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Which of the following classifications of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) is mentioned in the Constitution?

  1. Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal–Intellectual
  2. Moral, Economic, and Political
  3. Rural, Urban, and Industrial
  4. The Constitution does not contain any such classification
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution explicitly declares that the Directive Principles are fundamental in the governance of the country?

  1. Article 36
  2. Article 37
  3. Article 38
  4. Article 51
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According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Directive Principles of State Policy can be compared to which of the following under British rule?

  1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
  2. The Indian Councils Act, 1909
  3. The Regulating Act, 1773
  4. The Instrument of Instructions under the Government of India Act, 1935
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Who among the following referred to the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’?

  1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  2. M.N. Roy
  3. Granville Austin
  4. K.M. Munshi
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Which of the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is/are correct?

1. They are justiciable in nature.
2. They are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution.
3. They were borrowed from the Spanish Constitution via the Irish Constitution.
4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described them as "non-essential features" of the Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2, and 3 only
  4. 2, 3, and 4 only
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"India is a Republic" means:

  1. it is the people who are final authority in all matters
  2. there is a parliamentary system of government in India
  3. There are no hereditary rulers in India
  4. India is a Union of States
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The Finance Commission is primarily concerned with recommending to the President about:

  1. The principle governing grants-in-aid to be given to the states
  2. Distributing the net proceeds of the taxes between the centre and the states
  3. Niether (1) nor (2)
  4. Both (1) and (2)
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(Article) (Provision)
List - List II

A) Article 61 - 1) Removal of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B) Article 67(b) - 2) Impeachment of President
C) Article 94 - 3) Removal of Vice President
D) Article 90 - 4) Removal of Speaker

  1. 2 4 3 1
  2. 3 2 4 1
  3. 2 3 4 1
  4. 4 1 3 2
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The function of the Pro-Tem. Speaker is to:

  1. Conduct the proceedings of the House in the absence of Speaker.
  2. Swear in members.
  3. Officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to be elected.
  4. Only check if the election certificates of the members are in order.
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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given at the end:

Assert ion (A) :The Constitution of India provides for a federal system.
Reason (R): It has created a very strong centre.

Code:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and R is correct explanation of A
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (A) is true (R) is false
  4. (A) is false (R) is true
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Who among the following is the first women Speaker in Lok Sabha?

  1. Pratibha Patil
  2. Urmila Singh
  3. Meira Kumar
  4. Sushma Swaraj
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Seats allocated to Uttar Pradesh in the Council of States are the sum total of seats allocated to:

  1. Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
  2. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
  3. Bihar and Gujarat
  4. Maharashtra and Karnataka
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below: List I List II

(A) Curtailment of the power judicial review - (a) 61st Amendment
(B) Abolition of Right to property as a fundamental right - (b) 42nd Amendment
(C) Lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 - (c) 38th Amendment
(D) Addition of the word secular in the preamble - (d) 44th Amendment

  1. A-a, B-b, C-d, D-
  2. A-b, B-d, C-a, D-c
  3. A-c, B-d, C-a, D-b
  4. A-d, B-a, C-c, D-b
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Cabinet includes?

  1. Ministers of all ministries
  2. Only cabinet ministers
  3. Cabinet ministers and state ministers
  4. Cabinet ministers, state ministers and sub ministers
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Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. The Constitution of India is Presidential
  2. India is a titular monarchy
  3. India is an aristocracy
  4. India is a Parliamentary democracy
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The provision for the representation of Anglo Indian community in the Lok Sabha has been made in the Constitution under:

  1. Article-331
  2. Article-221
  3. Article-121
  4. Article-139
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Who amongst following elects the Vice President of India? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. Members of Lok Sabha
B. Members of Rajya Sabha
C. Members Legislative Assemblies
D. Members of Legislative Councils

Which is correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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When was the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act passed by Indian Parliament ?

  1. 1998
  2. 1996
  3. 1995
  4. 1993
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Any political party in India can be recognised an National Party if it has state party status in at least:

  1. three states
  2. four states
  3. five states
  4. seven states
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Provision for appointment of National Commission for SC's and ST's has been made in the Constitution under article.

  1. 338 and 338A
  2. 337
  3. 334
  4. 339
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Who among the following were the members of the drafting committee of the Constitution?

(i) N. Gopalaswami
(ii) Jawaharlal Nehru
(iii) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
(iv) Sardar Patel

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:

  1. (i), (iii) and (iv)
  2. (i) and (iv)
  3. (i) and (iii)
  4. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
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The Constitution of India was completed by:

  1. January 26, 1950
  2. November 26, 1949
  3. February 11, 1948
  4. None of the above
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The Supreme Court of India is a "Court of Record". It implies that

  1. It has to keep a record of its decisions.
  2. All its decisions have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any court.
  3. It has the power to punish for its contempt.
  4. No appeal can be made against its decisions.
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Which of the following was called as Economic cabinet of India by Ashok Chandra?

  1. Planning Commission
  2. Finance Commission
  3. Central Cabinet
  4. Administrative Reform Commission
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