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When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the Constitution of India?
  • a)
    26th November, 1949
  • b)
    15th August, 1947
  • c)
    26th January, 1950
  • d)
    26th January, 1930
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

¶¶ The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949. It came into force on 26th January, 1950.

¶¶ so the option c is correct.

Can you explain the answer of this question below:
Which of the following days is celebrated to mark the enforcement of the Indian Constitution?
  • A:Republic Day
  • B:Independence Day
  • C:Gandhi Jayanti
  • D:Constitution Enforcement Day

The answer is A.

Kabir Verma answered
Republic Day is celebrated annually as it is the anniversary of the day India became an independent republic. Though India's declaration of Independence was signed on 15th August 1947, the constitution which was written for independent India came into the effect on January 26, 1950.

On what charges was Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment?
  • a)
    For treason
  • b)
    For breaking the laws
  • c)
    For corruption charges
  • d)
    For possessing illegal property
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Mehul Sengupta answered
Nelson Mandela was arrested and imprisoned in 1962, and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment for conspiring to overthrow the state following the Rivonia Trial. Mandela served 27 years in prison, split between Robben Island, Pollsmoor Prison, and Victor Verster Prison.

Which of the following sentences is correct?
  • a)
    All countries that have constitutions are necessarily democratic
  • b)
    All countries that are democratic necessarily have constitutions
  • c)
    Both (a) and
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shanaya Bajaj answered
No, It is not necessary that all countries that have constitutions are democratic.
• All democratic countries are most likely to have a constitution. 
• However, there are exceptions. A democratic country may not have a constitution. 
• For example, Britain does not have a codified constitution. It has an unwritten constitution formed of Acts of Parliament, court judgments, and conventions.
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Who among the following was not the member of the Constituent Assembly but his vision was followed by the members?
  • a)
    Baldev Singh
  • b)
    Rajendra Prasad
  • c)
    Jaipal Singh
  • d)
    Mahatma Gandhi
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. Members were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, according to the scheme recommended by the Cabinet Mission.
The arrangement was:
(i) 292 members were elected through the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(ii) 93 members represented the Indian Princely States
(iii) 4 members represented the Chief Commissioners' Provinces.

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Time constitution has been drawn up and enacted by the people through their representatives.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The given answer is wrong. The constitution assembly was drawn up by representatives who were elected by the existing leaders of the legislatures.

The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India to be a :
  • a)
    Sovereign, Democratic Republic
  • b)
    Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic, Republic
  • c)
    Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
The preamble to the Constitution declares India to be a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and a welfare state committed to secure justice, liberty and equality for the people and for promoting fraternity, dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the nation.

Which revolution in the world inspired the Indians to set up a socialist economy?
  • a)
    French Revolution
  • b)
    Turkish Revolution
  • c)
    Russian Revolution
  • d)
    American War of Independence
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
Russian revolution inspired India to set up a socialist economy. Socialism in India is a political movement founded early in the 20th century, as a part of the broader movement to gain Indian independence from colonial rule.

Russian Revolution inspired undivided India’s literary, political figures.

• Small socialist revolutionary groups arose in India in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution.

• The Communist Party of India was established in 1925, but socialism as an ideology gained a nationwide appeal after it was endorsed by leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru.

• Socialists were amongst the first to call for outright Indian independence from colonial rule.

Hence, Correct Answer is C

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By which way the system of apartheid discriminate the South Africans?
  • a)
    Segregation of public facilities
  • b)
    Equal use of public places
  • c)
    Only schools were separate
  • d)
    Only offices were separate
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The Apartheid system in South Africa was a form of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced by the government between 1948 and 1994. It was designed to maintain white supremacy and control over all aspects of South African society, including politics, economics, and social life. The system discriminated against the black South Africans in various ways, some of which are discussed below.

Segregation of public facilities
One of the most prominent ways in which the Apartheid system discriminated against black South Africans was by segregating public facilities such as schools, hospitals, parks, and restrooms. Under this system, black South Africans were not allowed to use the same public facilities as white South Africans. Instead, they were forced to use inferior and poorly maintained facilities that were designated for "non-whites" only. This segregation made it difficult for black South Africans to access basic services and contributed to the overall marginalization of the black community.

Limited access to education
Another way in which the Apartheid system discriminated against black South Africans was by limiting their access to education. Under this system, black South Africans were denied equal opportunities to attend schools and universities that were designated for white South Africans. Instead, they were forced to attend poorly resourced and inferior schools that were designed to provide them with only basic education. This lack of access to quality education made it difficult for black South Africans to compete on an equal footing with white South Africans in the job market.

Restricted job opportunities
The Apartheid system also restricted job opportunities for black South Africans. Under this system, black South Africans were not allowed to occupy skilled or professional jobs that were designated for white South Africans. Instead, they were forced to work in menial jobs that were poorly paid and offered no job security. This meant that black South Africans were unable to earn a decent living or to improve their social and economic status.

In conclusion, the Apartheid system discriminated against black South Africans in many ways, including the segregation of public facilities, limited access to education, and restricted job opportunities. This system was designed to maintain white supremacy and control over all aspects of South African society, and it contributed to the overall marginalization of the black community.

Why did the white regime decide to change its policies?
  • a)
    Increase in protests and struggles
  • b)
    Government realised that repression was becoming difficult
  • c)
    Rise of sympathetic attitude in government for the blacks
  • d)
    Both (a) and (b)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

As protests and struggles against apartheid had increased, the government realised that they could no longer keep the blacks under their 
rule
 through repression. The 
white regime changed its policies
. Discriminatory laws 
were
 repealed.

