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Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 1

A new state can be formed by the Parliament under :

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 1

Article 3: Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States.-Parliament may by law-

(a) form a new State by separation of territory from any State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States or by uniting any territory to a part of any State;

(b) increase the area of any State;

(c) diminish the area of any State;

(d) alter the boundaries of any State;

(e) alter the name of any State.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 2

____________ was an act of the British Parliament that increased the size of the legislative councils in India.

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 2

The Indian Council Act of 1909 was an act of the British Parliament that increased the size of the legislative councils in India.

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Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 3

Match List I (Item in the Indian Constitution) with List II (Country from which it was derived and select the correct answer

 
Below the options are given in the A B C D order

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 3

Borrowed features from different countries

Canadian constitution

  • A quasi-federal form of government —a federal system with a strong central government

  • Distribution of powers between the central government and state governments

  • Residual powers retained by the central government

Constitution of the United States

  • Preamble; Fundamental Rights; Federal structure of government; Electoral College; Independence of the judiciary and separation of powers among the three branches of the government; Judicial review; President as Supreme Commander of Armed Forces

  • Equal protection under the law

Irish constitution (Ireland)

  • Directive Principles of State Policy; Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha; Method of Election of President

Australian constitution

  • Freedom of trade and commerce within the country and between the states

  • Power of the national legislature to make laws for implementing treaties, even on matters outside normal Federal jurisdiction

  • Concurrent List

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 4

The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the four states of

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 4

The sixth Schedule deals with the administration of Tribal Areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram. It provides for the constitution of District Councils and Regional Councils. Governors of these four states are empowered to declare some tribal-dominated districts/areas of these states as autonomous districts and autonomous regions by order.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 5

Which among the following is NOT matched properly:

 

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 5

The idea of Residual Power in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of Canada. According to Article 248 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the exclusive power to formulate laws which are related to matters that have not been enumerated in the Concurrent List and State List.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 6

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds as provided in Article 15 of the Constitution is a fundamental right classifiable under:

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 6

Article 15: A fundamental right in the Indian constitution prohibits the discrimination by the state against any citizen on grounds only of caste, religion, sex, race and place of birth. The use of world only means that discrimination on other grounds is not prohibited.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 7

Which among the following must be passed by both the houses by a special majority?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 7

A Constitution Amendment Bill under article 368 can be introduced in either House of Parliament and has to be passed by each House by special majority.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 8

The Institution of Speaker and Deputy speaker originated in India under the provision of 

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 8

The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated in India in 1921  under  the  provisions  of  the  Government  of  India  Act  of  1919  (Montague–Chelmsford  Reforms).  At  that  time,  the  Speaker  and  the  Deputy  Speaker  were  called  the President  and  Deputy  President  respectively  and  the  same  nomenclature  continued  till  1947.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 9

The Vote on Account is passed:

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 9

A provision has been made in the Constitution empowering the Lok Sabha to make any grant in advance through a vote on account to enable the Government to carry on until the voting of demands for grants and the passing of the Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill.

Normally, the vote on account is taken for two months for a sum equivalent to one sixth of the estimated expenditure for the entire year under various demands for grants. Vote on account is passed by Lok Sabha after the general discussion on the Budget is over and before the discussion on demands for grants is taken up.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 10

Which act is the ‘Act for the Good Government of India’?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 10

The Government of India Act 1858, marked the beginning of new chapter in the constitutional history of India. The Act known as the Act for the Good Government of India, provided for liquidation of East India Company, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 11

Who is called the ‘Father of Communal electorate’?

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Lord Minto 
Act of 1909 introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of separate electorate. Under this the Muslim members were to be elected only by Muslim voters. Thus the act legalised communalism and Lord Minto came to be known as Father of communal Electorate. 

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 12

By which amendment of the Constitution, Article 323A (Administrative tribunals) & Article 323B (Tribunals for other matters) in a new part XIV A was inserted in the Indian Constitution?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 12

Constitution (42nd) Amendment added a new part XIVA to the Constitution for Tribunals: Administrative Tribunals (Art 323A) and Tribunals for other purpose (Art 323B).

