Description : In Indian Constitution, fundamental rights were taken from the Constitution of – (1) USA (2) UK (3) USSR (4) None of these
Last Answer : (1) USA Explanation: The following features of the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Constitution of the USA: Fundamental Rights, Independence ofJudiciary, Judicial Review, Impeachment of the President, Removal of Supreme Court and High Court Judges and the Post of Vice President.
Description : From the Constitution of which country the provision of Federation was borrowed while framing the Constitution of India? (1) USA (2) UK (3) Canada (4) Switzerland
Last Answer : (3) Canada Explanation: Though the basic features of Indian Constitution are based on the Government of India Act, 1935, it has many features which were borrowed from many foreign constitutions. It ... of government (a federal system with a strong central government) and the idea of Residual Powers.
Description : The idea of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' was borrowed by the framers of the Indian Constitution from the Constitution of – (1) South Africa (2) the Republic of Germany (3) the Republic of Ireland (4) Canada
Last Answer : (3) the Republic of Ireland Explanation: The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Article 45 of the Irish Constitution outlines a number of broad ... "shall not be cognizable by any Court under any of the provisions of this Constitution."
Description : From which of the following country Indian Constitution borrowed the feature ‘The written Constitution'? (1) USSR (2) UK (3) U.S. (4) Japan
Last Answer : (3) U.S. Explanation: The framers of Indian Constitution adopted the feature of 'written constitution' from USA. The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest written constitution in the world. The ... head of state known as President; provision of fundamental rights; independence of the judiciary; etc.
Description : Concept of welfare state in Indian Constitution is included in - (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principles of State Policy (3) Citizenship (4) Provision of Election Commission
Last Answer : (2) Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The directive principles of state policy are the guidelines given to the central and state government of India. These provisions are contained in part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India and these are not enforceable by any court.
Description : The phrase equality before law used in Article 14 of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of - (1) Britain (2) USA (3) France (4) Canada
Last Answer : (1) Britain Explanation: The phrase equality before law of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from Britain. The term Republic and the idea of liberty, equality and fraternity in the preamble was borrowed from constitution of France.
Description : The idea of concurrent list in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from - (1) USA (2) Switzerland (3) Australia (4) U.S.S.R.
Last Answer : (3) Australia Explanation: The ides of concurrent list, provision regarding trade, commerce and intercourse, languages of preamble have been borrowed from Australia.
Description : The concept of Concurrent List in Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of – (1) Japan (2) Canada (3) Australia (4) U.S.A.
Last Answer : (3) Australia Explanation: The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from Australia. From the Australian constitution, India also borrowed the features of Freedom of Trade, Commerce And Inter State Trade, and Joint Sitting In The Parliament.
Description : Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were taken from the Constitution of – (1) Britain (2) Ireland (3) USA (4) Canada
Last Answer : (2) Ireland Explanation: The Constitution lays down certain Directive Principles of State Policy which though not justiceabie, are 'fundamental in governance of the country'. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
Description : The directive principles incorporated in the Indian Constitution have been inspired by the constitution of - (1) Australia (2) Ireland (3) USA (4) Canada
Last Answer : (2) Ireland Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines or principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. ... Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution.
Description : Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were taken from the Constitution of (1) Canada (2) Britain (3) Ireland (4) USA
Last Answer : (3) Ireland Explanation: The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Irish Constitution.
Description : From which Constitution of the World, the Indian Constitution has adopted the concept of "Directive Principles of State Policy"? (1) Ireland (2) U.S.A. (3) Canada (4) Australiads, tanks and wells
Last Answer : (1) Ireland Exzplanation : The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish ... of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Description : The concept of Economic Planning in India is derived from? A. USA B. UK C. Australia D. Russia
Last Answer : D. Russia
Description : The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following? (1) The Preamble (2) The Fundamental Rights (3) The Directive Principles of State Policy (4) The Fundamental Duties
Last Answer : (1) The Preamble Explanation: Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, a member of the Constituent Assembly, had said 'The Preamble to our Constitution expresses what we had thought or dreamt so long." So "A" is the answer.
