Practice Test

Q1) Nationalist demand for a constituent assembly was conceded by the British through Show Answer

Q2) Constituent Assembly which framed India's Constitution was set up by :
Show Answer

Q3) Members of the Constituent Assembly were : Show Answer

Q4) _____ headed the Drafting Committee of the Constitution ? Show Answer

Q5) Constituent Assembly made decisions by : Show Answer

Q6) ____ was the architect of the Indian Constitution ? Show Answer

Q7) Constitutional Adviser to Constituent Assembly was : Show Answer

Q8) Important influence on drafting of the Indian Constitution was exercised by the : Show Answer

Q9) ____ is the borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany by the Indian Constitution. Show Answer

Q10) ____ inspired concepts of rule of law, parliamentary system and lawmaking procedure ? Show Answer

Q11) Constitution was adopted and enacted by the : Show Answer

Q12) Preamble borrows the ideals of " liberty, equality and fraternity" from : Show Answer

Q13) Preamble enshrines ideals spelt out in : Show Answer

Q14) Which statement about the Preamble are correct ? Show Answer

Q15) The name of the Union given in the Constitution is : Show Answer

Q16) ____ does not give correctly the name of original state out of which the new state was created ? Show Answer

Q17) States Reorganization Act created ___ states and ___ Union Territories. Show Answer

Q18) Which of the States and the year of their creation are WRONGLY matched ? Show Answer

Q19) Old name of which state/ Union Territory is wrong ? Show Answer

Q20) The Constitution bestows ___ citizenship on Indian citizens. Show Answer

Q21) ____ is not a condition for acquiring Indian citizenship ? Show Answer

Q22) Citizenship Act, 1955 was amended to confer citizenship by birth on those who were born on or after January 26, 1950 but before June 30, 1987. the cut-off date was include as : Show Answer

Q23) A person is a citizen of India even if born outside India if his/her : Show Answer

Q24) Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas coincides with : Show Answer

Q25) Overseas citizenship of India is granted to people of India origin : Show Answer

Q26) Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946 ? Show Answer

Q27) Which of the following acts introduced the principle of election in India. Show Answer

Q28) Which of the following is correctly matched ? Show Answer

Q29) Statutory recognition to the portfolio system was accorded by : Show Answer

Q30) Dyarchy was introduced by : Show Answer

Q31) Which of the following is not a feature of Government of India Act of 1935 ? Show Answer

Q32) The Indian federation is based on the pattern of Show Answer

Q33) Which act provided for direct control of Indian affairs by the British Government ? Show Answer

Q34) The words 'socialist' and 'secular' were added to the Preamble by Show Answer

Q35) Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? Show Answer

Q36) The Constituent Assembly commenced its business with Dr Rajendra Prasad as its Show Answer

Q37) The Constituent Assembly, which framed the Indian Constitution, was set up in Show Answer

Q38) In the following quotation, 'We The People of India having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist, Secular,
Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens JUSTICE social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all;
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and the integrity of the Nation;
In our Constituent Assembly this "X" Do hereby adopt enact and
Give to ourselves this Constitution', 'X' stands for Show Answer

Q39) The real intention of the British to include the princely states in the Federal Union proposed by the Indian Act of 1935 was to Show Answer

Q40) Which of the following statements correctly describe the fact of the Constitution of India ? Show Answer

Q41) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? Show Answer

Q42) Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following as full States of the Indian Union ? Show Answer

Q43) Which was the capital of Andhra State when it was made a separate State in the year 1953? Show Answer

Q44) The Governor-General of Bengal became the Governor-General of India by : Show Answer

Q45) Constitutional government stand for Show Answer

Q46) Which of the following acts laid the foundation of Central administration ? Show Answer

Q47) Which items is wrongly matched ? Show Answer

Q48) Which features and source are WRONGLY matched ? Show Answer

Q49) To acquire citizenship by registration, a person must have been resident in India for ____ . Show Answer

Q50) The Preamble of the Indian Constitution are on the basis of the : Show Answer

Q51) Which one among the following has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India ? Show Answer

Q52) Which one of the following is not a basic feature of the Indian Constitution ? Show Answer

Q53) What is extradition ? Show Answer

Q54) "Referendum" has an integral relationship with Show Answer

Q55) India is republic because Show Answer

Q56) What are the salient features of the Indian Constitution ? Show Answer

Q57) Which one of the following statements best describe in systems of liberal democracy ? Show Answer

Q58) In which political system does one person or a small group of people hold absolute power ? Show Answer

Q59) Which political system is the basis of Japan's government today ? Show Answer

Q60) The preamble says that the state in India will assure the dignity of the individual. The constitution seeks to achieve this object by guaranteeing. Show Answer

Q61) Which one among the following features of the Constitution of India is indicative of the fact that the real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister ? Show Answer

Q62) ____ were members of the Constituent Assembly ?
1. Communist Party
2. Krishak Praja Party
3. Scheduled Castes Federation
4. Indian National Congress
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q63) Provision relating to ____ came into force from November 26, 1949 ?
1. Citizenship
2. Elections
3. Provisional Parliament
4. Fundamental Rights
Which of the above is / are correct ? Show Answer