Which statement is correct regarding the meaning of the Preamble of Constitution?
  • a)
    A short statement of Constitution’s basic values
  • b)
    A preliminary vision of a legal document
  • c)
    An institutional design
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

's purpose and guiding principles
b)A detailed description of the powers and responsibilities of the three branches of government
c)A list of individual rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution
d)A set of guidelines for amending the Constitution.

a) A short statement of Constitution's purpose and guiding principles.

Who prepared the Constitution for India in 1928? 
  • a)
    Motilal Nehru
  • b)
    B. R. Ambedkar
  • c)
    Dr Rajendra Prasad
  • d)
    Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Motilal Nehru
The Nehru Report of 28–30 August, 1928 was a memorandum outlining a proposed new dominion status for the constitution for India. It was prepared by a committee of the All Parties Conference chaired by Motilal Nehru with his son Jawaharlal Nehru acting as secretary.

India is a secular state because :
  • a)
    there is no state religion
  • b)
    every citizen has the right to adopt and practice any religion
  • c)
    no discrimination can be made among citizens on the basis of religion
  • d)
    all of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanvi Kapoor answered
India is called a secular state because there is no discrimination of religions by the government or the Constitution. According to it, the government cannot give special rights to any religion.

Which of these did not form a part of the changed attitude of South African government?
  • a)
    Discriminatory laws were repealed
  • b)
    Ban on political parties and media was lifted
  • c)
    Nelson Mandela was freed from imprisonment
  • d)
    More discriminatory laws were passed
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anmol Kumar answered
In South Africa, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as the "first" "black president" of South Africa". 

- During his tenure, Mandela also worked to protect South Africa 's economy against collapse. 
- There was also an immediate necessity to address apartheid, impoverishment, inequalities, unfair access to infrastructure and services, and an economy in crisis almost twenty years ago.
- As president of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission, Mandela set up a series of programs aimed at improving the quality of life of the black people of South Africa to probe violations of human rights. 
- In 1996, he chaired the implementation of a new constitution for South Africa.

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Choose the correctly matched pair.
  • a)
    Nelson Mandela - Non-Violent Resistance
  • b)
    African National Congress - Struggle against Apartheid
  • c)
    Constitution of India - Adopted 1952
  • d)
    Apartheid - Equal Voting Rights
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Let's Tute answered
  • Option A: Nelson Mandela - Non-Violent Resistance. While Nelson Mandela did advocate for non-violent resistance initially, he later supported armed struggle through the formation of the armed wing of the ANC, Umkhonto we Sizwe, to fight against apartheid. So, this pair is not entirely accurate.
  • Option B: African National Congress - Struggle against Apartheid. The African National Congress (ANC) was the primary organization that led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, involving various forms of protest, activism, and resistance.
  • Option C: Constitution of India - Adopted 1952. This is incorrect. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950.
  • Option D: Apartheid - Equal Voting Rights. This is incorrect. Apartheid was a system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa that denied equal voting rights to non-whites. It was the opposite of equal voting rights.

    Therefore, the correctly matched pair is: Option B: African National Congress - Struggle against Apartheid

Which among the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution? 
  • a)
    Parliamentary form of government
  • b)
    Federal form of government
  • c)
    Double citizenship
  • d)
    A written constitution
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vaishnavi Bose answered
Not a Feature of the Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution is the supreme law of India and has several unique features that make it stand out from other constitutions in the world. However, one of these features is not present in the Indian Constitution. Let's explore each of the options given in the question and find out which one is not a feature of the Indian Constitution.

a) Parliamentary Form of Government
The Indian Constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government, where the executive is accountable to the legislature, and the Prime Minister is the head of the government. This feature is enshrined in Article 79 of the Constitution.

b) Federal Form of Government
The Indian Constitution also provides for a federal form of government, where power is divided between the central government and the state governments. This feature is enshrined in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.

c) Double Citizenship
Double citizenship means that a person can hold citizenship of two countries simultaneously. However, the Indian Constitution does not provide for double citizenship. It only allows for single citizenship, where a person can be a citizen of India only.

d) A Written Constitution
The Indian Constitution is a written constitution, which means that it is a formal document that outlines the fundamental principles and laws of the country. This feature is enshrined in Article 395 of the Constitution.

Conclusion
Based on the above analysis, it is clear that the correct answer to the question is option 'C', which states that double citizenship is not a feature of the Indian Constitution.

What did the black population want in the new Constitution?
  • a)
    A black President
  • b)
    Substantial social and economic rights
  • c)
    Whites should be turned out of the country
  • d)
    Apartheid for the whites
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The black population in South Africa wanted substantial social and economic rights in the new Constitution. This demand was rooted in the historical injustices and discrimination faced by the black population under the apartheid regime.

Social Rights:
- Access to basic services such as healthcare, education, and housing.
- Equal opportunities in employment and education.
- Protection from discrimination based on race, gender, or religion.
- Access to justice and fair treatment in the legal system.

Economic Rights:
- Access to land and resources.
- Job creation and fair labor practices.
- Protection of workers' rights and fair wages.
- Access to credit and financial services.

These demands were aimed at addressing the systemic inequalities and disparities faced by the black population, who were historically excluded from social and economic opportunities. It was seen as a necessary step towards creating a more just and equitable society.

While some black activists called for the expulsion of whites from the country or for apartheid to be reversed, such demands were not widespread or representative of the broader black population. The focus was on creating a Constitution that ensured equal rights and opportunities for all South Africans, regardless of race.

Which of these inspired our leaders while framing the Constitution?
  • a)
    Ideals of the French Revolution
  • b)
    Parliamentary democracy in Britain
  • c)
    Bill of Rights in US
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vijay Kumar answered
Leaders inspired by French Revolution, British parliamentary system and the Bill of Rights of the US. They also learnt what the British were denying Indian citizens.

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