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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Which among the following has a bearing on the Secular Character of the Indian Constitution?
Correct
Exp:
The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship
The Fundamental Rights ensure equality of all citizens, the Right to freedom of religion, the right to manage religious affairs, cultural and educational rights, etc.
The DPSP provides for a Uniform Civil Code.
Reference: M. Laxmikanth, Ch-3, Salient features of Indian constitution, and UPSC Prelims 2012
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The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship
The Fundamental Rights ensure equality of all citizens, the Right to freedom of religion, the right to manage religious affairs, cultural and educational rights, etc.
The DPSP provides for a Uniform Civil Code.
Reference: M. Laxmikanth, Ch-3, Salient features of Indian constitution, and UPSC Prelims 2012
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following:
Administration of Justice
Local Self-Government
Land Revenue
Police
How many of the above were reserved subjects under the Government of India Act 1919?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
The Government of India Act of 1919 divided the provincial subjects into two parts–transferred and reserved. The transferred subjects were to be administered by the Governor with the aid of Ministers
responsible to the legislative council. The reserved subjects, on the other hand, were to be administered by the Governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative council. This dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’.
Subjects were divided into two lists: ‘reserved’, which included subjects such as law and order, administration of justice, finance, land revenue, police, irrigation, etc.; and ‘transferred’ subjects, such as education, health, local self-government, industry, agriculture, excise, etc.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
The Government of India Act of 1919 divided the provincial subjects into two parts–transferred and reserved. The transferred subjects were to be administered by the Governor with the aid of Ministers
responsible to the legislative council. The reserved subjects, on the other hand, were to be administered by the Governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative council. This dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’.
Subjects were divided into two lists: ‘reserved’, which included subjects such as law and order, administration of justice, finance, land revenue, police, irrigation, etc.; and ‘transferred’ subjects, such as education, health, local self-government, industry, agriculture, excise, etc.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following acts:
Indian Councils Act, 1909
Government of India Act, 1919
Government of India Act, 1935
Rowlatt Act, 1919
How many of the above acts included communal representation in their ambit?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
The Indian Councils Act 1909 accepted the concept of separate electorate, establishing a system of communal representation for Muslims. The Muslim members were to be elected only by Muslim voters under this provision. As a result of the Act, Lord Minto gained a new epithet of the Father of the Communal Electorate. Hence Option 1 is correct.
In the Government of India Act 1919, the principle of communal representation was expanded by extending separate electorates to Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
The Government of India Act 1935 further extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for depressed classes (scheduled castes), women and labourers. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
The Imperial Legislative Council, British India’s legislature, passed the Rowlatt Acts in February 1919. The acts permitted the incarceration of suspects without a trial and allowed for the trial of some political crimes without juries. Their goal was to pass a permanent law to replace the oppressive terms of the Defence of India Act (1915), which was passed during the war. They were based on the 1918 report of the committee headed by Justice S.A.T. Rowlatt. Hence, Option 4 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
The Indian Councils Act 1909 accepted the concept of separate electorate, establishing a system of communal representation for Muslims. The Muslim members were to be elected only by Muslim voters under this provision. As a result of the Act, Lord Minto gained a new epithet of the Father of the Communal Electorate. Hence Option 1 is correct.
In the Government of India Act 1919, the principle of communal representation was expanded by extending separate electorates to Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
The Government of India Act 1935 further extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for depressed classes (scheduled castes), women and labourers. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
The Imperial Legislative Council, British India’s legislature, passed the Rowlatt Acts in February 1919. The acts permitted the incarceration of suspects without a trial and allowed for the trial of some political crimes without juries. Their goal was to pass a permanent law to replace the oppressive terms of the Defence of India Act (1915), which was passed during the war. They were based on the 1918 report of the committee headed by Justice S.A.T. Rowlatt. Hence, Option 4 is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following pairs with reference to the features of the Indian Constitution and the sources they were borrowed from:
Source ConstitutionFeatures
Weimar Constitution of Germany:Federation with a strong Centre
French Constitution: Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha
South African Constitution: Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Japanese Constitution:Procedure established by Law
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
The Constitution of India borrowed features from the constitutions of various other countries and from the Government of India Act of 1935. These features were then tailored according to Indian Conditions. Various sources of the Indian Constitution and features borrowed from them are:
Canadian Constitution: Federation with a strong Centre, vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, appointment of state governors by the Centre, and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Hence, Pair 1 and Pair 3 are incorrect.
Irish Constitution: Directive Principles of State Policy, nomination of members to Rajya Sabha and method of election of President. Hence, Pair 2 is incorrect.
Weimar Constitution of Germany: Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency
French Constitution: Republic and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble
South African Constitution: Procedure for amendment of the Constitution and election of members of Rajya Sabha
Japanese Constitution: Procedure established by Law. Hence, Pair 4 is correct.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
The Constitution of India borrowed features from the constitutions of various other countries and from the Government of India Act of 1935. These features were then tailored according to Indian Conditions. Various sources of the Indian Constitution and features borrowed from them are:
Canadian Constitution: Federation with a strong Centre, vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, appointment of state governors by the Centre, and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Hence, Pair 1 and Pair 3 are incorrect.
Irish Constitution: Directive Principles of State Policy, nomination of members to Rajya Sabha and method of election of President. Hence, Pair 2 is incorrect.
Weimar Constitution of Germany: Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency
French Constitution: Republic and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble
South African Constitution: Procedure for amendment of the Constitution and election of members of Rajya Sabha
Japanese Constitution: Procedure established by Law. Hence, Pair 4 is correct.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution have been borrowed from the Government of India Act 1935?
Office of Governor
Emergency Powers
Public Service Commissions
The method of election of the President
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
Options 1, 2 and 3 are correct: The Constitution of India has borrowed its provisions from the Constitutions of various other countries as well as from the Government of India Act of 1935. The structural part of the Constitution is, to a large extent, derived from the Government of India Act of 1935. The Federal Scheme, Judiciary, Governors, Emergency Powers, the Public Service Commissions, and most of the administrative details are drawn from this Act.
Option 4 is incorrect:The method of election of the President of India has been borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
Options 1, 2 and 3 are correct: The Constitution of India has borrowed its provisions from the Constitutions of various other countries as well as from the Government of India Act of 1935. The structural part of the Constitution is, to a large extent, derived from the Government of India Act of 1935. The Federal Scheme, Judiciary, Governors, Emergency Powers, the Public Service Commissions, and most of the administrative details are drawn from this Act.
Option 4 is incorrect:The method of election of the President of India has been borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
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