Q64) Which statements is/are not correct about Objectives resolution ?
1. It was moved by Nehru in the Constituent Assembly
2. It called for just rights for minorities
3. It forms the basis for the chapter on Fundamental Rights
4. It called for creation of a socialist and secular polity
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Show Answer

Q65) ____ do not contribute to making the Indian Constitution the bulkiest in the world ?
1. Different emergencies are considered in detail
2. codifies the rights and privileges of the members of Parliament and State legislatures
3. enumerates types of Indian citizens and their termination.
4. contains a list of fundamental rights and restrictions imposed.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q66) Indian Constitution establishes a secular state meaning that
1. State treats all religions equally
2. Freedom of faith and worship
3. Educational bodies can impart religious instructions
4. State does not discriminate on the basis of religion
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q67) Consider the following :
1. Socialist
2.Democratic
3. Sovereign
4. Secular
Choose the response that gives the correct order in which these words occur in the Preamble. Show Answer

Q68) What facts emerges from the Preamble ?
1. When the Constitution was enacted
2. Ideals that were to be achieved
3. System of government
4. Source of authority
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q69) 'Union of India' includes :
1.States
2. Union Territories
3. Acquired Territories
Which of the above is / are correct ? Show Answer

Q70) Which statement is correct /
1. Territory of the constituents of the Indian federation may be altered by the Parliament by a simple majority.
2. Consent of the State Legislature is necessary before the Parliament alters boundaries.
3. President's recommendation is necessary for introducing any Bill on redrawing the boundary of a State.
4. President must have State's opinion before altering the name of the State.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q71) ____ were Union Territories before becoming States ?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Manipur
3. Sikkim
4. Tripura
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q72) Mention the correct order of creation.
1. Assam
2. Nagaland
3. Goa
4. Mizoram
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q73) ___ gives the Indian Constitution a unitary bias ?
1. Rigidity of the amendment process
2. Written Constitution
3. Same Constitution for Centre and States
4. Fixed State boundaries
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q74) In order to register as an overseas citizen of India, one can be a citizen of another country, but
1.eligible to have become a citizen of India at the time of India's independence
2. belonging to a territory that became a part of India after August 15, 1947
3. was a citizen of India at the time of the commencement of the Constitution of India
4. Who migrated to that Country before the commencement of the Constitution of India
Which of the following statements is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q75) An overseas Citizen of India
1. has to be of full age and capacity
2. Can avail of an Indian passport
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q76) ____ became a Sate in 1987 ?
1. Goa
2. Sikkim
3. Mizoram
4. Meghalaya
Which of the above is / are correct? Show Answer

Q77) Consider the following statements :
1. The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company's monopoly of Indian trade.
2. Under the Government of India Act 1858, the British Parliament abolished the responsibility of during India directly.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q78) The salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935 are :
1. All India Federation
2. Provincial Autonomy
3. Dyarchy at Centre
4. Abolition of Dyarchy in the states
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q79) The features of Government of India Act of 1858 includes :
1. Replacement of Company rule by the Crown rule
2. Establishment of a Board of Control over the Court of Directors.
3. Reaffirmation of the system of open competition.
4. Separating the legislative and executive functions of the Government-General.
5. Creation of a new office of the Secretary of State for India.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q80) Which of the following are not the federal features of Indian Constitution ?
1. Supremacy of Constitution
2. All-India services
3. Single citizenship
4. Independent judiciary
5. Bicameral legislature
6. Integrated judiciary
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q81) The features of Indian parliament system are :
1. Independent judiciary.
2. Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature.
3. A written Constitution
4. Presence of de jure and de facto executives.
5. Individual responsibility of the executive to the legislature.
Which of the above is/ are correct ? Show Answer

Q82) Which of the following features are present in the Indian Constitution ?
1. Multiple procedure for amendment
2. States not empowered to infinite amendment
3. Certain amendments have to be passed just by state legislatures
4. Joint-sittings of Parliament to solve disputes regarding constitutional amendments.
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Q83) Assertion : Territory of India is larger than the territories of the State taken together.
Reason : India is a Union of States. Show Answer

Q84) Assertion : In democracy, the ultimate responsibility of administration is to the people.
Reason : The democratic government is based on the principle of popular sovereignty. Show Answer

Q85) Acquisition and termination of citizenship are in : Show Answer

Q86) Which of the following are the federal features of the Indian Constitution ?
1. Rigid Constitution
2. Bicameralleg legislature
3. Office of the CAG
4. Collective responsibility
5 Office of the Governor Show Answer

Q87) Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive council by substituting portfolio or departmental system for corporate functioning? Show Answer

Q88) Which one of the following provisions was not made in the Charter Act of 1833? Show Answer

Q89) Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly? Show Answer

Q90) With reference to Indian History the members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were? Show Answer

Q91) Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India? Show Answer

Q92) Which one of the following schedules of the India Constitution lists the names of States and specifies their territories? Show Answer

Q93) Consider the following statements
1. The Constitution of India has 22 parts
2. There are 395 Articles in the Constitution of India
3. Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules were added to the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Amendment) Acts.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q94) 'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in Show Answer

