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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 diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

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

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.

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

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.

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

The powers of three organs of Indian government are defined by the _______________.

  1. Majority party.

  2. Opposition.

  3. Members of parliament

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

The government has three branches: the executive, the legislative and the judiciary. Indian President is the head of the state and exercises his or her  power directly or through officers subordinate to him. The power of three branches is well defined in constitution. It believes in Separation of Power for all three branches.

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The authority to not intervene in the matters of religion is provided to the state by the _________.

  1. Constitution

  2. President

  3. Parliament

  4. Supreme court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution has preamble which clearly mentions India to be a Secular nation. The fundamental rights give us various religious freedoms. It makes it clear that the State cannot interfere in the religious affairs of various communities. All these are mentioned in the Indian Constitution.

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Match the following relating to the guiding values of the Constitution and their meaning:

A. Sovereign I Government will not favour any religion
B. Republic  II People have the supreme power to make decisions
C. Fraternity III Head of the state is an elected person
D. Secular IV People should live like brothers and sisters


  1. D-II, B-III, C-I, A-IV

  2. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

  3. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

  4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sovereign means India is free from foreign interference. India is free to frame her own economic, social and foreign policies. 

Republic means the head of the state has no hereditary right. The Head of the State in India is the President who is indirectly elected by the people. 
Fraternity implies friendship among a group of people sharing common interests. The unity and integrity of India can be preserved only through a spirit of brotherhood among all its citizens, irrespective of their languages, caste, creed or religion.
Secular means freedom to preach and practice a religion of one's own choice. We do not have a state religion. 

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

India is a democratic republic, because ________________.

  1. there is independence of judiciary

  2. the Head of the State is elected by the people

  3. there is a distribution of powers between the Centre and the States

  4. there is Parliamentary supremacy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option B is the correct answer. India is a democratic republic because the Head of the State is elected by the people. A democratic republic is a representative government where the power resides with the people. People choose and majority decides. 

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

The Indian Constitution comprises of _____________________.

  1. $395$ Articles, $22$ Parts and $12$ Schedules
  2. $371$ Articles, $21$ Parts and $11$ Schedules
  3. $372$ Articles, $20$ Parts and $7$ Schedules
  4. $381$ Articles, $23$ Parts and $8$ Schedules
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The most unique feature of the Indian Constitution is that it is the lengthiest written Constitution of the World. Thus, it is a very comprehensive and detailed document. Originally Constitution contained a Preamble, 395 Articles divided into 22 parts and Eight Schedules. But the Various amendment carried out since it was enacted has increased the number of articles, Schedules, and Parts.

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

Which one among the following statements is not correct?
The word 'socialist'in the Preamble of the Constitution of India, read with _______________.

  1. Article $39$(d), would enable the Court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws
  2. Articles $14$, would enable the Court to strike down a statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent
  3. Article $25$, would enable the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article
  4. Article $23$, would enable the Court to reduce inequality in income and status
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Preamble declares India a Secular and Socialistic State. India is a Democratic Socialism which involved nationalization of all means of Production and distribution of wealth and equality of opportunity. Directive Principles of State Policy represents the Socialistic feature of India. Secular state means India remains neutral in the affairs of religion and all religions in our country have the same status. Article 25 to 28 (Fundamental Rights) ensures the secular feature of the Nation.

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The part of the Constitution that reflects the mind and ideals of the framers is _________________.

  1. directive principles

  2. fundamental rights

  3. preamble

  4. citizenship
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Preamble, a preface of the Constitution contains the basic philosophy and fundamental values on which the Constitution is based. It reflects the ideology, dreams and grand vision of makers of the Constitution.

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

The Preamble of our Constitution __________________.

  1. is a part of the Constitution

  2. contains the spirit of the Constitution

  3. is a limitation upon the granted power

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

The Preamble of the Constitution is the Preface or introduction to the Constitution which contains the summary and essence of the Constitution. It contains the ideals and philosophy of the Constitution and is an integral part of the Constitution.

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution ___________.

  1. by a majority vote

  2. by a two-thirds majority

  3. by consensus

  4. unanimously
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Constituent Assembly deliberated over various provisions to be incorporated in Constitution and reached a decision by consensus i.e., unanimity or agreement of all members. The members of Constituent Assembly were very keen in adopting provisions and discussed at great length until the consent of all members is achieved and doubts are extinguished.