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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements given below is/are correct?
1. 44th constitutional amendment added three new words—socialist, secular and integrity to preamble
2. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the Objectives Resolution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The Preamble has been amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), which added three new words— socialist, secular and integrity. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution’, drafted and moved by Pandit Nehru, and adopted by the Constituent Assembly.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The Preamble has been amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), which added three new words— socialist, secular and integrity. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution’, drafted and moved by Pandit Nehru, and adopted by the Constituent Assembly. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in which of the following given below?
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Dr B R Ambedkar had said ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.’ What is called Directive Principles is merely another name for the instrument of instructions. The only difference is that they are instructions to the legislature and the executive.
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Dr B R Ambedkar had said ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.’ What is called Directive Principles is merely another name for the instrument of instructions. The only difference is that they are instructions to the legislature and the executive.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe territory of India includes which of the following given below according to the Constitution?
1. Territories of the states
2. Union territories
3. Territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
According to Article 1, the territory of India can be classified into three categories: (i) Territories of the states (ii) Union territories (iii) Territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time.
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According to Article 1, the territory of India can be classified into three categories: (i) Territories of the states (ii) Union territories (iii) Territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe individuals can be designated as “terrorists” by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under which of the following provisions?
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) can designate individuals as “terrorists” under the amended anti-terror law that was passed by the Parliament in 2019.
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), enacted in 1967, was first amended in 2004, 2008 and 2013. The UAPA as amended in August 2019 gave the MHA the power to designate individuals as terrorists.
Initially in 1967, the Act concerned itself with banning “unlawful” associations alone and had no mention of terrorism. “Unlawful activity” was defined as activities including speeches, writings etc that supported secessionist claims or questioned India’s sovereignty.Incorrect
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) can designate individuals as “terrorists” under the amended anti-terror law that was passed by the Parliament in 2019.
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), enacted in 1967, was first amended in 2004, 2008 and 2013. The UAPA as amended in August 2019 gave the MHA the power to designate individuals as terrorists.
Initially in 1967, the Act concerned itself with banning “unlawful” associations alone and had no mention of terrorism. “Unlawful activity” was defined as activities including speeches, writings etc that supported secessionist claims or questioned India’s sovereignty. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following given below releases the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report?
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The World Bank releases the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report.
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The World Bank releases the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report.
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