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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 amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

Which type of Constitution is easy to amend?

  1. Rigid Constitution

  2. Unitary Constitution

  3. Flexible Constitution

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

The structure of the constitution can be decided on the basis of amendments. In case the amendment is easy, it is called Flexible Constitution and in case the amendment is difficult, it is called the Rigid Constitution. A Flexible Constitution is regarded as unwritten or uncodified. It is easily amended without the use of special procedures. In a Flexible Constitution, the Parliament can alter the constitution by passing a law.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

The Constitution of India provides special procedure for _______________.

  1. Money Bills

  2. Financial Bills

  3. Both Money Bills and Financial Bills

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

The Constitution provides for a special procedure for the passing of money bills in the Parliament. A money bill can only be passed in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. Every such bill is regarded as the government bill and essentially to be introduced by the minister. The Rajya Sabha has restricted power regarding the money bill. It cannot reject or amend the money bills bu can only make recommendations and that are also non binding upon lok Sabha.

Multiple choice civics india gains independence cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

Cabinet committee had recommended ________ form of government in India.  

  1. Unitary

  2. Federal

  3. Both A & B

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

The Indian Constitution establishes a federal system of government, characterized by the division of powers between the central government and the states. While it contains unitary features, the fundamental structure is federal.

Multiple choice political science foreign relations india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations objectives and reasons for the establishment of the united nations reasons for the establishment of the united nations united nations organisation

The principle of 'Co-existence' was enunciated in the _______.

  1. U. N. Charter

  2. Declaration of the Panchsheel

  3. Declaration of Human Rights

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

Panchsheel, or the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, were first formally enunciated in the Agreement on Trade and Intercourse between the Tibet region of China and India signed on April 29, 1954.

Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

The institution that can bring changes in the existing laws in India is _______________.

  1. Executive

  2. Judiciary

  3. Parliament

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

The Parliament is the supreme law making body of the Indian Nation. It makes law as per needs and for welfare of the people. It has power to carry out amendments in existing laws to make them time operable and effective. Parliament can amend the constitution itself subject to certain limitations.

Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

The extent of executive power of the Union as per provisions of Article $73$ of Constitution extends to.

  1. Matters with respect to which the Parliament has power to make laws

  2. Exercise of such rights, authority and jurisdiction as are exercisable by the Government of India by virtue of any International Treaty or Agreement

  3. Either (a) or (b)

  4. Both (a) and (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to Article 73 the executive power of the union extends to the matters with respect to which Parliament has power to make laws and to the exercise of such rights, authority and jurisdiction as are exercisable by the government of India by virtue of any treaty or agreement. 

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

What was the status of Sikkim at the commencement of the Constitution?

  1. A part B State

  2. An independent State

  3. An independent kingdom attache India a special treaty

  4. A part C State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

At the commencement of the Constitution, Sikkim was an independent kingdom under the suzerainty of India via a special treaty.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

Election Commission of India is a permanent _________________.

  1. Constitutional body

  2. Semi-governmental body

  3. Statuory body

  4. Dependent body
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body because it was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950. The Constitution of India has vested in the Election Commission of India the superintendence, direction and control of the entire process for conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and to the offices of President and Vice-President of India, thus making it permanent for the functioning of democracy. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the bodies are not formed permanently in accordance with the Constitution and can be dissolved anytime, hence, incorrect. 

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

The constitutional body that makes decision regarding the elections in India is __________________.

  1. Supreme Court

  2. UPSC

  3. Election Commission

  4. Auditor -General
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission is an autonomous Constitutional body that regulates elections in the India.  EC takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results.  It implements the Code of Conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition of the __________.

  1. NITI Aayog

  2. Planning Commission

  3. Election Commission

  4. National Human Rights Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition of the Election Commission. It is a constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections to various posts in the country. This Article says that the election commission in India shall consist of a Chief Election Commissioner and such other Commissioners as the President may from time to time fix.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

The ____________ has to ensure free and fair elections in India.

  1. Supreme Court

  2. High Court

  3. Election Commission

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

The Election Commission is a constitutional body created on  ‎25 January 1950 as per Article 324 of the Constitution. It is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to various posts in the country. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

The Constitution of India has made detailed provisions for the free and fair elections in which part of the Constitution?

  1. Part III

  2. Part XV

  3. Part IV

  4. Part IV (A)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Part XV of the Constitution of India consists of Articles on Elections. Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India shall be vested in the election commission.

Under the supervision of the commission, free and fair elections have been held in India at regular intervals as per the principles enshrined in the Constitution.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

Plato's idea of a constitution is _________________.

  1. Much similar from the modern understanding of this term

  2. Much different from the modern understanding of this term

  3. Exactly similar to the modern understanding of this term

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

Plato's idea of a constitution is much different from the modern understanding of this term. By constitution, he meant a particular way of life the people of a society have designed for their wellbeing. This included social customs, traditions, practices and also politics and government to oversee all these.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

The Article _____ of the Indian Constitution prohibits Untouchability.

  1. 17

  2. 21A

  3. 25

  4. 29
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 17 of the Constitution is the Fundamental Right which abolishes the practice of untouchability and makes it an offence punishable by law. In pursuance of this Article, The Untouchability Offences Act, 1955 renamed as Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1976 was enacted by the parliament which provides for pehal provisions for such practices.

Multiple choice popular struggles and movements political science

What is the special Constitutional position of Jammu & Kashmir ?

  1. Indian lawas are not applicable.

  2. It has its own Constitution.

  3. It is not one of the integral parts of Indian Union.

  4. It is above Indian Constitution.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The special Constitutional position of Jammu and Kashmir is that it has its own Constitution. By virtue of Article 370 of the Constitution of India which deals with the "Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions" such special status has been granted to Jammu and Kashmir.