Description : Which one among the following statements is not correct? The word 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India read with - (1) Article 39 (d), would enable the court to uphold the ... under that Article (4) Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status
Last Answer : (4) Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status. Explanation: Traffic in human beings and beggars and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any ... . Thus, the word Socialist in the preamble of the Constitution of India read with Article 23.
Description : Which one of the following is not related to the fundamental rights of the Indian Constitution? (1) Freedom of association (2) Freedom of movement (3) Freedom of assembly (4) Freedom to be elected as a member of parliament
Last Answer : (4) Freedom to be elected as a member of parliament Explanation: Freedom to be elected as a member of Parliament is not related to fundamental rights, it is a political right. Freedom of association ... or leave or the right of the group to take collective action to peruse the interests of members.
Description : Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to noncitizens? (1) Freedom of speech, assembly and form association (2) Freedom to move, reside and ... acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business (4) Right to constitutional remedies
Last Answer : (3) Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business Explanation: Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
Description : Which of the following is not guaranteed by Indian Constitution? (1) Right to Equality (2) Right of religious freedom (3) Right to Constitutional remedies (4) Right to free education for an
Last Answer : (4) Right to free education for an Explanation: The Indian constitution guarantees Right to Equality (Article 14-18), Right to religious freedom (Article 25-28) and Right to constitutional remedies (Article ... It made Right to Education a Fundamental Right for children in the range of 6-14 years.
Description : Which one among the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India? (1) Freedom to move freely throughout the country (2) Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms (3) Freedom to own, acquire and dispose property anywhere in the country (4) Freedom to practice any trade or profession
Last Answer : (3) Freedom to own, acquire and dispose property anywhere in the country Explanation: The Indian Constitution does not recognize property right as a fundamental right. In the year 1978, the 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right.
Description : Which of the following freedoms is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution of India as a Fundamental Right but has been subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court as such? (1) Freedom of trade, occupation ... any part of the country (3) Freedom of association and union (4) Freedom of the press
Last Answer : (4) Freedom of the press Explanation: The constitution of India does not specifically mention the freedom of press. Freedom of press is implied from the Article 19(1) (1) of the Constitution.
Description : 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? (1) ... in Part. III (4) Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part. III Explanation: The Supreme Court ruled that "the right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal ... the Janata Government mainly to nullify some of the amendments made by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
Description : Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct? (1) This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and therefore, universally ... children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
Last Answer : (4) This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act Explanation: The 86th amendment to the Constitution approved ... notified. It included Article 21(1) in the Indian constitution making education a fundamental right.
Description : Right to free education within certain limits is – (1) guaranteed as a Fundamental Right (2) enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy (3) outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution (4) ignored by the Constitution
Last Answer : (1) guaranteed as a Fundamental Right Explanation: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August, 2009 ... education a fundamental right of every child, when the act came into force on 1 April, 2010.
Description : Freedom of the press is implied in the right to – (1) equal protection of the laws (2) freedom of speech (3) freedom of association (4) work and material security
Last Answer : (2) freedom of speech Explanation: Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the freedom of communication and expression through mediums including various electronic media and published ... laws as freedom of the press, thereby giving equal treatment to spoken and published expression.
Description : Fundamental Rights in India are guaranteed by it through - (1) The Right to Equality (2) Right Against Exploitation (3) Right to Constitutional Remedies (4) Educational and Cultural Rights
Last Answer : (3) Right to Constitutional Remedies Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights. For instance, in ... kinds of writs. These writs are habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warrant° and certiorari.
Description : Which of the following rights was considered the "Heart and Soul" of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? (1) Freedom of Speech (2) Right to Equality (3) Right to Freedom of Religion (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Last Answer : (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution was described the Right to Constitutional Remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Description : The Constitution of India guarantees the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Religion to all its citizens. Which among the following is not true for this Rights? (1) It gives freedom of conscience and ... , morality and health (4) The State cannot make any law which abrogates this Right for citizens
Last Answer : (4) The State cannot make any law which abrogates this Right for citizens Explanation: The state can make laws which abrogate the right in case there is a threat to public order, morality and health.
Description : Article 30 of the Indian Constitution deals with the - (1) Freedom of consciences (2) Right to propagate religion (3) Right of minorities to establish and manage educational institution (4) Cultural and educational rights of the majority community
Last Answer : (3) Right of minorities to establish and manage educational institution Explanation: Under article 30 right of minorities to establish and manage educational institution is mentioned.
Description : Censorship of the press is - (1) Prohibited by the Constitution (2) Judged by test of reasonableness (3) Restriction on freedom of the press mentioned in Article 19 (4) Specified in Article 31 of the Indian Constitution
Last Answer : (2) Judged by test of reasonableness Explanation: Censorship of the press is judged by test of reasonableness.
Description : Which one of the following rights has been described by Dr. Ambedkar as `The heart and soul of the Constitution'? (1) Right of Equality (2) Right to freedom (3) Right to property (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Last Answer : (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies Explanation: Article 32 provides the right of constitutional remedies which means that a person has right to move to Supreme Court and High Court for getting his ... of it". 44th amendment act 1978 under article 300A provides right of property as legal right.
Description : According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during emergency? (1) Right to speak (2) Right to freedom of movement (3) Right to life (4) Right to organize
Last Answer : (3) Right to life Explanation: According to the Constitution of India Freedom of Press (Article-19) right to life (Article 21) can't be taken away during emergency. Article 19 - Freedom of press, freedom of speech. Article 21 - Right to life.
Description : Freedom of the press in India is - (1) available to the people under the law of the Parliament (2) specifically provided in the Constitution (3) implied in the right of freedom of expression (4) available to the people of India under executive order
Last Answer : (3) implied in the right of freedom of expression Freedom of the press in Indiais implied in the right of Freedom of Expression.
Description : Which one of the following fundamental rights was described by Dr. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution? (1) Right to freedom against exploitation (2) Right to freedom of religion (3) Right to equality (4) Right to constitutional remedies
Last Answer : (4) Right to constitutional remedies
Description : Which of these is NOT included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution? (1) Right to Freedom of Speech (2) Right to Equality before the Law (3) Right to Constitutional Remedies (4) Right to equal wages for equal work
Last Answer : (4) Right to equal wages for equal work Explanation: The principle of 'equal pay for equal work' has an important place in India. It is read with Article 39(4) and Article 14 of ... applied this principle liberally, without demanding clear proof in the pleadings. It is not a fundamental right.
Description : Which Fundamental Right accoording to Dr. Ambedkar is like the heart of the Constitution? (1) Right of Constitutional remedies (2) Right to religion (3) Right to equality (4) Right to freedom
Last Answer : (1) Right of Constitutional remedies Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting committee, called the fundamental right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian constitution.
Description : Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution? (1) Right to Equality (2) Right against Exploitation (3) Right to Constitutional Remedies (4) Right to Freedom of Religion
Last Answer : (3) Right to Constitutional Remedies Explanation: Dr. B R Arnbedkar, the chairman of the Drafting committee, called the fundamental right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the ... kinds of writs. These writs are habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari.
Description : Which of the following rights is not granted by the Constitution of India at present as a fundamental right? (1) Right to equality (2) Right to freedom (3) Right to property (4) Right against exploitation
Last Answer : (3) Right to property Explanation : The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
Description : The proposal for framing of the Constitution of India by an elected Constituent Assembly was made by - (1) Simon Commissions (2) Government of India Act, 1935 (3) Cripps Mission (4) British cabinet Delegation
Last Answer : (4) British cabinet Delegation Explanation: The proposal for framing of the constitution of India by an elected constituent assembly was made by British cabinet delegation.
Description : If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then - (1) the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved. (2) ... Article 19 is suspended in that State. (4) the President can make laws relating to that State.
Last Answer : (2) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament. Explanation: The President's Rule can be proclaimed under Article 356... He can declare ... of the state legislature are to be exercised by the Parliament. So "B" is the right answer.
Description : Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by— (1) Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly (2) Sir A lladi Krislinaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee (3) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister (4) Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) Sir B. N. Rao, "Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
Description : The Constitution of India was enacted on 26 November 1949 by the - (1) Constituent Assembly (2) Parliament of India (3) President of India (4) British Parliament
Last Answer : (3) President of India Explanation: Constitution of India enacted on 26th November 1949 by President of India and came into force on 26th January 1950.
Description : Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative ... the States? (1) 91st Amendment (2) 87th Amendment (3) 97th Amendment (4) 90th Amendment
Last Answer : (1) 91st Amendment Explanation: Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States.
Description : As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State? (1) 350 members (2) 400 members (3) 450 members (4) 500 members
Last Answer : (4) 500 members Explanation: The number of members ranges between 60 and 500.
Description : The Constitution of India was framed by: (1) Planning Commission (2) Constituent Assembly (3) President (4) Working Committee
Last Answer : (2) Constituent Assembly Explanation: The Constitution of India was framed by Constituent Assembly that was formed on 9 December 1946. It was formed following negotiations between Indian leaders and members ... Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
Description : How many members of the constituent assembly signed the Constitution of India? (1) 284 (2) 294 (3) 274 (4) 244
Last Answer : (1) 284 Explanation: There were 284 members of the Constituent Assembly who signed the Constitution of India. The Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, which was elected by the elected members of the provincial assemblies.
Description : Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Councl of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative ... the States? (1) 91st Amendment (2) 87th Amendment (3) 97th Amendment (4) 90th Amendment
Description : Examine with the help of three examples how the dignity and freedom of citizens are best guaranteed in a democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Dignity of women. Long struggles by women have created some sensitivity today that respect to and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society. (ii) Caste ... expression shows that people are aware and have the ability to look critically at the powerholders.
Description : Explain with examples, how the dignity and freedom of citizens are best guaranteed in a democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Democracies throughout the world have recognized the fact that people should be treated with due respect. The passion for respect and freedom is the basis of democracy. (ii) ... not acceptable to democracies. All these combined together enhance the dignity and freedom of the individual.
Description : The freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion is guaranteed by
Last Answer : Article 27
Description : In the amendments to the constitution of the USA freedom of religion, speech and the press and right to assembly are protected by: (a) First Amendment (b) Second Amendment (c) Third Amendment (d) Fifth Amendment
Last Answer : (a) First Amendment
Description : Despite being a Republican State, India is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations whose head is the British Monarch. This is because - (1) this membership does not affect the sovereign nature of the ... sovereign and independent (4) it is a symbol of the unity among the members of the association
Last Answer : (2) this membership only shows that the British ruled over India Explanation: The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organisation of 53 member states that were mostly territories of the former British Empire. The membership only shows that the British ruled over India.
Description : The success of democracy depends upon the – (1) Right to criticise (2) Right to association (3) Right to personal liberty (4) Right to property
Last Answer : (3) Right to personal liberty Explanation: The Constitution guarantees that one has a right to liberty and freedom, except in accordance with the law. This means that, in general, one ... detention in certain circumstances. Right to personal liberty is considered one of the foundations of democracy.
Last Answer : (3) Right to personal liberty Explanation: Right to personal liberty is the bedrock of any democratic set up. In India, the right to life and personal liberty is available to all people and so ... . Time and again, the Supreme Court has reiterated that the word liberty is a very comprehensive word.
Description : What was included in most state constitution that guaranteed protection of individual liberties based upon common law?
Last Answer : a form of the Bill of Rights.
Description : Give reasons for the following: Gandhi said the fight for Swaraj is a fight for liberty of speech, liberty of the press, and freedom of association. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The power of the printed word is most often seen in the way, so governments seek to regulate and suppress print. The colonial government kept continuous track of all books and newspapers published ... which meant a fight for liberty of speech, liberty of the press and freedom of association.
Description : ‘Liberty of speech.. liberty of the press... freedom of association. The Government of India is now seeking to crush the three powerful vehicles of expressing and cultivating public opinion. The fight for Swaraj, for Khailafat... means a fight for this threatened freedom before all else..’ -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Gandhi made the above statement in 1922. (ii) Government was trying to repress the national movement in India. They did not want colonial misrule to be reported and wanted to throttle ... 1907), to suppress widespread protests in India by passing Acts like the Vernacular Press Act in 1878.
Description : The “part-whole”, or “a-part-of”, relationship in which objects representing the components of something associated with an object representing the entire assembly is called as (A) Association (B) Aggregation (C) Encapsulation (D) Generalisation
Last Answer : (B) Aggregation
Description : Right to privacy as a Fundamental Right is implied in - (1) Right to Freedom (2) Right to Life and Personal Liberty (3) Right to Equality (4) Right against Exploitation
Last Answer : (2) Right to Life and Personal Liberty Explanation: "Right to Privacy is an integral part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty guaranteed in Article 21 of the Constitution," the SC's nine ... added that the right to privacy is intrinsic to the entire fundamental rights chapter of the Constitution.
Description : Why did one of the High Courts in India decree that "bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive"? (1) It infringes on the fundamental rights of some groups of people (2) It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom (3) It adversely affects production (4) It is not part of a right to protest
Last Answer : (2) It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom Explanation: The Kerala High Court in 1997 declared that bandhs are unconstitutional. Freedom is seen as the will and aspiration of an individual ... blow to economy, they throw normal life out of gear, infringing upon the very concept of freedom.
Description : According to the Supreme Court of India, the foundation of composite culture', as mentioned in clause (f) of Article 51 A, is : (1) the diverse culture of India (2) the Sanskrit language and literature (3) the secular fabric of India (4) the values evolved during the freedom movement
Last Answer : (2) the Sanskrit language and literature Explanation: According to Supreme Court of India, the Foundation of `Composite Culture', as mentioned in clause (f) of Article 51 A is the Sanskrit Language and literature.
Description : Which of the following Fundamental Rights includes the Right to Education? (1) Right to Equality (2) Right to Freedom (3) Cultural and Educational Rights (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Last Answer : (2) Right to Freedom Explanation: Right to education is a part of Right to freedom (Article 21A). Right to education inserted in constitution through 86th amendment act. According to this fundamental right for ... the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the state may, by law determine."
Description : The core of political democracy lies in the basic axiom of electoral democracy which is based on - (1) Right to education (2) Freedom of speech (3) Right to equality (4) Universal adult franchise
Last Answer : (4) Universal adult franchise Explanation: The core of political democracy is based on Universal adult Franchise. pertaining to civil matters in India.
Description : Which one the following statements is not correct? (1) The Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed by both houses of Parliament separately with special majority (2) Constitutional cases in Supreme ... Freedom of speech and expression. (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India
Last Answer : (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as sccond Vice President of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India.
Description : A British citizen staying in India can't claim right to: (1) Freedom of trade and profession (2) Equality before the law (3) Protection of life and personal liberty (4) Freedom Of religion
Last Answer : (1) Freedom of trade and profession Explanation: The rights of equality before the law, protection of life and personal liberty and freedom of religion are available to both citizens and non-citizens of India.