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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe “Sovereignty” of India means
1. No external power can dictate to the government of India.
2. Citizens cannot be discriminated against on any grounds.
3. There is freedom of speech and expression for Indian citizens.
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Only 1 is correct.
Sovereignty simply implies that India is a state that takes its own decisions ultimately guided by the people. No external agency dictates terms to India.
However, the notion of sovereignty does not seep into the framework of all democratic rights. For e.g. a sovereign state might very well discriminate between its citizens.
Same applies for freedom of speech and expression. A sovereign state may very well restrict freedom of speech, as it is not an absolute right, even though it is vital to a democracy.Incorrect
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Sovereignty simply implies that India is a state that takes its own decisions ultimately guided by the people. No external agency dictates terms to India.
However, the notion of sovereignty does not seep into the framework of all democratic rights. For e.g. a sovereign state might very well discriminate between its citizens.
Same applies for freedom of speech and expression. A sovereign state may very well restrict freedom of speech, as it is not an absolute right, even though it is vital to a democracy. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only 2 is correct.
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
Only 2 is correct.
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 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following article(s) of the Constitution has a bearing on Tribal rights?
1. Article 14
2. Article 15
3. Article 16
4. Article 30
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Article 14, 15, 16, 19, 25-30 protect tribal rights.
The right to equality (A14-18) includes equality before the law, the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, gender or place of birth, equality of opportunity in matters of employment, the abolition of
untouchability and abolition of titles.
The right to freedom of religion (A25-28) includes freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion, freedom to manage religious affairs, freedom from certain taxes and freedom from religious instructions in certain educational institutes.
The Cultural and educational Rights (A29-30) preserve the right of any section of citizens to conserve their culture, language or script, and right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.Incorrect
Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Article 14, 15, 16, 19, 25-30 protect tribal rights.
The right to equality (A14-18) includes equality before the law, the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, gender or place of birth, equality of opportunity in matters of employment, the abolition of
untouchability and abolition of titles.
The right to freedom of religion (A25-28) includes freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion, freedom to manage religious affairs, freedom from certain taxes and freedom from religious instructions in certain educational institutes.
The Cultural and educational Rights (A29-30) preserve the right of any section of citizens to conserve their culture, language or script, and right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the
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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.Incorrect
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. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Public Account Committee.
1. This committee was first setup in 1911 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1909.
2. The members are elected according to the principle of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
3. It is vested with the power of disallowance of expenditures by the departments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only 2 is correct.
This committee was set up first in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 and has since been in existence.
It is not vested with the power of disallowance of expenditures by the departments.Incorrect
Only 2 is correct.
This committee was set up first in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 and has since been in existence.
It is not vested with the power of disallowance of expenditures by the departments.
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