This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Constitution > History > Historical Background – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Historical Background Quiz 4 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following provisions can be passed with the simple majority of the Parliament? A) Removal of Chief Justice of Supreme Court. B) Constitution of State Legislative Council. C) Salaries and allowances of Members of Parliament. D) Fundamental Rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fundamental Rights. 2. Consider the following statements with reference to First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system:1. Under FPTP system, the winning candidate need not secure a majority of the votes.2. The Indian electoral system is based on the First Past the Post (FPTP).The correct statement(s) is/are: A) Only1. B) Only 2. C) Both 1 and 2. D) Neither 1 nor 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both 1 and 2. 3. Which of the following is correct with respect to Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution? A) In order to change Fundamental Rights, one needs to change only the statutory laws. B) In order to change Fundamental Rights, one needs to amend the Constitution. C) Fundamental Rights cannot be changed in whatsoever manner. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In order to change Fundamental Rights, one needs to amend the Constitution. 4. Which qualification is wrong for being a judge in the Supreme Court? A) It is compulsory to be a citizen of India. B) He should be a respected jurist in the eyes of the Parliament. C) He Must be a judge in the High Court for at least 5 years. D) He should be a lawyer in the High Court for at least 10 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He should be a respected jurist in the eyes of the Parliament. 5. Consider the following statements:1. Financial dependency upon legislature is an essential component of judicial accountability. 2. The Constitution provides that the salaries and allowances of the judges are not subject to the approval of the legislature. The correct statement(s) is/are: A) Only 1. B) Only 2. C) Both 1 and 2. D) Neither 1 nor 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Only 2. 6. Which of the following is valid limitation(s) upon the Right to Freedom? A) Freedom of an individual will not threaten the freedom of others. B) Freedom of an individual or group of individuals will not threaten the law and order. C) Both a and b. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both a and b. 7. The impeachment of president is carried by whom A) Attorney general. B) Members of legislative. C) Parliament. D) Prime minister. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parliament. 8. In 1989, one of the global super powers USSR disintegrated into numerous independent republics. Which of the following was/were reason(s)? 1. Weak central power in USSR. 2. Overarching role of Russia in USSR policy decisions. Choose the correct answer using the options given below: A) Only 1. B) Only 2. C) Both 1 and 2. D) Neither 1 nor 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Only 2. 9. Consider the following statements:1. The Indian Constitution was made by the Constituent Assembly which had been elected from divided India. 2. Its members were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies established under the Government of India Act, 1935. The correct statement(s) is/are: A) Only 1. B) Only 2. C) Both 1 and 2. D) Neither 1 nor 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Only 2. 10. SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, AND DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC-All these are described as the ..... of India. A) Fundamental Rules. B) Preamble. C) Basic Principles. D) Structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Basic Principles. 11. The concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Constitution of ..... A) U.K. B) Canada. C) Ireland. D) U.S.A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ireland. 12. Consider the following statements:1. The P.K. Thungon Committee recommended constitutional recognition for the Local Government bodies for the first time. 2. A constitutional amendment to provide for periodic elections to Local Government institutions, and enlistment of appropriate functions to them, along with funds, was recommended. The correct statement(s) is/are: A) Only 1. B) Only 2. C) Both 1 and 2. D) Neither 1 nor 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both 1 and 2. 13. Consider the following statements:1. The 73rd and 74th Amendments granting constitutional status to Local Government bodies came into force in 1990. 2. All States now have a uniform three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The correct statement(s) is/are: A) Only 1. B) Only 2. C) Both 1 and 2. D) Neither 1 nor 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Only 2. 14. Which of the following is/are among function(s) of the Constitution? 1. Providing rule for minimum co-ordination among members of society. 2. Specify rules regarding formation of Government. 3. Limits on powers of government. Choose the correct answer using the options given below: A) 1 and 2. B) 2 and 3. C) 1 and 3. D) 1, 2 and 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3. 15. Dandi march is done by mahathma gandhi followed by what reason? A) Non cooperation. B) Civil disobedience. C) Quit india movement. D) Nota. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Civil disobedience. 16. Father of indian unrest? A) Bal gangadhar tilak. B) Lala lajpat ray. C) Bipin chandra pal. D) Mahathma gandhi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bal gangadhar tilak. 17. A judge of the Supreme Court or High Court can be removed only on the ground(s) of:1. Proven misbehaviour 2. Incapacity 3. Violation of the Constitution Choose the correct answer using the options given below: A) 1 and 2. B) 2 and 3. C) Only 3. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1 and 2. 18. In which year did English East India company obtain the diwani? A) 1605. B) 1685. C) 1705. D) 1765. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1765. 19. Consider the following statements:1. Unlike other western countries, the Indian Constitution envisages asymmetric federalism. 2. Under Article 371A, the privilege of special status was accorded to the North-Eastern State of Arunachal Pradesh. The correct statement(s) is/are: A) Only 1. B) Only 2. C) Both 1 and 2. D) Neither 1nor 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Only 1. 20. A provision related to the set of rights guaranteed by the Constitution can be found in Constitutions of which of the following country(ies)? 1. India 2. The USA 3. South Africa Choose the correct answer using the options given A) Only 1 and 2. B) Only 1 and 3. C) Only 2 and 3. D) All of the above. 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