MCQExams
0:0:1
CBSE
JEE
NTSE
NEET
Practice
Homework
×
CBSE Questions for Class 11 Commerce Legal Studies Making Of The Indian Constitution Quiz 5 - MCQExams.com
CBSE
Class 11 Commerce Legal Studies
Making Of The Indian Constitution
Quiz 5
The Preamble of our Constitution __________________.
Report Question
0%
is a part of the Constitution
0%
contains the spirit of the Constitution
0%
is a limitation upon the granted power
0%
None of the above
Explanation
The Preamble of the Constitution is the Preface or introduction to the Constitution which contains the summary and essence of the Constitution. It contains the ideals and philosophy of the Constitution and is an integral part of the Constitution.
From which of the countries, Constitution of India has adopted fundamental duties?
Report Question
0%
USA
0%
Canada
0%
Erstwhile USSR
0%
UK
Explanation
The Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 and one more duty was added by 86th Constitutional Amendment,2002. The original Constitution did not provide for Fundamental Duties. Part IV-A of the Constitution provides for these duties. These duties serve as a reminder to the citizens while enjoying their rights that they have some duties to perform towards the country, society, and fellow citizens. The Concept of Fundamental Duties was taken from the Soviet Constitution(USSR) which is now called Russia.
The part of the Constitution that reflects the mind and ideals of the framers is _________________.
Report Question
0%
directive principles
0%
fundamental rights
0%
preamble
0%
citizenship
Explanation
The Preamble, a preface of the Constitution contains the basic philosophy and fundamental values on which the Constitution is based. It reflects the ideology, dreams and grand vision of makers of the Constitution.
The source of India's sovereignty lies in the _______________.
Report Question
0%
President
0%
Prime Minister
0%
People of India
0%
Preamble to the Constitution
Explanation
The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India as "Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic". Sovereignty implies that India is free and has the authority to conduct its own affairs and governance. In India, the supreme power is possessed by people of the country. The people of the nation elect their representatives to govern them i.e., the Parliament derives its sovereignty from the people of the nation.
Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct?
They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption.
They are applicable only to citizens of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Report Question
0%
1, 2 and 3
0%
1 and 2 only
0%
2 and 3 only
0%
3 only
Explanation
Fundamental Duties are applicable only to the citizens of India. The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. The DUTIES incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, are statutory duties and are not enforceable by courts.
The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to ______________________.
Report Question
0%
lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels
0%
implement Gandhiji's idea for a decentralized state
0%
check the use of arbitrary powers by the government
0%
promote welfare of the backward sections of the society
Explanation
Option A is the correct answer. The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels. The Directive Principles are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 in the Constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
Consider the following statements:
There are twelve Fundamental Duties laid down in the Constitution of India for every citizen of India.
There is no provision in the Constitution of India for direct enforcement of the Fundamental Duties.
One of the Fundamental Duties of every citizen of India is to cast his/her vote in general or State elections so as to maintain a vibrant democracy in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Report Question
0%
1 and 2
0%
2 only
0%
2 and 3
0%
3 only
Explanation
Article 51A of the Constitution provides for the list of fundamental duties of every citizen. The Fundamental Duties are non -justiciable that means these cannot be enforced in a court of law directly. However, the Parliament can make suitable law to enforce them.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Report Question
0%
Preamble of the Constitution is the part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article $$368$$
0%
Preamble of the Constitution is not a part of the Constitution and cannot be amended
0%
Preamble is the part of the basic structure of the Constitution and can be amended only if no change in the basic structure is made
0%
Preamble can be amended by Parliament simply by an objective Resolution
Explanation
Option C is the correct answer. Preamble is the part of the basic structure of the Constitution and can be amended only if no change in the basic structure is made. In the landmark judgment of Kesavananda Bharati, the Supreme Court propounded the Basic Structure Doctrine. As per this doctrine, the Parliament had the power to amend any part of the Constitution and there were no fetters on its power. Any part of the Constitution may be amended as long as the basic structure of the Constitution is not violated.
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
Report Question
0%
I and II
0%
II, III and IV
0%
I and IV
0%
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.
Which of the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly are true?
It was not based on Adult Franchise.
It resulted from direct elections.
It was a multi-party body.
It worked through several Committees.
