Historical Background Quiz 3 (20 MCQs)

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1. Consider the following assertion and reason based statements:Assertion (A):Parliamentary sovereignty is the basis of the Constitutional amendment procedure. Reason (R):The Constitutional process underlines that only elected representatives of the people are empowered to consider and take final decisions on the question of amendments. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
2. In which year Simon commission was set up?
3. The Local Government finds mention in which of the Constitutional provisions? (a) Fundamental Duties (FDs)
4. Which of the following reason(s) has/have caused into success of the Indian Constitution for decades? 1. The Constitution is itself flexible and admits the necessity of change on occasions. 2. Political practice and judicial rulings have shown maturity and flexibility in implementing the Constitution. The correct statement(s) is/are:
5. Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements:Assertion (A):The government can implement special schemes and measures for improving the conditions of certain sections of society such as children, women, and the socially and educationally backward classes. Reason (R):Equality of opportunity means that all sections of the society enjoy equal opportunities. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
6. Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements:Assertion (A):One of the major functions of a constitution is to set some limits on what a government can impose on its citizens. Reason (R):The most efficient way to put restrictions on the Government powers is to specify the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
7. First women chief minister of jammu and kashmir
8. The speaker of the loksabha can be removed by
9. Consider the following statements:1. Government of India Act, 1919 for the first time had provisions related to Local Governments. 2. During India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. The correct statement(s) is/are:
10. Which committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?
11. Which of the following Fundamental Rights was called the "soul of the constitution and the very heart of it" by Dr. Ambedkar?
12. Which act provided the establishment of Reserve Bank of India?
13. Consider the following statements regarding the constitution of India 1. Indian federation is not the result of agreement between the units of which it is made of. 2. India was already a union at the time of constituent assembly debates. The correct statement(s) is/are:
14. Consider the following Assertion and Reason based statements:Assertion (A):The Indian Constitution has a pretty strong liberal character. Reason (R):During the freedom movement, Indian leaders learnt the value of individual liberties and freedom that is often taken for granted in current time. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
15. If there are 545 members in the Lok Sabha, five members are absent, 50 do not participate in the voting, and how many members will be required to pass a bill from the effective majority in Lok Sabha?
16. The British India has had which kind of Government system?
17. Which of the following come(s) under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. Dispute between two or more states. 2. Give orders to the executive to act. 3. Rendering advice to the President on issues of public importance. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
18. Which of the following is/are among important rationale behind the Local Government? 1. It involves the day-to-day life and problems of ordinary citizens. 2. Local knowledge and local interest are essential ingredients for democratic decision making. 3. Necessary for efficient and people-friendly administration. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
19. Who can remove the Judge of the Supreme Court?
20. Consider the following statements:1. In the parliamentary system, the legislature also exercises control over the administration. 2. The administrative officers can act in total independence of the policies adopted by the legislature. The correct statement(s) is/are: