Questions for the Day:

Try these Mains Questions :

Q: Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian constitution. (10)

Q: ‘Separation of powers’ is essential to ensure individual liberty. Discuss this with regard to the provisions in the constitution and practices adopted so far.(15)

Try these Prelims Questions :

Q 1. Article 1 describes India as a Union of States. Which of the
following given below are implied by this?

1. Indian Federation is the result of an agreement by the
   states.
2. No state has the right to secede from the federation.
   
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 2. Which of the following statements about the Constitution of
India is/are correct?

1. Popular sovereignty and adult franchise are the basic
   features of the Constitution.
2. The Constitution, in so far as the division of powers
   between the Centre and the States is concerned, is rigid.
3. The Constitution recognises the interdependence of civil
   and economic rights.
4. The Constitution mentions direct control by the people such
   as referendum, initiative and recall.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) Only 1

(b) 1, 2 and 4

(c) 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q 3. Which of the following is/are central tenet(s) of the Constitution of India?

1. Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion
2. Gives official status to certain religions
3. Provides freedom to profess any religion
4. Ensures equality of all citizens within religious
   communities

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1, 3 and 4

(c) 2, 3 and 4

(d) 2 only

Q 4. Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Constitution and state which of them are correct with the help of given codes

1. The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the Preamble.
2. It is not justiciable in nature.
3. It cannot be amended.
4. It cannot override the specific provisions of the
   Constitution.

Codes:

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 1, 2 and 4

(c) Only 1, 2 and 3

(d) Only 2, 3 and 4

Q 5. Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Constitution and state which of them are correct with the help of given codes

1. The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the Preamble.
2. It is not justiciable in nature.
3. It cannot be amended.
4. It cannot override the specific provisions of the
   Constitution.

Codes:

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 1, 2 and 4

(c) Only 1, 2 and 3

(d) Only 2, 3 and 4

Q 6. Which of the following statements with regard to citizenship provisions of the Constitution of India is/ are correct?

1. No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 6 or Article 8, if he /she has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign State.
2. The Parliament has power to make any provision with
   respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and
   all other matters relating to citizenship.
3. Indian Citizenship law is based on principle of jus soli only

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c)1 and 2 only

(d) None of above

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