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 Indian Polity Test-1
Part - 1

1. Which of the following vision and goals 2. Independence of judiciary is necessary

has/have been added in the Constitution to for protection of fundamental rights.
ban practice of discrimination? 3. According to it, the legislature and the
1. Declared untouchability as crime and executive cannot interfere in the work of
legally abolished it by law. the judiciary at all.
2. Opened recruitment process for Codes:
government job to all. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
3. Placed the responsibility of determining (c) Only 3 (d) All
special steps to realize Right to Equality
for all people on the government 4. Which of the following initiatives and core
irrespective of major or marginal value of the constitution linked to it is/are
communities. incorrectly matched?
1. Government should regulate the
Codes:
ownership of land and industry to reduce
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3 socio-economic inequalities. - Equality
(c) 1 and 2 (d) All Principle under Preamble.
2. Which of the following statements is/are true 2. The government should ensure equal
about the Gram Sabha? opportunity for all. - Socialistic Principle
under Preamble.
1. All people living in a village or a group
of villages are members of the Gram 3. No one should treat a fellow citizen as
Sabha. inferior. - Fraternity Principle under
Preamble.
2. All the plans for work of Gram Panchayat
have to be approved by Gram Sabha. Codes:
3. For better implementation of some (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
specific tasks, Gram Sabha form (c) 1 and 3 (d) All
committees.
5. Which of the following statements is/are true
4. The elected Secretary of the Gram Sabha
regarding provisions related to the state
calls the meeting and keeps a record of
government?
the proceedings.
1. In state, government is formed by the
Codes: support of majority of MLAs respective
(a) 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4 of number of votes polled in their favour.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) All 2. MLAs belonging to the majority party
appoint their leader as Chief Minister and
3. Which of the following statements is/are
Governor appoints the other ministers.
correct with respect to the ‘independence of
judiciary’? 3. Laws for a particular state are made by
the legislature and being implemented by
1. 'Separation of powers' is an essential
the permanent executives.
condition for independence of judiciary.
Codes:
 (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 2. A teacher has been removed from school
(c) Only 3 (d) All on the pretext of suffering from AIDS:
violates Article 14, 15 and 16.
6. What purposes are served by the
3. Employing a child of 16 years in carpet
'Constitution'?
industry: violates Article 21-A.
1. It prevents the misuse of authority given
to the political leaders. Codes:
2. It only reflects the ideals that the citizens (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
have to follow to maintain peace and (c) 1 and 3 (d) All
stability.
10. Which of the following statements is/are true
3. In a democratic society, it denies about the Parliament?
domination by the majority to a minority.
1. It consists of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha.
4. Its rigid nature gives assurance about the
2. Rajya Sabha functions as representative
permanence of its fundamental
of states and its members are elected by
provisions.
the Legislative Council of various states.
Codes: 3. Parliament plays a role of controlling,
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 guiding & informing the government
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) All through the use of Question Hour.

7. Which of the following pair(s) is/are correct? Codes:

1. Federalism: Each organ of the state (a) Only 2 (b) 1 and 3
checks on power of others and thus (c) Only 3 (d) All
ensures balance of power.
11. Which of the following are the sources of
2. Secularism: There is no state religion. funds for Municipalities?
3. Parliamentary form of government: Party 1. Property Tax.
with maximum number of votes form
2. Tax collected from shops, hotels, etc.
government.
3. Taxes for providing education and other
Codes: amenities.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 4. Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All 5. Grants from states.
8. Which of the activities are prohibited under Codes:
the Article 17 of the Constitution?
(a) 1 and 2
1. Preventing marginalized people from
(b) 1, 2 and 3
educating themselves.
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5
2. Preventing marginalized people from
entering temples. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
3. Preventing marginalized people from the 12. Which of the following provisions in the
usage of public utilities. Constitution are related to Health Services?
Codes: 1. Article 38
(a) Only 2 (b) 1 and 2 2. Article 39(e)
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All 3. Article 24
4. Article 48A
9. Which of the following pairs are correctly
matched? Codes:
1. An incinerator has been opened in the (a) 1, 2 and 4
residential area: violates Article 21. (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
 (d) All 2. Every person has access to all public
places including playgrounds, hotels,
13. What does the word “state” in “INDIAN
shops and markets.
