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 : Economic presence of the government in social realm is found under - (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Fundamental Duties (3) Directive Principles of State Policy (4) Policy for determining citizenship
Last Answer : (3) Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism; and relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.
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 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 : 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 : 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 : Elections in the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India are conducted by - (1) State Election Commissioner (2) Election Commission of India (3) State Government (4) Central Government
Last Answer : (1) State Election Commissioner Explanation: The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats shall be ... State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.
Description : During emergency, imposed under Art. 352, which of the following Constitutional provisions stands suspended? (1) Directive Principles of State Policy (2) Amendment Procedures (3) Fundamental Rights (4) Judicial Review
Last Answer : (3) Fundamental Rights Explanation: National emergency under article 352 of the Indian Constitution is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of ... according to the original Constitution, It modifies the federal system of government to a unitary one.
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 : 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 : In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy? (1) Golaknath Case (2) Keshavananda Bharti Case (3) Minerva Mills Case (4) All the above cases
Last Answer : 3) Minerva Mills Case Explanation: The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by ... grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights onferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
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 among the following cannot be challenged in a court of law? (1) Directive Principles of state policy (2) Fundamental Rights (3) Free to choose any profession or business (4) Right to move freely to any part of the country
Last Answer : (1) Directive Principles of state policy Explanation: The Directive principles of state policy are the directions given to the state these cannot be challenged in the court.
Description : Which Constitutional Amendment gave precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights? (1) 42nd (2) 44th (3) 52nd (4) 56th
Last Answer : (1) 42nd Explanation: The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, attempted to reduce the power of the Indian Supreme Court and High Courts to ... of administrative tribunals for service matters of Government employees and also other tribunals for economic offences.
Description : What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy? (1) Constitutional Protection (2) Political Protection (3) Judicial Protection (4) Moral Protection
Last Answer : (3) Judicial Protection Explanation: Fundamental rights are enforceable rights which means on violation of these rights you can move to court of law but directive principles are not enforceable which means on violation of these you can't move to court law.
Description : Article 243 of the Constitution of India inserted by a Constitutional Amendment deals with which of the following? (1) Extending the benefits of Reservation on the basis of Mandal Commission ... include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in the list of official languages (4) Panchayati Raj System
Last Answer : (4) Panchayati Raj System Explanation: Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with panchayati raj. It defines what a district, or gram sabha, or panchayat, means. It states that " ... institution (by whatever name called) of selfgovernment constituted under Article 243B, for the rural areas".
Description : The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was associated with – (1) Industrial Policy (2) Banking Reforms (3) Panchayati Raj (4) Centre-State relations
Last Answer : (3) Panchayati Raj Explanation: The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programrne (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
Description : Which of the following statements about the Panchayati Raj Institutions after the Constitutional Amendment in 1992 are false? I. Seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes in the elected ... reserved for women. (1) I and III (2) I and II (3) III and IV
Last Answer : (4) II and IV
Description : Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of – (1) Centralisation (2) Decentralisation (3) Both of these (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) Decentralisation Explanation: Panchayati Raj is an important feature of Indian polity ensuring direct participation of common people (Article 243 G - 243 H) in decision making. Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of Decentralisation.
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 : Which one of the Constitutional amendment has established Panchayati Raj Institution? (1) 72nd Amendment Act (2) 71st Amendment Act (3) 73rd Amendment Act (4) 78th Amendment Act
Last Answer : (3) 73rd Amendment Act Explanation: The 73rd amendment of the Constitution was enacted in 1992, to enshrine in the Constitution certain basic and essential features of Panchayat Raj Institutions. It ... a three tier Panchayati Raj system at the Village, Intermediate (Block) and District levels.
Description : Which Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj System? (1) 71st (2) 72nd (3) 73rd (4) 74th
Last Answer : (3) 73rd Explanation: The Panchayati Raj system found backing in the Indian Constitution, with the 73rd amendment in 1992 to accommodate the idea. The Amendment contains provision for devolution ... for implementation in relation to 29 subjects listed in the eleventh schedule of the constitution.
Description : Which one of the following states started the Panchayati Raj institution soon after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed? (1) Karnataka (2) Bihar (3) West Bengal (4) Orissa
Last Answer : (1) Karnataka Explanation: Some states like Kerala, Karnataka, Sikkim, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Madya Pradesh etc. have taken good steps in devolution of Power, authority and ... little in devolving Powers to the Panchayats as provided under Article 243-G of the Constitution.
Description : Supreme Court is the guardian for – (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principles (3) Preamble (4) Centre and State disputes
Last Answer : (1) Fundamental Rights
Description : The Panchayati Raj system under PartIX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of (1) Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland (2) Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura (3) Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram (4) Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Last Answer : (3) Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
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 : Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? (1) The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code. (2) The State shall promote with ... 4) The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest.
Last Answer : (3) The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy.
Description : The chapter on Fundamental Duties includes - (1) Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired out freedom movement. (2) Duty to vote in General Election (3) Duty to promote the ... among the people (4) Duty to stick to the political party on whose ticket one contested election
Last Answer : (1) Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired out freedom movement. Explanation: The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. ... the Constitution, to cherish its heritage, preserve its composite culture and assist in its defense.
