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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 political science importance and principles of secularism preamble of the indian constitution principles of secularism preamble to the constitution

Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commission for States are enshrined in _________________.

  1. Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-324

  2. Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323

  3. Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-323

  4. Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-318
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Part XIV of the Constitution of India provides for the Services under Union and States. The provisions related to formation, power, functions, authority, terms of service and its termination, etc is explained under article 308 to 323 of this part.

Multiple choice political science importance and principles of secularism preamble of the indian constitution principles of secularism preamble to the constitution

The word 'socialist secular' and 'unity and integrity of the Nation' were added to our Constitution by ___________________.

  1. $42$nd Amendment of the Constitution
  2. $44$th Amendment of the Constitution
  3. $46$th Amendment of the Constitution

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A is the correct answer. The word 'socialist secular' and 'unity and integrity of the Nation' were added to our Constitution by 42nd Amendment of the Constitution. The 42nd amendment to Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Forty-second amendment) Act, 1976, was enacted during the Emergency (25 June 1975 – 21 March 1977) by the Indian National Congress government headed by Indira Gandhi.

Multiple choice political science importance and principles of secularism preamble of the indian constitution principles of secularism preamble to the constitution

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reads _____________________.

  1. We, the people of India-adopt, enact and give to India this Constitution

  2. We, the people of Constitutent Assembly-adopt, enact and give to India this Constitution

  3. We, the citizens of India-adopt,enact and give to ourselves this Constitution

  4. We, the people of India-in our Constitutent Assembly -adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Option D is the correct answer. The Preamble of India goes as follows:
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens
 JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
 LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship;
 EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all
 FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;
 IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this  26th day of November 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

Movements and struggles for equality in India continuously refer to the Indian Constitution to make their point about equality and justice for all. By constantly referring to the Constitution they use it as a __________.

  1. Living document

  2. Social document

  3. Religious document

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution is referred to as a living document. Something that has real meaning in our lives. The Indian Constitution recognizes the equality of all persons. Movements and struggles for equality in India continuously refer to the Indian Constitution to make their point about equality and justice for all. The dignity and self-respect of each person and their community can only be realized if they are not discriminated against and treated equally.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

The Indian Constitution is called a living document because it can be ______________.

  1. Destroyed

  2. Amended

  3. Deleted

  4. Concluded
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Constitution is called a living document because it can be amended or changed. Our Constitution accepts the necessity of modifications according to changing needs of the society. Secondly, in the actual working of the Constitution, there has been enough flexibility of interpretations. The Constitution is an instrument that societies create for themselves.Thus, both political practice and judicial rulings have shown maturity and flexibility in implementing the Constitution.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

Who among the following has the power to amend the Indian constitution?

  1. The Judiciary

  2. The President of India

  3. The Parliament

  4. The constitution cannot be amended.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Amending the Constitution of India is the process of making changes to the nation's fundamental law or supreme law. The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution of India.

An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The Bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

What is meant by the phrase "Constitution as a living document"?

  1. The document grows in length with time

  2. The document responds to living situations and circumstances and adapts itself

  3. The document is a living person and enjoys all the rights of a citizen

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution of India is a living document meaningly it is amenable to changes and requires amendment as per the time, necessities and social and cultural necessities. The makers of constitution have understood this necessity and provide for amendment in the provisions of constitution itself. The first amendment was made within one year of coming it in force I.e., in 1951 and so far 101 amendments have been made till date. The philosophy of Indian constution is reflected in its preamble which express the hopes and aspirations of people.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because, _______________________.

  1. Circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution.

  2. A document written at one point in time becomes outdated after some time.

  3. Every generation should have a constitution of its own liking.

  4. Only A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution entails hopes and aspirations of people. It is the source of rights and duties of the citizens and structure of the nation. The constitution should be made amenable to change so as it can be amended from time to time to meet requirement of changing society and civilisation as they develop. The rigidity in the constitution will only defeats the purpose of the constitution as outdated laws or provision can no longer hold good in the society.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

With respect to the Indian constitution being a 'Living Document' which of the following statements is true? 

  1. The Constitution is the expression of the will of the people, so there must be a provision to change.

  2. The Constitution is a statement of the philosophy of the country. It can never be changed.

  3. The Constitution is a sacred document. Therefore any talk of changing it is against democracy.

  4. Both B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution of India is a living document meaning it is amenable to changes and requires amendment as per the time, necessities and social and cultural necessities. The makers of constitution have understood this necessity and provide for amendment in the provisions of constitution itself. The first amendment was made within one year of coming into force i.e., in 1951. The philosophy of Indian constitution is reflected in its preamble which express the hopes and aspirations of people.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

With respect to the evolution of the constitution as a living document, which of the following limitations has the theory of the basic structure of the constitution placed on its amendment?

  1. The theory of the basic structure says that no amendment can violate the basic structure of the Constitution.

  2. The theory of the basic structure places the Judiciary as the final authority in deciding if an amendment violates the basic structure of the Constitution.

  3. The theory of the basic structure places the power of determining what constitutes the basic structure on the voters.

  4. Only A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Basic Structure theory is judicial innovation. The constitution itself has made judiciary the guarantor and defender of the constitution so the onus is upon judiciary to protect the constitution from being violated in its entirety. The Part III of the constitution is of utmost importance as it contains the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed against the State. Thus, the judiciary has placed restriction in the spirit of the constitution that state cannot make any law which has tendency to abridge fundamental rights of the citizens and any such law made shall be void. Apart from fundamental rights there are numerous other things which have been incorporated in the basic structure. 

Multiple choice

Which Article does not deal with Union Budget?

  1. Article 113

  2. Article 115

  3. Article 116

  4. Article 118
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Articles 112 to 117 deal with the Union Budget and financial procedures. Article 118 deals with the rules of procedure in each House of Parliament, not the budget.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Our Constitution gives the Rajya Sabha some special powers over the__________.

  1. The Lok Sabha

  2. The country

  3. The states

  4. Both (b) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajya Sabha represents the interests of the states and union territories in the Indian Parliament, giving it special powers regarding matters that affect the states.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers the vice president the vice- president the vice-president

Which of the following article deals with the election of vice-president?

  1. Article 62

  2. Article 64

  3. Article 63

  4. Article 66
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President of India is the second highest constitutional office in the Indian Government after the President. Article 66 deals with the election of the Vice-President. He is elected by an electoral college consisting of all the elected members of both houses of the Parliament and holds office for a term of 5 years.