Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Indian Constitution are correct?
Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
Fundamental duties have formed a part of the Indian Constitution since its adoption.
Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
Fundamental duties are applicable only to citizens of India.
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Which of the following are Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen according to Article 51-A of the Constitution?
To believe in socialism, secularism and democracy
To abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag and the National Anthem
To protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
To preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture
To help the poor and weaker sections of the society
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Assertion (A): The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of India are relevant in determining the limits of reasonable restrictions laid down in Article 19 dealing with the Fundamental Right to Freedom.
Reason (R): The Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Constitution have been superseded by the Directive Principles.
Directive Principles of State Policy are:
Directives in the nature of ideals of the state
Directives influencing and shaping the policy of State
Non-justiciable rights of the citizens
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Directive Principles of State Policy direct the State for which of the following?
To secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people
To separate judiciary from executive
To improve public health
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Which of the following statements about a uniform civil code is/are correct?
It is binding on the State that a uniform civil code must be made applicable to all.
The provision regarding a uniform civil code is contained in Part III of the Constitution.
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Assertion (A): An accused person cannot be compelled to give his thumb impression.
Reason (R): An accused person cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself.
Assertion (A): One of the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution is the Rule of Law.
Reason (R): The Constitution of India has guaranteed to every citizen the equality before law and has recognized the judiciary as the unfailing guardian of the rights of people.
Consider the following statements:
The ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution includes:
The Government and Parliament of India.
The Government and legislature of the states.
Local authorities or other authorities within the territories of India or under the control of Government of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements are true with regard to the Fundamental Rights of the minorities in educational matters?
The minority has only the right to administer the educational institutions.
The minority has the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
The right is absolute and not subject to any restriction.
Reasonable restrictions may be imposed to promote efficiency and prevent maladministration.
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Consider the following statements:
The writ of mandamus is available not only against judicial authorities but also against administrative authorities.
The writ of prohibition is issued only against judicial or quasi-judicial authorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
In view of Article 20 of the Constitution of India, no person accused of an offence can be compelled to:
Give his signature or thumb impression for identification.
Give oral testimony either in or out of the court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Originally, the Citizenship Act (1955), also provided for the Commonwealth Citizenship.
The provision for Commonwealth Citizenship was repealed by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, by which of the following ways can a person lose citizen- ship of India?
By Renunciation
By Termination
By Deprivation
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In which of the following years, the Citizenship Act, 1955 has been amended?
1986
1992
2003
2005
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Consider the following statements:
A person who was born on 26th January, 1951 in Rangoon, whose father was a citizen of India by birth at the time of his birth, is deemed to be an Indian citizen by descent.
A person who was born on 1st July, 1988 in Itanagar, whose mother is a citizen of India at the time of his birth but the father was not, is deemed to be a citizen of India by birth.
Which one of the statements given above is/are correct?
The following are enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India:
Equality of status and opportunity.
Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.
Justice—social, economic and political.
Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual.
Unity and integrity of the Nation.
Which one of the following is the correct order in which they appear in the Preamble?
Consider the following statements:
Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was elected as the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly.
H.C. Mukherjee was elected as the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The Constituent Assembly of 1946 was not elected on the basis of universal adult franchise.
Reason (R): The Constituent Assembly was constituted under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India was/were given immediate effect from November 26, 1949?
Citizenship
Emergency provisions
Elections
Federal system
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Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly:
The representatives were to be elected from the four constituents – Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian.
The chairman of the Union Constitution Committee was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was 389.
The Drafting Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar consisted of eight members.
Which of these is/are correct?