ and ‘Federalism are the basic features of the Indian Constitution? (A) Keshavanada Bharati case (B) S.R. Bommai case(C) Indira Sawhney case (D) Minerva Mills case
(B) (SSC CHSL DEO & LDC 2014) Exp: The concept of basic structure was given by supreme court in Keshwananda Bharti case, 1973. At that time court did not define what is basic structure. Supreme court in subsequent cases defined some of the basic structures. In S.R. Bommai case, 1994 which was related to misuse of article 356 i.e. state emergency or President’s rule, Supreme Court stated ‘Secularism’ and ‘Federalism’ as basic structures of constitution.
32.Which of the following elements are necessary for a democratic system- (A) Free and unbiased election (B) Equality of opportunity (C) Protection of rights (D) All of these
(D) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Democratic system is a system in which all the citizens have equality of opportunity and rights, to which they can protect to exercise power directly or elect their representatives through free and unbiased election
33.Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government? (A) China (B) USA (C) Cuba (D) Belgium
(B) (SSC Tax Asst. 2008) Exp: U.S.A. enjoys a truely federal form of govt. It established dual form of government i.e. federal/central government and state governments. Neither is subordinate to other but are coordinate and independent within the sphere alloted to them.
34.The declaration that Democracy is a Government of the people, by the people for the people was made by (A) Abrahm Lincoln (B) George Washington (C) Theodre Roosevelt (D) Winston Churchill
(A) (SSC Grad. 2010) Exp: 16th President of U.S.A. ,Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as government of the people, by the people and for the people.
35.The Presidential Government operates on the principles of- (A) Division of powers between centre and states (B) Centralisation of Powers (C) Balance of Powers (D Separation of powers
(D) (SSC Grad. 2014) Exp: Presidential form of government is that form of government in which there is separation of powers between executive and legislature. Here executive is not the part of legislature unlike parliamentary form of govt.
36.Match List- I with List- II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List- I List- II (From of Govt) (Principles) A. Presidential 1. Separation of powers System B. Parliamentary 2. Close relationship between executive and legislature C. Federal System 3. Division of powers D. Unitary System 4. Concentration of power Code: A B C D (A) 1 2 3 4 (B) 2 1 3 4 (C) 2 1 4 3 (D) 1 2 4 3
(A) (SSC Grad. 2006) Exp: • Presidential system separation of powers between executive and legislature. • Parliamentary system close relationship between executive and legislature and also executive is accountable to legislature. • Federal system division of powers between center and states governments. • Unitary system Concentration of power in hands of central govt.
37.In a federal Government the states enjoy (A) Original powers (B) Powers delegated by the Centre (C) Powers given by the Constitution (D) Powers given by the people
(C) (SSC CHSL 1999) Exp:In federal form of government there is a complete division of powers between center and states. Constitution is the guiding document which confers powers to state government and central government in this set up.
38.The most important feature of Cabinet system of Government is- (A) Individual responsibility (B) Collective responsibility (C) Responsibility to none (D) Non- responsibility
(B) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Parliamentary democracy envisages a cabinet form of government with a president as a nominal head of executive. In this set up ministers are collectively responsible towards parliament in general and lower house in particular.
39.In Presidential Government, the President is- (A) Independent of the Legislature (B) Dependent on the Legislature(C) Dependent on the Judiciary (D) Bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers
(A) (SSC CPO-SI 2014) Exp: Presidential form of government is the one in which there is separation of powers between executive and legislature and President, who is the executive head, is independent of legislature.
40.Members of the Executive under Presidential System of Government (A Are drawn from both the Houses of Legislature (B) Are only form the popular House (C) Are not members of either House of Legislature (D) Become members of Legislature after their appointment.
(C) (SSC Malti Tasking 2013) Exp: In presidential system of government members of executive are not members of either House of legislature. U.S.A and France follows the presidential system of government.
“41.”“Persons may change but rules should not change”” is the principle of (A) Absolute Monarchy (B) Constitutional Government (B) Unwritten Constitution (D) Republic”
(B) (SSC CHSL 2001) Exp: In constitutional government, the government functions under the provisions written in a document called constitution which sets out framework and principal functions of government. Here, the person who is leading the government may change but rules or provisions under constitution should not change.
“42.The convention that ““once a speaker always a speaker”” is followed in- (A) UK (B) USA (C) France (D) India”
“(A) Exp: In UK, there is a convention that ““once a speaker always a speaker””. British speaker is elected at the beginning of parliament by and from among the members of House of Commons. If the speaker of outgoing Parliament is still a member of the house and is willing to be re-elected, he can do so. Usually, he is re-elected as many times as he wants. A change of party does not make any difference.”
43.A federal structure for India was first put forward by the: (A) Act of 1909 (B) Act of 1919 (C) Act of 1935 (D) Act of 1947
(C) (SSC C.G.L Pre. 2002) Exp: A Federal structure for India was first put forward in Government of India Act of 1935. The act divided the powers between centre and provinces in terms of three lists namely Federal list, Provincial list and the Concurrent list. Residuary powers were vested with Viceroy.
44.Which of the following is not considered a Democracy? (A) USA (B) Norway (C) India (D) China
(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Democracy is government by the people in which supreme power is vested in people and exercised directly or indirectly by them. India, U.S.A and Norway are considered as democracies. China is a communist country where power is centralised to one ruling party.
45.A big difference is there in between principle and behavior- (A) Presidential Form of Government (B) Fascist Form of Government (C) Parliamentary Form of Government (D) Socialist Form of Government
(C) (SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2014) Exp: There is always a big difference in between principle and behaviour in parliamentary form of government. In principle, President is executive head of state, but real repository of all executive powers is Prime Minister.
46.Which of the following is a feature of Presidential form of government? (A) It protects the freedom of people (B) It ensures the speedy execution of policies (C) Fix term stabilizes the system (D) All of these
(D) (SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2014) Exp: In presidential form of government, head of government leads an executive branch that is separate from legislative branch. There is a fix term for both executive and legislature which stabilizes the system. This form of government ensures speedy execution of policies along with protection of freedom of people.
47.When was the first Central Legislative Assembly constituted- (A) 1922 (B) 1923 (C) 1921 (D) 1920
(C) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: First Central Legislative Assembly was constituted in 1921 by GOI Act, 1919, implementing MontaguChelmsford Reforms. Assembly had 145 members who were either nominated or indirectly elected from provinces.
48.Who was the first Indian president of Central Legislature? (A) Sacchidanand Sinha (B) G.V.Mavalanker (C) Vitthal Bhai Patel (D) Rajendra Prasad
(C) (SSC Matric Level Exam 2006) Exp: Central legislative assembly was established in 1921 which consisted of 145 members. Frederick Whyte was first President while Vitthal Bhai Patel became the first Indian President of central legislature in 1925.
49.Local governance is the foundation of - (A Elite system (B) Secular state (C) democracy (D) Reservation
(C)Exp: Democracy is rule by the people directly or indirectly. Whereas, Local governance is an example of devolution of powers or decentralization. It provides power to govern to the people at local level. Therefore, local governance establishes foundation of democracy as both have citizens or people at its core.
50.Sovereign Parliament is a contribution of- (A) England (B) India (C) France (D) Japan
(A) (SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2011) Exp: Sovereign Parliament means Parliament is free from outside influence and it has undisputed legal authority. It is a contibution of England which has given the parliamentary form to the world.
51.Fundamental Rights of Indian constitution have been adopted from which of the following nation- (A) America (B) U.K. (C) Soviet Russia (D) None of these
(A) (SSC multitasking Exam, 2013) Exp: Most striking difference between GOI Act, 1935 and present constitution is the presence of fundamental rights in constitution which forms Part-3 of constitution. It is similar to the Bill of Rights of U.S. constitution.
52.In India single citizenship has been adopted from- (A) England (B) USA (C) Canada (D) France
(A) (SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2011) Exp: Single citizenship in India can be understood in two contexts. First, Indian Citizens cannot acquire citizenship of another country and vice-versa. And secondly, in India there is only national citizenship and no seperate citizenship of states unlike U.S.A.
“53.The ““Rule of law”” is the speciality of which of the following- (A) Britain (B) USA (C) France (D) Switzerland”
(A) (SSC CGL Tier-1 2014) Exp: Lord Dicey popularised the concept of Rule of law in Britain. Rule of law means ‘law is supreme’ and ‘no one is above the law’. In India, constitution is supreme law of land.
54.From where did India adopted the federal system with a strong centre? (A) United States of America (B) Canada (C) United Kingdom (D) France
(B) (SSC Matric 2008, CGL 2006) Exp: India adopted federal system with a strong center from Canada. Other Provisions adopted from Canada are distribution of powers between union and states, placing residuary powers with centre, and appointment of governer by center.
55.Indian federalism is closer to- (A) Nigeria (B) Australia (C) Canada (D) USA
(C) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: Indian federalism is closer to Canada as both has a federal system with a strong center. Similarly, Federation of Australia and USA are closer to each other.
“56.Where is the word ““Federal”” used in the constitution of India? (A) Preamble (B) Part3 (C) Article 368 (D) Nowhere in constitution”
(D) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: Though India has federal system of governance, the word ‘Federal’ is nowhere mentioned in the constitution. Instead, Article -1, defines India as ‘Union of states’.
57.Which of the following is not a feature of centralized government? (A) Dependent State (B) Judicial Review (C) Single Government (D) Flexible Constitution
(B) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: Centralized government or unitary form of government is the one in which country is governed by a single unit of power. Therefore, single government, Flexible constitution and dependent state are features of this.
58.The president of India has the same constitution powers which _______ have (A) British crown (B) President of USA (C) President of Pakistan (D) President of France
(A) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: Though president is the executive head of union, his powers are nominal. The real repository of all executive powers of union is Prime Minister. Same is the governance system in Britain where British Crown has same powers which President of India has.
59.The system of Budget was introduced in India during the Viceroyalty of - (A) Canning (B) Dalhousie (C) Ripon (D) Elgin
(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: India’s First budget was introduced in February, 1860 by James Wilson. It was introduced during the Viceroyalty of Lord Canning.
60.The directive principle of state policy has been adopted from which constitution? (A) U.S. Constitution (B) British Constitution (C) Irish Constitution (D) French Constitution
(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Part-IV of Indian constitution, Article 36 to 51 describes DPSP which has been adopted from Irish constitution. Other Provisions borrowed from Irish constitution are Method of election of president and
61.From which of the following nations,we have taken the provision of judicial review? (A) England (B) USA (C) Canada (D) Australia
(B) (SSC CGL 2006) Exp: Judicial review is power of judiciary to review any law passed by legislature or act done by executive. Article- 13 provides this power to judiciary in cases related to violation of Fundamental rights. This provision has been borrowed from U.S.A.
62.The impeachment process of President of India is adopted from- (A) USA (B) UK (C) USSR (D) France
(A) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Article -61 defines the procedure of impeachment of President which has been borrowed from constitution of U.S.A.. Other features borrowed from U.S.A. are Independence of judiciary, President as executive head, Fundamental rights, Judicial Review, Preamble, removal of judges of supreme court and high court, and Vice president as ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha.
63.Which of the following feature has been adopted from the constitution of USA by the maker of Indian constitution? (A) Judicial Review (B) Fundamental Rights (C) Removal of the Judges of Supreme Court (D) All of these
(D) (SSC lower divisional Exam 2005) Exp: same as above
64.From where have we borrowed the parliamentary form of government? (A) Russia (B) Ireland (C) Britain (D) America
(C) (SSC CHSL 2015) Exp: Parliamentary form of government is a type of government in which Council of Ministers is collectively responsible towards the lower house in particular and Parliament in general. This feature has been borrowed from Britain along with law making procedures, rule of law and single citizenship.
65.The system of nomination of members of Rajya Sabha has been borrowed from the constitution- (A) United States of America (B) Ireland (C) South Africa (D) France
(B) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: President of India nominates 12 members to Rajya Sabha. Any person having special knowledge and practical Experience in art, science, literature and social service can be nominated to Rajya Sabha. We borrowed this feature from Ireland.
66.The assumption of concurrent list of Indian constitution has been borrowed from- (A) Japan (B) Canada (C) Australia (D) USA
(C) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: As per 7th Schedule of constitution, there are three lists - Union list, State list and Concurrent list. Concurrent list which has currently 52 subject matters has been borrowed from Australia. Others provisions borrowed from Australia are provisions regarding trade, commerce and intercourse.
67.Which of the following was a popular slogan of French revolution? (A) Sovereign Democratic Republic (B) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (C) Freedom, Equality and Justice (D) Freedom, Equality and Accountability
“(B) (SSC Steno. 2005) Exp: Popular slogan of French Revolution (1789) was ““Liberty, Equality and Fraternity””. These three are also ideals of constitution of India along with ‘justice’ which is inspired from Russian revolution.”
68.Which of the following is an Example of Unitary and Presidential system of governance/ Government? (A) USA (B) Canada (C) India (D) France
(D) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: France is an example of Unitary and Presidential form of government whereas Britain has Unitary and Parliamentary form of government. India, U.S.A. and Canada all are federation.
69.The parliament of India has bassed the environment (conservation) bill in- (A) 1972 (B) 1984 (C) 1981 (D) 1986
(D) (SSC CGL 2015) Exp: Parliament has passed Environment (conservation and protection) Act in 1986. This act was passed in the wake of Bhopal gas Tragedy to avoid such incidents in future.
70.Which type of democracy do we follow in India? (A) Direct (B) Presidential (C) Representative (D) Dictatorship
Ans (C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Democracy is basically of two types-direct and indirect. In direct democracy people directly participate in policy initiatives. Whereas in indirect democracy or representative democracy policy initiatives are being taken by representatives elected by people. India has representative democracy.
71.The concept of constitution first originated in (a) Switzerland (b) Britain (c) U.S.A (d) Japan
“(B)Exp: Concept of constitution first originated in Britain which has unwritten constitution. England’s Parliament, often called ““Mother of parliaments”” has existed for over seven centuries and founding document of its constitution is considered as Magna Carta signed by King John in 1215.”
72.’Cabinet system’ and ‘Collective responsibility’ are the contributions of (A) Ireland (B) United State (C) India (D) Britain
(D) (SSC Combined Matric Level Pre 2002) Exp: ‘Cabinet system’ and ‘collective responsibility’ are features of parliamentary form of government, which is contribution of Britain. ‘Cabinet’ is a group of ministers within Council of Ministers which is power-center of decision making whereas ‘ collective responsibility’ means existence of Council of Ministers is only till they enjoy majority in lower house and all their actions are subject to scrutiny of parliament.
73.Where do we find the ideals of Indian democracy in the constitution? (A) The Preamble (B) Part III (C) Part IV (D) Part I
(A) (SSC (10+2) Level Date Entry Operator & LDC 2013) Exp: Ideals of Indian democracy can be seen in the Preamble which has been borrowed from U.S.A. Ideals mentioned in Preamble are justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
74.The method of amending the constitution by popular veto is found in (A) Britain (B) Switzerland (C) Russia (D) India
(B) (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police SI 2014) Exp: Popular veto is a form of direct democracy, where voters also participate in legislation through a petition. This system is found in Switzerland.
75.Universal adult franchise shows that India is a country which is- (A) Secular (B) Socialist (C) Democratic (D) Sovereign
(C) (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC 2014) Exp: Universal Adult Franchise means every citizen who is an adult has the right to vote without any discrimination. Article-326 assures people’s right to vote. Free and unbiased elections are elements of democracy and right to vote shows India is a country which is democratic.
76.Name of country from which the consititution features of procedures for amendment was borrowed by India- (A) Britain (B) America (C) South Africa (D) Germany
(C) (SSC CPO SI, ASI 2016) Exp: Article - 368, Part XX of Indian constitution talks about power of parliament to amend the constitution and its procedure. This provision has been borrowed from South Africa.
“77.From which of the following country Indian Constitution borrowed the feature ““The written Constituion? (A) USSR (B) UK (C) U.S (D) Japan”
(C) (SSC CPO 2016) Exp: Constitution can be either written constitution or unwritten constitution. Unwritten constitution means no single book where all the laws are written. Whereas in written constitution all laws are written in a single book. U.S.A. was the first country to have written constitution. India borrowed this feature from U.S.A. only.
78.Which of the following exercised the most profound inference in framing of Indian constitution? (A) British constitution(B) U.S. constitution (C) Irish constitution (D) GOI act, 1935
(D) (SSC-CGL 2000) Exp: Most profound influence in framing constitution was exercised by GOI Act, 1935. Majority of provisions in constitution have been adopted from GOI Act, 1935. Federal scheme, office of governor, power of federal judiciary, emergency powers etc. were drawn from this act.
“79.The Phrase ““equality before law”” used in article-14 of Indian constitution has been borrowed from (A) U.S.A (B) Germany (C) Britain (D) Greece”
(C) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp:Article-14 talks about two concepts of equalityEquality before law and equal protection of law. Equality before law is a British concept whereas equal protection of law has been borrowed from U.S constitution.
80.The Westminster parliamentary system was developed in ___________. (A) Spain (B) Australia (C) UK (D) USA
(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: The westminster parliamentary system is a democratic system of government modelled after that of United Kingdom system, as used in the palace of Westminster, the location of the parliament of UK.
81.Which of the following act suggested the post of Comptroller and Auditor General? (A) Act of 1909 (B) Act of 1919 (C) Act of 1935 (D) Act of 1947
(B) (SSC CHSL Exam 2014) Exp: The system of government accounting and auditing through post of Comptroller and Auditor General as it exists today is legacy of British Raj. The introduction of constitutional reforms in 1919 through GOI Act, 1919 brought about statutory recognition to the post of Comptroller and Auditor General.
82.Who among the following proposed the suggestion for a Constituent Assembly first in 1935?(A) Nehru (B) Gandhi (C) J.P. Narayan (D) M.N. Roy
(D) (SSC Stenographer C & D 2016) Exp: M.N. Roy for the first time in 1934 came up with the idea of constituent assembly which became official demand of India National congress in 1935. And this demand for constituent assembly was first accepted by Britishers in August Offer of 1940.
83.The constituent Assembly was set up in: (a) 1945 (b) 1946 (c) 1947 (d) 1949
(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Constituent Assembly was set up in 1946 which took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to frame the constitution. Initially, It consisted of total of 389 members, out of which 296 were elected by provincial assemblies and 93 were nominated by princely states. After partition of India number of total members reduced to 299, out of which 229 were from provincial assemblies and 70 from princely states
84.The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted on the scheme of - (A) Wavell plan (B) Cripps mission (C) August offer (D) Cabinet mission
(D) (SSC CGL Tier-1 2013,SSC Grad. 2004)) Exp: Demand for constituent assembly was first accepted in August offer of 1940 by British government. But it was constituted on the scheme of Cabinet mission plan of 1946
85.Who presided over the first meeting of Indian constituent Assembly? (A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (B) Sachchidandada Sinha (C) B.R. Ambedkar (D) H.V. Kamath
(B) (SSC 2006,SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: First meeting was presided over by the oldest member of assembly, Dr. Sachidanand Sinha on 9th December, 1946. He was the temporary/interim chairman. Later on, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of constituent assembly.
86.Who was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India- (A) Dr. B.R.Ambedkar (B) Dr.Rajendra Prasad (C) Dr. B.N. Rao (D) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) (SSC CGL 2000,06, MTS 1999) Exp: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as chairman/ president of constituent assembly of India on 11th Dec. 1946. Later on, he became the first President of Independent India. H.C. Mukherjee was elected as vicepresident of assembly.
87.The Constituent Assembly which enacted the Constitution of Indian, its members were- (A) Nominated by Political Parties (B) Elected by the Legislative Assemblies of different provinces. (C) Directly elected by People (D) Nominated by Governer General
(B) (SSC CPO Exam 2015) Exp: The members of constituent assembly were elected indirectly by the members of Provincial Assemblies in the ratio of one member per one million population by method of proportional representation through single transferable vote system.
88.Who was the constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly at the time of the drafting of the constitution? (A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Dr.B.R. Ambedkar (C) B.N. Rau (D) Rajendra Prasad
(C) (SSC Stenographer Exam 2014,SSC CPO 2006, Matric 2006) Exp: B.N. Rau was appointed as Legal advisor of the constituent assembly. He also assisted in drafting the early constitution of Burma i.e. present day Myanmar.
89.Who is considered as the maker of the constitution of India? (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) B.R.Ambedkar (C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) B.N.Rau
“(B) (SSC Multi Tasking Exam 2011) Exp: B.R. Ambedkar is considered as the ‘Maker of constitution’ or the ‘Father of Indian constitution’. He was the chairman of drafting committee which drafted the constitution that is why he is also called ““Chief Architect of constitution.”””
90.Which of the following was not a member of the drafting committee of the constitution- (A) B.R.Ambedkar (B) Alladi Krishnaswamy (C) Gopalaswami Ayyangar (D) Rajendra Prasad
(D) (SSC CPO 2015) Exp: Rajendra Prasad was not a member of drafting committee. He was president of constituent assembly. Drafting committee whose chairman was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar consisted of 7 members. Other members of committee were - K.M. Munshi, Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, N Gopalaswami Ayengar, B.L. Mitter (later replaced by Madhav Rao), Md. Saadullah, D. P. Khaitan (later replaced by T. T. Krishnamachari).
91.Who among the following was not a member of the constituent Assembly? (A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (B) Acharya J. B Kripalani (C) Jay Prakash Narayan (D) K.M. Munshi
(C)Exp: Constituent assembly consisted of 389 members initially and 299 after partition of India. Its prominent members were Jawahar Lal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, C. Rajagopalachari, J.B. Kripalani, K.M. Munshi, Asaf Ali etc. Jay Prakash Narayan was not a member of it.
92.How many members were in the interim Parliament of India- (A) 296 (B) 313 (C) 318 (D) 316
(A) (SSC CHSL Exam 2014) Exp: Interim parliament of India had 296 members. Interim government was formed from the members of this interim parliament on 2nd September, 1946
93.The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the constituent Assembly of India was- (A) K.M. Munshi (B) D.P. Khaitan (C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (D) T.T. Krishanmachari
(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Chairman of drafting committee was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This committee was set up on 29th August 1947 to prepare the draft of constitution of India. It consisted of 7 members.
94.Who among the following was the Chairman of Fundamental Rights sub-Committee of the Constitutent Assembly? (A) J. B. Kripalani (B) Rajendra Prasad (C) B. R. Ambedkar (D) Gopinath Bardoloi
(A) Exp: Fundamental rights sub-committee was given the task to draft the fundamental rights. This committee was headed by J.B. Kripalani who was the president of Indian National congress during the time of independence.
95.Objective resolution was moved in constituent assembly by- (A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Kiran Desai (C) K. Natwar Singh (D) K. M. Munshi
(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Objective resolution was moved in constituent Assembly by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru on 13th December 1946 which ultimately became the preamble to the constitution of India. It set out main objectives which were intended to achieve by constituent assembly while formation of constitution.
96.The National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in (A) 24th May 1949 (B) 24th November 1949 (C) 24th January 1950 (D) 24th June 1950
“(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Our National Anthem ““Jan Gana Mana”” which is written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, was first sung at Kolkata session of Indian National Congress in 1911. It was officially adopted by constituent assembly as National Anthem of India on 24th January 1950, which was also the last day of constituent assembly. SSC CGL & CPO - 2017”
97.Who described Constitution of India as ‘quasifederal’? (A) Granville Austin (B) Ione Jennings (C) Morris Jones (D) K. C. Wheare
(D) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: K.C. Wheare described Constitution of India as ‘Quasi-federal’. Quasi-federal set-up is a Federal system with inclination towards Unitary system. In this set-up Centre can interfere in State matters during certain circumstances unlike in federal set-up.
98.Emergency provisions in Indian Constitution has been taken from _____. (A) British constitution (B) Government of India Act 1935 (C) Irish constitution (D) Japanese constitution
(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Emergency provision in Indian constitution has been drawn from Govt. of India Act of 1935 and also borrowed from Weimar constitution of Germany. Article - 352 deals with national emergency and it can be evoked on grounds of national security, threat and internal armed rebellion.
1.Where can we see the values of Indian democracy in the constitution? (A) Preamble (B) Part-3 (C) Part-4 (D) Part-1
(A) (SSC CHSL Exam 2013) Exp: Values of Indian democracy can be seen in Preamble of constitution. It is a brief introductory statement of constitution’s fundamental purposes and guiding principles. It is based on Objective Resolution moved by Jawahar Lal Nehru in constituent assembly which set out main objectives which were intended to achieve by constituent assembly while formation of constitution.
2.Which of the following is described as the ‘Soul of the constitution’? (A) Fundamental Right (B) Fundamental Duties (C) Directive Principles for state Policy (D) Preamble
(D) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Preamble is called the ‘Soul of constitution’ because whenever there arises any doubt in interpretation of constitution, the matter is decided in light of preamble.
3.Which of the following forms are/is described for India in the preamble of constitution- (A) A Sovereign, Democratic, Republic (B) A Socialist, Democratic, Republic (C) A Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic (D) A Republic
(C) (SSC Matric Level Exam 2006,SSC CPO Exam 2008,SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Preamble describes the nature of Indian state. It gives a clear picture about the type of India which is to be constituted i.e. a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.
4.Which of the following term is not used in the preamble of the constitution- (A) Sovereign Democratic Republic (B) Socialist (C) Secular (D) Federal
“(D) (SSC CPO Exam 2003,07,09) Exp: Nowhere in the constitution, the word ““Federal”” is being mentioned. Whereas Preamble of India declare India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic polity.”
5.What is Popular Sovereignty- (A) Domination of people (B) Domination of representative of people (C) Domination of Judiciary (D) Domination of Legislative
(B) (SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2015) Exp: Popular Sovereignty is the principle, according to which the government is created by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are source of all political powers.
6.The first country which adopted Preamble for its written constitution (A) USA (B) India (C) Britain (D) Canada
(A) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: U.S.A was the first country to adopt preamble for its written constitution. India followed the same.
7.How many times has The Preamble of the constitution been amended- (A) 3 times (B) 2 times (C) 1 time (D) Never amended
(C) (SSC CHSL Exam 2014) Exp: Preamble was amended only once in 42nd amendment act of 1976. Words ‘Socialist’ ,’Secular’ and ‘Integrity’ were added into preamble by this amendment act after report of Sardar Swarn Singh Committee.
8.Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution? (A) The 3rdth Amendment Act, 1975 (B) The 40the Amendment Act, 1976 (C) The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 (D) The 4th Amendment Act, 1979
(C) (SSC Grad. 2008) Exp: Same as above
9.In which Amendment, the words ‘Socialist’, Secular’ and ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’ wereadded to the Premable of constitution of India? (A) 42nd (B) 44th (C) 52nd (D) None of them
(A) (SSC CGL 2016,SSC CPO SI 2009) Exp: Same as above
10.At the time of enactment of the Constitution, which one of the following ideals was not included in the preamble?(A) Liberty (B) Equality (C) Socialist (D) Justice
(C) (SSC Grad. 2006) Exp: Same as above
11.Which of the following is not mentioned in The Preamble of our constitution- (A) Justice (B) Fraternity (C) Equality of dignity (D) Adult suffrage
(D) (SSC FCI Exam 2012) Exp:Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternitiy are mentioned in preamble as ideologies on which constitution of India works. Whereas Adult suffrage is mentioned under article -326 and not in Preamble. Article- 326 talks about people’s right to vote.
12.The Philosophy and values of the makers of constitution are reflected in- (A) Fundamental rights (B) Directive principles of state policy (C) The preamble (D) Fundamental duties
(C) (SSC CHSL Exam 2012) Exp: Philosophy and values of makers of constitution are reflected in preamble. It embodies the essence of entire constitution and sets out main objectives, which constituent assembly intended to achieve
13.For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark? (A) The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends (B) Abolishing untouchability from the country (C) Right of life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance (D) The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
(D) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp:Keshavananda Bharti vs State of Kerela case, 1973 was most important legal battle of Indian constitution. While pronouncing the judgement, S.C. came out with the concept of basic structure of constitution to limit the power of Parliament to amend the Fundamental rights.
14.Indian constitution not only imagines the democratic form of government but also imagines a democratic society, because its ideology consists of- 1. Justice 2. Liberty 3. Equality 4. Fraternity (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(D) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp:Constitution of India works on the ideology of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity which are embedded in Preamble. Preamble assures justice which is not only political but also social and economic. It assures liberty of thought, Expression, belief, faith and worship along with equality of status and opportunity and promotes among them all, the fraternity which assures dignity of individual and unity and integrity of nation..
15.The order of the following words seen in Preamble is 1. DEMOCRATIC 2. SOCIALIST 3. SOVEREIGN 4. SECULAR 5. REPUBLIC (A) 3, 2, 4, 1, 5 (B) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5 (C) 3, 2, 1, 4, 5 (D) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
(A) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp:Preamble of India pledges to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. Sovereign here means undisputed legal authority whereas Socialist signifies achievement of socialist pattern of society through democratic me The word ‘Secular’ defines that state has no religion of its own and word ‘Democratic’ means only rulers elected by people have authority to run government. Republic signifies that head of country is elected.
16.The term ‘We’ in preamble means (A) Indian Government(B) Supreme Court (C) Indian Parliament (D) The People of India
“(D) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Preamble tells us the source of constitution. It says, ““We, the people of India do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this constitution.”””
“17.Where is the objective of ““Social justice”” articulated in constitution? (A) Article-14 (B) Article-16 (C) Article-15 (D) Preamble”
(D) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Objective of social along with political and economic justice has been articulated in Preamble of constitution.
18.Which of the following attribute in the preamble states that No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior? (A) Justice (B) Liberty (C) Equality (D) Fraternity
(D) (SSC CPO Pre. 2016) Exp: Preamble of India consists of attributes of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Fraternity under constitution assures dignity of individual and integrity of Nation. According to this, we should behave as if we belong to the same family and no one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.
19.The term ‘Fraternity’ in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution means a sense of - (A) Friendliness (B) Statehood (C) Love and affection (D) Brotherhood
(D) (SSC Multi-Tasking 2017) Exp: Fraternity as enshrined in the constitution means a sense of brotherhood prevailing amongst all sections of the people. This is sought to be achieved by making the state secular, guaranteeing fundamental and other rights equally to people of all sections, and protecting their interests.
20.A Secular State is one which: (A) Has no religion of its own (B) Is irreligious (C) Is anti-religion (D)Takes into consideration the religious sentiments of the people
“(A) (SSC FCI Pre. 2012) Exp: The term ““Secular State”” for India does not mean that India is non-religious or irreligious or anti-religious, but it simply means that state has no religion of its own and it follows the age-old Indian principle of ““Sarva Dharma Samabhava””. And also State regards religions as private affairs of citizens and does not discriminate on this basis.”
“21.What is meant when the Constitution declare India ““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”
(C) (SSC CHSL Pre.2006) Exp: Same as above
22.According to our Constitution, India is _________. (A) A Religious State (B) A Secular State (C) A Capitalist State (D) A Plutocratic State
(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Preamble of constitution of India mentions India as a Secular State. This word ‘Secular’ was added in preamble in 1976 after 42nd amendment act.
23.Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committe of the Constitution? (A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) B.R. Ambedkar (C) B.N. Rao (D) Mahatma Gandhi
“(A) (SSC Constable 2011) Exp: The ‘Objective Resolution”” proposed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on 13th December, 1946 and passed by constituent assembly, ultimately became the preamble to the constitution. It sets out main objectives which constituent Assembly intended to achieve.”
24.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) Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic (D) A Sovereign Secular Soicalist Democratic Republic
(B) (SSC C.G.L Pre. 2000) Exp: According to constitution at the time of its commencement on 26th January 1950, India was a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic. It got constitutional status of being Socialist and Secular after 42nd amendment act of 1976.
25.Which of the following term is not used in the preamble of the constitution- (A) Sovereign Democratic Republic (B) Socialist (C) Secular (D) Union
(D) (SSC CPO Exam 2003,07,09) Exp: There is no direct mention of the term union in the preamble of constitution. But the spirit to maintain India as a union is mentioned under preamble, in form of maintaining unity and integrity of Nation.
26.Republic means ultimate power is held by (A) the monarch (B) the people (C) the winning party (D) Ministers
(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: A state in which supreme power is held by people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected head of state is said to be a republic state. India is a republic because in India, President who is head of state is elected for a definite period of time and representatives elected by people are repository of all powers.
27.India is a republic because- (A) It is democratic country (B) It is a parliamentary de-mocracy (C) The head of the state is elected for a definite period (D) All of these
(C) (SSC C.G.L Pre. 2006) Exp: Same as above
28.The Indian Constitution declares India as all of the following, except (A) Communist (B) Democratic republic (C)Socialist (D)Secular
(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Communism is an ideology whose ultimate goal is establishment of communist society in which there is common ownership of means of production and absence of social classes and the state. Preamble of constitution of India declares India to be Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. It does not include communist.
29.Liberalism is a symbol of- (A) Liberalization (B) Nature and Behaviour (C) Freedom of Social, Political and Economic aspects (D) Religious conservationism
(C) (SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2015) Exp: Liberalism is a political ideology which includes a broad spectrum of political philosophies that consider individual liberty to be the most important political goal, and emphasize individual rights and equality of opportunity. It includes Social, Religious, Political and economic freedom.
30.The number of Union Territories in India is (A) 5 (B) 7 (C) 9 (D) 6
(B) (SSC CHSL Pre. 2008) Exp: First Schedule of constitution specifies the names of States and Union Territories. According to it, currently India has 7 Union Territories including National Capital Territory of Delhi. Others being Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshwadeep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Chandigarh and Puducherry.
31.Which of the follow ing is not a Union Territory? (A) Pondicherry (B) Nagaland (C) Daman and Diu (D) Lakahadweep
(B) (SSC CHSL Pre. 2012) Exp: Same as above
32.Which of the following is not a Union Territory? (A) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (B) Lakashadweep (C) Puducherry (D) Nagaland
(D) (SSC C.G.L Pre. 2015) Exp: Same as above
33.How many states are there in the Indian Union? (A) 27 (B) 28 (C) 30 (D) 29
(D) (SSC CHSL Pre. 2015) Exp: First Schedule of constitution mentions the names of States and their territorial jurisdictions. As per this Schedule, currently India has 29 states. Latest addition in name of states is of Telangana which was created by Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
34.How many schedules are in the constitution of India- (A) 9 (B) 10 (C) 11 (D) 12
(D) (SSC Steno. 2005, Sec. Officer 2006) Exp: At the time of commencement of constitution, there were 8 Schedules. But at present, there are 12 Schedules in constitution of India. Newly added Schedules 9, 10, 11 and 12 are related to land reforms, anti-defection law, Panchayati Raj and Urban local bodies respectively.
35.The total number of Languages in 8th schedule of Indian Constitution are- (A) 15 (B) 18 (C) 22 (D) 14
(C) (SSC Matric Level 2001,2008) Exp: Eighth Schedule of Indian constitution includes the languages recognised by constitution. Origionally it had 14 but presently there are 22 languages under this Schedule.
36.Which of the following languages is not mentioned in 8th schedule of the constitution- (A) Sanskrit (B) Sindhi (C) English (D) Nepali
(C) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: English is not mentioned under 8th Schedule. Languages mentioned in 8th Schedule are- Assamese, Bengali, Guajarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telgu, Urdu, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali.
37.Which of the following languages were added in 8th schedule later- (A) English, Sindhi, Marathi, Sanskrit (B) Sanskrit, Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri (C) Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (D) Marathi, Oriya, Konkani, Nepali
(C) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Originally there were 14 languages in 8th Schedule. Later on, First, Sindhi was added by 21st amendment act. After that Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added by 71st amendment act and 92nd amendment act introduced Bodo, dogri, Maithili and Santhali.
38.Which of these is not a language in India? (A) Sindhi (B) Sikh (C) Kannada (D) Konkani
(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Sindhi, Kannda and Konkani are languages recognised by constitution under Eighth Schedule. Whereas, sikh is not a language, rather sikh is a person belonging to one of the world’s major religions, Sikhism.
39.Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specifies their territories? (A) First (B) Second (C) Third (D) Fourth
(A) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: First Schedule lists the names of States and their territorial jurisdiction along with names of Union Territories and their extent. Second Schedule talks about provisions related to salaries and emoluments whereas third schedule talks about oath and affirmation of certain office bearers. Fourth schedule is regarding allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to state and U.T.
40.Which schedule of constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of scheduled Area in several states? (A) Third (B) Fifth (C) Seventh (D) Ninth
(B) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Fifth Schedule of constitution contains provision relating to administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in several states
41.The Ninth Schedule to the Indian constitution was added by- (A) First Amendment (B) Eighth Amendment (C) Ninth Amendment (D) Forty Second Amendment
(A) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: First constitutional amendment included Ninth Schedule in constitution of India, which provided that by incorporating any law into it, the state would make it immune from Judicial scrutiny. It provided for validation of certain acts and regulations, mostly relating to land reform
42.Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram (A) First schedule (B) Second schedule (C) Third schedule (D) Sixth schedule
(D) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Sixth Schedule of constitution contains provisions relating to administration of Tribal Areas in state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
43.In our Constitution, Economic planning is in- (A) Union list (B) State list (C) Concurrent list (D) Not in any list
(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2007) Exp: Economic and social planning is in Concurrent list. On the subject matters of Concurrent list both center and states can make laws. But in Concurrent list center has an upper hand. And in case of conflict on any subject matter of Concurrent list, the decision of center will be final.
“44.Which of the following item is in ““concurrent list””- (A) Inter-state rivers (B) Labor union (C) Citizenship (D) Local govenance”
(B) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: Labour union is a subject of Concurrent list. Whereas, inter-state rivers and citizenship are under Union list. Local governance is a subject under State list.
45.Which of the following subjects are not included in concurrent list of our constitution- (A) Labor union (B) Share market and future market (C) Conservation of wild animals and birds (D) Forest
(B) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Presently, Concurrent list contains 52 subject matters which were only 47 in origional constitution. Labour union along with Forest, conservation of wild animals and birds, Transfer of property other than agriculture land, Bankruptcy and insolvency, criminal law etc. comes under Concurrent list. Whereas share market and future market are subjects of Union list.
46.Which of the following subject is in state list- (A) Agriculture (B) Criminal law (C) Education (D) defence
(A) (SSC Steno. 2011) Exp:Agriculture is a subject of State list. On the subject matter of State-list only state lagislature has the power to make laws except on few circumstances when parliament can also make laws in State list. Here, defence is a subject under Union list whereas education and criminal law are subjects of Concurrent list.
47.Which of the following subject is not in Union list- (A) Census (B) Banking (C) Labor Union (D) Foreign Debt
(C) (SSC CGL Tier -1 2012) Exp: Labour union is a subject in concurrent list while census, Banking and Foreign debt are subjects of union list. On the subject matter of union list only parliament has the power to make laws
48.Seventh schedule of the Constitution of India deals with: (A) Allocation of Seats in the Council of States (B) Distribution of power between the Union and the States (C) Power and Authority of the Municipalities (D) Powers of the Governor of the State
(B) (SSC CAPFs (CPO) 2016) Exp: Seventh Schedule of Indian constitution deals with distribution of powers between union and states. There are three lists in this schedule under which subject matters are distributed between union and states. These are Union list, State list and Concurrent list.
49.Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection Act? (A) Second Schedule (B) Fifth Schedule (C) Eighth Schedule (D) Tenth Schedule
(D) (SSC CAPFs (CPO) 2016) Exp: 10th Schedule of constitution contains provision with respect to disqualification of legislators on grounds of defection. 52nd amendment act added this schedule to constitution which is also known as anti-defection law.
50.Which Schedule contains provisions regarding allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha? (A) Fourth Schedule (B) Fifth Schedule (C) Ninth Schedule (D) Eleventh Schedule
(A) (SSC Combined Graduate level 2007) Exp: Fourth schedule of Indian constitution contains provisions regarding allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to states and union territories. Allocation of seats is done on the basis of population in states and union territories.
51.How many subjects are there in union list- (A) 52 (B) 66 (C) 97 (D) 99
(C) (SSC CHSL Exam 2014) Exp: At the time of commencement of constitution- Union list, State list and Concurrent list were comprised of 97, 66 and 47 subject matters respectively. But at present, number of subject matters have changed in each list i.e. Union list, State list and Concurrent list to 101, 61 and 52.
52.The item ‘Education’ belongs to the: (A) Union List (B) State List (C) Concurrent List (D) Residuary Subjects
(C) (SSC C.G.L Pre. 2004) Exp: Education is a subject mentioned under Concurrent list. Which means both centre and states have right to legislate on subject of education in India.
53.The Parliament can legislate on subjects given in the Union List only in consultation with the State Government for the State of:(A) Assam (B) Rajasthan (C) Jammu & Kashmir (D) Kerala
(C) (SSC FCI Pre. 2012) Exp: At the time of its integration into Indian union, Jammu and Kashmir was given some special priviledges under Article-370. This established that any law made by parliament will be applicable in state of Jammu and Kashmir, only if it has got an approval of Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
54.Which item out of the following is contained in the concurrent list? (A) Trade Unions (B) Agriculture (C) Tolls (D) Markets and Fairs
(A) (SSC CHSL Pre. 2000) Exp: Trade union is a subject under Concurrent list. Whereas Agriculture, Tolls and Markets and Fairs are subjects of State list.
55.The civil affairs like marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. which has been authorised by the constitution to make legal laws? (A) Centre, by the Union List of the Constitution (B) States, by the State List of the Constitution (C) Centre and States, by the Concurrent List of the Constitution (D) Religious authorities which have relation to individual affairs
(C) (SSC C.G.L Pre. 2002) Exp: Civil affairs like marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. is a subject under Concurrent list. Here both centre and states have been authorised by constitution to legislate.
56.All legislative subject are mentioned in three lists- union list, concurrent list and state list. Any subject is not mentioned in all three list, the law on that particular subject can be framed by- (A) Parliament only (B) State Legislature only (C) A and B (D) Neither A nor B
(A) (SSC Tax Asst. Exam 2008) Exp: As per Seventh Schedule of constitution, there are three lists which contain all legislative subjects. These are Union list, State list and Concurrent list. Article 248 says, any subject, if not mentioned in above three lists, comes under residuary list which is completely under control of parliament.
57.The meaning of Res iduary Powers in constitution of India is- (A) Powers related to International issues (B) Powers related to Internal Emergency (C) Power which can be exercised by Central and State Governments (D) Powers which are not included in Union, State, and Concurrent List
(D) (SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2013) Exp: Same as above
58.The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Parliament (D) States
(C) (31 Aug. 2016 (Morning)) Exp: Same as above
59.Indian Constitution has how many Parts? (A) 22 (B) 32 (C) 42 (D) 52
(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Indian Constitution is longest written constitution in the world. Original constitution contained 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules. Currently there are 25 Parts, 448 Articles and 12 Schedules in constitution of India.
60.Indian Constitution has how many Articles? (A) 101 (B) 195 (C) 295 (D) 395
(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Same as above.
61.In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned? (A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV
(B) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Part-II, Article-5 to Article-11, contains provisions related to citizenship in India. Article-11 of constitution authorizes parliament to make any provision with respect to acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters related to it. Based on this parliament passed citizenship (acquisition and termination) act, 1955.
62.Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? (A) Part I (B) Part II (C) Part III (D) Part IV
(C) (SSC CGL Tier 1 2011) Exp: Part-III, Article-12 to Article-35 of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights in India. This part contains 6 set of fundamental rights.
63.Part IV of Constitution of India deals with: (A) Fundamental Right (B) Citizenship (C) Directive Principles of State Policy (D) Union executive
(C) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exl. Part IV -, Article-36 to Article-51 deals with directive principles of state policy. These are ideals which state should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws.
64.Match List- I (Parts of the Indian Constitution) with List- II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below List- I List- II A. Part IV A 1. The Fundamental Duties B. Part VIII 2. The Union Territories C. Part IX 3. The Panchayats D. Part IX A 4. The MunicipalitiesCode: A B C D (A) 1 2 3 4 (B) 2 1 3 4 (C) 4 3 1 2 (D) 4 3 2 1
(A) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Part IV-A deals with Fundamental duties which was added by 42nd Amendment Act. Whereas Part-IX deals with panchayat and Part IX-A deals with municipalities which were added into constitution by 73rd and 74th Amendment Act respectively. Part VIII which was there in original constitution deals with union territories. SSC CGL & CPO 2017
65.Anti-defection law is given in which schedule of Indian constitution? (A) Second Schedule (B) Tenth Schedule (C) Third Schedule (D) Fourth Schedule
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp:10th Schedule of constitution exclusively deals with provisions of anti-defection of the members of legislature on grounds of defection.
“66.”“United Nations Organization”” is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India. (A) Union (B) State (C) Global (D) Concurrent”
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: UNO is an international organization. Only Union has the prerogative to deal with organization. Therefore, it cannot be in any list other than Union.
“67.”“Trade unions”” is listed in the __________ list g iven in the Seventh Schedu le of the Constitution of India. (A) Union (B) State (C) Global (D) Concurrent”
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp:Trade unions is listed in the concurrent list of Seventh Schedule of the constitution. The list covers 52 items and include Criminal Law, IPC, Criminal Procedure, Marriage and divorce, Bankruptcy and insolvency, Forests and Education.
“68.”“Taxes on lands and buildings”” is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India. (A) Union (B) State (C) Global (D) Concurrent”
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp:Taxes on lands and building is listed in state list of 7th Schedule of Constitution. The state list encompasses 61 items. Few other subjects are public order, prisons, public health, liquors, agriculture and inland waterways.
“69.”“Forests”” is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India. (A) Union (B) State (C) Global (D) Concurrent”
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Forests are listed in concurrent list. This list covers 52 items including Criminal Law, IPC, Criminal Procedure, Marriage & divorce, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Forests, Education.
“70.”“Foreign jurisdiction”” is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India. (A) Union (B) State (C) Global (D) Concurrent”
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp:Foreign jurisdiction, foreign affairs, defence, communication, are part of Union list. In federal system, there has been clear division and separation of powers to avoid any conflict between centre, state and local government.
“71.”“Betting and gambl ing”” is l isted in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India. (A) Union (B) State (C) Global (D) Concurrent”
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Betting and gambling, public order, agriculture, public health, liquor, agriculture, entertainment are parts of state list.
“72.”“Prevention of cruelty to animals”” is listed in the __________ l ist g iven in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India. (A) Union (B) State (C) Global (D) Concurrent”
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Prevention of cruelty to animals is listed in concurrent list. The list included 52 items such as Marriage & Divorce, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Forests, Education.
73.___________ makes laws on matters included in Union List and Concurrent List. (A) Lok Sabha (B) Ministry of Defence (C) Prime Minister’s Office (D) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Lok Sabha makes law on matters enumerated in Union and Concurrent list. However, matters not mentioned in any of list is to be tackled by Union. Federation delineates separation of powers and subjects to ensure smooth functioning of government at all levels.
“74.”“Population control and family planning”” is listed in the __________ list g iven in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.(A) Union (B) State (C) Global (D) Concurrent”
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Population control and family planning is listed in concurrent list in Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Other items include Marriage, Divorce, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Forests, Education, Trade Unions etc.
