Indian Polity - Citizenship , Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy

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Question - 1

India has been described by the Constitution as

  • A a federation of states
  • B Quasi-federal
  • C a union of states
  • D None of the above

Question - 2

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the fourth schedule of the Constitution of India?

  • A it lists the distribution of powers between the Union and States
  • B It contains the Languages listed in the Constitution
  • C it contains the provision of regarding administration of Tribal areas
  • D It allocated seats in the council of Stated 

Question - 3

Which Article of the Constitution of india Says,"No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment?

  • A Article 24
  • B Article 45
  • C Article 330
  • D Article 368

Question - 4

Consider the following statements
1. The Article 20 of the Constitution of India laysdown that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
2. The Article 21 of the Constitution of India states that no person can be convicted for any offence except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence.

  • A 1 only
  • B 2 only
  • C Both 1 and 2
  • D Neither 1 nor 2

Question - 5

The union of India consists of
1. States
2. Union Territories
3. Acquired Territories

  • A Only 1
  • B Only 2
  • C 1 and 2
  • D 1,2 and 3

Question - 6

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The territory of the units of the Indian  Federation may be altered by the Parliament by a simple majority.
2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before the Parliament on redistributes its territory.
3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing the Bill in the Parliament on redistributing territory of any State.
4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

  • A Only 1
  • B 1 and 2
  • C 1,3 and 4
  • D 1 and 3

Question - 7

Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?

  • A Birth
  • B Descent
  • C Acquiring property
  • D Naturalisation

Question - 8

Which one for the following is Human Rigth as well as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India? 

  • A Right to Information
  • B Right to Education
  • C Right to Work
  • D Right to Housing

Question - 9

Right to Information in India is a

  • A Fundamental Right
  • B Legal Right
  • C Both Fundamental and Legal Rights
  • D Neither Fundamental nor legal Right

Question - 10

Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo warrants? 

1. The office must be public and must be created by a statute or by the Constitution itself.

2. The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another. 

3. There has been a contravention of the Constitution on a statute or statutory instrument in appointing such person to that office.

Select the correct answer  using the codes given

  • A 1 and 2
  • B 1 and 3
  • C 2 and 3
  • D 1, 2 and 3