Report Question
0%
1 and 2
0%
2 and 3
0%
1, 3 and 4
0%
1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly was not directly elected by the people of India on the basis of Adult Franchise but the voting was by the method of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. It represented almost all section of Indian Society. It had Congress Party, Muslim League and other small and Independent groups making it multi-party Assembly. It appointed several Committees to deal with different tasks of Constitution Making.
The Indian Constitution came into force on _____________.
Report Question
0%
January 26, 1950
0%
January 26, 1949
0%
November 26, 1949
0%
January 1, 1950
Explanation
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into force on 26th January 1950. This date was chosen so as to commemorate the idea of Purna Swaraj put forth by Nehru in 1928.
Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India?
Report Question
0%
Dr. B.N. Rau
0%
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
0%
K.M. Munshi
0%
M.C. Setalvad
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly was Constituted in November 1946 under the Scheme of Cabinet Mission Plan. The first meeting of Constituent Assembly was held on December 9, 1946. Sir B.N.Rau was appointed as the Constitutional advisor of the Assembly.
The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the Indian National Congress in 1936 at its session held at _________.
Report Question
0%
Kanpur
0%
Bombay
0%
Lucknow
0%
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.
Name the Commission which organised States on the basis of Languages?
Report Question
0%
J.Fazal Ali Commission
0%
Dharam Vir Commission
0%
Ashok Mehta Commission
0%
Sanathan Commission
Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
Report Question
0%
Jawaharlal Nehru
0%
B.R. Ambedkar
0%
B.N. Rao
0%
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation
The Preamble of India is largely based on Objective Resolution which was drafted and proposed by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. It laid down the fundamentals, ideology, and philosophy of constitutional structure. It was adopted by Constituent Assembly. The Preamble is an introduction to the Constitution of India which contains the summary and essence of the objectives of the Constitution.
The Indian Constitution is regarded as ______________.
Report Question
0%
federal
0%
unitary
0%
parliamentary
0%
federal in form and unitary in spirit
Explanation
The Indian Constitution established a federal Structure of government e.g., two governments, division of power, Independent Judiciary but it also has a large number of unitary features e.g., Strong Center, single citizenship, Single Constitution, emergency provisions( which converts the nation into Unitary form of government) etc. Moreover, Article 1 declares India as a "Union of States". Hence it is called" Federal in form but Unitary in spirit".
In which case, it was held by the Supreme Court that 'Preamble is the basic structure of the Constitution of India?
Report Question
0%
Golaknath case, (1967) 2 SCR 769
0%
Maneka Gandhi case, AIR 1978 SC 597
0%
Swarn Singh case, AIR 1989 SC 188
0%
Keshvananda Bharti case, AIR 1973 SC 1461
Explanation
The Kesavananda Bharati judgment or His Holiness Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru and Ors. v. State of Kerala and Anr. (case citation: (1973) 4 SCC 225) is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India that outlined the basic structure doctrine of the 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 _____________.
Report Question
0%
Cripps proposals
0%
August Offer
0%
Cabinet Mission Plan
0%
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 of the following is correct regarding the Indian Constitution?
Report Question
0%
It is completely based on British Constitution
0%
It is made only on the basis of Government of India Act, 1935
0%
It is a mixture of several Constitutions
0%
It is original
Explanation
The Constitution of India is the world's lengthiest written Constitution. It has borrowed most of its provisions from the Constitution of various other countries as well as from the Government of India Act, 1935.
There are two blanks in each of the following sentences. From the pairs of words given below them, choose the pair that fills the blanks most appropriately.
Our Constitution is so simple and _______ that it is always possible to meet extraordinary need by changes in emphasis and arrangement without loss of essential _______.
Report Question
0%
rational...... notion
0%
comprehensible .... norm
0%
practical ... form
0%
realistic ... ideology
Explanation
Our Constitution is comprehensive yet simple and made practical in its entirety. The provision of amendments in the constitution implies that it is amenable to change and can be changed to meet changing circumstances without losing the true form or gist it was first made on.
Which of the following emergencies has been declared the maximum number of times _________________.
Report Question
0%
National Emergency
0%
Constitutional failure of machinery of a State
0%
Financial Emergency
0%
All three, equal number of times
Explanation
The Center can take over the government of a state under Article 356 in case of failure of Constitutional machinery in State. It is popularly known as "President's Rule". Since 1950, the President's rule has been imposed on more than 100 occasions (115 till date), that is on average twice a year.
The word 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were inserted in the Preamble by __________________.
Report Question
0%
15th Amendment of the Constitution
0%
39th Amendment of the Constitution
0%
42nd Amendment of the Constitution
0%
44th Amendment of the Constitution.
