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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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Article 330 to 342 of Indian constitution belongs to _______________.

  1. All Indian services

  2. Election commission

  3. Village panchayat

  4. Reservation and representation of scheduled castes scheduled tribes in lok sabha.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 330 to 342 of Indian constitution belongs to reservation and representation of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in lok sabha.

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Which article of Constitution gives recognition to the scheduled tribes?

  1. 340

  2. 341

  3. 342

  4. 343
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 342 provides that the President may with respect to the State and Union Territory and where it is stated, after consulting Governor may notify that a particular tribe, community, group, etc be for this constitution be considered as scheduled tribes. The protection is given to represent the interest of Scheduled Tribes by various reservations granted to them by the constitution itself.

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Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V ____________________.

  1. may be altered by the Governor

  2. may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority

  3. cannot be altered

  4. may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Option D is the correct answer. The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas as well as of Scheduled Tribes in States other than Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura. These provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of the Scheduled Areas and Tribes may be altered by Parliament or by ordinary legislation.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution has the provisions regarding the Scheduled Castes Commission?

  1. Article 90

  2. Article 338

  3. Article 386

  4. Article 330
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 338 of the Indian Constitution has the provision regarding the scheduled caste commission. The silent features of this article are:-

1. There shall be a special officer for the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe to be appointed by the President.
2. It shall be the duty of the special officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguard provided for the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.
3. It shall be the duty of the special officer to report to the President upon the working of the safeguard of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe at such intervals as directed by the President.

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The National Human Rights Commission in India is _____.

  1. A constitutional body

  2. A legal body

  3. Created by the resolution passed by the cabinet

  4. An extra-constitutional body
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Human Rights Commission in India derives its power from The Protection of Human Rights Act (TPHRA). Its composition enjoys a robust legal fortitude, with a panel that features former judges of the Supreme Court, High Court, and people experienced in human rights policy and execution. It is presided by a retired Chief Justice of India, and Chairpersons of national commissions of key human rights concerns - Minorities, India's Scheduled Classes and Tribes, and Women.

As a body to oversee policy, the NHRC can review and make recommendations in Constitutional and legal safeguards. It can also review international treaties and events that may compromise human rights. 

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Which schedule of the constitution deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the Four north eastern state.

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Fifth

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

The sixth schedule of the Indian constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, meghalaya. Tripura and mizoram.

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Under which article of the Constitution the government is supposed to ensure safety laws are implemented and Right to Life guaranteed is not violated?

  1. Article 20

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 22

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

Protection Of Life And Personal Liberty: No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 Of The Constitution Of India.

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At the time of  Independence, India had Democratic Republic Constitution and Pakistan had _______.

  1. Unwritten Constitution

  2. Religious Constitution

  3. Socialist Constitution

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

Following partition, Pakistan adopted a constitution based on Islamic principles, which is often characterized as a religious constitution, whereas India adopted a secular democratic constitution.

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Powers, responsibilities, and authority of Panchayats are detailed in which article of the Indian constitution?

  1. 243G

  2. 43A

  3. Both A and B

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

  • Powers, responsibilities, and authority of panchayats are detailed in the article 243G of Indian constitution.
  • This article endows powers on panchayat raj bodies to prepare and implement the plans for social and economic development.

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The Planning Commission was set up in accordance with the _________ mentioned in the Directive Principles of the Indian Constitution.

  1. Article 38

  2. Article 39

  3. Article 42

  4. Article 51A
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • The Planning Commission is an institution in the Government of India, which formulates India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions.
  • It was established in accordance with article 39 of the constitution which is a part of directive principles of state policy.
  • After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly, the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 23rd March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute but is an arm of the Central Government.

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India is a secular state and is clearly proclaimed in the ________________.

  1. Fundamental rights

  2. Fundamental duties.

  3. Preamble.

  4. Directive Principles of State policy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India is a secular state and it is clearly proclaimed in the Preamble of the Constitution. The term 'Secular' was added to the Constitution after the 42nd Amendment Act. Preamble explains that India has no particular religion of its own. It favours all the religion equally. 

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Which of the following is a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian constitution?

  1. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and respect religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities

  2. Promote international peace and security

  3. Maintain just and honourable relations between nations

  4. Encourage settlements of international disputes by mutual agreement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and respect religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities is the fundamental duty that is mentioned in Indian constitution. It is very important for Indian population which has a mix of different cultures living together.

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Which of the following promote national integration? 

  1. Constitutional provisions

  2. Governmental initiatives

  3. National Festivals and symbols

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Feeling of togetherness or oneness towards one’s own country is called National integration. India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc. there is a feeling of oneness among people. Following promote national integration: Constitutional provisions, governmental Initiatives, national festivals and symbols.

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Which of the following is included in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?

  1. Unity and integrity of the nation as a major objective

  2. Planning as objective

  3. To achieve best place in worlds economy

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

‘Unity and integrity of the nation as a major objective’ is included in the preamble of Indian constitution. This is very important because India has a wide variety of cultures mixed up and living together without hurting or harming each other.