61. Constitution of India came into force in
Correct Answer:-C ( 1950)
Description:- The Constitution of India was adopted by Constituent Assembly on November 26,1949 and came into force on January 26,1950.
62. The state possesses
Correct Answer:-C ( both internal and external sovereignty )
Description:- At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.
63. The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on :
Correct Answer:-A ( Simon Commission )
Description:- The provincial part of the Government of India Act, 1935 basically followed the recommendations of the Simon Commission. Simon Commission had proposed almost fully responsible government in the provinces. Under the 1935 Act, provincial dyarchy was abolished; i.e. all provincial portfolios were to be placed in charge of ministers enjoying the support of the provincial legislatures.
64. Who described the Government of India Act, 1935 as a new charter of bondage ?
Correct Answer:-C ( Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru )
Description:- At the Faizpur Session of the Congress in December 1936, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, in his Presidential Address, referred to the Government of India Act 1935 as “The new Charter of Bondage” which was being imposed upon them despite complete rejection. He said that the Congress was going to the Legislatures to combat the Act and seek to end it.
65. Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution ?
Correct Answer:-B ( Chief Justice of India )
Description:- The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
66. Which of the following is an essential element of the state?
Correct Answer:-D ( All these )
Description:- The state has four essential elements: population, territory, government and sovereignty. Absence of any of these elements denies to it the status of statehood.
67. Which is the most important system in Democracy ?
Correct Answer:-B ( Political )
Description:- Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy allows eligible citizens to participate equally in creation of laws and enables the free and equal practice of political selfdetermination. So the political aspect can be considered to the most important.
68. Where do we find the ideals of Indian democracy in the Constitution ?
Correct Answer:-A ( The Preamble )
Description:- The Preamble to the Constitution of India is ‘Declaration of Independence’ statement & a brief introductory that sets out the guiding principles & purpose of the document as well as Indian democracy. It describes the state as a “sovereign democratic republic”. The first part of the preamble “We, the people of India” and, its last part “give to ourselves this Constitution” clearly indicate the democratic spirit.
69. The state operates through :
Correct Answer:-C ( Government )
Description:- A government is the system by which a state or community is governed. It is the means by which state policy is enforced, as well as the mechanism for determining the policy of the state. A form of Government refers to the set of political systems and institutions that make up the organisation of a specific government.
70. When was the first Central Legislative Assembly constituted ?
Correct Answer:-D ( 1920)
Description:- The Central Legislative Assembly was a legislature for India created by the Government of India Act 1919 from the former Imperial Legislative Council, implementing the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. It was formed in 1920.
71. The Constitution of India, describes India as :
Correct Answer:-D ( Union of states )
Description:- Article 1 in the Constitution states that India that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. The territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and any territory that may be acquired.
72. The concept of “Rule of Law” is a special feature of constitutional system of
Correct Answer:-A ( Britain )
Description:- The Rule of Law is an aspect of the British Constitution that has been emphasised by A V Dicey and it, therefore, can be considered an important part of British Politics. It involves: the rights of individuals are determined by legal rules and not the arbitrary behaviour of authorities; there can be no punishment unless a court decides there has been a breach of law; and everyone, regardless of your position in society, is subject to the law.
73. The method of amending the Constitution by popular veto is found in
Correct Answer:-B ( Switzerland )
Description:- Switzerland has made provisions for referendums or popular votes on laws and constitutional decrees or issues on which citizens are asked to approve or reject by a yes or a no. The Swiss Federal Constitution 1891 permits a certain number of citizens to make a request to amend a constitutional article, or even to introduce a new article into the constitution.
74. Which of the following is the inalienable attribute of the parliamentary system of government ?
Correct Answer:-B ( Fusion of Executive and Legislature )
Description:- A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature (parliament). The executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.
75. Grassroots democracy is related to
Correct Answer:-D ( All of the above )
Description:- Grassroots democracy is a tendency towards designing political processes involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group. It focuses on people or society at a local level rather than at the center of major political activity. Devolution and decentralization of power and Panchayati raj system are essential elements of such a system.
76. The phrase “equality before law” used in Article-14 of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from _____
Correct Answer:-C ( Britain )
Description:- The concept of “equality before the law” has been borrowed from the British Common Law upon which English Legal System was founded. However, “equal protection of laws” has its link with the American Constitution.
77. Democratic Socialism aims at
Correct Answer:-D ( bringing about Socialism through democratic means )
Description:- Democratic socialism is a political ideology advocating a democratic political system alongside a socialist economic system. It highlights the central role of democratic processes and political systems and is usually contrasted with non-democratic political movements that advocate socialism.
78. Which one of the following judgements stated that ‘Secularism’ and ‘Federalism’ are the basic features of the Indian Constitution ?
Correct Answer:-B ( S.R. Bommai case )
Description:- In the S.R. Bommai Case v. Union of India (1994), Justice Sawant and Kuldip Singh observed that federalism and secularism was an essential feature of our Constitution and were a part of basic structure. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
79. Universal adult franchise shows that India is a country which is
Correct Answer:-C ( Democratic )
Description:- India has a democratic set up with all citizens having equal rights. This could have been farther from truth if the concept of universal adult suffrage was not adopted. Article 326 of the Indian Constitution grants universal adult suffrage which is one of the defining features of a democratic set up.
80. Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution ?
Correct Answer:-C ( Rajendra Prasad )
Description:- The Drafting Committee consisted of 7 members: Dr B R Ambedkar (Chairman), N Gopalaswami Ayengar, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, Dr K M Munshi, S.M. Saadullah, N Madhava Rau (replaced B L Mitter) and T.T. Krishnamachari (replaced D P Khaitan). Dr. Rajendra Prasad headed the Rules of Procedure Committee and Steering Committee.
81. Autocracy means ______
Correct Answer:-C ( Absolute rule by one )
Description:- An autocracy is a system of government in which supreme power is concentrated in the hands of one person, whose decisions are subject to neither external legal restraints nor regularized mechanisms of popular control. Both totalitarianism and military dictatorship are often identified with, but need not be, an autocracy.
82. Constitutional Monarchy means :
Correct Answer:-C ( The King exercises power granted by constitution )
Description:- Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a king or queen acts as Head of State. The Sovereign/Monarch governs according to the constitution – that is, according to rules, rather than according to his or her own free will. The ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.
83. What is popular sovereignty?
Correct Answer:-D ( Sovereignty of the people )
Description:- Popular sovereignty is the principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power. It is also known as sovereignty of the people.
84. The idea of parliamentary form of government is adapted from
Correct Answer:-B ( UK )
Description:- The Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary form of government, both at the Centre and in the states that has been borrowed from the United Kingdom. The parliamentary government is also known as cabinet government or responsible government or Westminster model of government and is prevalent in Japan, Canada, among others.
85. Who among the following proposed the suggestion for a Constituent Assembly first in 1935?
Correct Answer:-D ( M. N. Roy )
Description:- The idea of Constituent assembly of India was first put forward by Manabendra Nath Roy or MN Roy in 1934. In 1935, it became the official demand of Indian National Congress. It was accepted in August 1940 in the August Offer; however, it was constituted under the Cabinet Mission plan of 1946. The constituent assembly drafted the constitution of India.
86. Name of the country from which the constitutional features of procedures for amendment was borrowed by India.
Correct Answer:-C ( South Africa )
Description:- The makers of Indian constitution borrowed the feature of amendment procedures from South Africa. The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. Besides, the provision of indirect election of members of the Rajya Sabha was also borrowed from the South African constitution.
87. From which of the following country Indian Constitution borrowed the feature ‘The written Constitution’ ?
Correct Answer:-C ( U.S. )
Description:- The framers of Indian Constitution adopted the feature of ‘written constitution’ from USA. The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest written constitution in the world. The other features borrowed from the US Constitution include: an executive head of state known as President; provision of fundamental rights; independence of the judiciary; etc.
88. In which of the following Acts the territorial division of governance in India was done ?
Correct Answer:-A ( Government of India Act, 1858 )
Description:- The Government of India Act 1858, known as the Act for the Good Government of India, provided for liquidation of East India Company, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown. The Company’s territories in India were vested in the Queen, the Company ceasing to exercise its power and control over these territories. India was to be governed in the Queen’s name.
89. By which of the following Act the system of Dyarchy was introduced at the centre?
Correct Answer:-C ( 1935)
Description:- The Government of India Act 1935 provided for dyarchy at the Centre. Under this act, the executive authority of the centre was vested in the Governor. It ended the system of dyarchy at the provincial level introduced by Government of India Act 1919.
90. Who was the first Chairman of Indian Constitution’s Drafting Committee?
Correct Answer:-C ( Dr B R Ambedkar )
Description:- On 29 August, 1947, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India. The Constituent assembly adopted the constitution on 26 November 1949 once the process of drafting was completed.
91. In which year the constituent assembly of India started functioning?
Correct Answer:-B ( 1946)
Description:- The Constituent Assembly elected for an undivided India) met for the first time on 9 December 1946, reassembling on 14 August 1947 as a sovereign body and successor to the British parliament’s authority in India. it was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan on 16 May 1946.
92. The Constitution __________.
Correct Answer:-B ( allows re-election of a person to the President’s post )
Description:- According to Article 57 of the Constitution, a President is eligible for re-election to that office.The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
93. Which of the following Act introduced separate electorates (communal representation) for Muslims?
Correct Answer:-B ( Act of 1909 )
Description:- To divide the Hindu-Muslim unity, the Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims. It stipulated that in councils and in the imperial legislature, for the number of reserved seats to be in excess of their relative population (25 percent of the Indian population), and that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (‘separate electorates’).
94. Which type of democracy do we follow in India?
Correct Answer:-C ( Representative )
Description:- India follows representative democracy that is also known as indirect democracy. It is a type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people, as opposed to direct democracy. Simply put, a representative democracy is a system of government in which all eligible citizens vote on representatives to pass laws for them.
95. The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India was
Correct Answer:-C ( Dr. B. R. Ambedkar )
Description:- The Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India on 29 August, 1947. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November, 1949 and it came into force on 26 January, 1950
96. Indian Constitution came into force on
Correct Answer:-B ( 26th January, 1950 )
Description:- The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949.Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India.
97. The Constitution of India was framed by:
Correct Answer:-B ( Constituent Assembly )
Description:- The Constitution of India was framed by Constituent Assembly that was formed on 9 December 1946. It was formed following negotiations between Indian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India. The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
