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Historical Background Quiz 12 (20 MCQs)

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1. Consider the following statements:1. Community Development Programme in 1952 seeking to promote people's participation in local development in a range of activities was the first step towards democratic decentralisation. 2. Some States like Gujarat, Maharashtra adopted the system of elected local bodies much before than the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts. The correct statement(s) is/are:
2. From which country India adopted the Idea of Fundamental Rights?
3. Consider the following statements:1. Judicial Review means the power of the Supreme Court (or High Courts) to examine the constitutionality of any law passed by the Parliament or the state legislatures. 2. The term Judicial Review is nowhere mentioned in the Constitution.The correct statement(s) is/are:
4. Consider the following statements:1. A direct democracy is one where the citizens directly participate in the day-to-day running of the government. 2. Indian democracy is an example of direct democracy with no exception. The correct statement(s) is/are:
5. Who introduced portfolio system?
6. Consider the following Assertion and Reason based statements:Assertion (A):Indian Constitution makers preferred Parliamentary system over Presidential system of Government. Reason (R):The makers of the Indian Constitution wanted a government with strong executive branch, but enough safeguards should be there to check against the personality cult. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
7. Consider the following statements:1. The Constitution has also guaranteed the right to convert other people in one's own religion. 2. The Constitution only gives us the right to spread information about our religion and thus attract others to it. The correct statement(s) is/are:
8. Which of the following is/are dimension(s) of independence of judiciary? 1. Non-interference from other branches of the Government. 2. Judges be allowed to act without fear or favour. 3. Absence of accountability from judiciary. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
9. Consider the following Assertion and Reasons based statements:Assertion (A):Strong and vibrant local governments ensure both active participation and purposeful accountability. Reason (R):It is at the level of local government that common citizens can be involved in decision making concerning their lives, their needs and above all their development. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
10. Lord canning's portfolio system was introduced in the year?
11. Which act distinguished the commercial and political functions of the company?
12. Consider the following Assertion and Reasons based statements:Assertion (A):Countries with large size and much diversity usually prefer to have two houses of the national legislature. Reason (R):A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every decision reconsidered. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
13. Consider the following Assertion and Reasons based statements:Assertion (A):The central legislature can, on certain occasions, legislate on matters from the State List. Reason (R):The Constitution clearly states that executive powers of the Centre are superior to the executive powers of the States. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
14. In the First Past the Post system, that candidate is declared winner who:
15. ..... implies the "We feeling" towards one another which creates a feeling of Empathy.
16. Which of the following best conveys the meaning of the term 'fundamental' in Fundamental Rights under the Indian Constitution? (a) The rights had been separately listed by the Constitution itself. (b) The Constitution itself ensures that they are not violated by the government. (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
17. Consider the following statements:1. The importance of rights guaranteed by a Constitution was realised by the Constitutional framers long ago during the freedom movement itself. 2. The Motilal Nehru Committee had demanded a bill of rights as far back as in 1928. The correct statement(s) is/are:
18. The Preamble to our Constitution was inspired by the Preamble to the Constitution of the ..... which also starts with "We the people" .
19. Consider the following statements:1. An amendment aiming to change the distribution of powers between centre and states need to get secured by the consent of at least half of the states. 2. So far, despite the complexity of amendment process, the Indian Constitution was amended 103 times. The correct statement(s) is/are:
20. Consider the following Assertion and Reason based statements:Assertion(A):One of the reasons for having constitutions is the need to restrict the exercise of power. Reason (R):Most states are prone to harming the interests of at least some individuals and groups. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
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