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Indian Polity Test - 7
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Negative marks are -0.33 per wrong answer
Right answer is 1 mark
No time limit but finish in 30 mins
Solution can be found at below chapters:
Test series is based on following chapters.
Polity Chapter 13:FEDERAL SYSTEM OF THE CONSTITUTION
Polity Chapter 12:AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
Polity Chapter 11:Fundamental Duties
Q1: Features of the fundamental duties?
non justifiable
non enforceable
both a and b
enforceable
Q2:To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; is
Fundamental duty
fundamental right
DPSP
all
Q3:Indian constitution states that India is a?
Federation
Quasi federal
union
unitary with federal bias
Q4: With regards to amending procedure the constitution is
rigid
flexible
partly rigid and partly flexible
none
Q5: Which is true according to the statutes of the constitution?
Parliament can amend the entire constitution
Parliament can amend only basic features of the constitution
parliament cant amend the basic features of the constitution
none
Q6: What are the amending powers of the parliament according to the Supreme Court judgments
parliament cant amend the basic features of the constitution
parliament can amend the entire constitution
parliament can amend only the basic features of the constitution
none
Q7: Which judgment gave rise to the "basic structure" doctrine
golaknath case
minerva mills case
keshavnath bharti case
none
Q8: A bill to amend the constitution must be introduced by
minister
private member
member of ruling party
any MP
Q9: A special majority refers to
more than 50% of the votes
majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting.
both
none
Q10:President has the following powers regarding the constitution amendment
he can return it for reconsideration
it can be introduced in house only after his assent
he can use absolute veto
he has to give his assent
Q11: With regards to constitution amendment the Rajya Sabha
can't introduce such a bill
can only give recommendations
can withhold bill for maximum 14 days.
has equal powers as lok sabha in all respect
Q12:Which is true?
If an amendment is to the federal features of the constitution, half the state legislatures should approve it by simple majority
A constitution amendment can’t be made by ordinance
both
none
Q13: As bill to create a new state is not considered an amendment to the constitution it can be passed with?
simple majority
needs ratification by 1/2 the legislatures
absolute majority
special majority
Q14: Parts of the constitution that affect Federal Structure?
Election of the President and its manner.
Extent of the executive power of the Union and the states.
Supreme Court and high courts.
all
Q15:Amendment procedure of the constitution is specified in Article
300
368
424
122
Q16: Criticism of the process of amendment
No amendment can originate from states.
Some parts can be amended as a normal legislation.
No time limit given to states for approval.
all
Q17:Mini Constitution was the amendment number
42
44
19
26
Q18: Restrict council of ministers to 15% of legislative assembly was by amendment number
61
81
91
101
Q19:Voting age reduced to 18 years is by amendment
31
41
51
61
Q20: Which is true?
centre is more powerful than the states.
states can’t cede from the union
Canadian model of federation is used in India.
all
Q21: Federal features of the constitution are
dual government
written constitution
independent judiciary
all
Q22:Unitary features of the constitution
unequal representation to the states at the centre
integrated judiciary
single citizenship
all
Q23: Indian version of federalism allows
states enjoy autonomy within their own spheres
need for a strong union under exceptional circumstances.
both
none
Q24: rigid constitution is a
federal feature
unitary features
both
none
Q25: integrated audit and election machinery is a
federal features
unitary feature
both
none
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