Sunday 17 June 2012

72) General Knowledge Questions on Indian Polity and Constituition - Part 72

This section consists of 15 basic general knowledge questions on indian polity and constituition.




1. In which among the following parts of Constitution of India are enshrined the Fundamental Duties?

[A]Part III
[B]Part IIIA
[C]Part IVA
[D]Part IV



2. Consider the following:

1. Untouchability
2. Child Marriage
3. Sati
4. Dowry

Which among the above have been prohibited / abolished by the articles in Constitution of India?

[A]1
[B]1 2
[C]1 2 3
[D]1 2 3 4



3. How many freedoms are guaranteed by Article 19 (Right to Freedom)?

[A]Three
[B]Four
[C]Five
[D]Six



4. Which among the following is / are explicitly mentioned in constitution of India:

1. Freedom against exploitation such as begar
2. Abolition of Sati
3. Freedom of Press

Choose the correct option:

[A]1
[B]1 & 2
[C]1 , 2 & 3
[D]2 & 3



5. Which among the following amendments added the Fundamental Duties as per recommendations of Sardar Swaran Singh Committee?

[A]38th
[B]40th
[C]42nd
[D]44th





6. Consider the following:

1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy

Which among the above enjoy the "legal sanction' in India?

[A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3



7. The makers of Constitution chose the same form of Government in India which was prevalent in which among the following countries?

[A]United States
[B]United Kingdom
[C]Australia
[D]Japan



8. The makers of Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation of India, as prevalent in which among the following countries?

[A]United States
[B]United Kingdom
[C]Australia
[D]Canada



9. Initially, for how long presidential rule can be imposed in a state?

[A]6 months
[B]9 months
[C]12 months
[D]18 months



10. Consider the following:

1. Preamble
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy

Which among the above incorporate Economic Justice?

[A]1 & 2
[B]1 & 3
[C]1, 2 & 3
[D]Only 3





11. By which among the following Dyarchy was introduced in India?

[A]Act of 1892
[B]Act of 1909
[C]Act of 1919
[D]Act of 1935



12. Who among the following can terminate the legislative council of a state?

[A]State Council of Ministers
[B]Members of Legislative Council by adopting a resolution
[C]Members of Legislative assembly by making a law
[D]Governor of the state with advice of Chief Minister



13. Consider the following:

1. Socialist
2. Democratic
3. Sovereign
4. Secular

Which among the following is the correct order in which the above words appear in Preamble of Constitution of India?

[A]3 1 4 2
[B]1 2 3 4
[C]3 4 1 2
[D]4 1 3 2



14. The right to constitutional remedies allows Indian citizens to stand up for their rights against anybody even the government of India. Which article says this?

[A]Article 31
[B]Article 32
[C]Article 33
[D]Article 34



15. An Individual Minister can be removed by ______?

[A]Prime Minister
[B]Council of Ministers
[C]Parliament
[D]President