CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Introduction To Indian Polity And Governance Quiz 4 - MCQExams.com

Which of the following statements with regard to the federal system is/are correct?
In a federation, two sets of governments co-exist and there is distribution of power.
There is a written Constitution. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Point out the common features of a Federal Constitution with the help of the codes given below:
A written and rigid Constitution.
Division of power between the centre and the units.
Separation of powers between the legislature and the executive.
Bicameral national legislature. 
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • All of these
The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following?
  • Parliamentary Commissioner of UK
  • Ombudsman in Scandinavia
  • Procurator General of Russia
  • Council of State in France
'The Federal System with strong centre has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from _______.
  • USA
  • Canada
  • UK
  • France
The idea of including the Emergency provisions in the Constitution of India has been borrowed from the _______.
  • Constitution of Canada
  • Weimar Constitution of Germany
  • Constitution of Ireland
  • Constitution of USA
The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Federation from the Constitution of _______.
  • USA
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
Consider the following statements:
The Constitution as originally adopted had 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 12 Schedules.
A chapter on Fundamental Duties did not find a place in the original Constitution. 
Which is the correct statement?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following features does the Indian Constitution borrow from the Weimar Constitution of Germany?
  • The idea of a federation with a strong centre
  • The method of Presidential elections
  • The Emergency Powers
  • Provisions concerning the suspension of Fundamental Rights during National Emergency
Which of the following was the biggest source for the Constitution of India?
  • The Government of India Act, 1919
  • The Government of India Act, 1935
  • The Indian Independence Act, 1947
  • None of the above
Which Constitution has inspired the Indian concepts of Rule of law, Parliamentary system and law-making procedure?
  • US Constitution
  • British Constitution
  • Canadian Constitution
  • All of the above
The concept of Judicial Review in our Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of ________.
  • England
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Australia
"The Draft Constitution as framed only provides a machinery for the government of the country. It is not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy"?
The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to _______.
  • Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Dr. BR Ambedkar
  • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
  • Acharya JB Kriplani
Which of the following laws have been repealed by the Constitution of India?
The Government of India Act, 1935.
The Indian Independence Act, 1947.
The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949.
The Preventive Detention Act, 1950. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 4
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 4
Which one of the following determines that the Indian Constitution is federal?
  • A written and rigid Constitution.
  • An independent judiciary.
  • Vesting of Residuary Powers with the Centre.
  • Distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.
Which of the following features and their source is wrongly matched?
  • Judicial Review : British practice
  • Concurrent List : Australian Constitution
  • Directive Principles : Irish Constitution
  • Fundamental Rights : US Constitution
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
In June 1948, the Government of India appointed the Linguistic Provinces Commission under the Chairmanship of Fazl Ali.
In December 1953, a three member States Reorganisation Commission was appointed under the Chairmanship of SK Dhar.
The Fundamental Duties were incorporated on the recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee.
At present, there are ten Fundamental Duties.
  • 1 and 2
  • 3 and 4
  • Only 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following sets of countries has only federations?
  • New Zealand, India, Zimbabwe and Argentina
  • Malaysia, Australia, Nigeria and Brazil
  • India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and South Africa
  • France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland
The idea of Preamble has been borrowed in Indian Constitution from the Constitution of ______.
  • Italy
  • Canada
  • France
  • USA
Which of the following statements is/are not correct?
The Constituent Assembly was directly elected by the people of India.
The Muslim League boycotted the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly which was held on 9th December, 1946.
B.N. Rau was appointed as the constitutional advisor to the Assembly.
On 13 December 1946 Pandit Nehru Moved the historic 'Objectives Resolution'. 
  • 1 and 2
  • 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • Only 1
Where was the concept of written Constitution first born?
  • France
  • USA
  • Britain
  • Switzerland
Which of the following is correct under the Indian Constitution?
  • No territorial changes can be made in the boundaries of states
  • Territorial changes in the boundaries of states can be made with the consent of the majority of the states
  • Territorial changes can be made by the Parliament after the approval of the majority of the State Legislatures had been obtained
  • The territorial changes in the boundaries of states can be made by the Parliament
Which part of the Constitution reflects the mind and ideals of the framers?
  • Preamble
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Directive Principles
  • Emergency Provisions
Consider the following statements: 
Procedure for the election of the members of Rajya Sabha is adopted from the South African Constitution.
The ideal of justice (social, economic and political) in the preamble is adopted from Japanese Constitution.
Choose the right answer from the following codes.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • None of these
Single citizenship is the gift of _________.
  • Irish Constitution
  • US Constitution
  • British Constitution
  • Canadian Constitution
At the time of enactment of the Constitution, which one of the following ideals was not included in the Preamble?