Explanation
42nd Amendment Act of 1976
changed the description of India from 'Sovereign, Democratic, Republic' to 'Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic'.
What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?
Report Question
0%
It is like an introduction to the constitution.
0%
It is not a part of the contents but it explains the purposes and objectives with which the Constitution has been written
0%
It provides the guidelines of the Constitution.
0%
All of the above.
Explanation
The Preamble is an introduction to the Constitution which gives the insight or summary of the Constitution. The Indian judiciary has realised the significance of the preamble and declared it to be an integral part of the constitution. It contains the ideals and philosophy of the constitution.
The Preamble is like an introduction or preface of a book. As an introduction, it is not a part of the contents but it explains the purposes and objectives with which the document has been written. So is the case with the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. As such the Preamble provides the guidelines of the Constitution.
The Preamble, in brief, explains the objectives of the Constitution in two ways: one, about the structure of the governance and the other, about the ideals to be achieved in independent India. It is because of this, the Preamble is considered to be the key to the Constitution.
Which one of the statements is not true regarding proclamation of Emergency under Article 356 __________________________.
Report Question
0%
In absence of approval of the Parliament, the proclamation would lapse at the end of the two-month period
0%
The Government which was dismissed cannot be revived after lapse of Proclamation in any case
0%
If Assembly had been dissolved, it would not revive on the expiry of period of proclamation
0%
None of the above
Explanation
Article 356 of the Constitution of India provides for the President’s Rule. It is the emergency that is invoked by the President if he gets satisfied with the report of the Governor that there is the failure of constitutional machinery in the state. It remains into force for 2 months unless approved by the parliament where it can be sustained for 6 months. All the power of the state legislature is assumed or delegated to the central legislature by the president. The government which was dismissed during the emergency can be revived after the lapse of the proclamation by elections or confidence in the legislature.
Read the following statements about a constitution. Give reasons why each of these is true or not true.
A constitution is about institutions, not about values.
Report Question
0%
True
0%
False
Explanation
The Constitution contains all the values which the institutions have to promote. The Preamble to the Constitution is a shining example of this and states clearly that justice, liberty, equality and fraternity have to be promoted. Secularism has to be followed and socialism and democracy should be the basis of the government.
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 _______________.
Report Question
0%
High Court
0%
Income Tax Tribunal
0%
Delhi Municipal Corporation
0%
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.
It is inappropriate for petitioners in Public Interest Litigation to __________________-.
Report Question
0%
write to any single judge of the Supreme Court
0%
act pro bono publico
0%
withdraw proceedings as of right, and further to claim that they shall not be continued
0%
ask for the direction of new legislation.
Explanation
Public Interest Litigation is a judicial innovation that relaxes the rule of Locus Standi (right to sue). It allows any public-spirited person or organization to file a suit against any wrongdoing in the interest of people who are getting affected. It is inappropriate once PIL is filed and jurisdiction of the court is invoked to withdraw the petition, as it would discourage the actual motive behind the concept that is public justice and would show the incredibility on the part of the petitioner while wasting the time of the court.
Which of the following is
NOT
a characteristic of Fundamental Right(FR)?
Report Question
0%
FRs are not absolute but qualified.
0%
FRs are justiciable, allowing persons to move the courts for their enforcement, if and when they are violated.
0%
They are defended and guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
0%
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.
Sardar Swaran Singh Committee is related to which of the following?
Report Question
0%
State Reorganisation
0%
Finance commission
0%
Fundamental Duties
0%
Inter state council
Explanation
In 1976, Sardar Swaran Singh Committee was set up to make recommendations about fundamental duties.
The Indian Constitution guarantees the rights of minorities against the majority.
According to Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, these Fundamental Rights have two fold
objectives ________
Report Question
0%
That every citizen must be in a position to claim those rights.
0%
These rights must be binding upon every authority that has got the power to make
laws.
0%
None of the above.
0%
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
.
0:0:1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
0
Answered
0
Not Answered
0
Not Visited
Correct : 0
Incorrect : 0
Report Question
×
What's an issue?
Question is wrong
Answer is wrong
Other Reason
Want to elaborate a bit more? (optional)
Practice Class 11 Commerce Legal Studies Quiz Questions and Answers
<
>
Support mcqexams.com by disabling your adblocker.
×
Please disable the adBlock and continue.
Thank you.
Reload page
