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CBSE Questions for Class 11 Commerce Legal Studies Basic Features Of The Constitution Of India Quiz 7 - MCQExams.com
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Class 11 Commerce Legal Studies
Basic Features Of The Constitution Of India
Quiz 7
The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the Indian National Congress in 1936 at its session held at _________.
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Kanpur
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Bombay
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Lucknow
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Lahore
Explanation
The Indian National Congress held its session at Lucknow on April 1936 presided by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. The official demand for Constituent Assembly was raised and Government of India Act, 1935 was rejected as it imposed the Constitution which was against the will of the Indians.
In Preamble of the Constitution, which one of the following is in the correct order?
(i)Socialist
(ii)Democratic
(iii)Sovereign
(iv)Secular
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(iv), (i), (iii) and (ii)
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(iii), (iv), (i) and (ii)
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(iii), (iv), (ii) and (i)
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(iii), (i), (iv) and (ii)
The concept of Secular State is the State will not make any discrimination on the ground of religion, caste or community against any person professing any particular form of religious faith. The Secularism is embodied in the ___________.
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Preamble of Constitution
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Directive Principles of State Policy
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Fundamental Rights
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Judicial Interpretation of Fundamental Rights
In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from ___________.
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England
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USA
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Canada
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France
Explanation
Although Indian Constitution makes arrangement for federal Structure i.e., the existence of Center and States. But it provides for Single Citizenship which means all citizens irrespective of the state in which they born enjoy single citizenship of India, unlike the USA where there is dual citizenship. This Concept of Single Citizenship is borrowed from the British Constitution.
The nationalist demand for a Constituent Assembly was for the first time conceded by the British Government, though indirectly and with reservations in the _____________.
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Cripps proposals
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August Offer
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Cabinet Mission Plan
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Act of 1935
Explanation
The demand of Constituent Assembly starting to be raised by Indians and in 1935-1936 this demand was officially raised before British Government by the Indian National Congress. Consequently, the demand was accepted by the British Government which sought the support of Indians in the War. The British Government proposed "August Offer" in 1940 accepting the demand conditionally and promising the formation of "Constitution-making body" after the war. The offer, however, was rejected by the Congress.
Which statement/s is/are not correct regarding the Fundamental Rights?
I. Some of these rights are not available to the Armed Forces.
II. They are automatically suspended when any emergency is proclaimed by the President.
III. The President alone can decide upon modifying their application to the Armed Forces.
IV. They cannot be amended as they form a basic feature of the Constitution
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I and II
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II, III and IV
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I and IV
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I, II, III and IV
Explanation
The Fundamental rights can be suspended during National emergency except Article 20(right against conviction and self-incrimination) and Article 21(Right to life) while Article 19 can only be suspended on the ground of war and external aggression.
The application of these rights to armed forces can only be restricted by the Parliament.
The Fundamental Rights are not permanent they can be amended by Parliament without affecting 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution.
Hence, statements II, III, and IV are not correct regarding Fundamental Rights.
Preamble of the Constitution declares India as _______.
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a Socialist, Democratic Republic
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a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
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a Sovereign, Democratic Republic
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None of the above
The Indian Constitution guarantees the rights of minorities against the majority.
According to Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, these Fundamental Rights have two fold
objectives ________
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That every citizen must be in a position to claim those rights.
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These rights must be binding upon every authority that has got the power to make
laws.
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None of the above.
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Both a and b
Explanation
The Indian Constitution guarantees the rights of minorities against the majority. According to Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, these Fundamental Rights have two-fold objectives of -a) That every citizen must be in a position to claim those rights; b) These rights must be binding upon every authority that has got the power to make laws
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Choose the most appropriate option.
Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy under Part IV of the Constitution of India?
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Promotion of adult education
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Promotion of International peace and security
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Organisation of village panchayats
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Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
Explanation
The Directive Principle of State Policy under Part IV of the Constitution of India includes:
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Promotion of International peace and security;
2.
