Indian Politics

Q. Granville Austin has described the Directive principles and the fundamental rights as

A
The conscience of the Constitution
B
The heart of the Constitution
C
The back bone of the Constitution
D
None of these

Correct Answer

The conscience of the Constitution

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Fundamental duties are included in the Indian Constitution by the Amendment-
    A)42th
    B)44th
    C)26th
    D)25th
    Answer: 42th
  • Q. Three Tier Panchayati Raj System includes-
    A)District Panchayat, SubDistrict Panchayat and Zone Level Panchayat
    B)Village Level Panchayat, Zone Level Panchayat and Panchayat committee
    C)Village Level Panchayat, Block Level Panchayat and District Level Panchayat
    D)Village Level Panchayat, Panchayat Committee and District Council
    Answer: Village Level Panchayat, Block Level Panchayat and District Level Panchayat
  • Q. The division of power and Independence of judiciary are two important features of-
    A)Federal character of government
    B)Democratic character of government
    C)Socialist character of government
    D)Unitary character of government
    Answer: Federal character of government
  • Q. For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
    A)Abolishing untouchability from the country
    B)The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends
    C)Right of life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance
    D)The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
    Answer: The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
  • Q. What is maximum determined numbers for the members of the State Legislative Assemblies-
    A)600
    B)350
    C)500
    D)750
    Answer: 500
  • Q. In which year, the Anti-Defection Law was passed by Indian parliament-
    A)1985
    B)1984
    C)1986
    D)1988
    Answer: 1985
  • Q. In which of the following form, India has been described in the constitution?
    A)Unitary
    B)Confederation
    C)Union of states
    D)Federation
    Answer: Union of states
  • Q. Which of the following was a popular slogan of French revolution?
    A)Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
    B)Sovereign Democratic Republic
    C)Freedom, Equality and Justice
    D)Freedom, Equality and Accountability
    Answer: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
  • Q. Which of the following is not mentioned in The Preamble of our constitution-
    A)Fraternity
    B)Justice
    C)Equality of dignity
    D)Adult suffrage
    Answer: Adult suffrage
  • Q. The Union Executive consists of
    A)The Prime Minister
    B)The President, and the Council of Ministers
    C)Attorney General of India
    D)All of above
    Answer: All of above
  • Q. India is a republic, that means:
    A)The head of state in India is directly elected for a fixed period.
    B)The head of state in India is indirectly elected for life time.
    C)The head of state in India is indirectly elected for a fixed period.
    D)The head of state in India is directly elected for life time.
    Answer: The head of state in India is indirectly elected for a fixed period.
  • Q. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term
    A)determined by the state legislative assembly of a state
    B)of six years
    C)of four years
    D)None of the above
    Answer: of six years
  • Q. The Constituion of which country is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world?
    A)United Kingdom
    B)Russia
    C)USA
    D)India
    Answer: India
  • Q. Which was the first state in India to conduct the Election during delimitation-
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)Tamilnadu
    C)Kerala
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Mainstream Nationalism in India
    A)aimed at restoration of the Hindu state
    B)was characterized by Chauvinism
    C)had national socialism as its ultimate goal
    D)aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
    Answer: aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
  • Q. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is enshrined in :
    A)Article 20
    B)Article 22
    C)Article 29
    D)Article 30
    Answer: Article 30
  • Q. In 1987, three new States of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa came into being as
    A)The !7th, 18th and 19th states of the Indian Union
    B)The 24rd , 25th, and 26th states of the Indian Union
    C)The 23rd , 24th, and 25th states of the Indian Union
    D)The 25rd , 26th, and 27th states of the Indian Union
    Answer: The 23rd , 24th, and 25th states of the Indian Union
  • Q. The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity as enshrined in the Preamble to the constitution of India have been taken from
    A)Russia Revolution, 1917
    B)The French Revolution, 1789
    C)Irish Revolution, 1865
    D)None of these
    Answer: The French Revolution, 1789
  • Q. The Objectives Resolution which laid down the main objectives to guide the deliberations of the Assembly was moved by
    A)Jawaharlal Nehru
    B)Sardar Patel
    C)K.M. Munshi
    D)B.R. Ambedkar
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Q. Which act provides for the disqualification of members of the Parliament or State Legislature for indulging in corrupt practices?
    A)Government of India Act, 1935
    B)Quo Warranto
    C)The Representation of People Act, 1951
    D)None of these
    Answer: The Representation of People Act, 1951

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