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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
With reference to Indian Citizenship, consider the following statements:
The Indian Constitution promotes the feeling of fraternity through the system of single citizenship.
The Constitution contains in detail provisions for the acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
Statement 1 is correct: Fraternity means a sense of brotherhood. The Constitution promotes this feeling of fraternity through the system of single citizenship.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Constitution does not deal with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement. It empowers the Parliament to enact a law to provide for such matters and any other matter relating to citizenship. Accordingly, the Parliament has enacted the Citizenship Act (1955), which has been amended from time to time.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
Statement 1 is correct: Fraternity means a sense of brotherhood. The Constitution promotes this feeling of fraternity through the system of single citizenship.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Constitution does not deal with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement. It empowers the Parliament to enact a law to provide for such matters and any other matter relating to citizenship. Accordingly, the Parliament has enacted the Citizenship Act (1955), which has been amended from time to time.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following are the cases in whose judgement the Supreme Court has held the preamble as a part of the Indian Constitution?
Berubari Union case (1960)
Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
LIC of India case (1995)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
Whether the Preamble is a part of the Constitution or not has been a debatable issue:
In the Berubari Union case, the Supreme Court recognised the importance of the Preamble as a key to the minds of the makers of the Constitution. However, it did not recognise the Preamble as a part of the Constitution. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
In the Kesavananda Bharati case, the Supreme Court reversed its earlier judgement in the Berubari Union case and held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution. The Constitution should be read and interpreted in light of the grand vision expressed in the Preamble. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
In the LIC of India case, the Supreme Court held the Preamble as an integral part of the Constitution. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
Whether the Preamble is a part of the Constitution or not has been a debatable issue:
In the Berubari Union case, the Supreme Court recognised the importance of the Preamble as a key to the minds of the makers of the Constitution. However, it did not recognise the Preamble as a part of the Constitution. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
In the Kesavananda Bharati case, the Supreme Court reversed its earlier judgement in the Berubari Union case and held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution. The Constitution should be read and interpreted in light of the grand vision expressed in the Preamble. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
In the LIC of India case, the Supreme Court held the Preamble as an integral part of the Constitution. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to Indian citizenship?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
All Indian citizens are granted equal rights regardless of their socio-economic status. The Indian Constitution provided equal rights to all citizens without forcing people to give up their personal beliefs, languages, or cultural practices. However, not all citizens can equally exercise them due to various factors, such as multidimensional poverty, which limits an individual’s access to education, health, etc. Moreover, a lack of awareness and accessibility to legal remedies reduces the participation and empowerment of citizens.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
All Indian citizens are granted equal rights regardless of their socio-economic status. The Indian Constitution provided equal rights to all citizens without forcing people to give up their personal beliefs, languages, or cultural practices. However, not all citizens can equally exercise them due to various factors, such as multidimensional poverty, which limits an individual’s access to education, health, etc. Moreover, a lack of awareness and accessibility to legal remedies reduces the participation and empowerment of citizens.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with reference to the preamble of the Indian Constitution:
The Preamble is a source of power to the legislature.
The Preamble is a prohibition upon the powers of the legislature.
The Preamble reveals the source of authority of the Indian Constitution.
The Preamble is non-justiciable.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect: The Preamble is neither a source of power to legislature nor a prohibition upon the powers of legislature. The legislature derives its powers from various provisions of the Constitution.
Statement 3 is correct: The preamble states that the authority of the Constitution is derived from the people of India. The preamble also reveals the Nature of the Indian State, the objectives of the Constitution and the date of adoption of the Constitution.
Statement 4 is correct: The preamble is non-justiciable, which means that its provisions are not enforceable in a court of law. However, the judiciary looks into the Preamble to guide them in case they face ambiguity regarding the provisions of the Constitution.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect: The Preamble is neither a source of power to legislature nor a prohibition upon the powers of legislature. The legislature derives its powers from various provisions of the Constitution.
Statement 3 is correct: The preamble states that the authority of the Constitution is derived from the people of India. The preamble also reveals the Nature of the Indian State, the objectives of the Constitution and the date of adoption of the Constitution.
Statement 4 is correct: The preamble is non-justiciable, which means that its provisions are not enforceable in a court of law. However, the judiciary looks into the Preamble to guide them in case they face ambiguity regarding the provisions of the Constitution.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution elucidate the secular character of our political framework?
No religious instruction in state-managed schools.
Promotion of a Uniform Civil Code.
No compulsion for payment of taxes to religious institutions
Freedom of conscience
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
The following provisions of the Constitution of India reveal the secular character of the Indian State:
The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship.
The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws (Article 14).
The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the grounds of religion (Article 15).
Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment (Article 16).
All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion (Article 25).Hence, option 4 is correct
Every religious denomination or any of its sections shall have the right to manage its religious affairs (Article 26).
No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion of a particular religion (Article 27). Hence, option 3 is correct
No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State (Article 28).Hence, option 1 is correct
Any section of the citizens shall have the right to conserve its distinct language, script or culture (Article 29).
All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice (Article 30).
The State shall endeavour to secure for all the citizens a Uniform Civil Code (Article 44). Hence, option 2 is correct
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
The following provisions of the Constitution of India reveal the secular character of the Indian State:
The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship.
The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws (Article 14).
The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the grounds of religion (Article 15).
Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment (Article 16).
All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion (Article 25).Hence, option 4 is correct
Every religious denomination or any of its sections shall have the right to manage its religious affairs (Article 26).
No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion of a particular religion (Article 27). Hence, option 3 is correct
No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State (Article 28).Hence, option 1 is correct
Any section of the citizens shall have the right to conserve its distinct language, script or culture (Article 29).
All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice (Article 30).
The State shall endeavour to secure for all the citizens a Uniform Civil Code (Article 44). Hence, option 2 is correct
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