  • Liberty
  • Equality
  • Socialist
  • Justice
Which of the following is an incorrect statement?
  • Federation with a strong centre is adopted from Irish Constitution
  • Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is adopted from the Canadian Constitution
  • Fundamental duties are adopted from Soviet Constitution
  • Law on which the Supreme Court function is adopted from the Japanese Constitution
The Indian Constitution establishes a Secular State. It means ______.
the state treats all religions equally.
freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.
educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction.
the state makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment. 
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:
The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the Preamble.
It is not justiciable in nature.
It cannot be amended.
It cannot override the specific provisions of the Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution adopted on 26th November 1949 did not include the terms:
Socialist
Secular
Integrity
Republic 
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 3 and 4
Which one of the following statements regarding the Preamble is correct?
  • It is not enforceable in a Court of Law
  • The Supreme Court has recently ruled that it is not a part of the Constitution
  • It has been amended twice
  • All of the above
Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
  • The 38th Amendment Act, 1975
  • The 40th Amendment Act, 1976
  • The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
  • The 44th Amendment Act, 1979
The Preamble of our Constitution reads India as _______________.
  • Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
  • Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist, Secular Republic
  • Socialist, Sovereign, Democratic, Secular Republic
  • Democratic, Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Republic
Which one of the following correctly explains the meaning of 'Socialist' in the Preamble?
  • Nationalisation of all means of production
  • Abolition of private property
  • Socialistic pattern of society
  • Eradication of exploitation and vested interest
The ideals and objectives outlined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution have been further elaborated in ________.
  • the chapter on Fundamental Rights
  • the chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy
  • the chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
  • nowhere else in the text of the Constitution
For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharati vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
  • The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends
  • Abolishing untouchability from the country
  • Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance
  • The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
Which among the following is the correct expression of the term 'Secular' in India?
  • India has many religions
  • Indians have religious freedom
  • To follow a religion depends upon the will of an  individual
  • There is no religion of the State in India
The Preamble enshrines certain ideals that were first spelt out in _________.
  • the speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of Ravi when he called for Purna Swaraj
  • the Nehru Report
  • a resolution adopted at Karachi session of the Indian National Congress
  • the Objective resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly
Who said Preamble is the keynote to the Constitution?
  • Ernest Barker
  • K.M. Munshi
  • B.R. Ambedkar
  • D.D. Basu
Which of the following emerges clearly from the Preamble?
When the Constitution was enacted.
The ideals that were to be achieved.
The system of government.
The source of authority.
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which one of the following describes India as a Secular State?
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Preamble to the Constitution
  • 9th Schedule
  • Directive Principles
Consider the following words:
Socialist
Democratic
Sovereign
Secular 
Choose the response that gives the correct order in which these words occur in the Preamble.
  • 3, 1, 4, 2
  • 3, 4, 1, 2
  • 3, 4, 2, 1
  • 4, 1, 3, 2
In which one of these cases, the Supreme Court held that "the concept of secularism is that state will have no religion"?
  • Bal Patil vs Union of India (2005)
  • Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
  • Minerva Mills Case (1984)
  • Sajjan Singh Case (1967)
Among the following ideals and philosophy, identity those enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
Sovereign, democratic republic.
Socialism and secularism
Capitalism and free trade.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
Which one of the following liberty is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
  • Liberty of Thought
  • Liberty of Expression
  • Liberty of Belief
  • Economic Liberty
In which one of the following cases, the Supreme Court initially had held that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?
  • Berubari Case
  • Sajjan Singh Case
  • Golaknath Case
  • Kesavananda Bharati Case
The preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it ______.
  • uses value loaded words
  • contains the real objective and philosophy of the Constitution makers
  • is a source of power and limitation
  • gives and exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution
Which one of the following words was not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1947?
  • Fraternity
  • Sovereign
  • Equality
  • Integrity
In which of the following cases Supreme Court has held that the Preamble forms part of the Constitution?
  • Union of India vs Dr. Kohli
  • Banarasidas vs State of UP
  • Bommai vs Union of India
  • Malak Singh vs State of Punjab
In which of the following case Supreme Court urged that the Preamble can't be amended as it is not a part of the Constitution?
  • Sajjan singh case
  • Kesavananda Bharti case
  • Minerva mill case
  • Berubari union case
In which one of the cases, the basic structure doctrine was not affirmed?
  • MC Mehta vs Union of India : 2001
  • Minerva Mills Case : 1984
  • Golaknath Case : 1967
  • Waman Rao Case : 1981
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