Constitution of India - 3

Constitution of India - 3

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The main objective of the fundamental rights is to

  1. ensure individual liberty
  2. promote a socialistic pattern of society
  3. promote equality
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Constitution declares India a secular state, which means

  1. the state regards religions as a private affair of the citizens and does not discriminate on this basis
  2. religions are patronised by the state
  3. Both (1) and (2)
  4. None of these
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India has the power of

  1. nominal review
  2. judicial review
  3. legal review
  4. political review
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following fundamental rights was considered to be the heart and soul of the Constitution of India?

  1. Right to property
  2. Right to Constitutional remedies
  3. Right to life
  4. Right to information
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

There are ____________ schedules in the Indian Constitution.

  1. 13
  2. 12
  3. 11
  4. 10
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Disputes between states in India come to the Supreme Court under

  1. appellate jurisdiction
  2. advisory jurisdiction
  3. original jurisdiction
  4. None of these
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The concept of Public Interest Litigation, which has become quite popular in India, originated in

  1. the USA
  2. Australia
  3. Canada
  4. the UK
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Constitution of India is a

  1. ledger
  2. notebook
  3. book
  4. document
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A husband is obliged to maintain his divorced wife

  1. forever
  2. for 20 years
  3. till the children grow up
  4. till she gets remarried
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The only woman member of the Constitution Review Committee is

  1. Mohini Giri
  2. Sumitra Kulkarni
  3. Subhashini Ali
  4. Vibha Parthasarathi
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which writ quashes the order of a lower court that has been without jurisdictions?

  1. Mandamus
  2. Quo Warranto
  3. Prohibition
  4. Certiorari
  5. Habeas Corpus
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the most active committee of the cabinet?

  1. Committee on Economic Affairs
  2. Committee on Political Affairs
  3. Committee on Appointments
  4. Committee on Accommodation
  5. None of these
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Constitution of India guarantees right against exploitation to

  1. children and women
  2. men and women
  3. children and old men
  4. factory workers only
  5. children, men and women
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In 2012, India consisted of

  1. 25 States besides Union Territories
  2. 28 States besides Union Territories
  3. 29 States besides Union Territories
  4. 24 States besides Union Territories
  5. None of these
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Indian Constitution was finalised and adopted on

  1. 15th August, 1947
  2. 26th January, 1950
  3. 26th November, 1949
  4. 15th July, 1949
  5. None of these