Q95) which country's Constitution was the first one to begin with a Preamble? Show Answer

Q96) The Preamble to the Constitution, declares India as Show Answer

Q97) The Preamble of the Indian Constitution adopted on 26th November, 1949, did not include the terms Show Answer

Q98) Which one of the following statements is incorrect? Show Answer

Q99) If a new State of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution must be amended? Show Answer

Q100) The territory of India includes Show Answer

Q101) Identify the correct statements
1. In June, 1948, the Government of India appointed the Linguistic Provinces Commission under the Chairmanship of SK Dhar to examine the feasibility of linguistic Reorganisation of States.
2. The Commission submitted its report in December, 1949.
3. It recommended the Reorganisation of States on the basis of administrative convenience rather than linguistic factor.
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Q102) Assertion (A) Being a Sovereign State, India can acquire Foreign Territories according to the modes recognised by International Law.
2. Reason (R) India acquired several Foreign Territories such as Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Daman and Diu, Puducherry and Sikkim.
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Q103) Consider the following statements
1. Articles 371(A) to 371 were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh , Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa.
2. Constitutions of India and the United States of America envisage a dual polity (The Union and the States) but a single citizenship.
3. A naturalised citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q104) Assertion (A) Representation of people's Act allows voting rights to persons of Indian origin.
Reason (R) In India, NRIs who want to vote will have to be present in their home constituencies to cast their ballot in person during the elections.
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Q105) Who is an Overseas Citizen of India?
1. A person registered as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
2. A foreign national who was eligible to become a citizen of India on 26th January, 1950.
3. He was citizen of India on or at any time after 26th January, 1950.
He belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15th August, 1947.
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Q106) Some of the Fundamental Rights are not enjoyed by Show Answer

Q107) Identify the correct statements
1. When a person renounces his India Citizenship, his/her children may not lose Indian Citizenship.
2. When such a child attains the age of eighteen, may resume Indian Citizenship.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q108) Which of the following acts laid the foundation of Central Administration ? Show Answer

Q109) Consider the following statements. The Regulating Act of 1773, was passed by the British Parliament in order to
1) Establish parliamentary control over the administration of the East India Company's territory in India
2) Make the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of Bengal
3) End of dual system of administration in India. Which of these statements are correct ? Show Answer

Q110) Consider the following statements regarding Fedral Legislature of the Government of India Act, 1935
1) In the Upper House, the election was to be direct while in the Lower House it was indirect
2) The princess were to nominate 2/3rd of the representatives in the Lower House and 2/5th in
the Upper House.
3) There was a provision of Dyarchy at the states.
4) Residuary legislative powers were vested in the States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct Show Answer

Q111) In the federation under the Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the Show Answer

Q112) Which of the following is not correct about Charter Act of 1833 ?
1) This act created, for the first time, a Government of India having authority over the
entire territorial area possessed by the British in India.
2) This act added a law member (without voting power) to the Executive Council if
the Governor-General
3) The act threw open to all, irrespective of religion, place of birth, descent and colour,
services under the company.
4) Recruitment to civil services was based on open annual competition examination (excluding Indians). Show Answer

Q113) Which of the following is correct about Charter Act of 1853?
1) It introduced an open competition system of selection and recruitment of civil servants.
2) It introduced, for the first time, local representation in Central Legislative Council.
3) It abolished the Board of Control and Court of Directors.
4) It extended the companies rule. Show Answer

Q114) Which of the following Acts was described by Jawahar Lal Nehru as 'Charter of Slavery' ? Show Answer

Q115) What is the correct sequence of the following developments in the following
developments in the Constitutional history of India ?
1) Cabinet Mission Plan
2) Morley-Minto Report
3) Montague-Chelmsford Report
4) Simon Commission Report
Select the correct chronological order using the codes given below Show Answer

Q116) Assertion (A) The Government of India Act, 1919 was passed by the British Parliament to
Introduce Diarchy in the Provincial Government.
Reason (R) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms committee had recommended the
introduction of Diarchy in the Provincial Government Show Answer

Q117) The most short-lived of all of Britain's constitutional experiments in India was the Show Answer

Q118) The objective of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 was
1) To give power to the Local Government
2) To establish Dyarchy in the provinces
3) The extension of Provincial Government
Which of these statements are correct? Show Answer

Q119) After Quit India Movement, C Rajagopalachari issued a pamphlet entitled
"The Way Out" Which one of the following was a proposal in this pamphlet ? Show Answer

Q120) Choose the correct statements regarding Governments regarding Government of India Act, 1947
1) It empowered the Constituent Assemblies of the two dominions to frame and adopt any Constitution for their respective mations and to repeal any act of the British Parliament, including the Independence act itself.
2) It ended the British rule in India.
3) On 15th August, 1947, it became operational and C Rajagopalachari became the first
Governor-General of Dominion of India
4) It designated the Governor-General of India and the Provincial Governors as constitutional (nominal)
heads of the states. Show Answer

