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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsPreamble of the Indian constitution reveals
1. Source of authority of the Constitution
2. Nature of Indian State
3. Objectives of the Constitution
4. Date when Constitution came into effect
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
The Preamble reveals four ingredients or components:
1. Source of authority of the Constitution: The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from the
people of India.
2. Nature of Indian State: It declares India to be of a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic and republican polity.
3. Objectives of the Constitution: It specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the objectives.
4. Date of adoption of the Constitution: It stipulates November 26, 1949 as the date.Incorrect
The Preamble reveals four ingredients or components:
1. Source of authority of the Constitution: The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from the
people of India.
2. Nature of Indian State: It declares India to be of a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic and republican polity.
3. Objectives of the Constitution: It specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the objectives.
4. Date of adoption of the Constitution: It stipulates November 26, 1949 as the date. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following were the suggestions made by Swaran Singh Committee to be included as Fundamental Duties?
1. Duty to pay taxes
2. Family Planning
3. Casting vote
Select the correct codes belowCorrect
Swaran Singh Committee suggested the incorporation of eight Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) included ten Fundamental Duties
• Certain recommendations of the Committee were not accepted and hence, not incorporated in the Constitution.
These include:
1. Parliament may provide for the imposition of such penalty or punishment as may be considered appropriate for any non-compliance with or refusal to observe any of the duties
2. No law imposing such penalty or punishment shall be called in question in any court on the ground of infringement of any of Fundamental Rights or on the ground of repugnancy to any other provision of the Constitution
3. Duty to pay taxes should also be a Fundamental Duty of the citizens.Incorrect
Swaran Singh Committee suggested the incorporation of eight Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) included ten Fundamental Duties
• Certain recommendations of the Committee were not accepted and hence, not incorporated in the Constitution.
These include:
1. Parliament may provide for the imposition of such penalty or punishment as may be considered appropriate for any non-compliance with or refusal to observe any of the duties
2. No law imposing such penalty or punishment shall be called in question in any court on the ground of infringement of any of Fundamental Rights or on the ground of repugnancy to any other provision of the Constitution
3. Duty to pay taxes should also be a Fundamental Duty of the citizens. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding appointment of judges to the Supreme Court.
1. The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the Collegium.
2. A distinguished jurist is eligible to become a judge of the Supreme Court with final approval of the President.
3. To become a judge of the Supreme court, the person should not exceed 65 years of age.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the appointments are made by the President of India. The names are recommended by the Collegium.
Eligibility to become a Supreme Court judge:
1. The norms relating to the eligibility has been envisaged in the Article 124 of the Indian Constitution.
2. To become a judge of the Supreme court, an individual should be an Indian citizen.
3. In terms of age, a person should not exceed 65 years of age.
4. The person should serve as a judge of one high court or more (continuously), for at least five years or the person should be an advocate in the High court for at least 10 years or a distinguished jurist.The collegium sends its final recommendation to the President of India for approval. The President can either accept it or reject it. In the case it is rejected, the recommendation comes back to the collegium
Incorrect
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the appointments are made by the President of India. The names are recommended by the Collegium.
Eligibility to become a Supreme Court judge:
1. The norms relating to the eligibility has been envisaged in the Article 124 of the Indian Constitution.
2. To become a judge of the Supreme court, an individual should be an Indian citizen.
3. In terms of age, a person should not exceed 65 years of age.
4. The person should serve as a judge of one high court or more (continuously), for at least five years or the person should be an advocate in the High court for at least 10 years or a distinguished jurist.The collegium sends its final recommendation to the President of India for approval. The President can either accept it or reject it. In the case it is rejected, the recommendation comes back to the collegium
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the power of judicial review of high courts, consider the following statements
1. High court can review the laws enacted by state legislatures only and not the ones enacted by the Parliament.
2. High court cannot interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the government, as Supreme Court is the sole interpreter of Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are incorrect. High court can review the laws enacted by Parliament. High court can interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the government.
Incorrect
Both the statements are incorrect. High court can review the laws enacted by Parliament. High court can interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the government.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding legislative council of a state.
1. Parliament may by law create or abolish the legislative council in a state if the Legislative Assembly of that state passes a resolution to that effect by a simple majority.
2. As per the Indian Constitution, the total number of members in the legislative council of a state shall not exceed one sixth of the total number of the members in the legislative Assembly of that state.
3. Members of municipalities do not take part in electing the members of legislative council.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Under Article 169 of the constitution, Parliament may by law create or abolish the second chamber in a state if the Legislative Assembly of that state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority.
As per article 171 clause (1) of the Indian Constitution, the total number of members in the legislative council of a state shall not exceed one third of the total number of the members in the legislative Assembly of that state and the
total number of members in the legislative council of a state shall in no case be less than 40.Incorrect
Under Article 169 of the constitution, Parliament may by law create or abolish the second chamber in a state if the Legislative Assembly of that state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority.
As per article 171 clause (1) of the Indian Constitution, the total number of members in the legislative council of a state shall not exceed one third of the total number of the members in the legislative Assembly of that state and the
total number of members in the legislative council of a state shall in no case be less than 40.
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