General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar Massacre, took place at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab on ________.
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6045f6fb72ea7a693843fc12- 113 April 1919true
- 213 August 1867false
- 317 March 1909false
- 44 May 1929false
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Answer : 1. "13 April 1919"
Explanation :
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919.
Q: Where can we see the values of Indian democracy in the constitution?
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63650ae35c30150185b13f30- 1Preambletrue
- 2Part-3false
- 3Part-4false
- 4Part-1false
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Answer : 1. "Preamble "
Explanation :
The values of Indian democracy can be traced in the Preamble of the Constitution. The 'Preamble' of the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding objectives and principles of the document indicating the source from which the document derives its authority and meaning for the people.
Q: The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages?
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632b089e5c208a6bf7e4814f- 1Fundamental Rightsfalse
- 2Directive Principles of the State Policytrue
- 3Fundamental Dutiesfalse
- 4Emergency Provisionfalse
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Answer : 2. "Directive Principles of the State Policy "
Explanation :
The Unitary System of Government, where power is concentrated at the central level, ensures uniformity, efficiency, and quick decision-making in governance. This system allows for streamlined implementation of policies and laws without regional variations, leading to administrative simplicity. However, the Directive Principles of State Policy, while essential, are distinct principles in the Indian Constitution, guiding social and economic policies, irrespective of the system of government in place.
Q: What was the basis for constituting the Constituent Assembly of India?
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632d8c545c208a6bf7f1a48e- 1The Resolution of the Indian National Congressfalse
- 2The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946true
- 3The Indian Independence Act, 1947false
- 4The resolutions of the Provincial/State Legislatures of the Dominion of Indiafalse
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Answer : 2. "The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 "
Explanation :
The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted based on the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. The plan was proposed by the British government and aimed at devising a constitutional framework for India's independence. It laid the foundation for the formation of the Constituent Assembly, which played a crucial role in drafting the Constitution of India, ultimately leading to India's independence in 1947.
Q: The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on:
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632d8d92751e5310a5d03abd- 1The principle of federation and parliamentary systemtrue
- 2The principle of succession of the British Indian provincesfalse
- 3Acceptance of the idea of a Constituent Assembly to draft a constitutionfalse
- 4None of thesefalse
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Answer : 1. "The principle of federation and parliamentary system "
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The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on the principle of federation and introduced a parliamentary system of government. It provided for the establishment of a federal structure for India, where powers were divided between the central (federal) government and provincial governments. It also introduced the concept of bicameralism at the federal level and established a parliamentary system, laying the foundation for India's governance until it gained independence in 1947.
Q: Who among the following had moved the objective resolution which formed the basis of the Preamble the Constitution of India in the Constituent assembly on Dec. 13, 1946?
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632d8df7751e5310a5d03d55- 1Sardar Vallabhbhai Patelfalse
- 2Acharya J.B. Kripalanifalse
- 3Jay Prakash Narayanfalse
- 4Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehrutrue
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Answer : 4. "Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru"
Explanation :
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly of India on December 13, 1946. The Objective Resolution laid the foundation for the Preamble of the Constitution of India and outlined the fundamental principles that would guide the framing of the Indian Constitution.
Q: Which one of the following is not an element of the State?
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632d8f1e31300b7ce479b052- 1Populationfalse
- 2Landfalse
- 3Armytrue
- 4Governmentfalse
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Answer : 3. "Army "
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The statement "Army" is incorrect. The army is, in fact, an essential element of the State. The elements of the State typically include population, territory, government, and sovereignty. The army, or the military, is part of the government's structure and is responsible for national defense, making it a crucial component of the State apparatus.
Q: Statement I: The Constitution of India is a liberal Constitution
Statement II: It provides Fundamental Rights to Individuals
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632d9330751e5310a5d05462- 1Both the statement are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statementtrue
- 2Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statementfalse
- 3Statement I is true but statement II is falsefalse
- 4Statement I is false but statement II is truefalse
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Answer : 1. "Both the statement are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement "
Explanation :
both statements are individually true, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I. The Constitution of India is indeed a liberal Constitution, emphasizing democratic values, individual rights, and freedoms. Statement II clarifies that it achieves this liberal character by providing Fundamental Rights to individuals, which are essential elements of a liberal democratic framework, ensuring citizens' liberties and equal protection under the law.