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 The Indian Constitution 36 Flashcards |
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Who was the first Law Minister of India and the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution? |
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 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
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True or False: The Indian Constitution is the longest written Constitution in the world. |
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 True |
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Fill in the blank: The Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in the year ______. |
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 1961 |
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Which of the following is NOT a function of laws in society? A) Preventing conflicts B) Ensuring fair treatment C) Promoting discrimination D) Protecting individual rights |
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 C) Promoting discrimination |
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What term is used to describe the situation where the Head of State assumes extraordinary powers? |
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 Emergency |
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Riddle: I am a set of fundamental principles that govern a country, what am I? |
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 A Constitution |
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Fill in the blank: The Constitution was adopted on ______. |
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 26th November 1949 |
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True or False: The Constitution allows for the unlimited suspension of Fundamental Rights. |
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False. The Constitution allows for the suspension of certain rights only under specific circumstances, which must end when the situation ceases. |
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What is the primary purpose of the Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution? |
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 To guide central and state governments in framing laws and policies. |
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Which organ of the government is responsible for making laws? |
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 The Legislature |
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Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India contains ______ articles. |
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 448 |
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Riddle: I protect against unfair practices and ensure justice, without which society may be chaotic. What am I? |
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 Law |
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True or False: The Chipko Movement was aimed at promoting industrial logging in forests. |
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 False. The Chipko Movement aimed to protect trees and forests from commercial logging. |
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What does dissent mean in the context of laws? |
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 Disagreeing with or opposing a law. |
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Which of the following rights is considered an absolute right? A) Right to freedom of expression B) Right to liberty C) Right not to be tortured D) Right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions |
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 C) Right not to be tortured |
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Fill in the blank: Amendments to the Constitution allow for ______ to existing laws. |
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 Changes or modifications |
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What movement did Mahatma Gandhi lead to protest against the British Salt Acts? |
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 The Salt Satyagraha |
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Fill in the blank: The first draft of the Indian Constitution was prepared between ______ and ______. |
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 9th December 1946 and 26th November 1949 |
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