STATE” depicts in the Constitution?
3. Every person has the right to from
(a) State depicts an entity responsible for
associations and assembles peacefully
administering and enforcing laws.
without arms.
(b) State refers to a political institution that
represents a sovereign people who Codes:
occupy a definite territory. (a) 1 and 2
(c) State refers to authorities exercising (b) 2 and 3
governmental or sovereign functions. (c) Only 1
(d) State refers to constitutional, statutory (d) All
and quasi-judicial bodies.
17. Which of the following statements is/are true
14. Which of the following statements is/are true about the Parliament as mentioned in the
about Indian secularism? Constitution?
1. Indian state maintains in principle 1. Rajya Sabha has the power to review and
distance vis-a-vis all religions. alter all the bills passed by Lok Sabha.
2. Indian state follows policy of 'non- 2. In Lok Sabha seats are reserved for
interference' along with policy of Scheduled castes (SCs), Scheduled tribes
intervention at same time based on (STs) and Other Backward Classes
western concept of secularism. (OBCs) to give them adequate
3. Government spaces do not display or representation.
promote any one religion. 3. There are 12 nominated members in
Codes: Rajya Sabha and 2 such members in Lok
Sabha.
(a) 1 and 3
(b) Only 2 Codes:
(c) 2 and 3 (a) Only 3
(d) All (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
15. Which of the following statements depict the
role of higher judiciary? (d) All
1. To decide upon disputes between state of 18. Which of the following rights are guaranteed
Maharashtra and state of Gujarat. under Article 22 of the Constitution?
2. To ensure that the laws passed by state 1. The Right to be informed at the time of
legislative assemblies are constitutional. arrest of the offence for which the person
3. To protect the right to freedom of religion is being arrested.
of minority sections. 2. The Right to be presented before District
Magistrate within 24 hours.
Codes:
3. The arrestee may be permitted to meet
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
his lawyer during interrogation, though
(c) Only 1 (d) All not throughout the interrogation.
16. For recognition of the ‘Right to Equality’ Codes:
which of the following provisions are added
(a) Only 1
in the constitution?
(b) 1 and 2
1. Every person has to obey same law in the
same manner irrespective of his/her (c) 1 and 3
identity. (d) All
19. Which of the following listed fundamental
rights are provided to dalits to attain self-
respect and self-dignity?
1. Equality before Law & Equal Protection
of Law.
2. Right to freedom of religion.
3. Right against Exploitation.
4. Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2
(d) All
20. Which of the following pair(s) is/are correct?
1. Minimum Wages Act: Right to Equality.
2. Environment (Protection) Act: Right to
Life.
3. Prevention of Child Labour Act: Right
against Exploitation.
Codes:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
21. Consider the following statements related to
the Martial Law:
1. Under this, civil administration is run by
the military authorities according to their
own rules and regulations framed under
the ordinary law.
2. Fundamental Rights get suspended while
martial law is in force in any area within
the territory of India.
3. Article 34 of the Constitution empowers
the Parliament to validate any sentence
passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture
ordered or other act done under martial
law in such area.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
(c) Only 2 (d) All
vvvvvv
22. Which Article of the Constitution places a
duty upon the State to provide a lawyer to
any citizen who is unable to engage one due
to poverty or other disability?
(a) Article 22
(b) Article 39A
(c) Article 48A
(d) Article 20
23. The constituencies for conducting election for
assembly or Lok Sabha are delimited with an
aim of:
(a) Coinciding constituency boundary with
administrative boundary.
(b) Maintaining uniform geographical area
under each constituency.
(c) Achieving practical convenience for free
and fair elections.
(d) Having equal value of individual vote in
each constituency.
24. With reference to a political party 'recognised'
by the Election Commission of India, consider
the following statements:
1. It gets a unique symbol to contest
elections.
2. To get recognized as a state party, a party
has to secure at least four percent of votes
and win at least two seats in Legislative
Assembly of a given state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both (d) None
25. What are the important reasons to separate
state from religion?
1. To prevent the tyranny of the majority
group on the minorities.
2. To uphold the Fundamental Rights &
Fundamental Duties.
