Indian Polity - 1

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1.

1. According to Article 3, which is/are not correct?
- A.
  
  A. Diminish the area of any state
- B.
  
  B. Alter the boundaries of any state
- C.
  
  C. Alter the name of any state
- D.
  
  D. Cede away the territory of any state
2.

Which of the following language is not mentioned in the Indian constitution?
- A.
  
  A. Sanskrit
- B.
  
  B. English
- C.
  
  C. Sindhi
- D.
  
  D. Nepali
3.

3. Sikkim was granted statehood in the year
- A.
  
  A. 1976
- B.
  
  B. 1973
- C.
  
  C. 1975
- D.
  
  D. 1974
4.

Consider the statements: 1. The parliament of India can place a particular law in the 9th schedule 2. The validity of law placed in 9th schedule cannot be examined by Supreme Court
- A.
  
  A. only 1
- B.
  
  B. only 2
- C.
  
  C. Both 1 and 2
- D.
  
  D. Neither 1 nor 2
5.

5. Liberalism is a symbol of
- A.
  
  A. Freedom of social, political and economic aspects
- B.
  
  B. Nature and behaviour
- C.
  
  C. Liberalization
- D.
  
  D. Religious conservationism
6.

6. Which among the following is not a feature of Indian constitution?
- A.
  
  A. Federal form of Government
- B.
  
  B. A written constitution
- C.
  
  C. Parliamentary form of Government
- D.
  
  D. Double citizenship
7.

7. The 9th schedule to the Indian constitution was added by
- A.
  
  A. 9th Amendment
- B.
  
  B. 8th Amendment
- C.
  
  C. 1st Amendment
- D.
  
  D. 42nd Amendment
8.

Which of the following acts amended the Preamble?
- A.
  
  A. 44th Amendment
- B.
  
  B. 56th Amendment
- C.
  
  C. 42nd Amendment
- D.
  
  D. It has never been amended
9.

9. Which schedule contain special provisions for scheduled tribe?
- A.
  
  A. 9th
- B.
  
  B. 5th
- C.
  
  C. 7th
- D.
  
  D. 3rd
10.

Consider these statements with regard to bill under Article 2 and 3: 1. The consent of a state legislature is necessary before parliament redistributes its territory. 2. The territory of Indian federation may be altered by the parliament by a simple majority. 3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing bill in parliament. 4. The President must receive the states opinion before recommending the bill
- A.
  
  A. only 1
- B.
  
  B. 1, 3 and 4
- C.
  
  C. 1, 2 and 3
- D.
  
  D. All of the above
11.

11. Which of the following languages were added in the 8th schedule later?
- A.
  
  A. Sanskrit, Sindhi, Konkani, Nepali
- B.
  
  B. English, Sindhi, Marathi, Sanskrit
- C.
  
  C. Marathi, Oriya, Konkani, Nepali
- D.
  
  D. Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
12.

12. Which of the following is not a Union Territory?
- A.
  
  A. Nagaland
- B.
  
  B. Lakshadweep
- C.
  
  C. Daman and Diu
- D.
  
  D. Puducherry
13.

13. Which of these is not a language in India?
- A.
  
  A. Kannada
- B.
  
  B. Sikh
- C.
  
  C. Sindhi
- D.
  
  D. Konkani
14.

14. Which of these countries got first written constitution?
- A.
  
  A. U.K
- B.
  
  B. USA
- C.
  
  C. USSR
- D.
  
  D. China
15.

15. Total number of languages in 8th schedule of Indian constitution are
- A.
  
  A. 14
- B.
  
  B. 22
- C.
  
  C. 15
- D.
  
  D. 18
16.

16. Which schedule lists the names of States and UTs?
- A.
  
  A. 1st
- B.
  
  B. 2nd
- C.
  
  C. 3rd
- D.
  
  D. 4th
17.

17. How many schedules are in the Indian constitution?
- A.
  
  A. 9
- B.
  
  B. 11
- C.
  
  C. 12
- D.
  
  D. 10
18.

18. The original preamble of the Indian Constitution did not include 1. Integrity 2. Republic 3. Socialist 4. Secular
- A.
  
  A. only 3
- B.
  
  B. 1 and 3
- C.
  
  C. only 2
- D.
  
  D. 1, 3 and 4
19.

19. Who described constitution of India as "Quasi federation"?
- A.
  
  A. Morris Jones
- B.
  
  B. Ione Jennings
- C.
  
  C. KC Wheares
- D.
  
  D. Granville Austin
20.

20. The state reorganisation act, 1956 created
- A.
  
  A. 17 states and 9 UTs
- B.
  
  B. 14 states and 6 UTs
- C.
  
  C. 17 states and 6 UTs
- D.
  
  D. 15 states and 9 UTs