Q121) Consider the following statements
1) White Paper issued after the Third Round Table Conference outlined the British Government's
proposal for constitutional reforms in India
2) Congress working committe declared that the only satisfactory atternative to the white paper
was a Constitution drawn up by a Constituent drawn up by a Constituent assembly elected on the basis of ad.
3) Congress Working Committee rejected the report of Joint Parliamentary Committe (1933-34) on Constitutional Reforms
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q122) The member of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were Show Answer

Q123)
Which of the following statements is correct ? Show Answer

Q124) The seats in Constituent Assembly were allocated to which of the following communities ?
1) Muslims
2) Sikhs
3) Jains
4) General Show Answer

Q125) Consider the following statements
1) In an article entitled 'The Only Way' Gandhiji expressed that Constitutent
Assembly alone can produce a Constitution indigenous to the country and truly and fully representing
the will of the people.
2) Gandhiji expressed that the only way out to arrive at a just solution of communal and others
problems was Constituent Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q126) The constitution of Indian borrowed the scheme of federation from the Constitution of Show Answer

Q127) WIth reference to the period of India Freedom Struggle, which of the following
were recommended by the Nehru Report?
1) Complete independence for India.
2) Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.
3) Provision of Fundamental Rights for the people of India in the Constitution
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Q128) Assertion (A) Constituent Assembly could not be a sovereign body.
Reason (R) It was established by the British Government and could be abolished by it. Show Answer

Q129) Which of the following are the limitations on the sovereignty of Indian Parliament ?
1) Fundamental Rights
2) Judicial Review
3) Federalism
4) Written Constitution Show Answer

Q130) Assertion (A) I the Constitution of India is a liberal constitution.
Reason (R) II It provides Fundamental Rights to Individuals. Show Answer

Q131) Choose the federal features of Indian Constitution
1) It has provision for distribution of powers between Union and States
2) It provides for constitutional supremacy.
3) Its allowance for single citizenship
4) It makes detailed provision for independence of judiciary. Show Answer

Q132)
Which of the following statements is correct with regarding with 4th Schedule of the Constitution? Show Answer

Q133) The cardinal features of political system in India are
1) It is a democratic republic
2) It has a Parliamentary from of Government.
3) The supreme power vests in the people of India.
4) It provides for a unified autority. Show Answer

Q134)
The Indian Constitution has borrowed the ideas of Preamble from the Show Answer

Q135) Which of the following statements is correct ? Show Answer

Q136) Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union and its Territory? Show Answer

Q137) Which one of the following statements correctly describe the fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India ? Show Answer

Q138) Which of the following princely States refused to join India in 1947?
1) Hyderabad
2) Sindh
3) Gwalior
4) Junagarh
5) Kashmir Show Answer

Q139) Identify the correct statements
1) In June 1948, the Government of India appointed the Linguistic Provinces Commission under the
Chairmanship of S K Dhar to examine the feasibility of linguistic reorganisation of States.
2) The commission submitted it's report in December 1949
3) It recommended the reorganisation of States on the basis of administrative convience
rather that linguistic factor. Show Answer

Q140) Identify the correct statements regarding JVP committee
1) The committee recommended language as the basis for the reorganisation of the States.
2) It suggested security, unity and economic prosperity of the nation as the criteria of the reorganisation Show Answer

Q141) Which country accepted the policy of Dual Citizenship? Show Answer

Q142) Who can be a citizen of India ?
1) The children of foreign diplomats posted in India.
2) A person who is married to a citizen of India and is ordinarily resident in India for six years before making
an application for registration Show Answer

Q143) In India who is eligible for the office of President? Show Answer

Q144) Identify the correct statement
1) The Indian Constitution is federal and envisages a dual polity (Centre and States.)
2) The citizen in India owe allegiance to both the Union and State. Show Answer

Q145) Consider the following statements
1) Articles 371 to 371 I were inserted in the constitution of India to
meet regional demands of Nagaland, Asom, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh
and Goa.
2) Constitution of India and the United States of America envisage a dual polity (The Union and the States)
but a single citizenship.
3) A naturalised citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q146) India Citizenship Act 1955 follows.
1) Jus Sanguinis
2) Jus Soli
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Q147) Consider the following statements regarding Citizenship Act 2003.
1) The Act has amended the Citizenship Act, 1955.
2) It provides citizenship of India to persons of India origin, Belonging to 12 specified countries.
Which of these statements is/are correct? Show Answer

Q148) Which of the following statements are correct regarding Dual Citizenship 2005, in India?
1) Dual citizen are to be treated as citizen for the purpose of taxation
2) They are not eligible to be elected to Public Office
3) The dual citizenship does not provide Voting Rights to the PIOs. Show Answer

Q149) A person who wants to become a citizen of India should approach to which ministry? Show Answer

Q150) Which part of the constitution is rightly describe as Magna Carta of India? Show Answer

Q151) Consider the following statements
1) In case of any conflict between Part III and Part IV of the Constitution, the former should
prevail in the Court.
2) Part IV (Containing the Directive Principle of the State Policy) is not a part of the Constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q152) With reference to India Constitution consider the following statements
1) Originally, seven Fundamental Rights were listed in the constitution.
2) By 42nd Amendment, the Janata Party Government in 1978-79, deleted the
Fundamental Right to property, So there are now only six Fundamental Rights.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct? Show Answer

Q153)
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principle of State Policy as enshrined in the
Constitution of India
Securing for citizen of India a uniform civil code.
Organising Village Panchayats.
Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.
Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural apportunities.
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the DPSP? Show Answer

Q154) Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on education?
1) Directive Principles of State Policy
2) Rural and Urban Bodies
3) Fifth Schedule
4) Sixth Schedule
5) Seventh Schedule
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Q155) Model code of conduct was used for the first time in Show Answer

Q156) Consider the following statements
1) There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal work for both men and women.
2) The constitution of India does not define backward classes
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q157) In which article Constitution directs State to make provision for just and humane conditions for work and
maternity relief? Show Answer

Q158) What are the Gandhian Principles that have been incorporated in the Indian Constitution in Part IV?
1) Efforts to be made for the development of weaker or backward section of the society
2) Prohibition in use of intoxicating liquor except for medicinal purposes
3) Organisation of village panchayats
4) Establishment of collage and small scale industries in rural areas.
Which of these statements is/are correct? Show Answer

Q159) Which one of the following are listed as a Directive Principle in our Constitution?
1) Complete freedom in the economic field for the interest of consumer and producers.
2) Regulation of economic system of the country so as to prevent concentration of wealth and means of production.
3) To ensure decent standard of living and facilities of leisure for all workers.
4) To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife
Which of these statements is/are correct? Show Answer

Q160) India parliament consists of Show Answer

Q161) Identify the correct statemernt(s)
1) Presidential form of Government is one in which executive is responsible to the Legislature for its policies
and acts.
2) Parliamentary form of Government is one in which executive is not responsible to the Legislature for its
policies and acts.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct? Show Answer

Q162) Assertion (A) The Constitution of India is quasi-federal.
Reason (R) It has both Federal and non-federal features. Show Answer

Q163) Which of the following statements about the federal system in India are correct?
1) The Constitution introduce a federal system as the basic structure of Government.
2) There is strong admixture of a unitary bias.
3) Both the Union and State Legislature are sovereign
4) The Legislative, Financial and Judicial powers have been divided between the union and its units
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct? Show Answer

Q164) The special status of Jammu and Kashmir implies the state has Show Answer

Q165)
Jammu and Kashmir has a Constitution framed by Show Answer

Q166) Which of the following powers of the Prime Minister regard to the conduct of foreign relations are incorrect?
1) He represents the Country in various International Conferences.
2) He receives the Diplomatic Envoys of other countries.
3) He always heads the foreign affairs ministry.
4) He is the only spokesman of the Government on External Affairs in the Parliament
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Q167) Consider the following statements
1) Under Article 1 of the Indian Constitution, the State of Jammu and Kashmir is a
constituent state of India Union and its territory form a part of the territory of India
2) Article 370 in Part xx of the Constitution grants a special status to Jammu & Kashmir
3) The state of Jammu and Kashmir has its own separate State Constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q168) He represent the nation but does not lead the nation. This dictum applies on whom of the following? Show Answer

Q169) Which of the following is/are part of the Electoral College for electing the President of India?
1) Members of the both Houses of the Parliament
2) Elected members of Legislative assembly of States
3) Members of Legislative Assembly of Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry Show Answer

Q170) With reference to the Presidential election in India, consider the following statements
1) The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential election should be signed by at least 50 electors as
proposers and another 50 as secondary.
2) The prescribed security deposit in the Presidential election is Rs. 25,000
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Show Answer

Q171) Assertion (A) A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall not be eligible for re-election
to that office.
Reason (R) No person shall be eligible for election as a President unless he is qualified for election
as a member of the House of People. Show Answer

Q172) Assertion (A) President can hold office beyond 5 years.
Reason (R) His term can be extended beyond 5 years by the parliament Show Answer

Q173) Assertion (A) The President of India can be impeached for the violation of the Constitution.
Reason (R) The Constitution lays down the procedure for impeachment of the President. Show Answer

Q174) In the event of a vacancy in the offices of both the President and Vice-President of India,
the person who performs the duty of a president is Show Answer

Q175) Who among the following is/are appointed by the president of India?
1) The Chairman of the State Public Service Commission
2) The Chief Minister of State
3) The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioner
4) The attorney general of India.
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Q176) Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India?
1) Real and Popular
2) Titular and De-jure
3) Political and Nominal
4) Constitutional and Nominal
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Q177) Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India
1) A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless, before the explanation of that period. It has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
2) Financial Emergency can remain in operation for a maximum period of three years.
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Q178) Consider the following statements
1) The Constitution contains specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister
2) Article 74 says that Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President,
3) The term of Prime Minister is not fixed and he holds office during the pleasure of the President
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Q179) Which of the following are the provisions of Article 75 of the Constitution?
1) Minister shall be appointed by the President on the advice of Prime Minister.
2) The council of minsiter shall be collectively responsible to the House of People.
3) The question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by minister to the President shall be inquired into in any court.
4) The salaries and allowances of ministers shall be determined by Parliament.
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Q180) Choose the correct statement regarding the cabinet committees.
1) These are constitutional bodies.
2) There are two types of cabinet committees-permanent and ad hoc.
3) Political Affairs Committee is often called Super-Cabinet
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Q181) Which one of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India? Show Answer

