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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 civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

Which article of Indian constitution has the provision regarding the SC commirrion ? 

  1. Article 90

  2. Article 338

  3. Article 336

  4. Article 330
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article   338 of the constitution provides for the special officer for the schedule castes and scheduledtribes to investigate all matters relating to safeguard provided for the schedule castes under the constitution.

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Which of the following function performed by the National commission for scheduled caste ?

  1. To investigate and monitor all matters relating to safeguard provided for the schedule can be under the constitution.

  2. To inquire into specific complaints like with respect to deprivation of rights and safeguards of the schedule castes.

  3. Full implementation of various acts like the PCR Act, 1995 and SC and ST(POA), Act 1989.

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

National Commission for Scheduled Caste is a constitutional body under Article 338 appointed by the President. It has been established to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Caste. It consists of a chairperson, Vice-chairperson and five other members to be appointed by the President of India. It is committed to:

1) Full implementation of the various acts like the PCR Act, 1955 and SC and ST (POA) Act, 1989.  
2) To investigate and monitor all matters relating to safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes the Constitution or under any other law for the time being in force or under any order of the government and to evaluate the working of such safeguards; 
3) To inquire into specific complaints about the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes.

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Article 51(A) of the Indian Constitution deals with the ________________.

  1. Fundamental rights

  2. Fundamental duties

  3. Directive principle of state policy

  4. Prime minister's power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Article 51(A) of the Indian Constitution has originally ten but currently eleven in number Fundamental duties.
Duties are obligatory for the citizens and not made enforceable by a writ of a court but it is hoped that every citizen should oblige to the duties enshrined in the Constitution.
Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Under which article of Constitution of India the eligibility requirement of Governor are specified?

  1. Article 157 and Article 158

  2. Article 160 and Article 161

  3. Article 166 and Article 167

  4. Article 170 and Article 171
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. They are as follows: A governor must be a citizen of India. He/she must be at least 35 years old and must not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Under which Article of Constitution Governor can not be summoned for questioning?

  1. Article 361

  2. Article 321

  3. Article 356

  4. Article 365
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 361 of the constitution, governor can not be summoned for questioning  except on his voluntary willingness to testify in the court in support of his controversial deeds though the unconstitutional decisions taken by the governor would be declared invalid by the courts.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

India is called a secular state because _______. 

  1. people have the supreme right to make decisions.

  2. head of the state is an elected person.

  3. people should live like brothers and sister.

  4. government will not favour any religion.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Secularism in India means equal treatment of all religions by the state. With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation. However, neither India's constitution nor its laws define the relationship between religion and state. The laws implicitly require the state and its institutions to recognize and accept all religions, enforce parliamentary laws instead of religious laws, and respect pluralism. India does not have an official state religion.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

Which among the following statements about India's constitution is wrong? 

  1. Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion

  2. Gives official status to one religion

  3. Provides to all individuals freedom to profess any religion

  4. Ensures equality of citizens within religious communities.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian constitution does not give official status to one religion. It is a Secular Nation. Secularism in India means equal treatment of all religions by the state. With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation. However, neither India's constitution nor its laws define the relationship between religion and state. The laws implicitly require the state and its institutions to recognize and accept all religions, enforce parliamentary laws instead of religious laws, and respect pluralism.

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Which of the following is not a feature of Secularism as spelled out in the Constitution of India?

  1. No State religion

  2. Freedom of conscience

  3. Theological State

  4. Freedom to manage religious affairs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In all the nations India stands out as the only secular state having no state religion and no single officially patronized religion. Religion-State relations in this country are in fact unique in every sense of the term.

Freedom of religion- All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion.

Group Rights- Every religious denomination or any section thereof has the right to manage its religious affairs; establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes; and own, acquire and administer properties of all kinds.

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The correct meaning of the term 'socialist' in the Constitution of India is _______________.

  1. Equal distribution of wealth in the society.

  2. Unequal distribution of properties

  3. Freedom of religion

  4. Socio-economic inequalities..
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The term Socialist was added by 42nd Amendment 1976. It means equal distribution of resources in the society.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

Secularism in Indian Constitution means ________________.

  1. state is religious

  2. equal treatment of all religions

  3. state is anti religious

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Secularism in India means equal treatment of all religions by the state. With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation. However, neither India's constitution nor its laws define the relationship between religion and state. The laws implicitly require the state and its institutions to recognize and accept all religions, enforce parliamentary laws instead of religious laws, and respect pluralism.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

The implication of secularism in the Indian Constitution is ______________.

  1. Opposition to all religions

  2. Banning of religious conversion by law

  3. Non-discrimination on the basis of one's creed

  4. Legal prohibition of communal parties
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Secularism in India meant equal respect for all religions and cultures and non-interference of religion in the government affairs. Also, according to the Indian Constitution no discrimination will be made on the basis of caste, creed, gender and class. Similarly all citizens of India irrespective of one’s religion, caste or gender have right to vote. According to articles 14 to 21 all will enjoy same rights without any discrimination on any ground.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

What does the term "Secular" mean in the Indian Constitution?

  1. No state religion

  2. One state religion

  3. No religion

  4. Sarvadharma Samabhav
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Indian Constitution allows individuals the freedom to live by their religious beliefs and practices as they interpret these. In keeping with this idea of religious freedom for all, India also adopted a strategy of separating the power of religion and the power of the State. Secularism refers to this separation of religion from the State.
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The _____________ amendment of the U.S. constitution prohibits the law from making laws ''respecting an establishment of religion''.

  1. 42nd

  2. 3rd

  3. 10th

  4. 1st
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

First amendment of US constitution states that no law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise, or causing hindrance to freedom of speech, or of the press, or to the right of the people to assemble freely, or to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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Which amendment of the Constitution added the word 'secular' in the Preamble?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 44th Amendment

  3. 46th Amendment

  4. 50th Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Preamble is an introductory statement based on the Objectives resolution drafted and moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946. By 42nd Amendment of 1976, the words socialist, secular and integrity were added to the Preamble.