3. To provide religious freedom to every
individual.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 (b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All
 Indian Polity Test-1 Answers
Part - 1
Ans. 1. (c)
Exp: Equality is not only a core value enshrined in
preamble but also a fundamental right
included in Part III of the constitution.
Other core values are Justice, Liberty &
Fraternity.
Untouchability as a practice is against the
concept of equality. It is the worst form of
discrimination. Thus Article 17 abolishes it
completely in all forms.
Government including judiciary has the
responsibility for creating a level playing field
for all by providing opportunity for
recruitment. Government from time to time
give special privileges to women, SCs, STs,
OBCs, physically disables, etc. Hence
statement 3 is wrong. (Article 15)
Ans. 2. (a)
Exp: Only adult villagers who have the right to
vote can be member of Gram Sabha. Persons
below 18 years of age can't become members.
Gram Sabha plays a supervisory and
monitoring role over Gram Panchayat by
approving it plan of work.
Gram Sabha form committees like
construction, animal husbandry, etc to carry
out some specific tasks.
The Gram Panchayat has a Secretary who is
also the Secretary of the Gram Sabha. This
person is not an elected person but is
appointed by the government. The Secretary
is responsible for calling the meeting of the
Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and
keeping a record of the proceedings.
Ans. 3. (a)
Exp: Separation of powers is necessary so that
other organs of the state do not encroach
upon the sphere of judiciary.
Only when courts are independent in their
functioning, they can act against the violation
of fundamental rights.
For independence of judiciary it is necessary
that judges should be removed only in
accordance with the provisions of the
constitution not as per whims & fancies of
anyone. Through the process of removal of
Judges, the checks and balances are
maintained.
Ans. 4. (a)
Exp: Government should regulate the ownership
of land and industry to reduce socio-
economic inequalities. - Socialistic Principle
under Preamble. The government should
ensure equal opportunity for all. - Equality
Principle under Preamble.
Ans. 5. (c)
Exp: Government is formed by the support of
majority of MLAs in the state irrespective of
number of votes polled in their favour. This
sometimes create paradoxical situation where
a party with more 50% winning MLAs has
less than even 30% of total votes being polled
in state.
Assembly is the official forum for debates and
discussions where executive has to answer
each and every MLA.
Laws are made by legislatures like parliament
at centre and legislative assembly in states.
These laws have to be implemented by
permanent executive.
Ans. 6. (c)
Exp: Political leaders have to obey the provisions
of constitution like Fundamental Rights,
Elections, Parliament form of government,
etc. Supreme Court is always there as the
guardian of constitution. Ideals such as
Justice, Equality, Liberty & Fraternity are
enshrined in the Constitution. It places duties
on both state and citizens for maintenance of
peace and stability.
It ensures equal rights for all the groups. It
puts the onus of preventing the tyranny of
majority on 'state'. It also guarantees certain
fundamental rights to religious & linguistic
minorities.
The provisions of constitution give many
promises to the people. Its assurance is
necessary for a meaningful & well dignified
life for its citizens.
Ans. 7. (b)
Exp: Federalism is a political set up where powers
are shared between different tiers of the
government i.e. national, state & local.
Separation of power is a concept where each
organ of the state checks on power of others
and thus ensures balance of power.
Secularism is where state doesn't promote
any religion as state religion. All religions are
treated equally.
Parliamentary form of government is a
system of government where executive is the
part of legislature and enjoys the support of
majority in legislature. Thus party with
support of majority of members in legislature
forms the government. Different nations have
different electoral process.
Ans. 8. (d)
Exp: Article 17 of the Constitution states that
untouchability has been abolished - what this
means is that no one can henceforth prevent
Dalits from educating themselves, entering
temples, using public facilities etc. It also
means that it is wrong to practise
untouchability and that this practice will not
be tolerated by a democratic government. In
fact, untouchability is a punishable crime.
Ans. 9. (d)
Exp: Article 21 includes right to healthy
environment also
Article 21-A include right to education
Article 14 - right to equality
Article 15 - prohibition of discrimination
Article 16 - equal opportunity of employment
Ans. 10. (b)
Exp: Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
& President. But as only has not been placed
in statement, it is correct.
Rajya Sabha functions as representative of
states and its members are elected by the
elected members of legislative assembly of all
states plus Delhi & Puducherry.