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 13

In which case Supreme Court has declared the Preamble as the part of the constitution?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 13
  • The Preamble was added to the Constitution after the rest of the Constitution was already enacted. The Supreme Court in the Berubari Union case (1960) held that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution. However, it recognised that the Preamble could be used as a guiding principle if a term in any article of the Constitution is ambiguous or has more than one meaning.
  • In Kesavanand Bharti case (1973), the Supreme Court overturned its earlier decision and held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368 of the Constitution. Again, in LIC of India case, the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution.
  • Thus, the Preamble to the Constitution of free India remains a beautifully worded prologue. It contains the basic ideals, objectives, and philosophical postulates the Constitution of India stands for. They provide justifications for constitutional provisions.
Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 14

Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The Parliament can redraw the political map of India according to its will

Reason (R): The territorial integrity of any state is not guaranteed by the Constitution

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 14
  • The Constitution authorises the Parliament to form new states or alter the areas, boundaries or names of the existing states without their consent. In other words, the Parliament can redraw the political map of India according to its will.
  • Hence, the territorial integrity or continued existence of any state is not guaranteed by the Constitution. Therefore, India is rightly described as ‘an indestructible union of destructible states’. The Union government can destroy the states whereas the state governments cannot destroy the Union.
  • In USA, on the other hand, the territorial integrity or continued existence of a state is guaranteed by the Constitution. The American Federal government cannot form new states or alter the borders of existing states without the consent of the states concerned. That is why the USA is described as ‘an indestructible union of indestructible states.’
Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 15

Consider the following about Finance Commission:

1. It considers applications for grants-in-aid from States.

2. It supervises and reports on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions.

Which statement is INCORRECT?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 15

Correct Answer :- a

Explanation : The correct statement is : It considers applications for grants-in-aid from States..

The incorrect statement is:  It supervises and reports on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions.

Article 280 of the Constitution of India provides for a Finance Commission as a quasi-judicial body. It is constituted by the President of India every fifth year or at such earlier time as he considers necessary. The commission makes recommendations to the president with regard to the distribution of the proceeds of taxes between the union and the states. The principles which should govern the grants-in-aid to be given to the states. Any other matter referred to the Commission by the President in the interest of sound finance.

 

The function(s) of the Finance commission is/are:

To allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes

To consider applications for grants-in-aid from States

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 16

Who decides the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on Fundamental rights in India?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 16

Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution are not absolute and certain restrictions can be imposed by the state according to the procedure established by law. However, these restrictions must be reasonable and not arbitrary. The reasonableness of the restrictions is decided by courts.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution of India is federal.

2. It has provided to the Central Government more powers than the state government.

Which is a correct statement?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 17

The Constitution of India is a federal document, which means that it divides power between the central government and the state governments. However, the Constitution also provides the central government with more powers than the state governments in certain areas, such as defense, foreign policy, and inter-state commerce. Therefore, both statements are correct.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 18

Consider the following and choose the correct option:

1. The President can pardon death sentence while Governor cannot.

2. The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial while the Governor cannot.

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 18

1. The President can pardon death sentence while governor cannot. Even if a state law prescribes death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor. However, the governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence.
2. The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts). On 3rd August 2021, the Supreme Court held that the Governor of a State can pardon prisoners, including death row ones, even before they have served a minimum of 14 years of a prison sentence.

 

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 19

The Chairman of the UPSC holds the office for a term of:

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 19

The Commission consists of a chairman and other members appointed by The President of India. Usually, the Commission consists of 9 to 11 members including the chairman. Every member holds office for a term of six years or until he attains the age of sixty-five years.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 20

A Joint Public Service Commission can be created by:

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 20

A Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) can be created by an act of the Parliament on the request of the Legislature of the State concerned.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 21

Which year is related to Berubari Case?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 21

The Supreme Court in the Berubari Union case (1960) held that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 22

President’s rule is imposed in a state under:

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 22

Article 356 state that the president can invoke president rule in a state on the report of the governor if the state machinery/legislature fails to abide by constitutional norms.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 23

The words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were added to the Preamble by:

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 23

The 42nd Amendment (enacted during the emergency by Indian National Congress) changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 24

What is NOT true about the Election Commission?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 24

Advisory Jurisdiction & Quasi-Judicial Functions:

  • Under the Constitution, the Commission has advisory jurisdiction in the matter of post-election disqualification of sitting members of Parliament and State Legislatures.
  • The opinion of the Commission in all such matters is binding on the President or, as the case may be, the Governor to whom such opinion is tendered.
  • Further, the cases of persons found guilty of corrupt practices at elections which come before the SC and High Courts are also referred to the Commission for its opinion on the question as to whether such person shall be disqualified and, if so, for what period.
  • The Commission is vested with quasi-judicial power to settle disputes relating to splits/ mergers of recognised political parties.

So, option D is wrong statement about the Election Commission.

Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 25

What is the strength of the Public Accounts Committee?

Detailed Solution for Indian Constitution - Practice Test (1) - Question 25

The Public Accounts Committee has 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha while 7 from Rajya Sabha. The members are “elected” by members of Parliament amongst themselves via a system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote; so that all parties get due representation in it.

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