(QUIZ) Polity MCQs : Outstanding features of the Indian Constitution



(QUIZ) Polity MCQs : Outstanding features of the Indian Constitution



1. Match the following:

  Constitutional features                                 Sources
A. Procedure established by law                    (i)    South Africa
B. Federal structure of Government              (ii)    Irish Constitution
C. Directive Principles of State policy             (iii)    U.S.A.
D. Constitutional Amendment                       (iv)    British Constitution

(a) A-(i) B-(ii) C-(iii) D-(iv)
(b) A-(ii) B-(iii) C-(i) D-(iv)
(c) A-(iv) B-(iii) C-(ii) D-(i)
(d) A-(iv) B-(ii) C-(iii) D-(i)

2.Match the following:

  Constitutional features                                   Sources
 A. Emergency provision                                           (i)  Weimar constitution
 B. Fundamental duties                                             (ii) Soviet Union
 C. The Idea of Residuary powers with centre       (iii) Canadian constitution
 D. Joint Sitting of the Parliament                           (iv) Australian Constitution

(a) A-(i) B-(ii) C-(iii) D-(iv)
(b) A-(i) B-(ii) C-(iv) D-(iii)
(c) A-(iv) B-(iii) C-(ii) D-(i)
(d) A-(iv) B-(ii) C-(i) D-(iii)

3. Consider the following statements :

Since the constitution draws from many constitutions, it is bound to be lengthy.
The size and diversity of the country required the same.
Due to the federal structure of the constitution, where detail right and jurisdiction of the centre and state have to be mentioned.
Independent Bodies are in corporated with in the constituion of India.
Which of the above statement are/is true ?
a) 4 only
b) 1 & 4 only
C) All of the above
d) None of the above

4.Consider the following statements :

The constitution of India adopts parliamentary system of democracy in order to represent the pluralist tradition & interest of the country.
In the parliamentary form, members of legislature provide the executive.
The council of ministers is collectively responsible to the people of India.
No confidence motion is provided to have control over the Judiciary by the Parliament.
Which of the above statement are/is true ?

a) 1 & 4 only
b) 1 & 2 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) 2 & 3 only

5.Indian constitution is federal in nature due to these following reasons:

Constitution set up a dual polity the union government and the state government.
Each level of government being provided with its own sources of revenue.
Supermacy of the written constitution.
Independent Judiciary.
Which of the above statement is/are true ?

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 1, 2 & 3 only
c) 2 & 3 only
d) All of the above

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