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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
With respect to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November 1949 along with the Preamble to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic.
The concept of Judicial Review is derived from the American Judicial system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Preamble of the Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November 1949 with a declaration to constitute India into a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic. This Preamble was amended in 1976 by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which added three new words – Socialist, Secular and Integrity – to the Preamble.
Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution of India bestows power of judicial review upon the Supreme Court as well as the High Courts. This principle is derived from the celebrated judgment given by the American Judiciary in the Marbury vs. Madison case, in 1803.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Preamble of the Constitution of India was adopted on 26th November 1949 with a declaration to constitute India into a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic. This Preamble was amended in 1976 by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which added three new words – Socialist, Secular and Integrity – to the Preamble.
Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution of India bestows power of judicial review upon the Supreme Court as well as the High Courts. This principle is derived from the celebrated judgment given by the American Judiciary in the Marbury vs. Madison case, in 1803.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable in nature, unlike DPSPs which are justiciable in nature.
The Indian Constitution has adopted a Parliamentary system which is more stable as well as responsible vis-a-vis the Presidential system.
Universal Adult Franchise enables Minorities to protect their interests and opens up new hopes for weaker sections of the society.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect:Fundamental Duties as well as DPSP are non-justiciable in nature that means one can’t approach courts for enforcement of either of them.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Parliamentary system is more responsible than the Presidential system. In the Parliamentary system, the government is assessed periodically through various parliamentary devices like questions, calling attention, motions during sessions, etc. However, the Presidential system is a stable system. Here, the responsibility is assessed after a fixed term. The Indian Constitution has adopted a Parliamentary system as it has preferred responsibility over stability.
Statement 3 is correct:Universal adult franchise guarantees voting rights to every citizen of India under Article 326 of the Constitution. Political empowerment in this way enables minorities to protect their interests and opens up new hopes for weaker sections of society.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect:Fundamental Duties as well as DPSP are non-justiciable in nature that means one can’t approach courts for enforcement of either of them.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Parliamentary system is more responsible than the Presidential system. In the Parliamentary system, the government is assessed periodically through various parliamentary devices like questions, calling attention, motions during sessions, etc. However, the Presidential system is a stable system. Here, the responsibility is assessed after a fixed term. The Indian Constitution has adopted a Parliamentary system as it has preferred responsibility over stability.
Statement 3 is correct:Universal adult franchise guarantees voting rights to every citizen of India under Article 326 of the Constitution. Political empowerment in this way enables minorities to protect their interests and opens up new hopes for weaker sections of society.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
The Preamble declares India to be a Republic which means that the President of India is responsible to the public who can oust him from office through the Power of Recall.
In the Indian parliamentary system there is no distinction between Nominal and Real Executive Heads.
The Constitution of India failed to ensure complete independence of the Judiciary in matters of administration and finances.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect:India is a Republic which means thatIndia is not ruled by a monarch or a nominated head of State. India has an elected head of state (President) who holds his position for a fixed term of 5 years. After every 5 years, the people of India indirectly elect their President through their elected representatives.
Statement 2 is incorrect: In the Indian Parliamentary system, distinction is made between nominal and real executive head. The President is the nominal executive head (de-jure) and the Prime Minister is the real executive head (de facto).
Statement 3 is incorrect: Independent Judiciary is necessary to secure the Rule of Law and Democracy. The Constitution makers created a separate Judiciary independent of Legislature and Executive. Further, the Constitution has also ensured complete independence of Judiciary in the matters of administration and finances.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect:India is a Republic which means thatIndia is not ruled by a monarch or a nominated head of State. India has an elected head of state (President) who holds his position for a fixed term of 5 years. After every 5 years, the people of India indirectly elect their President through their elected representatives.
Statement 2 is incorrect: In the Indian Parliamentary system, distinction is made between nominal and real executive head. The President is the nominal executive head (de-jure) and the Prime Minister is the real executive head (de facto).
Statement 3 is incorrect: Independent Judiciary is necessary to secure the Rule of Law and Democracy. The Constitution makers created a separate Judiciary independent of Legislature and Executive. Further, the Constitution has also ensured complete independence of Judiciary in the matters of administration and finances.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following features of the Parliamentary Form of Government:
Membership of the Political Executive in the Legislature.
Presence of a Nominal Executive Head.
Sovereignty of the Parliament.
Dissolution of the lower house.
How many of the given statements is/are correct with respect to the Constitution of India?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
Statement 1 is correct:As per Article 75 (5) of the Constitution, a Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House of the Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a minister. Similar clause is available at the State level under Article 164 (4). Thus, the Political Executive has to have the membership of the Legislature.
Statement 2 is correct:Article 52 and 53 read together provides that the President is the executive head of the country, however, as per the Parliamentary system followed by India, the de facto (real authority) lies with the Prime Minister. The President remains a nominal (de-jure) executive head.
Statement 3 is incorrect:As per the British Parliamentary System, there is sovereignty of the Parliament (no restriction on the law-making power of the Parliament and no judicial review of Parliamentary laws), however, the Indian system does not have Parliamentary Sovereignty or supremacy. The factors that limit the sovereignty of Indian Parliament:
Written nature of the Indian Constitution
Federal system of the Government
System of Judicial Review
Fundamental Rights
Statement 4 is correct:Article 83 (2) provides for dissolution of the Lower House (Lok Sabha) as soon as its term of 5 years is over, unless extended exceptionally.
The features of Parliamentary form of Government in India are:
Nominal & Real executives
Majority Party Rule
Dissolution of the Lower House (Lok Sabha or Assembly)
Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature
Leadership of Prime Minister or Chief Minister
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
Statement 1 is correct:As per Article 75 (5) of the Constitution, a Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House of the Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a minister. Similar clause is available at the State level under Article 164 (4). Thus, the Political Executive has to have the membership of the Legislature.
Statement 2 is correct:Article 52 and 53 read together provides that the President is the executive head of the country, however, as per the Parliamentary system followed by India, the de facto (real authority) lies with the Prime Minister. The President remains a nominal (de-jure) executive head.
Statement 3 is incorrect:As per the British Parliamentary System, there is sovereignty of the Parliament (no restriction on the law-making power of the Parliament and no judicial review of Parliamentary laws), however, the Indian system does not have Parliamentary Sovereignty or supremacy. The factors that limit the sovereignty of Indian Parliament:
Written nature of the Indian Constitution
Federal system of the Government
System of Judicial Review
Fundamental Rights
Statement 4 is correct:Article 83 (2) provides for dissolution of the Lower House (Lok Sabha) as soon as its term of 5 years is over, unless extended exceptionally.
The features of Parliamentary form of Government in India are:
Nominal & Real executives
Majority Party Rule
Dissolution of the Lower House (Lok Sabha or Assembly)
Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature
Leadership of Prime Minister or Chief Minister
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
A Democratic polity whose Head of the State is either directly or indirectly elected.
Vesting of Political Sovereignty in the people and not in a single institution or office.
Absence of any privileged class and all offices will be open to all citizens.
How many of the given statements denote the appropriate implication of the phrase ‘Republic of India’?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
All the statements are correct: India declared itself a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution of India.
The term ‘Republic’ implies:
Elected (directly or indirectly) Head of the state.
Government run by the people and for the people (Political sovereignty vests with the People).
All offices (including President) are open for all the Citizens of India.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
All the statements are correct: India declared itself a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution of India.
The term ‘Republic’ implies:
Elected (directly or indirectly) Head of the state.
Government run by the people and for the people (Political sovereignty vests with the People).
All offices (including President) are open for all the Citizens of India.
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