Organisation of village panchayats;
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Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
Choose the most appropriate option.
Which among the following does not belong to the 'right to freedom of religion'?
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Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion
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Freedom from attending religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions
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Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion
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Freedom of speech and expression
Explanation
Right to freedom of religion doesn't belongs to freedom of speech and expression.
One of the fundamental rights ensured by the constitution likewise incorporates right to opportunity of religion. India is a secualr country and in this manner each resident dwelling inside the region of India has the privilege to follow the religion of their choice.
This privilege fundamentally entitles each Indian resident and gives him the freedom to reside towards his preferred religion.
Among the following ideals and philosophy, identify those enshrined in the Preamble to the constitution of India.
(1)Sovereign democratic republic
(2)Socialism and secularism
(3)Capitalism and free trade
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1,2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
Article 12 of the Constitution defines 'State' for the purpose of enforcement of fundamental rights. Against which of the following institutions writs cannot be issued for the enforcement of fundamental rights _______________.
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High Court
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Income Tax Tribunal
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Delhi Municipal Corporation
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Port Trust
Explanation
Article 12 defines the term state. The first part of it is self-explanatory which expressly tells the institutions that are to be considered as a state while the other part, “other authorities” is deduction. The Apex court has ruled in various cases the nature of other authorities and a list of institutions has been formed by these ruling which comes under the definition of State. It includes railways, Judiciary and University under its definition. Since the High Court, while acting judicially ie., not in an administrative capacity or rulemaking capacity cannot violate fundamental rights, a writ cannot be issued against High Court as it not being a state for that purpose.
Which of the following is
NOT
a characteristic of Fundamental Right(FR)?
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FRs are not absolute but qualified.
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FRs are justiciable, allowing persons to move the courts for their enforcement, if and when they are violated.
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They are defended and guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
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They are sacrosanct or permanent.
Explanation
Fundamental Rights are
not
sacrosanct or permanent. The Parliament can curtail or repeal them but only by a constitutional amendment act and not by an ordinary
act.
An Indian citizen has the right to vote at ________
Fill in the blanks.
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14 years
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18 years
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16 years
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21 years
Explanation
An Indian citizen has the right to vote at
18 years
Match the following:
Committees of Constituent
Assembly Chairman
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Drafting Committee
1.
Vallabhbhai Patel
B.
Committee on Fundamental and Minority Rights
2.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Union Constitution Committee
3.
Kanhiyalal Munshi
D.
Working Committee
4.
B.R. Ambedkar
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A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
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A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
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A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
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A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly which was constituted in November 1946 comprised of several Committees. The Drafting Committee headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was entrusted with the drafting of the Indian Constitution.
The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded areas was headed by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
Union Constitution Committee was headed by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Order of Business Committee was headed by K.M Munshi.
The Constitution Day is celebrated on ________
Choose the correct answer:
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January 26
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November 26
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August 15
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December 9
Explanation
The Constitution Day is celebrated on
November 26
State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
lt was Gandhiji who demanded that all adults have the right to vote.
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True
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False
Explanation
Universal Adult Franchise means the right of all adults to cast votes in their nation. Currently, the age is 18 years in India. Mahatma Gandhi ardently supported universal adult franchises and demanded the right to vote for all adults without any discrimination as to caste, religion, and race.
The Constituent Assembly accepted the Constitution of India in the year ______.
Choose the correct option.
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1946
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1950
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1947
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1949
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly accepted the Constitution of India in the year
1949
State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
In India, everyone who is eighteen or above eighteen enjoys the right to vote.
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True
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False
Explanation
In India after the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, the voting age is reduced to 18 years. It means that the person who is 18 or above 18 years of age can cast his/her vote in the elections. Prior to the 61st amendment, the age was 21.
Which of the following is not a fundamental right?
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Right to freedom
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Right to equality
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Right to vote
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Right to education
Explanation
Among the given options
right to vote
is not a fundamental right.
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