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1. Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements:Assertion (A):Constitutions are often subverted by small groups, who wish to enhance their own power. Reason (R):Well-crafted constitutions fragment power in society intelligently so that no single group can subvert the constitution. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
2. Consider the following statements:1. A bill proposed by a minister is described as Government Bill. 2. Under the Indian Parliamentary system, no member other than Government can propose a law in the Parliament. The correct statement(s) is/are:
3. The first temporary 2-day President of the Constituent Assembly was-
4. Consider the following statements:1. A person can only be arrested under one and only one circumstance that if he has committed some crime.2. The Constitution allows for arrest of a person, if law authorities have apprehension about his intentions or actions that may destabilise the law and order situations.The correct statement(s) is/are:
5. Consider the following statements:1. The Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2. The Constitution ensures the security of the tenure of the CEC and Election Commissioners. 3. The Election Commissioners can be removed by the President if both Houses of Parliament make such a recommendation with a special majority. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
6. Consider the following statements:1. No country from the first world had to adopt a new Constitution even at the face of adversity. 2. Since its adoption, the Indian Constitution continues to serve its purpose without any major change. The correct statement(s) is/are:
7. Who is the first viceroy of India?
8. In 1939 subhash chandra bose become president of india by defeating
9. Under which act portfolio system was introduced?
10. The PIL has become an important tool of justice for the downtrodders and the underprivileged. What is the correct full name of PIL?
11. Which of the following function(s) is/are performed by the Parliament? 1. Judicial functions 2. Electoral functions 3. Constituent functions Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
12. Which of the following Constitutional Amendment brought down the age to vote to 18 from erstwhile 21?
13. Consider the following statements:1. The Indian Constitution is born out of a fullfledged referendum, where all the people vote on the desirability of a constitution. 2. The Indian Constitution reflected the broad national consensus at the time of its enactment. The correct statement(s) is/are:
14. Which of the following is/are among essential feature(s) of a federalism? 1. Dual citizenship 2. Written Constitution 3. Independent judiciary Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
15. Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements:Assertion (A):In representative democracy, the citizens have a limited role in taking major decisions and in running the administration.Reason (R):A representative democracy is one where the citizens directly participate in the dayto-day decision-making and in the running of the government.Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
16. Consider the following statements:1. The Election Commission of India is responsible for elections of union and state legislative assemblies as well as local bodies. 2. The State Election Commissioners work independently of the Election Commission of India and each has its own sphere of operation.The correct statement(s) is/are:
17. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Right?
18. The latest 101st amendment to the Constitution of India is-
19. Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution ensure fair trial at courts of law? 1. A person is always assumed to be guilty unless proven otherwise. 2. No person is punished for the same offence more than once. 3. No law shall declare any action as illegal from a backdate. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
20. Which of the following is/are mentioned under the Concurrent List? 1. Forests2. Agriculture and animal husbandry3. AdulterationChoose the correct answer using the options given below:
21. In which year Central public service commission was set up?
22. Who was the viceroy of India in 1947?
23. In which of the following cases, a special majority is used in the Parliament?
24. Which act made the governor general of Bengal as the governor general of India?
25. It is said that Indian Constitution has borrowed many features from Constitutions across the world. The 'Principles of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity' have been taken from:
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