Q182) The distribution of power between Centre and the state is based on the scheme provided in Show Answer

Q183) Consider the following statements
1) There is an explicit Constitutional provision which allows parliamentary legislature for the implementation of
International treaties
2) The words socialist and secular were added to the Preamble by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Art, 1978
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Q184) Consider the following statements
1) National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission
2) The economic and social planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India
3) The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans
for economic development and social justice
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Q185) The duties envisaged by the Constitution for the inter-state Council are to
1) inquire into and advise on disputes between States
2) investigate matters of common interest for two or more States
3) make recommendation for coordination of policy and action relating to any subject
4) enforce provisions relating to the freedom of trade and commerce
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Q186) How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution? Show Answer

Q187) Which of the following two basic features were added in the Minerva Mills case?
1) Sovereignty of India
2) Limited power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution
3) Secular character of the Constitution
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Q188) What do you understand by the dual role of the Governor? Show Answer

Q189) A member of Public Service Commission can be removed from his/her office under
which Article of the Constitution? Show Answer

Q190) Consider the following statements
1) Article 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland,
Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa
2) Constitutions of India and the United States of America envisage a dual polity
(The Union and the States) but a single citizenship
3) A naturalised citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship
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Q191) The Preamble of the Indian constitution adopted on 26th November,
1949, did not include the terms
1) Socialist
2) Secular
3) Intergrity
4) Republic
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Q192) Consider the following explanations regarding Article 23 (Right
against Exploitation)
1) It includes slavery, bonded labour and beggar.
2) It protects the individual not only against the State but
also private citizens.
3) The protection of this Article is available to only citizens.
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Q193) With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following
1) Fundamental Rights
2) Fundamental Duties
3) Directive Principle of State Policy
Which of the above provision of the Constitution of India is/are
fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by
the Government of India? Show Answer

Q194) Which of the following article of our constitution deals with the
parliamentary system?
1) Article 74
2) Article 75
3) Article 163
4) Article 164
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Q195) Consider the following statements
1) Article 168 to 212 in Part VI of the Constitution deals
with the state Legislature
2) At present 23 state have unicameral house
3) The Legislative Council of State is not subjected to
dissolution, but, after every two year one third of its members
retire
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Q196) Which of the following bodies does not / do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils Show Answer

Q197) In which political does one person or a small group of people hold absolute power? Show Answer

Q198) Which political system is the basis of japan's government today? Show Answer

Q199) The preamble says that the state in India will assure the dignity of the individual. The constitution seeks to achieve this object by guaranteeing Show Answer

Q200) Which one among the following featires of the Constitition of India is indicative of the fact that the real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister? Show Answer

Q201) Which if the following body of India is/are headed by the Prime Minister?
1. National Development Council
2. Inter- State Council
3. National Water Resources Council
4. National Integration Council
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Q202) Consider the following statements regarding Law Commission of India:
1. Recently, the Twentieth Law Commission was constituted under the chairmanship of D.K. Jain.
2. The commission is constituted for a period of five years.
3. Condification of the penal code and the criminal procedure code was recommended by the law commission consituted under charter Act of 1833.
4. It is a constitutional body.
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Q203) Consider the following Statements?
1. 'Five states are to hold election this November and December, these states are Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh and Delhi.
2. ' Delhi will be the only place where two-phase voting is scheduled to take place.'
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Q204) Consider the Following Statements
1. 'Telengana is the 29th state of India and Hyderabad will be the joint capital (along with Andhra Pradesh's) for 10 years.'
2. 'Lalu Prasad who has been acquitted in the fodder scam contest the elections as per the ordinance passed by the Government recently.'
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Q205) The first ever attempt by Lord Canning to divide executive ruling from the legislative council, which had kind of become a separate parliament by itself was Show Answer

Q206) When for the first time did the British announce that the framing of the new constitution should be primarily the responsibility of the Indians themselves? Show Answer

Q207) The vexed question whether the Preamble is a part of the Constitution or not was dealt with in- Show Answer

Q208) The term 'Justice' in the Preamble to the Constitution embraces distinct form namely — Show Answer

Q209) The term 'Justice' in the Preamble to the Constitution is secured through various provisions of- Show Answer

Q210) Indian constitution provides for Show Answer

Q211) Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. NITI Aayog
3. Finance Commission of India
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Q212) Which one of the following is not included in the State List in the Constitution of India? Show Answer

Q213) Which one of the following countries does not have constitutional provisions requiring the federal government to transfer its resources to the States? Show Answer

Q214) In Our Constituent Assembly this ………………..do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution". Fill in the blank with – Show Answer

Q215) The Preamble to the Constitution mentions- Show Answer

Q216) The Preamble declares India as a Republic which means – Show Answer

Q217) The word ‘Sovereign’ in the Preamble to the Constitution means India –
a) Externally free from the control of any foreign power
b) Internally has a free government which is directly by the people and makes laws that govern the people
c) Both of the above
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Q218) Citizenship of India by naturalization can be acquired by a foreigner (not illegal migrant) who is ordinarily resident in India for Show Answer

Q219) Those born in India on or after 3 December 2004 are considered citizens of India only Show Answer

Q220) In September 2013, Bombay High Court gave a judgement that Show Answer

Q221) Citizenship can be terminated by- Show Answer

Q222) Which among the following duties was added by the 86th Constitution Amendment of India? Show Answer

Q223) Who among the following is known as ‘the father of local self government’ in India ? Show Answer

Q224) The legislative origins of the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments date back to – Show Answer

Q225) The term 'Republic' in our Preamble to the Constitution indicates that – Show Answer

Q226) Economic Justice as mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution denotes/ involves- Show Answer

Q227) Political justice as mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution implies that all citizens should have- Show Answer

Q228) The ideal of justice — social, economic and political — as mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution has been taken from- Show Answer

Q229) The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in our Preamble to the Constitution have been taken from - Show Answer

Q230) Consider the following :
1. the Constitution of India is neither wholly rigid nor wholly flexible
2. A state can adopt the language spoken by its people in that state also as its official language
3. for the purpose of amendment, our constitution adopts only one method
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Q231) Consider the following statements-
1. Under the Charter Act of 1853 the centralized power was given a thought, with contemplation of divided power for separate ruling
2. The Act was enacted in the wake of a timely renewal of 20 years for each Charter Act
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Q232) Consider the following statements-
Assertion-When the constitution in 1950 adopted a parliamentary form of government, with a cabinet led by a prime minister it was not the British parliament that it was emulating
Reason-It was formalizing nationalist practices, which the people were already familiar with
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Q233) Which of the following has been called as the 'identity card of the Constitution? Show Answer

Q234) Preamble to the Constitution has been amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), which added new word— Show Answer

Q235) Preamble to the Constitution promises Equality of-

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Q236) Preamble to the Constitution commits itself to Fraternity assuring- Show Answer

Q237) With regard to features of the Indian constitution & their sources match the columns and select the answer using the codes given below-
1. Japanese Constitution - Procedure established by law
2. South African Constitution - Procedure for amendment of constitution & election of members of Rajya Sabha
3. French Constitution -Republic and ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble
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Q238) Consider the following statements with reference to Preamble as Interpreter of Legislation and statutes:
1. The preamble contains the spirit of the constitution
2. Every legislation framed is in conformity with the spirit of the preamble and thus the constitutionality and objects of the statutes are tested
3. It contains the recitals showing the reason for enactment of any legislation and prevents the legislation to fall in the arms of ambiguity
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Q239) The Indian Constitution is referred to as a living document. Why?
1. It is open to constant change whether by ratifying the constitution with a new amendment or by repealing an existing amendment
2. It is written and lengthiest constitution of the world
3. The constitution is open to constant interpretation by the Supreme Court
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Q240) Which one of the following is not included in the State List in the Constitution of India? Show Answer

Q241) Which one of the following countries does not have constitutional provisions requiring the federal government to transfer its resources to the States? Show Answer

Q242) In Our Constituent Assembly this ………………..do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution". Fill in the blank with – Show Answer

Q243) The Preamble to the Constitution mentions- Show Answer

Q244) The word ‘Sovereign’ in the Preamble to the Constitution means India – Show Answer

Q245) Consider the following-
Assertion-though the principle of ministerial responsibility has been adopted in our Constitution, both at the Centre and in the States, the principle of legal responsibility has not been introduced in the English sense
Reason- There is no requirement that the acts of the President or of the Governor must be countersigned by a Minister
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Q246) With reference to adult franchise in Indian constitution, consider the following-
Every citizen in India who is 18 years of age or more is entitled to cast his/her vote irrespective of his-
1. religion
2. place of birth
3. caste
4. creed
5. sex
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Q247) Consider the following statements-
1. Overseas Citizenship of India is not an actual citizenship of India and thus, does not amount to dual citizenship or dual nationality
2. Overseas Citizenship of India card is not a substitute for an Indian visa and therefore, the passport which displays the lifetime visa must be carried by OCI holders while travelling to India.
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Q248) What is not true about Overseas Citizens of India?
1. Though not actual dual citizenship, the privileges afforded by acquiring an Overseas Citizen of India card is that now multinational companies are finding it simpler to hire the OCI cardholders, who enjoy a multiple entry, multipurpose lifelong visa to visit India
2. The card provides a lifelong visa to the holder, sparing them the need to obtain separate work permits
3. OCI holders are treated on par with NRIs for economic, financial and educational matters
4. They have political rights and rights to buy agricultural and plantation properties or hold public office
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Q249) Consider the following statements –
1. The constitution prohibits the State from conferring any titles
2. Citizens of India cannot accept titles from a foreign State
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Q250) Consider the following statements with regard to fundamental rights:
1. No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once
2. No person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself
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Q251) The Minority Rights provided in the Constitution which fall in the category of ‘Separate Domain are as under:-
1. right of ‘any section of the citizens’ to ‘conserve’ its ‘distinct language, script or culture
2. restriction on denial of admission to any citizen, to any educational institution maintained or aided by the State, ‘on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them’
3. right of all Religious and Linguistic Minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
4. freedom of Minority-managed educational institutions from discrimination in the matter of receiving aid from the State
5. provision for facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage
6. provision for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities and his duties
7. Sikh community’s right of ‘wearing and carrying of kirpans
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Q252) Consider the following
1. the Constitution of India is neither wholly rigid nor wholly flexible
2. A state can adopt the language spoken by its people in that state also as its official language
3. for the purpose of amendment, our constitution adopts only one method
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Q253) Which of the following statements is true with regard to the process of the making of the Constitution?
1. the process of the evolution of the Constitution of India began many decades before India became independent in 1947
2. The process continued unabated since it originated in the freedom struggle till a new constitution was drafted after prolonged debates and discussions in the Constituent Assembly
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Q254) Consider the following
Assertion-The Constitution of India is the modern sacred text of the contemporary India
Reason- It reflects the new aspirations and values of the people of India and testifies how the people of India are the supreme masters in all matters concerning the welfare of Indians
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Q255) Consider the following statements-
1. The Preamble of Indian Constitution reflects the basic structure and the spirit of the Constitution
2. It serves as a channelizing tool for the interpretation of the constitution as a whole
3. It acts as the preface of the constitution of India and lays down the philosophical ideas
4. It represents the entire constitution in its written words
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Q256) The term `Preamble' refers to- Show Answer

Q257) Consider the following -
Assertion-The constitution of India envisages for the British Parliamentary system of government rather than American Presidential System of Government
Reason-The Parliamentary system is based on the principle of cooperation and coordination between the legislative and executive organs while the presidential system is based on the doctrine of separation of powers between the two organs
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Q258) So far as the General rules of interpretation of the constitution are concerned which of the following is true in this regard?
1. If the words are clear and unambiguous, they must be given full effect
2. The constitution must be read as a whole
3. Principles of Harmonious construction must be applied
4. The constitution must be interpreted in a broad and liberal sense
5. The court has to infer the spirit of the constitution from the language
6. Internal and External aids may be used while interpreting
7. The Constitution prevails over other statutes
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Q259) Consider the following statements-
1. With the help of Article 368 Parliament can amend the constitution
2. Every part of constitution can be amended by the Parliament except “basic structure” of the constitution as held by the Supreme Court
3. Any law which violates the basic structure of the constitution is declared unconstitutional & invalid by the court
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Q260) In which article of the constitution has the provision of participation of workers in management of industry been included? Show Answer

Q261) Identify the amendment method by which amendment can be introduced in Parliament
1. Most parts of the Constitution with exception of some specific provisions can be amended by this method
2. Under this method, the Constitution can be amended by the Union Parliament alone
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Q262) In respect of some specified provisions of the Constitution, a very rigid method of amendment has been prescribed. What is true about this procedure and method?
1. the amendment bill is to be passed by both the Houses of the Union Parliament by a majority of total membership and a 2/3rd majority of members present and voting in each House
2. the amendment bill has to secure ratification from at least half of the several State Legislatures
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Q263) The distribution of legislative powers in our Constitution under both heads cabe understood as
1. As regards the territory with respect to which the Legislature may legislate, the State Legislature naturally suffers from a limitation to which Parliament is not subject, namely, that the territory of the Union being divided amongst the States, the jurisdiction of each State must be confined to its own territory
2. When State Legislature makes a law relating to a subject within its competence, it must be read as referring to persons or objects situated within the territory of the State concerned
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Q264) Consider the following statements-
1. The vesting of residual power under the Constitution follows the precedent of Canada
2. Under the Government of India Act, 1935, the residual powers were vested neither in the Federal nor in the State Legislature, but were placed in the hands of the Governor-General
3. the Constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three Lists,—in the Union legislature
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Q265) Consider the following statements-
1. The Constitution empowers the President of India to establish inter-state council in national public interest
2. The council has the duty of inquiring into and advising upon disputes which might arise between states and centre
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Q266) The constitution empowers Parliament or State Legislatures to set up tribunals for matters other than those covered by clause (2) of Article 323-A. The matters to be covered by such tribunals is/are
1. levy, assessment, collection and enforcement of any tax
2. foreign exchange, import and export across customs frontiers
3. industrial and labor disputes
4. matters connected with land reforms covered by article 31-a
5. ceiling on urban property
6. elections to either house of parliament or legislatures of the states
7. production, procurement, supply and distribution of food-stuffs or other essential goods
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Q267) The notion of welfare state rests on the principles of -
1. equality of opportunity
2. equitable distribution of wealth
3. public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life.
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Q268) There is both for the centre and each of the states, a consolidated fund to which all incomes received by the government are credited. These income comprise
1. tax or non-tax revenue
2. all short-term loans like the Treasury Bills and ways and means
3. moneys received by the government in repayment of loans it had advanced previously.
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Q269) Public Account mentioned under Article 266 (2) of the Constitution receives money from accounts mentioned other than in Consolidated Fund of India. Public Account comprises
1. Small Savings
2. Provident Funds
3. Reserve Funds
4. Cash Balance
5. tax or non-tax revenue
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