Indian Constitution Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In the Indian Constitution, the power to issue a Writ of "Habeas Corpus` is vested in :

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    Supreme court only
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    High Court only
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    Subordinate courts
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    Supreme court and High Court
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Answer : 4. "Supreme court and High Court "
Explanation :

In the Indian constitution, both the Supreme Court and the High Court have the authority to grant a writ of 'Habeas Corpus.

Q:

Which type of writ is not issued under Indian constitution-

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    Mandamus
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    Prohibition
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    Injunction
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    Certiorari
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Answer : 3. "Injunction"
Explanation :

There are five writs issued by courts in India- Habeas corpus, Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, and Quo warranto.

Q:

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was formed___

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    Formation of states on linguistic basis
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    Panchayati Raj system
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    Recognition of political party
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    By arrangement of reservation
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Answer : 2. "Panchayati Raj system"
Explanation :

1. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India that looks after the ongoing process of decentralization and local governance in the states.

2. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India. Just as self-governance of urban areas is carried out through municipalities and suburban municipalities, similarly self-governance of rural areas is carried out through Panchayati Raj institutions.

3. There are three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.

(1) Village level: Gram Panchayat

(2) Block level: Panchayat Samiti

(3) District level: District Council

Q:

Which part of the Constitution embodies the concept of Panchayati Raj?

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    Preamble
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    Fundamental Rights
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    Directive Principles of State Policy
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    Tenth Schedule
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Answer : 3. "Directive Principles of State Policy"
Explanation :

1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).

2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.

3. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India.

4. Panchayati Raj system was introduced in Rajasthan by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

5. The Panchayati Raj system was implemented in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district on 2 October 1959.

7. Local government form was first adopted in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

8. The concept of Panchayati Raj in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

9. The tenure of Panchayats is fixed for five years but it can be dissolved even before the tenure.

10. All types of major committees related to Panchayati Raj are as follows

- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)

- Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)

- Yes. V.K Rao Committee (1985)

- L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986)

Q:

Panchayati Raj belongs to___.

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    Residual list
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    Concurrent list
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    State list
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    Union list
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Answer : 3. "State list"
Explanation :

The correct answer is State List. Panchayati Raj is included in the State list. Panchayati Raj (Council of five officials) is the system of local self-government of villages in rural India as opposed to urban and suburban municipalities.

Q:

The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages? 

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    Fundamental Rights
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    Directive Principles of the State Policy
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    Fundamental Duties
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    Emergency Provision
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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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    The Resolution of the Indian National Congress
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    The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
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    The Indian Independence Act, 1947
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    The resolutions of the Provincial/State Legislatures of the Dominion of India
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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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    The principle of federation and parliamentary system
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    The principle of succession of the British Indian provinces
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    Acceptance of the idea of a Constituent Assembly to draft a constitution
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    None of these
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Answer : 1. "The principle of federation and parliamentary system "
Explanation :

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.

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