WorksheetsOnline quiz on Constitutional Values and Fundamental Duties
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Fundamental Duties were added in _____________of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
Part III
Part IV
Part VI
Part V
Article __________ of the Constitution states the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen
51-A
53-A
52-A
50-A
Which of the following are Fundamental Duties?
Safeguarding public property
Protecting the sovereignty, integrity and unity of India
Developing scientific temper and humanism
All the above
How many duties were in the original constitution(when the constitution was created)?
Eight
Ten
Four
Zero
Which of the following is not matched correctly?
Forest Conservation Act: 1980
Wildlife Protection Act: 1974
Public Representation Act: 1951
Civil Duties Protection Act: 1955
The protection and improvement of environment including forests and wild life of the country is
Directive Principle
Fundamental Duty
National Policy
Both Directive Principle and Fundamental Duty
The constitution of India, adopted Fundamental Duties from the constitution of____?
America
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
Under Indian Constitution, ‘To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture’ is a?
Fundamental Right
Fundamental Duty
Directive Principles of State Policy
Social Morality
Who was the President of the Indian Constituent Assembly?
Motilal Nehru
Dr Rajendra Prasad
Sarojini Naidu
B. R. Ambedkar
The Constitution of India is:
a) flexible
(b) rigid
(c) partly flexible and partly rigid
(d) none of these
Here are some of the guiding values of the Constitution and their meaning. choose the correct option
(a) Sovereign (i) Government will not favor any religion
(b) Republic (ii) People have the supreme right to make
decisions
(c) Fraternity (iii) Head of the state is an elected person
(d) Secular (iv) People should live like brothers and
sisters
a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-ii
a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii
a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
Which of the following is not a fundamental duty?
To vote in public elections.
To develop the scientific temper.
To safeguard public property.
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
What does equality mean?
We can treat people however we want
Some people are above other people
All the people of India are equal before the law
All the people can follow one religion
Can the Preamble to the Constitution of India be amended? Choose the most correct answer.
The Preamble cannot be amended as it is not a part of the Constitution.
Preamble cannot be amended as only the Articles of the Constitution can be amended using the powers under Article 368.
Preamble can be amended by the Parliament but without altering the basic structure of the Constitution.
A Constitutional amendment is not necessary to amend the Preamble and it can be amended through an ordinary legislative amendment bill.
How many fundamental duties are mentioned in our Indian Constitution?
9
10
11
12
Which Revolution in the world inspired the Indian to set up a socialist economy
Turkish Revolution
Russian Revolution
French Revolution
American war of Independence
THE CONSTITUTION DEFINES THE __________, ____________ AND __________ OF THE INDIAN CITIZENS.
GOALS, RIGHTS AND DUTIES
EQUALITY, RELIGION AND JUSTICE
The Constitution of India derives authority from
A) High Court
B) Parliament
C) People of the country
D) None of these
The Preamble of the Constitution reads as follows
We the People of India
We the member of Parliament
We the members of Cabinet
We the members of Association
Which of the following committee advocated the Fundamental Duties in the Indian constitution?
Verma Committee
Sarkaria Committee
Balwantrai Mehta Committee
Swaran Singh Committee
Which of the following are Fundamental Duties?
Safeguarding public property
Protecting the sovereignty, integrity and unity of India
Developing scientific temper and humanism
All the above
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the fundamental duty to respect the National Flag?
Article 51A
Article 19
Article 21
Article 25
Which of the following is NOT a value promoted by the Indian Constitution?
Social Justice
Economic Equality
Cultural Diversity
Aristocracy
The term 'Secular State' in the Indian Constitution implies:
State religion is recognized
All religions are given equal respect
The state promotes only one religion
Religion is compulsory for all citizens
why do we need the constitution ?
constitution is required to have authoritative allocation of power and function, and also to restrict them within its limit.
constitution is required to have a non-authoritative , no allocation of power and function, and also to allow anyone to rule.
constitution is required to have authoritative allocation of power within its limit.
to enjoy democracy to its fullest
the Indian state has a------------- form of government.
Democratic
Monarch
Autocratic
Division of Government between the National and state governments
Unicameral
Bicameral
Federalism
Separation of Powers
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Create the Law
Interpret the Law
Execute the Law
What was the main purpose behind bringing Panchayati Raj system in India?
To Prevent criminalization of politics
Development of villages
Decentralisation of the political power to the general peoples
To reduce election expenses
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2. They are correlative to legal duties.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (CS 2017)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights & Duties? (CS 2017)
Rights are correlative with Duties
Rights are personal & hence independent of society & Duties
Rights, not Duties, are important for advancement of the personality of citizen
Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State
Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
1 & 2 only
2 only
1, 3 & 4 only
1, 2, 3 & 4
Under the constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? (CS 2011)
To vote in public elections
To develop the scientific temper
To safeguard public property
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
Which of these following recommendations were not given by the Swaran Singh Committee w.r.to Fundamental Duties ?
1. Incorporation of eight Fundamental Duties
2. Duty to pay taxes
3. Penalty or punishment for the non-performance of Fundamental Duties
4. Family planning
1 & 4 only
2, 3 & 4 only
4 only
1, 2 & 3 only
86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 added a duty (11th one) to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward of the age?
upto 6 years
6 to 14 years
upto 14 years
6 to 12 years
Which of the following statements is/are not correct with respect to features of Fundamental Duties ?
1. Some of them are moral duties while others are civic duties
2. Fundamental Duties extend to all persons whether citizens or foreigners
3. They essentially contain a codification of tasks integral to the Indian way of life
4. The Constitution provides for their direct enforcement by the courts
2 & 4 only
2 & 3 only
1 & 2 only
1 & 4 only
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to significance of Fundamental Duties ?
1. They help the courts in examining & determining the constitutional validity of a law
2. They are enforceable by law
3. They are non-justiciable
All of the above
1 & 3 only
2 & 3 only
1 & 3 only
Who can declare war or peace
Prime Minister
President
Parliament
LokSabha
Which one of the following determines that the Indian Constitution is federal?
(A) A written and rigid Constitution
(B) An independent Judiciary
(C) Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre
(D) Distribution of powers between the Centre and the States
What is the significance of Directive Principles in shaping government policies and programs?
Directive Principles play no role in shaping government policies and programs
Directive Principles provide a framework for the government to prioritize economic growth over social welfare
Directive Principles guide the government in formulating laws and policies to promote the welfare of the people and establish a just society.
Directive Principles are only applicable to certain sections of the society
Explain the relationship between Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties.
Directive Principles are legally enforceable, while Fundamental Duties are just recommendations
Directive Principles provide the framework for the government to implement policies for the welfare of the people, while Fundamental Duties are the moral obligations of citizens towards the nation.
Directive Principles are related to economic policies, while Fundamental Duties are related to social welfare
Directive Principles focus on individual rights, while Fundamental Duties focus on government responsibilities
How do Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties contribute to the overall development of a nation?
Both Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties are irrelevant to the development of a nation
Fundamental Duties encourage citizens to prioritize their personal interests over national welfare
Directive Principles hinder the government's ability to make decisions
Directive Principles provide guidelines for the government to frame policies and laws for the welfare of the people, while Fundamental Duties promote a sense of responsibility and citizenship among the citizens. Both contribute to the overall development of a nation by ensuring a balance between the rights and duties of the citizens and the government.
The value of 'Fraternity' in the Indian Constitution means:
Unity and integrity of the nation
Emphasis on individual rights only
Promotion of a single religion
All of the above
Which of the following duties is related to respecting the Constitution?
Duty to preserve cultural heritage
Duty to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India
Duty to respect the Constitution and its ideals
Duty to protect the environment
Which document inspired the fundamental rights and duties in the Indian Constitution?
The Magna Carta
The United States Constitution
The French Declaration of the Rights of Man
The British Bill of Rights
Which of the following is true about the Fundamental Duties?
They are legally enforceable
They are moral obligations for citizens.
They are applicable only to public officials
They are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Which value is NOT explicitly mentioned in the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
Justice
Liberty
Equality
Development
