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Constitutions and Law

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Constitutions and Law questions cover fundamental rights, the preamble, critical articles, and amendments from the Indian and United States constitutions. This topic is indispensable for UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions ensures a solid understanding of political frameworks and legal provisions.

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Constitutions and Law Questions

Multiple choice

Which constitutional article in India mandates the preparation and presentation of the annual budget?

  1. Article 110

  2. Article 112

  3. Article 114

  4. Article 116
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 112 of the Indian Constitution mandates the preparation and presentation of the annual budget by the government.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of amending or changing a constitution?

  1. Ratification

  2. Amendment

  3. Repeal

  4. Referendum
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B Correct answer
Explanation

An amendment is a formal change or addition to a constitution, usually requiring a special process of approval.

Multiple choice

What is the constitutional basis for secularism in India?

  1. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution.

  2. Article 25 of the Indian Constitution.

  3. Article 28 of the Indian Constitution.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution states that India is a secular state, while Articles 25 and 28 guarantee the freedom of religion and conscience and prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, respectively.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the document that declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain?

  1. The Declaration of Independence

  2. The Constitution of the United States

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Articles of Confederation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Declaration of Independence was the document that declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the document that established the framework for the government of the United States?

  1. The Constitution of the United States

  2. The Declaration of Independence

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Articles of Confederation
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Explanation

The Constitution of the United States is the document that established the framework for the government of the United States.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the document that guaranteed certain basic rights to the citizens of the United States?

  1. The Bill of Rights

  2. The Constitution of the United States

  3. The Declaration of Independence

  4. The Articles of Confederation
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Explanation

The Bill of Rights is the document that guaranteed certain basic rights to the citizens of the United States.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality to women?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, among other grounds.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian constitution prohibits caste-based discrimination?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian constitution prohibits caste-based discrimination in various forms, including access to public places, employment, and education.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the idea that individuals have a moral obligation to obey the laws and rules of the society in which they live?

  1. Social contract

  2. Political obligation

  3. Civil disobedience

  4. Natural law
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term "political obligation" refers to the idea that individuals have a moral obligation to obey the laws and rules of the society in which they live.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which laws are repealed or amended?

  1. Repeal

  2. Amendment

  3. Rescission

  4. Abrogation
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Explanation

Repeal refers to the formal process of revoking or annulling a law, rendering it no longer in effect.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Indian Constitution that prohibits caste discrimination?

  1. Article 15

  2. Article 16

  3. Article 17

  4. Article 18
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Explanation

Article 18 of the Indian Constitution does not prohibit caste discrimination. It only prohibits untouchability.

Multiple choice

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with Fundamental Rights?

  1. Part III

  2. Part IV

  3. Part V

  4. Part VI
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Explanation

Part III of the Constitution of India deals with Fundamental Rights.

Multiple choice

How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution of India?

  1. 6

  2. 7

  3. 8

  4. 9
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Explanation

The Constitution of India guarantees 6 Fundamental Rights: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.

Multiple choice

Which Directive Principle of State Policy in the Constitution of India aims to promote equal distribution of wealth and material resources?

  1. Article 38

  2. Article 39

  3. Article 40

  4. Article 41
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Explanation

Article 39 of the Constitution of India aims to promote equal distribution of wealth and material resources.

Multiple choice

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with the Union and its Territories?

  1. Part VI

  2. Part VII

  3. Part VIII

  4. Part IX
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Explanation

Part VI of the Constitution of India deals with the Union and its Territories.