Indian Polity Questions and Answers Part-8

1. As far as Armed Forces are concerned, the fundamental rights granted under Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution are
a) not available at all
b) available to armed forces but not to other forces
c) available only at the discretion of the chief of army staff
d) available only according to law made by Parliament

Answer: d

2. Right to education is a fundamental right emanating from right to :
a) freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) (a)
b) culture and education under Articles 29 and 30
c) life and personal liberty under Article 21
d) equality before law and equal protection of law under Article 14

Answer: c

3. The Constitution names our country as :
a) Bharat
b) India, that is Bharat
c) Hindustan
d) Aryavarta

Answer: b

4. The Constitution provides that Hindi shall be:
a) the national language of India
b) the language of communication between the State Governments
c) the official language of the Union of India
d) the language of communication between the Union Government and the State Governments

Answer: c

5. What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?
a) 12 years
b) 14 years
c) 16 years
d) 18 years

Answer: b

6. Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?
a) Birth
b) Acquiring property
c) Descent
d) Naturalisation

Answer: b

7. Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship?
a) Parliament
b) State Legislatures
c) President
d) Attorney General

Answer: a

8. Which of the following statements regarding the acquisition of Indian citizenship is correct ?
a) If citizenship is to be acquired by registration, six months residence in India is essential.
b) If citizenship is to be acquired by naturalisation the person concerned must have resided in India for 5 years
c) If born in India, only that person can acquire citizenship at least one of whose parents is an Indian.
d) Rules regarding the citizenship of India shall not be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.

Answer: c

9. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, Indian citizenship cannot be acquired by:
a) children of the diplomatic personnel or alien enemies born in India on or after 26th January, 1950
b) children born of Indian citizens abroad
c) incorporation of territory not forming part of India at the commencement of the Constitution
d) naturalization

Answer: a

10. Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the Constitution in :
a) Part II
b) Part II, Articles 5-11
c) Part II, Articles 5-6
d) Part I, Articles 5-11

Answer: b