Description : The constitution of India provides basic Human Rightsto its people through the – (a) Preamble (b) Fundamental Rights (c) Directive principles of State Policy (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : Which one of the following was established with a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? (1) Union Public Service Commission (2) National Human Rights Commission (3) Election Commission (4) Central Vigilance Commission
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission Explanation: The Election Commission was established by the Constitution of India under Article 324 directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It entrusts the ... legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India.
Description : Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? (1) University Grants Commission (2) National Human Rights Commission (3) Election Commission (4) Central Vigilance Commission
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission Explanation: University Grants commission, N.H.R.C. and C.V.C are non-constitutional bodies, whereas election commission is a constitutional body under Article 324.
Description : Under which one of the following Articles is the formation of Finance Commission laid down? (1) Article 280 (2) Article 269 (3) Article 268 (4) Article 265
Last Answer : (1) Article 280 Explanation: The First Finance Commission was established by the President of India in 1951. According to 280th article the President of India appoints finance commission once for every five years.
Last Answer : (1) Article 280 Explanation: The Finance Commission is a constitutional body which was created by the President of India in 1950 under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is ... years. It is formed to define financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
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 is the first state in South India to introduce Panchayati Raj? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Kerala (3) Tamil Nadu (4) Karnatka
Last Answer : (1) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Andhra Pradesh is the first state in South India to introduce Panchayati Raj. Overall second state in India after Rajasthan.
Description : The first State in India to implement Panchayati Raj System was – (1) Punjab (2) Rajasthan (3) Gujarat (4) Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : (2) Rajasthan Explanation: In October 1957, the Balwant Rai Mehta committee suggested the organization of Panchayati Raj in rural India. It recommended the creation of the three tier Panchayati ... and in fact all states introduced Panchayati Raj in their respective areas by passing necessary laws.
Description : In which of the following matters, the Supreme Court uphold the importance of Fundamental Rights over directive principles of state policy
Last Answer : Golaknath Case
Description : Which constitutional amendment has made directive principles of state policy more important than Fundamental Rights
Last Answer : 42nd
Description : Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive has been provided in which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution? (A) The Preamble (B) The Fundamental Rights (C) The Directive Principles of State Policy (D) The Seventh Schedule
Last Answer : (C) The Directive Principles of State Policy
Description : The Principle of 'checks and balances' is related to – (1) Rule of law (2) Fundamental law (3) Fundamental Duties (4) Separation of Powers
Last Answer : (4) Separation of Powers Explanation: "Checks and balances" is a concept set up in the United States Constitution whereby the various powers of any government are divided into 3 separate ... will work together in relative harmony since each needs the others to perform its obligations properly.
Description : What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up? (1) Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level (2) Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block ... levels. (4) Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels.
Last Answer : (3) Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels. Explanation: Part IX of the constitution envisages a 3-tier system of panchayats, namely (1) the village level (2) the district panchayat (district-level) (3) The intermediate panchayat (block-level)
Description : What is the system of Local Self Government in the Panchayati Raj set up? (1) Four tier system at the village, block, district and State level (2) Three tier structure at village, block and district level (3) Two tier system at village and block level (4) Single tier set up at village level
Last Answer : (2) Three tier structure at village, block and district level Explanation: Panchayat Raj is a system of governance in which gram panchayats are the basic units of administration. It has 3 levels: Gram (village, though it can comprise more than one village), Janpad (block) and Zilla (district).
Description : Panchayati Raj is organised at the - (1) block level (2) village, block, district and state level (3) village, block and district level (4) village and block level
Last Answer : (3) village, block and district level Explanation: Panchayati Raj is organised at the village, block and district level. The 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj consists of Villagelevel Panchayats, Block-level Panchayats, District-level Panchayats.
Description : The Panchayati Raj is included in the - (1) Union list (2) State list (3) Concurrent list (4) Residuary list
Last Answer : (2) State list Explanation: Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list - III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
Description : Planning in India derives its objectives from – (i) Preamble (ii) Fundamental duties (iii) Fundamental rights (iv) Directives principles of state policy
Last Answer : (iv) Directives principles of state policy
Description : When and where Panchayati Raj system in India was introduced? (1) July5, 1957; Firozabad (U.P) (2) October 2, 1959; Nagor (Rajasthan) (3) Nov 14, 1959; Ahmedabad (Gujrat) (4) December 3, 1960; Bhopal (MT)
Last Answer : (2) October 2, 1959; Nagor (Rajasthan) Explanation: The panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959.
Description : A very good example of sharing power among different social group is - (1) Panchayati Raj system in India (2) Demand for separate Eelam by Tamils (3) Community government in Belgium (4) Federal arrangement in India
Last Answer : (3) Community government in Belgium Explanation: The community government in Belgium is elected by people belonging to one language community, no matter where they live. This government has the power regarding cultural, educational and language related issues.
Description : The Constitution of India mandates that the elections of the Panchayati Raj should be held regularly after a gap of: (1) 2 years (2) 3 years (3) 4 years (4) 5 years
Last Answer : (4) 5 years Explanation: Article 243 E mentioned duration of Panchayat is for five years from the date of appointment.