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Q :  

Which of the following statements are correct in regarding to Indian Constituent Assembly ?

(A) It was not based on Adult franchish  

(B) It resulted from direct elections . 

(C) It was not a multi - party body . 

(D) It worked through several committees . 

Select the correct answer using code given below : 

Codes : 

(A) (A) and (D)

(B) (A) and (B)

(C) (B) and (C)

(D) (A) . (B) , (C) and (D)

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is (A) and (D). Indian Constituent Assembly was not based on the adult franchise. Hence, A is correct.


Q :  

In which Article of the Indian Constitution the definition "Gram Sabha"?

(A) Article - 243C

(B) Article - 243

(C) Article - 243A

(D) Article - 243

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The term Gram Sabha is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b). Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far the largest. It is a permanent body.


Q :  

Choose the wrong pair (State - Number of assembly members) from the following options- 

(A) Assam - 126

(B) Bihar - 243

(C) Gujarat - 182

(D) Punjab - 150

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Sixteenth Punjab Legislative Assembly was constituted in March 2022. At present, it consists of 117 members, directly elected from 117 single-seat constituencies. The tenure of the Legislative Assembly is five years unless dissolved sooner.


Q :  

According to the Constitution, India is best described as a________.  

(A) Union of States

(B) Unitary State

(C) Sovereign state

(D) Federation

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

India, also known as Bharat, is a Union of States. It is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of government.


Q :  

'Agriculture and Irrigation' are included in the list of the Constitution of India, which is

(A) the Union list

(B) the State list

(C) the Concurrent list

(D) residual subjects

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

14.2. 01 In the Constitution, 'Agriculture' has been placed as Entry 14 in the State List along with several ancillary matters, while some agriculture-related items have been included in the Union List and the Concurrent List.


Q :  

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court has beer given place as the 'Court of Records'? 

(A) 129

(B) 130

(C) 137

(D) 143

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In Indian constitution article 129 make the Supreme Court the 'court of record”. Article 129 says: Supreme Court to be a court of record. -The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.


Q :  

How many types of emergencies are provided in the Indian Constitution?

(A) 3

(B) 4

(C) 6

(D) 2

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Three types of emergencies are addressed in the Constitution of India: Nation Emergency, State Emergency, and Financial Emergency.



Q :  

The fundamental duties have been included in the Constitution under the:

(A) Article 351

(B) Article 72

(C) Article 51A

(D) Article 65

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution. The 86th Amendment Act 2002 later added the 11th Fundamental Duty to the list. The Fundamental Duties are dealt with in Article 51A under Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution.


Q :  

Which article states that the state cannot discriminate against a citizen on the basis of religion, race, sex, etc?

(A) Article 15

(B) Article 18

(C) Article 11

(D) Article 372

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth - Constitution of India.


Q :  

India has a parliamentary system of government because

(A) Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people

(B) Parliament can amend the constitution

(C) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved

(D) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Created after 1947, the Indian Parliament is an expression of the faith that the people of India have in principles of democracy. These are participation by people in the decision-making process and government by consent. The Parliament in our system has immense powers because it is the representative of the people.


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