Unit I

Question 1

Basic function of constitution

Answer 1

Provide a set of basic rules that allow for minimal coordination amongst members of a society

Question 2

First sitting of constituent assembly on?

Answer 2

9 December 1946

Question 3

Constituent assembly was composed based on what plan?

Answer 3

Cabinet Mission Plan

Question 4

Countries not having a written Constitution

Answer 4

New Zealand
Northern Ireland
Israel
United Kingdom

Question 5

Objectives Resolution was moved by

Answer 5

Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 6

Famous personalities who were not a part of constituent assembly

Answer 6

Mahatma Gandhi

Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Question 7

DPSP adopted from

Answer 7

Irish Constitution

Question 8

First Past The Post System from

Answer 8

Britain

Question 9

Liberty Equality and Justice from

Answer 9

France

Question 10

Charter of Fundamental Right from

Answer 10

USA

Question 11

Parliamentary form of Govt from

Answer 11

Britain

Question 12

Rule of Law from

Answer 12

Britain

Question 13

Institution of Speaker from

Answer 13

Britain

Question 14

Law making procedure from

Answer 14

Britain

Question 15

Quasi Federal government from

Answer 15

Canada

Question 16

Idea of Residual Powers from

Answer 16

Canada

Question 17

Independence of Judiciary and Power of Judicial Review from

Answer 17

USA

Question 18

Who made the demand for Fundamental Rights for the first time?

Answer 18

Motilal Nehru: Nehru Report 1928

Question 19

Congress adopted resolution on Fundamental Rights in which session

Answer 19

Karachi session 1931
President: Sardar Patel
Also adopted resolution on economic policy

Question 20

Which Fundamental Right provides Constitutional Provision for Reservation of depressed classes?

Answer 20

Article 16 (4)

Question 21

Which Rights have been provided to ensure fair trials by the constitution?

Answer 21

No person would be punished for same offence more than once Ar 20(2)
No law shall declare any action as illegal from a backdate Ar 20(1)
No person shall be asked to give evidence against himself Ar 20(3)

Question 22

Which Fundamental Right has made the selling and buying of human beings unconstitutional?

Answer 22

Article 23

Question 23

Direct Democracy

Answer 23

Citizens participate in day to day decision making

Question 24

First Chief Election Commissioner of India

Answer 24

Sukumar Sen

Question 25

Idea of single citizenship from

Answer 25

Britain

Question 26

Impeachment of President from

Answer 26

USA

Question 27

Removal of SC and HC judges from

Answer 27

USA

Question 28

Post of Vice President from

Answer 28

USA

Question 29

Legislative procedure from

Answer 29

Britain

Question 30

Cabinet system from

Answer 30

Britain

Question 31

Prerogative writs from

Answer 31

Britain

Question 32

Parliamentary privileges from

Answer 32

Britain

Question 33

Bicameralism from

Answer 33

Britain

Question 34

Federal Scheme from

Answer 34

GOI Act 1935

Question 35

Office of Governor from

Answer 35

GOI Act 1935

Question 36

Judiciary from

Answer 36

GOI Act 1935

Question 37

Public Service Commission from

Answer 37

GOI Act 1935

Question 38

Emergency Provisions from

Answer 38

GOI Act 1935

Question 39

Administrative details from

Answer 39

GOI Act 1935

Question 40

Fundamental Rights enjoyed only by citizens of India

Answer 40

Ar 15, 16, 19, 29, 30

Question 41

Article 15

Answer 41

Right against discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth

Question 42

Article 16

Answer 42

Right to equality of opportunity in the matter of public employment

Question 43

Article 19

Answer 43

Right to freedom of speech and expressio, assembly, association, movement, residence and profession.

Question 44

Grounds mentioned in Constitution for acquiring citizenship

Answer 44

Birth, Incorporation of territory, Registration, Descent, Naturalisation (New- BIRD)

Question 45

Competent authority in India for awarding citizenship by naturalisation

Answer 45

Home Ministry

Question 46

Ways of losing citizenship

Answer 46

Renunciation Termination Deprivation

Question 47

Linguistic Provinces Commission

Answer 47

S K Dhar June 1948 Report in December 1948 On the basis of administrative convenience

Question 48

JVP Committee

Answer 48

December 1948 Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhai Patel, Pattabhai Sitaramayya Report April 1949 Rejected language as a basis

Question 49

State Reorganisation Commission

Answer 49

Fazl Ali December 1953 Report: September 1955 One language - one state

Question 50

States having bicameral legislature

Answer 50

``` Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh Bihar Karnataka Telangana ```

Question 51

Territory of India includes

Answer 51

Territories of States Union Territory Territories that may be acquired by GoI at any time

Question 52

Indian Constitution promotes fraternity through

Answer 52

``` Single citizenship Fundamental Rights Fundamental Duties DPSP Preamble ```

Question 53

Article 325

Answer 53

No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion,race, caste or sex

Question 54

Ar 326

Answer 54

Elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to be based on Universal Adult Suffrage

Question 55

Instruments of Direct Democracy

Answer 55

Referendum Initiative Recall Plebiscite