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October 31, 2023

In the context of Indian Constitution consider the following statements:
1. Apart from fundamental rights, the constitution of India also enshrines detailed administrative provisions.
2. The Constitution of India is neither flexible nor rigid as per the vision of the founding fathers of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer – C

Consider the following statements regarding provisions of the Constitution:
1. The political part of the Indian Constitution has been largely derived from the Government of India act 1935.
2. The most profound and influential source of the Constitution is drawn from the British Constitution.
3. The federal scheme, judiciary and Governors are drawn from Provisions of the Government of India Act 1935.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – C

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Constitution:
.1. The constitution of India establishes a federal system of Government which includes independent judiciary, supremacy of the Constitution.
2. The Indian constitution contains unitary features like a strong centre, all India services, integrated judiciary etc.
3. Term Federation have been used in Article 1 of Indian constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : C

Which of the following contains the "Philosophical part of Indian Constitution”?

(A) Directive principles of state policy.
(B) Fundamental rights and fundamental Duties
(C) Fundamental rights and Directive principles of state policy.
(D) Fundamental rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive principles of state policy

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Answer : C

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian parliamentary system:
1. The constitution of India opted for a synthesis of the British and American System of Government.
2. The Indian parliamentary system is based on the principle of Cooperation and coordination between the legislative and executive organs of Government.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 Only
(B) 2 Only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer : B

Which of the following is/are features of Parliamentary Government in India?
1. Majority party rule.
2. Membership of ministers in the legislature.
3. Leadership of prime minister or chief minister (in states).
4. Collective responsibility of executive to legislature.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(A) 2, 3, and 4 only
(B) 1, 2 and 4 only
(C) 2 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer : D

With reference to the Directive principles of state policy, Consider the following statements:
1. Directive principles of state policy are meant for promoting the ideals of Social and economic democracy.
2. Directive principles do not require legislation for their implementation.
3. These principles are non-justiciable and are not automatically enforced.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : C

In the context of Indian polity, consider the following statements:
1. The term "Secular" was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment act of 1976.
2. According to Article 28 of the constitution no person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for promoting a particular religion.
3. Article 30 provides the right to any citizen of India to conserve it's distinct language, script or culture
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 3 only

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Answer : B

Which of the following judgments/Case held that " the Indian Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance between Fundamental rights and Directive principles" ?

(A) Kesavananda Bharati Case
(B) Minerva Mills Case
(C) Waman Rao Case
(D) Kihoto Hollohan Case

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Answer : B

Consider the following statements:
1. Presently, the constitution of India is divided into 22 parts and 12 schedules.
2. Part XIV-A of the constitution dealing with tribunals was added by the 44th Constitutional Amendment act of 1978.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(A) 1 Only
(B) 2 Only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer : D