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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

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All the following are included in the "Four Freedoms" President Franklin D. Roosevelt described to Congress in 1941 except:

  1. Freedom to worship in one's own way

  2. Freedom from fear

  3. Freedom of speech and expression

  4. Freedom to overthrow a tyrannical government

  5. Freedom from want
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Four Freedoms" President Franklin D. Roosevelt  except Freedom to overthrow a tyrannical government.

Multiple choice political science india's internal challenges internal challenges faced by india discrimination prejudice and discrimination

Indian constitution all recognise minorities on the basis of _______________.

  1. religion

  2. caste

  3. population

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

There is only one article pertaining to the Minorities in the Constitution of India. Article 30 of the Constitution provides that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. The Constitution thus envisages that minorities can be based on religion or language. Minorities are identified on the basis of percentage of the population of the Group to the total population

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Which of the following is constitutional body?
1] Special officer for linguistic minorities
2] National communion for minorities
3] National human right 5 communion.  

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 ad 3 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1,2,3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The NHRC has been established under the protection of human rights act 1993.The NCM national communion for minorities act 1992

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In order to face the challenges of communalism, our Constitution has provided for __________.

  1. communal electorate

  2. secular state

  3. socialist state

  4. democratic state
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Communalism was and continues to be one of the major challenges to democracy in our country.  That is why the makers of our Constitution chose the model of a secular state. 

Multiple choice political science india's internal challenges internal challenges faced by india discrimination prejudice and discrimination

Indian Constitution recognizes minorities on the basis of ___________.

  1. religion

  2. language

  3. both A and B

  4. neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 30 of the Constitution recognizes minorities on the basis of religion or language. Article 30 mandates that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.


Multiple choice political science fundamental rights- part i human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

Which one of the following is not a writ, issued by Supreme Court?

  1. Prohibition

  2. Habeas Corpus

  3. Certiorari

  4. Suo-Moto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Anything that is issued under an authority is a writ. Orders, Warrants, directions etc. issued under authority are examples of writs. There are five major types of writs viz. habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. Each of them has different meaning and different implications. In India, both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with Writ Jurisdiction. 

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Which of the following writs is a bulwark of personal freedom?

  1. Mandamus

  2. Habeas Corpus

  3. Quo Warranto

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

The Literal meaning of 'Habeas Corpus' is "we may have the body'. It is an order issued by the court to a person who has illegally detained the other person directing him to produce such person in the court for examination of detention. The person is then freed if the detention is found to be illegal. Hence, this writ is the bulwark of Individual's liberty against illegal detention.

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____________ of the Constitution of India, requires the central government to prepare the 'Annual Financial Statement' of the country.

  1. Article 172

  2. Article 116

  3. Article 112

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

According to Article 112 of the Constitution of India, the central government has to prepare the annual financial statement of the country following the standard format and mentioning the required details adhering to the budget of the country. 

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Which of the following articles of the Indian constitution talks about abolishing untouchability?

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 18

  4. Article 17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 17 of the Indian constitution says that the untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbiddable. The main goal of this article is to remove caste discrimination which is prevalent still in the country. Discrimination on grounds of caste is punishable by the court of law.

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Abolition of untouchability (Article 17) was mentioned under which part of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Directive principles

  2. Citizenship

  3. Fundamental rights

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

Abolition of untouchability (Article 17) was mentioned under Fundamental Rights which are included in Part-III of Indian constitution. The article says that the untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbiddable. The main goal of this article is to remove caste discrimination which is prevalent still in the country. Discrimination on grounds of caste is punishable by the court of law.

Multiple choice civics understanding marginalisation marginalisation marginalisation in india our society

Article 17 of the constitution of India provides for ___________.

  1. equality before law

  2. equality opportunity in matters of public employment

  3. abolition of titles

  4. abolition of untouchability
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 17 of the Indian constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. According to this article, untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.

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In the _______ schedule of the constitution, the law and order are included under the state subject. 

  1. 5th

  2. 6th

  3. 7th

  4. 9th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the three lists (Union, State, and Concurrent) that divide legislative powers between the Central and State governments. Law and order are listed under the State list.