In parliamentary form of government, council
of ministers is collectively responsible to the
legislature. Hence parliament controls, guides
& inform the government.
Ans. 11. (d)
Exp: Sources of funds for municipalities: Property
tax, tax from shops, hotels, cinema halls, etc,
grants from states, centrally sponsored
schemes. It also includes taxes for providing
education & other amenities.
Ans. 12. (d)
Exp: Article 38 says that the state will secure a
social order for the promotion of welfare of
the people. Providing affordable healthcare is
one of the ways to promote welfare.
Article 39(e) calls the state to make sure that
health and strength of workers, men and
women, and the tender age of children are not
abused.
Article 48A ensures that State shall
Endeavour to protect and impose the
pollution free environment for good health.
Article 24 is related to Child health.
Ans. 13. (b)
Exp: The word 'State' not refer to state
governments. Rather State is different from
Government. 'Government' is responsible for
administering and enforcing laws. The
government can change with elections. The
State on the other hand refers to a political
institution that represents a sovereign people
 who occupy a definite territory. We can, thus,
speak of the Indian State, the Nepali State etc.
The Indian State has a democratic form of
government. The government (or the
executive) is one part of the State. The State
refers to more than just the government and
cannot be used interchangeably with it.
Ans. 14. (a)
Exp: India doesn't have state religion. It doesn't
promote any religion as state religion. State
thus maintains equal distance from all
religions.
State usually doesn't interfere with religions
and gives them freedom to manage their own
affairs. But constitution does permit
intervention in financial, economical, political
or other secular aspects of a religion. Thus
Indian state follows policy of 'non-
interference' along with policy of intervention
at same time.
Unlike the strict separation between religion
and the State in American secularism, in
Indian secularism the State can intervene in
religious affairs as per the provisions of the
Indian constitution.
Ans. 15. (d)
Exp: Supreme Court decides upon the disputes
between centre and state as well as disputes
among the states.
Judiciary has power of judicial review to
ensure all the laws by any legislature in India
are not in violation of the constitution.
As freedom of religion is a fundamental right
mentioned in Part III of the constitution,
judiciary has duty to protect these from its
violation.
Ans. 16. (a)
Exp: Statement 1 is derived from Article 14 i.e.
Equality before law where all are treated
equally before law.
Statement 2 is derived from Article 15 i.e. that
prohibits discrimination.
Statement 3 is derived from Article 19(1), but
this does not correlate with the concept of
Equality rather it signifies Liberty i.e.
freedom.
Ans. 17. (a)
Exp: Rajya Sabha reviews and alters (if needed) the
bill passed by Lok Sabha except in case of
money bill. A bill hence needs to be passed by
both the houses.
Seats are reserved only for SCs and STs,
neither for OBCs nor for women.
2 nominated members in Lok Sabha from
Anglo-Indian community and 12 in Rajya
Sabha from Arts, Literature, Social Service
and Science.
Ans. 18. (b)
Exp: Article 22 covers:
• The Right to be informed at the time of arrest
of the offence for which the person is being
arrested.
• The Right to be presented before a Judicial
Magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.
• The Right to consult and to be defended by a
legal practitioner of his choice.
The clause - The arrestee may be permitted to
meet his lawyer during interrogation, though
not throughout the interrogation comes under
the Supreme Court guidelines not mentioned
in the Constitution.
Ans. 19. (d)
Exp: Equality before Law & Equal Protection of
Law: It protects everyone irrespective of
his/her caste, religion, gender, etc.
Right to freedom of religion: It's not related
with rights of Dalit people, rather it relates
religious freedom of every individual and
every community.
Right against Exploitation: It protects them
against forced labour, slavery, inhumane
treatment, etc.
Right to Constitutional Remedies: This helps
in guaranteeing any fundamental right for
any citizen. So Dalits automatically get
benefited.
 Cultural & Educational Rights: It is more
concerned with religious & linguistic
minorities.
Ans. 20. (c)
Exp: Minimum Wages Act: Right against
Exploitation.
Environment (Protection) Act: Right to Life
Prevention of Child Labour Act: Right against
Exploitation
Ans. 21. (b)
Exp: Martial Law refers to a situation where civil
administration is run by the military
authorities according to their own rules and
regulations framed outside the ordinary law.
It thus imply the suspension of ordinary law
and the government by military tribunals. It
is different from the military law that is
applicable to the armed forces.
Ans. 22. (b)
Exp: According to Article 22 of the Constitution,
every person has a Fundamental Right to be
defended by a lawyer. Article 39A of the
Constitution places a duty upon the State to
provide a lawyer to any citizen who is unable
vvvvvv
to engage one due to poverty or other
disability.
Ans. 23. (d)
Exp: For democratic elections each vote should
have equal value. The constitution of India
requires that each constituency should have
roughly equal population living in it.
Ans. 24. (a)
Exp: A recognized party gets a unique symbol to
contest elections. It has to secure at least six
percent of the total votes and win two seats in
the legislative assembly of that a state.
Ans. 25. (a)
Exp: As state has nothing to do with religion, it
will not hesitate to take actions against any
religious group dominating over others.
State has the responsibility to uphold
fundamental rights not duties. Being secular,
rights of all religious groups especially
minorities are bound to be protected by state.
Every individual should have right to choose
his own religion, profess it and also
propagate it. This also ensure right to get
converted into another religion.
 Indian Polity Test-1
Part - 2
1. Under the Indian Constitution, an ethic
minority has right to:
(a) Have proportional representation in
government.
(b) Get their language recognized as an
official language of the state.
(c) Protection of their language and culture.
(d) Special treatment for seeking refuge in
other parts of the country.
2. In an Indian democratic setup, the judiciary
is:
(a) Independent generally but follows
executive command on certain issues.
(b) Independent in functioning and projects
the rights of all involved.
(c) Applies law and adjudicates without
being concerned of independence.
(d) Depends upon the constitutional design
which is guardian of fundamental duties.
3. Consider the following statements regarding
the Question Hour:
1. The Parliament, while in session, begins
with question hour.
2. Functionalities of question hour are to
control the executive and to alert the
ruling party of its shortcomings.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both
(d) None
4. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
enjoys same status as that of:
(a) High Court Judge
(b) Chairman of UPSC
(c) Supreme Court judge
(d) CJI of India
5. Consider the following statements regarding
a Constitutional Amendment Bill:
1. If the Constitutional Amendment Bill is
not passed by one of the houses of the
parliament, the bill will be lapsed.
2. Constitutional Amendment cannot be
introduced by private member.
Which of the above statement(s) is/ are true?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both
(d) None
6. Regarding the distribution of powers between
center and state, which of the following
statement is incorrect?
(a) Both the Center and State can make laws
on ‘residuary’ subjects.
(b) The matters that require uniformity
across the nation are in Central List.
(c) State list has less items than the central
list.
(d) Education is a subject under concurrent
list.
7. The provision of equal remuneration to
women and men for equal amount of work is
provided by which of the following
provisions?
1. Article 15 (Fundamental Rights)
2. Article 41 (DPSP)
3. Equal Wages Act (not mentioned in
Constitution).
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 (b) Only 3
(c) 1 and 2 (d) All
 8. Which of the following statement about organization Commission), 1956 while re-
decentralization in India is incorrect? adjusting the boundaries of Indian states?
(a) At least one third of all positions are 1. Language
reserved for women. 2. Culture
(b) The State Election Commission conducts 3. Ethnicity
election for panchayats and
4. Geographical Boundaries
municipalities.
(c) It is legally but not constitutionally Codes:
mandatory to hold regular elections to (a) 1, 2 and 3
local bodies. (b) 2, 3 and 4
(d) All voters in a village are members of (c) 1, 3 and 4
Gram Sabha.
(d) All
9. Consider the following statements:
13. Which of the following items are mentioned
1. The motion of No Confidence can only be in the Right Against Exploitation of the
passed by the Lok Sabha. Fundamental rights?
2. Rajya Sabha can debate the budget and 1. Human trafficking
suggest changes but cannot reject it.
2. Untouchability
Which of the above statements are correct? 3. Child as Industrial Worker
(a) Only 1 4. Forced labour
(b) Only 2
Codes:
(c) Both
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) None
(b) 1, 2 and 4
10. According to the Constitution of India, the (c) 1, 3 and 4
people of India constituted India into a state (d) 2, 3 and 4
as
1. Sovereign state 14. Which of the following are the examples of
the reasonable restrictions placed on Freedom
2. Democratic state
of Expression?
3. Republican state
1. Censor board banning the portion of the
4. Welfare state film.
Codes: 2. Contempt of the Court.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 3. Preventing all the criticism of the foreign
(b) 1, 3 and 4 policy of the government.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 Codes:
(d) All (a) 1 and 2
11. To foster respect for international law and (b) Only 1
treaty obligations in the dealings of organised (c) 1 and 3
people with one another comes under which (d) All
of the following?
15. Economic, social and cultural rights are
(a) Fundamental Duties
integral parts of the human rights framework.
(b) Directive Principle of State Policy Which of the following economic rights are
(c) Fundamental Rights provided to the citizens?
(d) Preamble 1. Right to favourable conditions of work.
12. Which of the following items were taken into 2. Right to form and join trade unions.
consideration by the SRC (State Re- 3. Right to an adequate standard of living.
 4. Right to Social security. 1. Under article 75, the President enjoys the
right to seek information from the PM
Codes:
regarding the administration of the
(a) Only 1 affairs of the union.
(b) 1 and 3 2. Ordinance making power.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 3. President decides if he should dissolve
(d) All Lok Sabha or not when CoM loses the
majority in Lok Sabha.
16. Which of the following is/are true about local
governments? Codes:
1. It got statutory status only in 1993 by the (a) 1 and 2
act of Parliament. (b) Only 2
2. Seats are reserved for women only in the (c) Only 3
Panchayats.
(d) 2 and 3
3. Panchayat Elections are conducted by the
Chief Electoral Officer of a state 20. Which of the following statements is/are true
appointed by Chief Election about the Rajya Sabha?
Commissioner. 1. The representatives of each Union
Territory are indirectly elected by
Codes:
members of an electroral college specially
(a) 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 constituted for the purpose
(c) All (d) None 2. It has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
17. Which of the following are the violations of case of ordinary bill.
Fundamental Rights? Codes:
1. People in a village are unable to access (a) Only 1
safe drinking water and safe
(b) Only 2
environment.
(c) Both
2. People in a village are unable to avail
unskilled employment. (d) None
3. A christian community is not allowed to 21. Which of the following is/are true about joint
carry on missionary activities. sitting of Parliament?
Codes: 1. It can be arranged in case of all types of
bills.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) Only 2
2. It is presided over by the Vice-President.
(c) Only 3 (d) 1 and 3
3. It can be arranged even when bill is
18. Which of the following is/are true about the pending in Rajya Sabha to remove the
Election Commission? deadlock.
1. Chief Election Commissioner has same
Codes:
power as other two commissioners.
(a) Only 1
2. Removal procedure of Chief
Commissioner and other commissioners (b) 2 and 3
are same. (c) Only 3
(d) None
Codes:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 22. Which of following pairs is/are correct?
(c) Both (d) None 1. Protecting Fundamental Rights: Original
Jurisdiction.
19. Which of the following is/are discretionary
2. Advises the President: Writ Jurisdiction.
powers of the President?
 3. Review decisions of lower courts: Special 24. Which of the following provision of the
Powers. Indian Constitution has been borrowed from
the South Africa?
Codes:
(a) Provision of Due Procedure of Law.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) Procedure of Amendment of
(b) Only 2
Constitution.
(c) Only 3
(c) Provision regarding trade, commerce and
(d) None intercourse.
23. The 42nd Amendment Act has brought (d) Provision of Residuary Powers with the
changes in which of the following parts of the centre.
Constitution?
25. Which of the following is/are the
1. Fundamental Rights contribution of the Kesavananda Bharati case
2. Preamble to the evolution of the Constitution?
3. Transfer subjects from State list to 1. It allows the Parliament to amend any
Concurrent list and all parts of the Constitution but
4. Added Fundamental Duties within specific limits.
2. It makes Parliament as the final authority
Codes:
in deciding what constitutes the basic
(a) 1 and 2 structure.
(b) 1, 2 and 4
Codes:
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(a) Only 1
(d) All
(b) Only 2
(c) Both
(d) None
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Part - 2

Ans. 1. (c) Exp: The central list has presently 100 subjects
whereas the state list has 61. The power to
Exp: Under the Indian Constitution, there are
make laws on the residuary subjects is vested
special rights to the cultural and linguistic
in the parliament. Education is a concurrent
minorities for promotion of their culture and
subject.
language. This is a part of the Fundamental
Right under Article 29 and 30. Ans. 7. (a)
Ans. 2. (b) Exp: The Right to Equality under fundamental
rights prohibits any discrimination on the
Exp: In a democratic set up the judiciary is
grounds of sex. The Equal Wages Act
independent. This is very much necessary to
explicitly mentions that equal wages should
protect the rights and liberties of all involved.
be paid for equal work to both women and
It is especially free from executive control.
men. Article 41 is for Right to Work.
Independent judiciary is an essential feature
of a democratic constitution. Ans. 8. (c)
Ans. 3. (c) Exp: It is constitutionally mandatory to hold
regular elections to the local bodies.
Exp: Question Hour, is usually the first hour of
every sitting of the house. Usually, members Ans. 9. (c)
ask questions and ministers' answer. There
Exp: The Lok Sabha controls the Council of
are three kinds of questions viz. starred
Ministers. Motion of No Confidence can only
questions, un-starred questions and short
be passes by Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha has
notice questions. A starred question is
limited powers with respect to the budget as
distinguished by an asterisk and needs an
mentioned in second statement.
oral answer. Since the answer is oral,
supplementary questions might follow a Ans. 10. (d)
starred question. An un-starred question
requires written answer. Since the answer is Exp: These principles are mentioned in preamble.
given in written, there cannot be Ans. 11. (b)
supplementary questions that follow an un-
stared question A question relating to a Exp: Article 51 of the Indian Constitution lays
matter of public importance of an urgent down some Directive Principles of State
character asked with notice shorter than ten Policy on 'Promotion of international peace
days is called a "Short Notice Question" Short and security'.
Notice questions are generally answered
"The State shall endeavour to -
orally.
• Promote international peace and security.
Ans. 4. (c)
• Maintain just and honourable relations
Ans. 5. (a)
between nations.
Exp: There is no provision for calling the joint
• Foster respect for international law and treaty
session of the two houses of the parliament.
obligations in the dealings of organised
Ans. 6. (a) people with one another; and
• Encourage settlement of international
disputes by arbitration.
Ans. 12. (d)
Exp: Fazl Ali commission was asked to lead the
SRC, 1956. After the report, so many of old
states vanished and several new states were
created. This was done to ensure that people
who spoke a common language live in the
same state though some of the sates were
created not only on the basis of language but
to recognize the differences based upon their
culture, ethnicity or even Geography as well.
Ans. 13. (c)
Exp: Right Against Exploitation
Article 23 deals with the prohibition of traffic
in human beings and forced labour.
Article 24 deals with prohibition of
employment of children in factories, etc.
Ans. 14. (a)
Exp: Freedom of expression means the freedom to
express one's views and ideas freely through
speech, writing, books plays etc. It is
considered to belong to the minimum area of
‘non-interference’. Reasonable restrictions can
be placed in the interest of:
• Security of State
• Friendly relations with foreign states
• Public order
• Decency or morality
• In relation to Contempt of court
• Defamation
• Incitement to an offence.
• Sovereignty and integrity of India (This
ground is added in Article 19(2) by
Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act
1963).
Criticism to some foreign policy are allowed
to some extent.
Ans. 15. (d)
Exp: It recognizes the right to self determination;
equality for men and women; the right to
work and favourable conditions of work; the
right to form and join trade unions; the right
to an adequate standard of living including
adequate food, clothing and housing; the
right to health and healthcare; the protection
of the family; and the right to social security.
Ans. 16. (d)
Exp: It got statutory status in 1959 itself by the act
of parliament. In 1993 it got constitutional
status by 73rd amendment.
Seats are reserved for SCs, STs & women only
in Panchayats. For OBCs reservation it is the
discretion of states.
Panchayat Elections are conducted by the
State Election Commissioner.
Chief Electoral Officer of a state appointed by
Chief Election Commissioner works for Lok
Sabha, Vidhan Sabha,Vidhan Parishad,
President & Vice-President election.
Ans. 17. (d)
Exp: People in a village are unable to access safe
drinking water and safe environment. This is
violation of Right to Life (Article 21).Supreme
court too has same verdict.
People in a village are unable to avail
unskilled employment. This is a violation of
Right to Work (MNREGA Act). It is a legal
right not a fundamental right.
A Christian community is not allowed to
carry on missionary activities. This is a
violation Right to Freedom of Religion
(Article 25). They are allowed to propagate
provided they don’t violate other laws or
rules.
Ans. 18. (a)
Exp: It is a constitutional body. Article 324
mentions it clearly.
Chief Election Commissioner has same power
as other two commissioners. It was done by
the central government to avoid
concentration of excessive power in one hand.
Removal procedure of Chief Commissioner is
like that of Supreme Court judge where the
motion requires two-third majority in both
houses separately and removal of other
 commissioners is through the President
herself but in consent with CEC.
Ans. 19. (c)
Exp: Discretionary powers of the President:
• Pocket veto: in this case , the President neither
ratifies nor reject nor return the bill, but
simply keeps the bill pending for an
indefinite period as the time limit within
which the President has to take the decision
with respect to a bill presented to him for
assent, has not been mentioned in the
constitution.
• Under article 78 the President enjoys the right
to seek information from the PM regarding
the administration of the affairs of the union.
• Under the established convention, the
President has the right to warn or encourage
the Council of Minister (CoM) in the exercise
of its power.
• When no political party or coalition of parties
enjoy the majority in Lok Sabha, then the
President has discretion in inviting the leader
of that party or coalition of parties who in his
opinion is able to form a stable government.
• The President can dissolve Lok Sabha only on
the advice of CoM but the advice is binding
only if the government is a majority
government.
• A caretaker government does not enjoy
majority in Lok Sabha and hence it is not
expected to take major decisions but only to
make day-to-day administrative decision. It is
for the President to decided the day-to-day
decisions.
Ans. 20. (c)
Exp: Rajya Sabha never gets dissolved like Lok
Sabha. It is a permanent house. Every two
years one-third of member gets changed. The
representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha
are elected by the elected members of state
legislative assemblies. The representatives of
each union territory in the Rajya Sabha are
indirectly elected by members of an electoral
college specially constituted for the purpose.
Ans. 21. (d)
Exp: It can be arranged in case of ordinary bills
only, not required in case of money bill, not
allowed in case of money bill.
It is presided by Lok Sabha Speaker.
It can’t be arranged when bill is pending in
Rajya Sabha, only when bill is rejected by
Rajya Sabha.
Ans. 22. (d)
Exp: Protecting Fundamental Rights: Writ
Jurisdiction
Advises the President: Advisory Jurisdiction
Review decisions of lower courts: Appellate
Jurisdiction
Settling Disputes between centre and states
and within states: Original Jurisdiction.
Ans. 23. (d)
Exp: It transferred subjects like forests, education,
weights and measures except establishments
of standards, protection of wild animals and
birds from the State List to the Concurrent
List. New entry 20A was added in Concurrent
List which is “Population control and family
planning”.
Part IVA containing article 51A was added to
provide lists of fundamental duties of
citizens.
The preamble has been amended to substitute
the words “SOVEREIGN DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC”, with the words “SOVEREIGN
SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC” and the words “unity of the
Nation” was substituted with “unity and
integrity of the Nation.”
New directives was added by new articles
39A, 43A, 48A which, respectively, provide
for equal justice and free legal aid to
economically backward classes, participation
of workers in the management of industries,
and protection and improvement of
environment and safeguarding of forests and
wildlife.
Ans. 24. (b)
Exp: Provision of Due Procedure of Law from
Japan. Provision regarding trade, commerce
 and intercourse from Australia and Provision Constitution. It says that no amendment can
of Residuary Powers with the centre from violate the basic structure of the Constitution;
Canada. It allows the Parliament to amend any and all
parts of the Constitution (within this
Ans. 25. (a)
limitation); and It places the Judiciary as the
Exp: Keshvananda Bharti Case has contributed to final authority in deciding if an amendment
the evolution of the Constitution in the violates basic structure and what constitutes
following ways: It has set specific limits to the the basic structure.
Parliament’s power to amend the
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