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Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Constitution:

1. The Indian Federation is a result of a state agreement.

2. No state has the right to secede from the Indian Federation.

3. The Constitution of India describes the country as a 'Union of States'.

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 1

- The Indian Federation is not a result of a state agreement; rather, it is a union created by the Constitution. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.

- The Constitution explicitly states that no state has the right to secede from the Indian Federation, making Statement 2 correct.

- Article 1 of the Constitution describes India as a 'Union of States', confirming Statement 3 as correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2 and 3 Only.

Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 2

Consider the following pairs:

1. Indian Secularism: Articles 14-15

2. Voting Age: Reduced to 18 from 21 by the 61st Amendment Act of 1988

3. Single Citizenship: Indian Constitution provides for single citizenship

4. Election Commission: Part XV of the Constitution

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 2

1. Indian Secularism: Articles 14-15 - Correct. Articles 14-15 ensure equality before the law and non-discrimination, which are aspects of Indian secularism.

2. Voting Age: Reduced to 18 from 21 by the 61st Amendment Act of 1988 - Correct. The 61st Amendment Act of 1988 reduced the voting age.

3. Single Citizenship: Indian Constitution provides for single citizenship - Correct. The Indian Constitution provides for single citizenship.

4. Election Commission: Part XV of the Constitution - correct. The Election Commission is mentioned in Part XV of the Constitution, so this pair is correct.

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Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 3

In the constituent assembly, States committee (committee to negotiating with States) was headed by

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 3

Major Committees
1. Union Powers Committee - Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Union Constitution Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Provincial Constitution Committee – Sardar Patel
4. Drafting Committee - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
5. Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas - Sardar Patel. This committee had the following five sub-committees: (a) Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee - J.B. Kripalani (b) Minorities Sub-Committee - H.C. Mukherjee (c) North-East Frontier Tribal Areas and Assam Excluded & Partially Excluded Ar- eas Sub-Committee - Gopinath Bardoloi (d) Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas (Other than those in Assam) Sub-Com- mittee - A.V. Thakkar (e) North-West Frontier Tribal Areas Sub-Committee 8a
6. Rules of Procedure Committee - Dr. Rajendra Prasad
7. States Committee (Committee for Negotiating with States) - Jawaharlal Nehru 8. Steering Committee - Dr. Rajendra Prasad
 

Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 4

Consider the following pairs:

1. Right to Equality: Articles 14-18

2. Right to Freedom: Articles 19-22

3. Right against Exploitation: Articles 23-25

4. Right to Freedom of Religion: Articles 25-28

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 4

1. Right to Equality: Articles 14-18 - Correct. These articles deal with the Right to Equality in the Indian Constitution.

2. Right to Freedom: Articles 19-22 - Correct. These articles encompass the Right to Freedom.

3. Right against Exploitation: Articles 23-25 - Incorrect. The Right against Exploitation is covered by Articles 23-24.

4. Right to Freedom of Religion: Articles 25-28 - Correct. These articles ensure the Right to Freedom of Religion.

Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 5

Consider the following statements.

1. The Constitution of 1950 was a by-product of the legacy started by the Government of India Act 1935
2. This was the longest act passed by the British government with 321 sections and 10 schedules

Which of the following statements are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 5

The Constitution of 1950 was a by-product of the legacy started by the Government of India Act 1935. This was the longest act passed by the British government with 321 sections and 10 schedules. This act had drawn its content from four sources – Report of the Simon Commission, discussions and deliberations at the Third Round Table Conference, the White Paper of 1933 and the reports of the Joint select committees.

Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 6

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Judicial System:

1. The Supreme Court of India can declare parliamentary laws unconstitutional through judicial review.

2. The American Constitution follows the 'procedure established by law' in judicial review, while the Indian Constitution follows 'due process of law'.

3. The Supreme Court of India enforces both central and state laws.

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 6

- The Supreme Court of India indeed has the power to declare parliamentary laws unconstitutional through judicial review, making Statement 1 correct.

- The American Constitution follows 'due process of law', whereas the Indian Constitution follows 'procedure established by law' (Article 21). Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.

- The Supreme Court of India enforces both central and state laws, making Statement 3 correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1 and 3 Only.

Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 7

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 granted constitutional status to cooperative societies, including a new Directive Principle focused on their promotion.

Statement-II:
The Amendment Act empowered Parliament and state legislatures to legislate for cooperative societies, ensuring their democratic and professional functioning.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 7

    2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 indeed granted constitutional status to cooperative societies and included a new Directive Principle for their promotion. Additionally, it empowered both Parliament and state legislatures to legislate for cooperative societies to ensure their democratic and professional functioning. Thus, both statements are correct and Statement-II provides an explanation for Statement-I.

Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 8

Which animal was appointed as a symbol of the Constituent Assembly?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 8

IMPORTANT FACTS
1. Elephant was adopted as the symbol (seal) of the Constituent Assembly.
2. Sir B.N. Rau was appointed as the constitutional advisor (Legal advisor) to the Constituent Assembly.
3. H.V.R. Iyengar was the Secretary to the Constituent Assembly.
4. S.N. Mukerjee was the chief draftsman of the constitution in the Constituent Assembly.
5. Prem Behari Narain Raizada was the calligrapher of the Indian Constitution.

Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 9

Consider the following statements.
1. The Drafting Committee was set up on 26 January 1948
2. It consisted of Seven Members
Which of these statements are correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 9

Among all the committees of the Constituent Assembly, the most important committee was the Drafting Committee set up on August 29, 1947. It was this committee that was entrusted with the task of preparing a draft of the new Constitution. It consisted of seven members.

  • Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar,
  • N. Gopalaswami.
  • B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman of the drafting committee.)
  • K.M Munshi.
  • Mohammad Saadulla.
  • B.L. Mitter.
  • D.P. Khaitan.
Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 10

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
The Indian Constitution has Emergency Provisions to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity, and security of the country.

Statement-II:
During an Emergency, the Central Government becomes all-powerful, and the federal structure of the country transforms into a unitary one without a formal constitutional amendment.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Salient Features of The Constitution - Question 10


Statement-I correctly outlines the purpose of Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution, emphasizing the protection of the nation's sovereignty and unity. Statement-II accurately describes the consequences of an Emergency, where the Central Government gains extensive powers and the federal structure temporarily transitions into a unitary form. Statement-II logically explains the necessity and impact of the Emergency Provisions as stated in Statement-I, making option (a) the correct answer.

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