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Q :  Of the following, which did not influence the fathers of Indian constitution? The Constitution of

(A) The USA

(B) The USSR

(C) Canada

(D) Ireland

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Answer: B) The USSR Explanation:

Q :  How many Fundamental Duties are in the Indian Constitution?

(A) Nine

(B) Eleven

(C) Twelve

(D) Twenty

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Answer: B) Eleven Explanation: List of fundamental duties of the citizens of India in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution : 1. to abide by the constitution and respect its ideal and institutions; 2. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; 3. to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; 4. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; 5. to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India   transcending religious, linguistic and regional diversities, to renounce practices derogatory to the   dignity of women; 6. to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; 7. to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wild-life       and to have compassion for living creatures; 8. to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; 9. to safeguard public property and to abjure violence; 10. to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity 11. who is a parent or guardian , to provide opportunities for education to his child, or as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

Q :  

Constitution of India was adopt by constituent assembly on?

(A) 25 October, 1948

(B) 25 October, 1949

(C) 26 November, 1948

(D) 26 November, 1949

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The Constitution of India came into effect from?

(A) 15 January, 1950

(B) 26 January, 1950

(C) 15 August, 1950

(D) 15 January, 1950

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.

2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.


Q :  

The President of India is elected by the

(A) Members of the Lok Sabha

(B) Members of Both houses of the parliament

(C) Members of the State Legislature

(D) Electoral college consisting of the elected members of Both Houses of the parliament and State Assemblies

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The Constitution of India came into effect, when?

(A) 15 January, 1950

(B) 26 January, 1950

(C) 15 August, 1950

(D) 15 January, 1950

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.

2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.


Q :  

The Setting a Supreme Court was Calcutta is a part of ?

(A) Regulating Act of 1773

(B) Pitts India Act of 1784

(C) Charter Act of 1793

(D) Charter Act of 1893

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is Regulating act of 1773. The Supreme Court at Calcutta was established by Regulating act of 1773.


Q :  

Which Act is associated with "Courts can interpret the rules and regulations." ?

(A) Regulating Act of 1773

(B) Pitts India Act of 1784

(C) Charter Act of 1793

(D) Charter Act of 1893

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Charter act-1793 has give the full rights to the court to interpret the rules and regulations as and when required to it , so it means court take the help of this act to bring the new rules and regulations .


Q :  

Christian Missionaries were allowed to spread their religion in India, under the Act ?

(A) Pitts India Act of 1784

(B) Charter Act of 1813

(C) Charter Act of 1833

(D) Charter Act of 1853

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The separate Governor for Bengal to be appointed under the act ?

(A) Pitts India Act of 1784

(B) Charter Act of 1793

(C) Charter Act of 1733

(D) Charter Act of 1753

Correct Answer : D

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