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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 history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Abolition of distinction between Part A, B, C state is done after _______.

  1. 1st Amendment Act

  2. 5th Amendment Act

  3. 7th Amendment Act

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

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 abolished the distinction between Part A, B, and C states and reorganized them into states and union territories.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which Article envisages a special system of administration for 'Schedule areas' and 'Tribal areas'?

  1. $241$
  2. $243$
  3. $244$
  4. $247$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 244 of the Indian Constitution makes special provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

The 6th Schedule of Constitution deals with the administration of the tribal areas of:
1. Assam
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Meghalaya
5. Tripura
6. Mizoram
Choose the correct option.

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 3, 5, 6

  3. 1, 4, 5, 6

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

The 6th Schedule applies to the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Find the incorrect one.

  1. High Courts for Union Territories - Article 241

  2. Administration of Union Territories - Article 240

  3. Special provision with regard to Delhi - Article 239 AA

  4. Creation of Local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union - Article 239 A
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 240 deals with the power of the President to make regulations for certain Union Territories, not the general administration of all UTs (which is Article 239).

Multiple choice

Discrimination is the part of our Constitution

  1. True

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

The Constitution of India is designed to prevent discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. It promotes equality rather than discrimination.

Multiple choice

Constitution of nation contains:

  1. Rules

  2. Laws

  3. Both a and b

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

A constitution is the supreme law of the land; it contains the fundamental rules and laws that govern how a nation is run.

Multiple choice

Who holds the most power in the U.S.?

  1. Congress

  2. The President

  3. The People

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

In the U.S. democratic system, the principle of popular sovereignty dictates that the ultimate power rests with the people, who exercise it through their elected representatives.

Multiple choice

How did the colonies gain sovereignty (authority to rule)?

  1. The Constitution

  2. The Bill of Rights

  3. Magna Carta

  4. The Declaration of Independence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Declaration of Independence served as the formal announcement that the colonies were free and independent states, thereby asserting their sovereignty.

Multiple choice

Took away the colonists' rights such as a right to trial by jury 

  1. Stamp Act

  2. Townshend Acts

  3. Intolerable Acts

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

The Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts) were passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party, and they included measures that restricted colonial rights, such as closing Boston Harbor.