Indian Polity Questions and Answers Part-6

1. The correct nomenclature of India according to the Preamble is:
a) Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic
b) Sovereign, Democratic Republic
c) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
d) Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy

Answer: c

2. India is a democratic republic, because:
a) there is independence of judiciary
b) the Head of the State is elected by the people
c) there is distribution of powers between the Centre and the States
d) there is Parliamentary supremacy

Answer: b

3. The Preamble of our Constitution:
a) is a part of the Constitution
b) contains the spirit of the Constitution
c) is a limitation upon the granted power
d) None of the above

Answer: b

4. Which of the following is not a part of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
a) Secularism
b) Sociaiism
c) Democratic Republic
d) Federalism

Answer: d

5. The source of India's sovereignty lies in the:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) People of India
d) Preamble to the Constitution

Answer: d

6. Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted?
a) Article 29 and 31
b) Article 29 and 32
c) Article 29 and 30
d) Article 30 and 31

Answer: c

7. Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?
a) Freedom of speech and expression
b) Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
c) Freedom to move freely
d) Freedom of the press

Answer: d

8. Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Legal Rights
c) Constitutional Rights
d) Natural Rights

Answer: a

9. If an Indian citizen is denied a public office because of his religion, which of the following Fundamental Rights is denied to him?
a) Right to Freedom
b) Right to Equality
c) Right to Freedom of Religion
d) Right against Exploitation

Answer: b

10. Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 are suspended during emergency caused by:
a) war or external aggression
b) failure of constitutional machinery of a State
c) internal armed rebellion
d) financial crisis

Answer: a