Q1. How many fundamental duties are there in the Indian constitution? Q1. How many fundamental duties are there in the Indian constitution?
(A) 10 (A) 10
(B) 11 (B) 11
(C) 9 (C) 9
(D) 6 (D) 6
Answer: (B) 11 Answer: (B) 11
There are 11 fundamental duties in the 42nd Amendment Act of the Constitution in 1976. The 11 duties ae listed below-
1.To abide by the constitution and respect the national flag and the national anthem.
2.To cherish the noble ideals which inspired our struggle for freedom.
3.To uphold the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country.
4.To defend the country and render national service when called on to do so
5.To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India.
6.To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
7.To protect and improve the natural environment includes lakes, rivers and Wildlife and have compassion for the living.
8.To develop the scientific temper, humanism and “the spirit of inquiry and reform.
9.To safeguard. Public property and abjure violence.
10.To strive to achieve excellence in all spheres of individual and collective life so that the nation makes progress.
11.To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years.There are 11 fundamental duties in the 42nd Amendment Act of the Constitution in 1976. The 11 duties ae listed below-
1.To abide by the constitution and respect the national flag and the national anthem.
2.To cherish the noble ideals which inspired our struggle for freedom.
3.To uphold the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country.
4.To defend the country and render national service when called on to do so
5.To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India.
6.To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
7.To protect and improve the natural environment includes lakes, rivers and Wildlife and have compassion for the living.
8.To develop the scientific temper, humanism and “the spirit of inquiry and reform.
9.To safeguard. Public property and abjure violence.
10.To strive to achieve excellence in all spheres of individual and collective life so that the nation makes progress.
11.To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years.
Q1. Who among the following was the Vice President who resigned from his post to contest the election of president? Q1. Who among the following was the Vice President who resigned from his post to contest the election of president?
Following the death of Zakir Husain in 1969, Varahagiri Venkata Giri resigned from the post of vice president to contest the presidential election and got elected.Following the death of Zakir Husain in 1969, Varahagiri Venkata Giri resigned from the post of vice president to contest the presidential election and got elected.
Q2. How many languages are included in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution? Q2. How many languages are included in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution?
(A) 18 (A) 18
(B) 21 (B) 21
(C) 22 (C) 22
(D) 25 (D) 25
Answer: (C) 22 Answer: (C) 22
There are 22 official languages in India and they are covered under the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri,Marathi, Maithili, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.There are 22 official languages in India and they are covered under the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri,Marathi, Maithili, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
Q3. Fundamental rights in indian constitution borrowed from? Q3. Fundamental rights in indian constitution borrowed from?
(A) From constitution of Japan (A) From constitution of Japan
(B) From constitution of France (B) From constitution of France
(C) From constitution of Ireland (C) From constitution of Ireland
(D) From constitution of USA (D) From constitution of USA
Answer: (D) From constitution of USA Answer: (D) From constitution of USA
Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the constitution of the United States.Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the constitution of the United States.
Q6. Protection of life and personal liberty is related to? Q6. Protection of life and personal liberty is related to?
(A) Article 21 (A) Article 21
(B) Article 20 (B) Article 20
(C) Article 19 (C) Article 19
(D) Article 22 (D) Article 22
Answer: (A) Article 21 Answer: (A) Article 21
Article 21 :Protection of life and personal liberty cannot be suspended during a national emergency.Article 21 :Protection of life and personal liberty cannot be suspended during a national emergency.
Q7. What is the maximum period for which a person can remain a Minister for the state government without being a member of the state legislative? Q7. What is the maximum period for which a person can remain a Minister for the state government without being a member of the state legislative?
(A) 1 year (A) 1 year
(B) 3 months (B) 3 months
(C) 6 months (C) 6 months
(D) no time limit (D) no time limit
Answer: (C) 6 months Answer: (C) 6 months
A person who is not a member of State Legislature can be appointed as Chief Minister for 6 months, within which time, he should be elected to the state legislature, failing which he ceases to be Chief Minister.A person who is not a member of State Legislature can be appointed as Chief Minister for 6 months, within which time, he should be elected to the state legislature, failing which he ceases to be Chief Minister.
Q8. What is the minimum age to become the governor of a state? Q8. What is the minimum age to become the governor of a state?
(A) 30 years (A) 30 years
(B) 25 years (B) 25 years
(C) 35 years (C) 35 years
(D) 45 years (D) 45 years
Answer: (C) 35 years Answer: (C) 35 years
The correct answer is 35 years. 35 years is the minimum age of the person to be a Governor of the State according to the constitution of India. The governor must be a citizen of India. He should not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.The correct answer is 35 years. 35 years is the minimum age of the person to be a Governor of the State according to the constitution of India. The governor must be a citizen of India. He should not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.
Q9. What is the age of retirement of Supreme Court judge? Q9. What is the age of retirement of Supreme Court judge?
(A) 62 years (A) 62 years
(B) 65 years (B) 65 years
(C) 68 years (C) 68 years
(D) 60 years (D) 60 years
Answer: (B) 65 years Answer: (B) 65 years
According to constitutional provisions, at present, while Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 years, judges of the 25 high courts demit office at 62.According to constitutional provisions, at present, while Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 years, judges of the 25 high courts demit office at 62.
Q10. Who was the constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly of India? Q10. Who was the constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly of India?
(A) Sir B.N.Rau (A) Sir B.N.Rau
(B) Dr Rajendra Prasad (B) Dr Rajendra Prasad
(C) Dr B.R.Ambedkar (C) Dr B.R.Ambedkar
(D) Shri M.K.Munshi (D) Shri M.K.Munshi
Answer: (A) Sir B.N.Rau Answer: (A) Sir B.N.Rau
B. N. Rau was appointed the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly in formulating the Indian Constitution in 1946. He was responsible for the general structure of the democratic framework of the Constitution and prepared its initial draft in February 1948.B. N. Rau was appointed the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly in formulating the Indian Constitution in 1946. He was responsible for the general structure of the democratic framework of the Constitution and prepared its initial draft in February 1948.
