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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following expressions do not find mention in the Preamble of India’s Constitution?
1. Social justice
2. Liberty of worship
3. Equality of status
4. Liberty of religion
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
The preamble of the Indian Constitution reads as
“WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.Incorrect
The preamble of the Indian Constitution reads as
“WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. National emergency can be declared even if security of India is not in threat, but there is a case of imminent danger.
2. The operation of National Emergency always applies to the whole of Indian Territory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion, if he is satisfied that there is an imminent danger.
A proclamation of national emergency may be applicable to the entire country or only a part of it. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 enabled the president to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of India.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion, if he is satisfied that there is an imminent danger.
A proclamation of national emergency may be applicable to the entire country or only a part of it. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 enabled the president to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of India. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. A Uniform Civil Code provides for one law for the entire country in personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption.
2. Article 44 of the Constitution states that it shall be the obligation of the state to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all the citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
A Uniform Civil Code is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc.
Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India. It is one of the DPSPs and is no obligation on the state.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
A Uniform Civil Code is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc.
Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India. It is one of the DPSPs and is no obligation on the state. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following steps is/are taken by the government during a countercyclical fiscal policy?
1. Increase in expenditure during a recession or a slowdown.
2. Raising of tax rates during an economic boom.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the above are correct.
Counter-cyclical Fiscal Policy refers to the steps taken by the government that go against the direction of the economic or business cycle. This means that during a recession or slowdown, the government increases expenditure and reduces taxes to create a demand that can drive an economic boom.
On the other hand, during a boom in the economy, the policy aims at raising taxes and cutting public expenditure to control inflation and debt.Incorrect
Both the above are correct.
Counter-cyclical Fiscal Policy refers to the steps taken by the government that go against the direction of the economic or business cycle. This means that during a recession or slowdown, the government increases expenditure and reduces taxes to create a demand that can drive an economic boom.
On the other hand, during a boom in the economy, the policy aims at raising taxes and cutting public expenditure to control inflation and debt. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Science and Engineering Board (SERB)
1. It is a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology.
2. Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairman of SERB.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
SERB is a statutory body established in 2009. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
It was set up for promoting basic research in science and engineering. It also provides financial assistance to scientists, academic institutions, Research and Development laboratories, industrial concerns, and other agencies for such research. It is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Science and Technology.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
SERB is a statutory body established in 2009. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
It was set up for promoting basic research in science and engineering. It also provides financial assistance to scientists, academic institutions, Research and Development laboratories, industrial concerns, and other agencies for such research. It is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Science and Technology.
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