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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 constitutional rights and duties of citizens savings, investment, wealth, welfare and business cycle fundamental duties and directive principles fundamental duties and directive principles of state policy

Which part of the Indian Constitution declares the idea of a 'welfare state'?

  1. Fundamental Rights

  2. Directive Principles of State Policy

  3. Fundamental Duties

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

Articles 39-51 contain the Directive Principles. These principles can be broadly classified under five categories- Economic, Gandhian Protection of Environment and Monuments; Law Justice and Administration and International Peace and Security. 

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Which one of the following has got most effective provisions towards the establishment of socio-economic justice in India?

  1. Fundamental Rights

  2. Fundamental Duties

  3. Directive Principles of the State Policy

  4. Preamble of the Constitution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Directive Principles of State Policy are the guidelines or principles given to the federal institutes governing the state of India, to be kept in citation while framing laws and policies. These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country. The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.

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Censorship of the press _________________.

  1. is prohibited by the Constitution

  2. has to be judged by the test of reasonableness

  3. is a restriction on the freedom of the press mentioned in Article 20

  4. is specified in Article 31 of the Constitution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Censorship of the press has to be judged by the test of reasonableness. Clause (2) of Article 19 of the Indian constitution governs censorship of press under free speech category. It enables the legislature to impose certain restrictions on free speech only under following heads:
I. Security of the State
II. Friendly relations with foreign States
III. Public order
IV. Decency and morality
V. Contempt of court
VI. Defamation
VII. Incitement to an offence 
VIII. Sovereignty and integrity of India
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The Constitution of lndia was amended in 1992 to make the third-tier of democracy more effective. As a result, at least one-third of all positions in the local bodies are reserved for women. This is because _______________________.

  1. women are good at managing resources.

  2. although women constitute nearly half of the population, they have inadequate representation in decision-making bodies.

  3. we have many powerful women leaders.

  4. women are obedient and would follow the constitutional provisions well.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 73rd Amendment Act, at least one third of seats in Local Self Government are reserved for women because women constitute nearly half of the population. 

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The Constitution is considered as a rule book of the state and it expects the citizens to adhere to the rules.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution provides for the governance of the nation. It grants rights, duties and liabilities to the State and citizens.  Citizens must follow the constitution as it gives liberty, freedom and limits the authority of the State in an individual's life. The adherence to the constitution makes good citizen and aware individual.

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Political obligation binds a person to the performance of duties as mentioned in the Constitution.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
 Political obligation is a sense in a person to have a moral duty to respect the laws of his own country. Political obligation can be defined as- ' An obligation concerning the duties of political leaders and citizen together who, as collectively, are responsible for the political system as a whole.' This political obligation differs from legal obligation. 
It is trues that political obligations are necessary for the citizen to maintain a good system nationwide, because it is this political obligation that obliges a citizen to respect and obey the law. It regulates the conduct of a person. It is through this obligation only that needs of people are looked after. Hence, it is political obligation that binds a person to the performance of duties as mentioned in Constitution.
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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.