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WorksheetsPolity UPL 6
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 45mins
Q. Consider the following statements about the term 'Sovereign' which is mentioned in Preamble of Indian Constitution.
1. It implies that India is not a dominion of any other nation but an independent state.
2.India is free to conduct its own internal and external affairs and there is no authority above it.
3.India can either acquire a foreign territory or cede a part of its territory in favour of a foreign state.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Q. Which of the following are true regarding the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
1. The objective Resolution was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru and passed by the Constituent Assembly which ultimately became the Preamble
2. The idea of the Preamble was borrowed from the Constitution of the USA
3. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were adopted by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 4. The Preamble incorporates the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
Consider the following provision regarding the Preamble of the Constitution:
1. Socialist 2. Secular 3. Integrity 4. Fraternity
How many of the above-mentioned provisions are added to the preamble through amendment of the constitution?
Only one
Only two
Only three
All four
Q. With reference to the Indian constitution, what do you understand by the term 'State'?
It refers to a political institution that represents a sovereign government who govern a set of people
It refers to a type of government which protects and promotes the economic and social well-being of its citizens.
It refers to an institution that exercises its functions independently
It refers to a political institution that represents a sovereign people who occupy a definite territory
Q. In the Indian constitution the phrase ‘Union of States’ is used over 'Federation of States' for which of the following reasons?
As the union of States is a result of an agreement.
As it is an indestructible union of destructible states.
As the union of states provides them equal representation in the central legislature
As it is an indestructible union of indestructible states.
Q. Which of the following words is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा शब्द भारत के संविधान की प्रस्तावना में उल्लिखित नहीं है?
Sovereign
Democratic
Secular
Federal
Q. In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?
Q. राज व्यवस्था के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से आप स्वतंत्रता की सबसे उपयुक्त परिभाषा किसे मानेंगे?
Protection against the tyranny of political rulers
Absence of restraint
Opportunity to do whatever one likes
Opportunity to develop oneself fully
Q. Which of the following are the features of the parliamentary government in India? 1. The ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament in general and to the Lok Sabha in particular 2. Members of the council of ministers always belong to the same political party.
3. The ministers are members of both the legislature and the executive. How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा उद्देश्य भारत के संविधान की प्रस्तावना में शामिल नहीं है?
Liberty of thought
Economic liberty
Liberty of expression
Liberty of belief
Q. Democracy by definition must not include
The final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.
Free and fair election.
Each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
The elected government in a democracy is not limited by any authority or rule
Q. Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. The 'Objectives Resolution' was moved by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar served as the chairman of the Drafting Committee in his capacity as the Law Minister. Select the correct answer using the code given below
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which one of the following statements about the Constitution of India is correct?
It was framed between December 1946 and November 1949
The drafts of the Constitution were discussed in public meetings
It is the shortest document of a Constitution in the world
It came fully into operation immediately after the drafting was completed in December 1949
Q. Consider the following statements.
1) A bill to form a new state can be introduced in the Parliament without the prior recommendation of the President.
2) Formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states (under Article 3) are not to be considered amendments of the Constitution under Article 368.
Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which one of the following statements with regard to the Preamble to the Constitution of India is not correct?
The term 'Secular Democratic Republic' was not there in the Preamble originally.
The Preamble contains the basic structure of the Constitution of India.
By itself, the Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law.
The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble cannot be considered as an aid to the legal interpretation of the Constitution, where the language is ambiguous.
Q. Consider the following: 1. Source of the authority of the Constitution 2. Nature of Indian State 3. Federal nature of the Indian constitution 4. Objectives of the Constitution
How many of the above-mentioned components are explicitly revealed by The Preamble?
Only one
Only two
Only three
All Four
Q. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
Q. भारत के संविधान निर्माताओं का मत निम्नलिखित में से किसमें प्रतिबिंबित होता है?
The Preamble
The Fundamental Rights
The Directive Principles of State Policy
The Fundamental Duties
Q. With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. When an Indian citizen voluntarily acquires citizenship of another country his Indian citizenship automatically terminates. 2. Any citizen of India of full age and capacity can make a declaration renouncing his or her Indian citizenship. 3. The Indian citizenship is terminated when the citizen has been ordinarily resident out of India for more than five years continuously. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Q. In the context of polity, which one of the following statements is correct with respect to the 'justice' mentioned in the preamble of the Indian constitution?
The term justice in the Preamble includes only social and economic justice
The ideal of justice has been taken from the French Revolution
A combination of social justice and economic justice denotes distributive justice
The term justice in the Preamble ensures equal distribution of wealth among all citizens.
Q. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
संविधान सभा के अध्यक्ष कौन थे?
B. R. Ambedkar
Rajendra Prasad
Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Q. With reference to Constitutionalism, which among the following is the best meaning of Constitutionalism?
It is an ideology that promotes the supremacy of a written Constitution.
It means Constitution is necessary for a democratic country.
It denotes the principle that the government derives its authority from a body of fundamental law and is limited by it.
It means that Constitution must provide certain inalienable rights to the citizens.
Q. The Preamble to the Constitution of India is__
भारत के संविधान की प्रस्तावना ________________है
not a part of the Constitution but has legal effect
not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
a part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
Q. The Constituent Assembly became fully sovereign body by-
संविधान सभा किसके द्वारा पूर्णतः संप्रभु संस्था बन गयी।
Queen's proclamation
Cabinet Mission Plan
Enactment of Indian Independence Act 1947
Referendum
Q. With respect to Parliament's power to reorganize the states under Article 3, consider the following statements
1. Parliament can increase the area of any state 2. Parliament can diminish the area of any state 3. Parliament can form a new state by separation of territory from any state How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Q. Consider following provisions 1. Economic Justice 2. Equality of Opportunity 3. Economic Liberty 4. Social Justice How many of the above mentioned provisions are stated in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?
Only one
Only two
Only three
All four
Q. With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. The Indian constitution provides only for single citizenship. 2. In India both a citizen by birth as well as a naturalized citizen is eligible for the office of President. 3. The central government can terminate citizenship under a few circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
1 and 3 Only
1, 2 and 3
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Preamble. 1. The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case held that the preamble is not a part of the constitution. 2. Preamble is Non-justiciable in nature. 3. It is neither a source nor a limitation to the powers of the legislature. Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
None of the Above
Q. With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
1 and 3
2 and 3
Q. If a new state of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following schedules of the Constitution be amended?
First
Second
Third
Fifth
Q. In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of equality?
Equal pay for equal work
Special privileges for few communities
Equal opportunities for all individuals without discrimination
Equal distribution of resources amongst citizens
Q. 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 an exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution