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 : Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India? (1) Fundamental rights (2) Independence of judiciary (3) Federalism (4) The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution
Last Answer : (4) The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution. Explanation: The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
Description : The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through – (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Fundamental duties (3) Preamble (4) Directive Principles of State Policy
Last Answer : (3) Preamble Explanation: The preamble contains the socioeconomic goals of Indian polity. These are: to secure all its citizens social, economic and political justice; liberty of thought; equality of status ... so as to secure the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
Description : Which one among the following statements is not correct? (1) The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India (2) The ... made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
Last Answer : (3) Punishments can he prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part 111 of the Constitution of India Explanation: The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights ... law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.
Description : Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security? (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principles of state policy (3) Emergency provisions (4) Preamble to the constitution
Last Answer : (2) Directive Principles of state policy Explanation: Directive principles of state policy states the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security.
Description : In the Constitution of India, the Fundamental Rights – (1) formed a part of the original Constitution (2) were added by the Fourth Amendment (3) were added by the Parliament in 152 (4) were added under the Fortysecond Amendment
Last Answer : (1) formed a part of the original Constitution Explanation: The fundamental rights were included in the First Draft Constitution (February 1948), the Second Draft Constitution (17 October, 1948 ... essential for the development of the personality of every individual and to preserve human dignity.
Description : Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India? (1) Right to Information (2) Right to Education (3) Right to Housing (4) Right to Work
Last Answer : (2) Right to Education Explanation: The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age ... Rights as a human right that includes the right to free, compulsory primary education for all.
Description : In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India? (1) 1965 (2) 1976 (3) 1979 (4) 1982
Last Answer : (2) 1976 Explanation: The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. They were originally ten in number, but by the 86th Amendment in 2002 they were increased to eleven.
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 : From which country India borrowed the concept of Fundamental Duties? (a) Canada (b) USSR (c) Japan (d) America
Last Answer : (b) USSR
Description : The idea of parliamentary form of government is adapted from - (1) US (2) UK (3) Ireland (4) USSR
Last Answer : (2) UK Explanation: The Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary form of government, both at the Centre and in the states that has been borrowed from the United Kingdom. The ... or responsible government or Westminster model of government and is prevalent in Japan, Canada, among others.
Description : Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court? (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights (2) Mutual disputes among the states (3) Disputes between Centre and States (4) Protection from the violation of the Constitution
Last Answer : (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights Explanation: Protection of fundamental rights comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and high court.
Description : The philosophical foundation of the Indian constitution is - (1) Directive principle of state policy (2) Fundamental rights (3) Federal structure (4) Preamble
Last Answer : (4) Preamble Explanation: Preamble is the philosophical foundation of the Indian constitution.
Description : Ideas of welfare state are contained in – (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principles of State Policy (3) Preamble of the Constitution (4) Part VII
Last Answer : (2) Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The directive principles of state policy, contained in Articles 36-51 under Part IV of Indian constitution, lays down the contours of welfare ... people by securing and protecting a social order based on social, economic and political justice.
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 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 : The Fundamental Rights in our Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of– (1) United States of America (2) United Kingdom (3) Switzerland (4) Canada
Last Answer : (1) United States of America Explanation: The development of constitutionally guaranteed fundamental human rights in India was inspired by historical examples such as England's Bill of Rights (1689), the United ... of Man (created during the revolution of 1789, and ratified on 26 August, 1789).
Description : Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution : (1) The Preamble (2) The Fundamental Rights (3) The Directive Principles of State Policy (4) The Seventh Schedule
Last Answer : (3) The Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system of a country. Article 50 in the Constitution Of India, belonging to the ... shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the Slate.
Description : Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the `Soul' of the constitution? (1) Fundamental rights (2) Directive Principles of State Policy (3) The Preamble (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Last Answer : (4) Right to Constitutional Remedies Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian constitution is called as the pillar of constitution. About this part of the constitution Dr. Ambedaker has said that it was the soul of Indian Constitution.
Description : Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court? (1) Disputes between the states inter se (2) Protection against the violation of the Constitution (3) Protection of Fundamental Rights (4) Disputes between Centre and the States
Last Answer : (3) Protection of Fundamental Rights Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution confers the Right to Constitutional Remedies for the protection of Fundamental Rights contained in Part III, It states ... may be appropriate, for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by this Part.
Description : The mind and ideals of the framers of Constitution are reflected in the – (1) Preamble (2) Fundamental Duties (3) Fundamental Rights (4) Directive Principles of State Policy
Last Answer : (1) Preamble Explanation: The mind and ideals of the framers of the Constitution are reflected in the Preamble.
Description : Which one of the following fundamental rights was described by Dr. B.R.Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution? (1) Right to religion (2) Right to constitutional remedies (3) Right to property (4) Right to education
Last Answer : (2) Right to 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 ... the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
Description : Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with `Fundamental Rights'? (1) Part I (2) Part II (3) Part III (4) Part IV
Last Answer : (3) Part III Explanation: 'Part III - Fundamental Rights' is a charter of rights contained in the Constitution of India. It guarantees civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives ... to constitutional remedies for the protection of civil rights by means of writs such as habeas corpus.
Description : Who is the guardian of Fundamental Rights enumerated in Indian Constitution? (1) Supreme Court (2) Parliament (3) Constitution (4) President
Last Answer : (1) Supreme Court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the ... India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitution.
Description : Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of Fundamental Rights? (1) Article 32 (2) Article 28 (3) Article 29 (4) Article 31
Last Answer : (1) Article 32 Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental ... issue various kinds of writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari.
Description : Right to vote is mentioned in the parts of the Constitution relating to – (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Union Legislature (3) State Legislature (4) Election
Last Answer : (4) Election Explanation: Right to vote in India is a constitutional right. Article 326 (in Part XV) of the Constitution gives this right. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the ... 1950, in the year 1989 altered the age for the voting right from 21 years to 18 years.
Description : Which one of the following chapters in the Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to the people? (1) Part II (2) Part I (3) Part IV (4) Part III
Last Answer : (4) Part Ill Explanation: The Fundamental Rights are defined in Part III of the Constitution. Article 12 to Article 35 under Part III cover six fundamental rights recognised by the Indian ... , Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights, and Right to constitutional remedies.
Description : Under which article of Indian Constitution, a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights? (1) Article 15 (2) Article 32 (3) Article 35 (4) Article 226
Last Answer : (4) Article 226 Explanation: Under Article 226 of Indian Constitution a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights. Notwithstanding anything in Article 32 every High Court shall have ... jurisdiction. Article 35 deals with legislation to give effect to the provisions of this part.
Description : Where in the Indian Constitution has “economic justice” been provided as one of the objectives? (1) mental Rights (2) Directive Principles (3) Fundamental Rights (4) Fundamental Rights and
Last Answer : (2) Directive Principles Explanation: The Directive Principles are an amalgam of diverse subjects embracing the life of the nation and include principles which are general statements of social policy, ... of the nation and provide for the betterment of the workers and their living conditions.
Description : The idea of preamble has been borrowed in Indian Constitution from the Constitution of (1) Italy (2) Canada (3) France (4) U. S. A.
Last Answer : (4) U. S. A. Explanation: The idea of preamble to the Indian constitution is borrowed from constitution of United States of America.
Description : The federal system of India was inspired by the Constitution of the following? (1) Canada (2) United Kingdom (3) U.S.A. (4) Ireland
Last Answer : (1) Canada Explanation: Federal system - Canada
Description : The convention that "once a speaker always a speaker" is followed in – (1) UK (2) USA (3) France (4) India
Last Answer : (1) UK Explanation: The British Speaker is elected at the beginning of the Parliament by and from among the members of the House of Commons. If the Speaker of outgoing Parliament is still a member of the ... by the house. So in Great Britain there goes a saying, "Once a speaker always a speaker."
Description : The idea of the Directive Principles of state policy in the Indian Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of - (1) Ireland (2) Canada (3) South Africa (4) Australia
Last Answer : (1) Ireland Explanation: DPSP in Indian constitution has been taken from Ireland.
Description : India has signed an agreement to procure Advanced Jet Trainer (Hawk) from which of the following countries ? (a) USA (b) UK (c) France (d) Russia
Last Answer : (b) UK
Description : Indian federal structure is inspired by which model of the countries given below? (1) USA (2) Canada (3) Switzerland (4) Russia
Last Answer : (2) Canada Explanation: Federal structure of government in Indian constitution is taken from 'Canadian constitution'. Charter of fundamental rights, power of judicial review and independence of Judiciary, ... are taken from USA. Fundamental duties and five year planning are taken from Russia.
Description : The citizens of India do not have which one of the following Fundamental Rights? (1) Right to reside and settle in any part of India (2) Right to acquire, hold and dispose of property (3) Right to practice any profession (4) Right to form co-operative societies
Last Answer : (2) Right to acquire, hold and dispose of property.