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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the
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Solution: c)
Dr B R Ambedkar had said ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.’
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Solution: c)
Dr B R Ambedkar had said ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.’
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following are declared as “fundamental in the governance of the country” by the Constitution of India?
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Solution: d)
The directive principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy. They seek to establish a ‘welfare state’ in India.
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Solution: d)
The directive principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy. They seek to establish a ‘welfare state’ in India.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
The Directive Principles are non-justiciable in nature. This implies that
1.A citizen cannot move the court if the government fails to legally enforce the directive principles or even violate them in some instances.
2.The government cannot enact laws to implement directive principles.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: a)
If they are violated one cannot approach the court and seek their enforcement. Therefore, the government (Central, state and local) cannot be compelled to implement them.
The Directive Principles, though non-justiciable in nature, help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.
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Solution: a)
If they are violated one cannot approach the court and seek their enforcement. Therefore, the government (Central, state and local) cannot be compelled to implement them.
The Directive Principles, though non-justiciable in nature, help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which one of the following Directive Principles was not originally provided in the Constitution of India?
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Solution: b)
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list.
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Solution: b)
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
The constitution upholds the rights of labour and ensures labour welfare in which of the following ways via Directive principles?
1. It makes provision for just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief.
2. It exhorts the government to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Acts like Maternity Benefit Act or its amendment have been enacted in the spirit of the DPSP (Article 42).
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Solution: c)
Acts like Maternity Benefit Act or its amendment have been enacted in the spirit of the DPSP (Article 42).
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Uniform Civil Code.
1.A Uniform Civil Code is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption.
2. Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that it shall be the obligation of the state to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
A Uniform Civil Code is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc. Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
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Solution: a)
A Uniform Civil Code is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc. Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Privilege motion.
1.Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions.
2.A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of either House against those being held guilty of breach of privilege.
3.The leader of the house is the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
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Solution: a)
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Anti-Defection Law
1.The Tenth Schedule was inserted in The Constitution (Forty-second amendment) Act, 1976.
2. A legislator defying the party whip on any issue can lose his membership of the House.
3. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution in 1985. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature based on a petition by any other member of the House. A legislator is deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or disobeys the directives of the party leadership on a vote. This implies that a legislator defying (abstaining or voting against) the party whip on any issue can lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
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Solution: c)
The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution in 1985. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature based on a petition by any other member of the House. A legislator is deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or disobeys the directives of the party leadership on a vote. This implies that a legislator defying (abstaining or voting against) the party whip on any issue can lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the role and functions of a Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
1.Speaker is a quasi-judicial body
2.Ultimate interpreter and arbiter of those provisions which relate to the functioning of the House.
3.Sole representative of the House in the international arena.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The nature of duties of the Speaker, technically as an “arbiter” or a “quasi-judicial body” should not be limited exclusively to matters under the Tenth Schedule; rather, it extends to a range of its functions. While facilitating the business of the House and to maintain decorum in the House, the Speaker has ‘extensive functions to perform in matters regulatory, administrative and judicial, falling under her domain. She enjoys vast authority under the Constitution and the Rules, as well as inherently’.
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Solution: d)
The nature of duties of the Speaker, technically as an “arbiter” or a “quasi-judicial body” should not be limited exclusively to matters under the Tenth Schedule; rather, it extends to a range of its functions. While facilitating the business of the House and to maintain decorum in the House, the Speaker has ‘extensive functions to perform in matters regulatory, administrative and judicial, falling under her domain. She enjoys vast authority under the Constitution and the Rules, as well as inherently’.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Urban local bodies.
1.74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992 identifies 22 local level functions to be devolved to municipalities, including planning for economic and social development, regulation of land, construction of buildings, urban planningand public health.
2.Since the enactment of 74th Constitution Amendment Act, elections to urban local bodies is held once in every five years in all states in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
