NEW
Font size
WorksheetsUPL 7 Polity
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 45mins
Q. To promote international peace and security and maintain just and honourable relations between nations' is enshrined in which part of the constitution?
Fundamental Duties
Preamble
Directive Principles of State Policy
Relations Between The Union and The States
Q. Which of the following is NOT provided for under the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases
Uniform Civil Code for the citizens
Separation of Judiciary from executive
Participation of workers in the management of local-self government
Q. 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 and 2 only
2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
With reference to Fundamental duties, consider the following statements:
1. They are confined to citizens only and do not extend to foreigners.
2. All of them are considered moral duties of citizens of India.
3. They are also non-justiciable.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Q. Which of the following fundamental rights cannot be suspended during a National emergency?
Article 15 and 16
Article 19 and 20
Article 20 and 21
Article 24 and 25
Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy under the Constitution of India prescribe:
1. Certain policies that the government should adopt.
2. The goals and objectives that we as a society should adopt.
3. Certain rights that individuals should enjoy apart from the Fundamental Rights.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q. With reference to the Fundamental right, consider the following statements: 1. Fundamental rights are absolute in nature.
2. The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12-35).
3. Six fundamental rights were mentioned in the original constitution of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2, and 3
Q. Under which article of the Indian Constitution does the power to make laws to give effect to certain fundamental rights vest only in Parliament and not the state legislature?
भारतीय संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद के तहत कुछ मौलिक अधिकारों को प्रभावी करने के लिए कानून बनाने की शक्ति केवल संसद में निहित है, राज्य विधानमंडल में नहीं?
Article 31
Article 32
Article 33
Article 35
Q. Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?
भारतीय संविधान का कौन सा अनुच्छेद किसी व्यक्ति के अपनी पसंद के व्यक्ति से विवाह करने के अधिकार की रक्षा करता है?
Article 19
Article 21
Article 25
Article 29
Q. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers' reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Q. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Abolition of untouchability
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Q. ‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?
‘गोपनीयता का अधिकार’ भारत के संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद के तहत संरक्षित है?
Article 15
Article 19
Article 21
Article 29
With reference to the Fundamental Duties of Indian Constitution, which of the following statement is correct?
The idea of Fundamental Duties is inspired from the Constitution of USA
These were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 on the recommendations of Swaran Singh Committee.
Originally 10 in number, one more duty was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the manyHowever, like the Directive Principles, the duties are also justiciable in nature.
Q. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures
to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture
to protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance
Q. Which one of the following best defines the federal nature of Indian constitution?
The Union List contains more subjects than the State List.
The states in India have no right to territorial integrity.
The Indian Constitution has established an integrated judicial system with the Supreme Court at the top and the state high courts below it.
The Constitution divided the powers between the Centre and the states in terms of the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule.
Q. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of which one of the following provisions into the Constitution of India.
Doctrine of Pleasure
Fundamental Duties
Nomination of Anglo-Indian Members to the Lok Sabha
Impeachment of the President of India
Q. Prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of religion is a fundamental right classifiable under:
The Right to Freedom of Religion
The Cultural and Educational Right
The Right to Equality
The Right to Exploitation
In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15 Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q. Which one of the following fundamental rights has not been provided to a person?
Protection against prosecution and punishment for the same offence more than once
To refuse to give his/her sample of handwriting as evidence to support a prosecution against him/her
To act as a witness against himself/herself
Right not to be convicted of any offence except for violation of a law in force at the time of commission of the act charged as an offence
Q. What is the position of the Right to Property in India ?
Legal right available to citizens only
Legal right available to any person
Fundamental Right available, to citizens only
Neither Fundamental Right nor legal right
Consider the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy 1. They promote the welfare of the individual. 2. The courts can declare a law violative of any of the Directive Principles as unconstitutional and invalid. 3. The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one Directive Principle, which requires the State to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities. 4. They aim at establishing social and political democracy in the country. How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Only one
Only two
Only three
None
Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?
Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Fundamental Rights can be amended by the parliament only through a constitutional amendment act.
2. Any amendment to Fundamental Rights requires a special majority of Parliament along with the consent of half of the state legislatures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which one among the following is the basis of the difference between the Parliamentary and Presidential systems of government?
Power of Judicial review
Method of election of President or Head of the State
Legislative supremacy in law-making
Relation between the legislature and the executive
Q. Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India is correct?
Minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
Only linguistic, ethnic and religious minorities find mention under Article 30
Every religious denomination has unfettered right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes
An educational institution established by a religious minority loses its minority status on receiving financial aid from the Government
Q. Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of Indian Federalism?
The federating units consented to form a union.
Residuary powers vest with the Centre.
Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution
Dual government polity
Q. With reference to the Fundamental Rights, which of the following statements is correct?
Religious instruction in State-owned educational institutions, it can be imposed upon people of other religion without their consent.
Right to move out of the country is dealt by Article 19.
'Bandhs‟ do not fall within the Fundamental right of speech.
The Bharat Ratna can be used as suffixes or prefixes to the names of awardees.
Q. With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They shall be enforceable by courts.
2. They shall not be enforceable by any court.
3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
Q. The Constitution of India does not guarantee which one of the following as a fundamental right?
Right to equality
Right against exploitation
Right to property
Right to carry on trade and business
Q. Which one of the following statements with regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct?
They are not enforceable in a court of law.
They can override all the fundamental rights.
They can be related to social and economic justice.
They can be related to giving free legal aid.
