Constitutional Framework & Development

Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India : 1. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the ‘Constitution of India’. 2. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed. 3. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

1. (a)All three statements are correct.
2. (b)There is no correct statement.
3. (c)There are two correct statements that include statement 3.
4. (d)There is only one correct statement.

Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India : I. List I–Union List, in the Seventh Schedule II. Extent of the executive power of a State III. Conditions of the Governor's office For a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before presenting the bill to the President of India for assent?

1. (a)I and II only
2. (b)II and III only
3. (c)I and III only
4. (d)I, II and III

Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over ?

1. (a)C. Rajagopalachari
2. (b)Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
3. (c)T.T. Krishnamachari
4. (d)Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements : 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of : 1. Addition 2. Variation 3. Repeal Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 and 3 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages ? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. (a)1, 2 and 3
2. (b)1, 2 and 4
3. (c)1, 3 and 4
4. (d)2, 3 and 4

In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?

1. (a)The principle of natural justice
2. (b)The procedure established by law
3. (c)Fair application of law
4. (d)Equality before law

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?

1. (a)It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
2. (b)It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
3. (c)It defines and limits the powers of government.
4. (d)It secures social justice, social equality and social security.

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?

1. (a)1st Amendment
2. (b)42nd Amendment
3. (c)44th Amendment
4. (d)86th Amendment

No answer is recorded for this question: cancelled by UPSC — marks awarded to all candidates

Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002 : Statement–I : One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm × 400 mm. Statement–II : The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3 : 2. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct

Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day : Statement–I : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens. Statement–II : On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct

With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)1 and 3
4. (d)2 and 3

Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?

1. (a)A committed judiciary
2. (b)Centralization of powers
3. (c)Elected government
4. (d)Separation of powers

What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?

1. (a)A Democratic Republic
2. (b)A Sovereign Democratic Republic
3. (c)A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
4. (d)A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

Constitutional government means

1. (a)a representative government of a nation with federal structure
2. (b)a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers
3. (c)a government whose Head enjoys real powers
4. (d)a government limited by the terms of the Constitution

Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards : 1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India. 2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once. 3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year. Which of the above statements are not correct?

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 and 3 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

A constitutional government by definition is a

1. (a)government by legislature
2. (b)popular government
3. (c)multi-party government
4. (d)limited government

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) ? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

1. (a)a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
2. (b)not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
3. (c)a part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
4. (d)a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts

Consider the following statements : 1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review. 2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

1. (a)Jawaharlal Nehru
2. (b)Lal Bahadur Shastri
3. (c)Indira Gandhi
4. (d)Morarji Desai

Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India ?

1. (a)Liberty of thought
2. (b)Economic liberty
3. (c)Liberty of expression
4. (d)Liberty of belief

The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following ?

1. (a)The Preamble
2. (b)The Fundamental Rights
3. (c)The Directive Principles of State Policy
4. (d)The Fundamental Duties