Here are 25 Questions, a part of our series on UPSC Prelims Mock Test.
Q1. ‘Economic Justice’ the objectives of the Constitution has been as one of the Indians provided in
(a) the Preamble and Fundamental Rights
(b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) None of the above
Answer – B
- ‘Economic, Justice’, as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution, has been provided in the Preamble and Directive Principles
Q2. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
- Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
- Organizing village Panchayats
- Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
- Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer – B
- Directive principles which are based on Gandhian ideology are:
- To organize village panchayats and endow them with the necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government (Article 40)
- To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas (Article 43)
- To promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections ofthe society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation (Article 46)
- To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health (Article 47)
- To prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breeds (Article 48)
Q3. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India has a bearing on Education?
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Rural and Urban Local Bodies
- Fifth ScheduleSixth Schedule
- Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer – D
Q4. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the the year 1950 as
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Extent of executive power of State
(d) Conduct of business of the Government of India
Answer – B
- The instrument of instruction contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the constitution of India in the year 1950 as Directive Principles of State Policy.
Q5. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:
- Fundamental Rights
- Fundamental Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer – B
- Directive Principles of State Policy Fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India
Q6. Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
- A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
- They are correlative to legal duties.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer – D
- Swaran Singh Committee’s following three recommendations were not incorporated in the Constitution:
- Parliament may provide for the imposition of such penalty or punishment as may be considered appropriate for any non-compliance with or refusal to observe any of the duties.
- No law imposing such penalty or punishment shall be called in question in any court on the ground of infringement of any of the Fundamental Rights or on the ground of repugnancy to any other provision of the Constitution
Q7. To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity, and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the
(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Fundamental Duties
Answer – D
- “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and integrity of India” is a provision made in the. Article 51A(c) of the Constitution of India says that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
Q8. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
- To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
- To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
- To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
- To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer – C
- Protecting the weaker section from social injustice is done by the constitution and judicial system not a fundamental duty of citizens
Q9. Under the constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
(a) To vote in public elections
(b) To develop the scientific temper
(c) To safeguard public property
(d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
Answer – A
- The correct answer is Casting a vote in the election. Casting a vote in an election is not a fundamental duty, It is a legal right.
Q10. By which Amendment to the Constitution, the fundamental Duties of the citizens were specified?
(a) 38th
(b) 40th
(c) 42nd
(d) 44th
Answer – C
- The fundamental duties of citizens were added to the constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee was constituted by the government earlier that year
Q11. Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of
discrimination?
(a) Right against Exploitation
(b) Right to freedom
(c) Right to constitutional remedies
(d) Right to equality
Answer – D
- The right to equality provides for the equal treatment of everyone before the law prevents discrimination on various grounds, treats everybody as equals in matters of public employment, and abolishes untouchability, and titles (such as Sir, Rai Bahadur, etc.).
Q12. Which Article of the Constitution of safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?
(a) Article 19
(b) Article 21
(c) Article 25
(d) Article 29
Answer – B
- “The right to marry a person of one’s choice is integral to Article 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution”. SC Judgement on Hadiya Case.
Q13. The right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately implies the above statement?
(a) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
(b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
(c) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
(d) Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
Answer – C
- Article 14- Gives the Right to Equality. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976, is known as mini-constitution.
- Article 17- Related to the Abolition of Untouchability. It is part of Right to Equality. Part IV- Directive Principles of State Policy, does not have any mention of Privacy.
- Article 24- Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. 44th Constitution Amendment- 44th amendment of the Constitution was enacted by the Janata
- The government mainly to nullify some of the amendments made by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
Q14. Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”?
- Limitation of Powers
- Equality before law
- People’s Responsibility to the Government
- Liberty and civil rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer – C
- This idea of rule of law implies that all individuals – rich and poor, men or women, forward or backward castes – are subjected to the same law. So, #2 is right. (Equality before the law)
- The principal role of the judiciary is to protect rule of law and ensure the supremacy of law. It safeguards the rights of the individual…and ensures that democracy does not give way to individual or group dictatorship. So, it also means #1 and #4 are right.
- Statement #3 is irrelevant, so by elimination, we are left with Option C
Q15. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Rights are claims of the State against the citizens.
(b) Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.
(c) Rights are claims of the citizens against the State.
(d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many
Answer – C
- Rights are claims of the citizens against the State. Rights are claimed by the citizens against the state has to protect the citizens from oppression by society
Q16. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
(a) Privileges
(b) Restraints
(c) Competition
(d) Ideology
Answer – A
- In ending the formal system of inequality and privileges, equality in society can be maintained
Q17. In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?
(a) Rights are correlative with Duties.
(b) Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties.
(c) Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen.
(d) Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.
Answer – A
- Rights and duties are correlative and inseparable.
Q18. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labor
- Abolition of untouchability
- Protection of the interests of minorities
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer – C
- Right to equality
- Abolition of untouchability. So “2” is wrong in the classification. This eliminates A and D. Right against exploitation
- Prohibition of human trafficking and forced Labour.
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc.
- So 1 and 4 are fitting. Cultural and educational rights
- Minorities rights.
- So 3 is wrong in classification.
Q19. The right to vote and to be elected in India is a
(a) Fundamental Right
(b) Natural Right
(c) Constitutional Right
(d) Legal Righ
Answer – C
- The right to vote and right to contest at an election to a PANCHAYAT are constitutional rights subsequent to the introduction 26 of Part IX of the Constitution of India The court gave separate but concurring judgment that we are of the considered opinion that both the rights namely the ” Right to Vote ” and ” Right to Contest ” are constitutional rights of the citizen
Q20. In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to?
- It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
- The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
- It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer – C
Q21. Consider the following:
- Right to education.
- Right to equal access to public service.
- Right to food.
Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer – B
- Article 25 says Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. Article 21(2) says Everyone has the right of equal access to public service in his country.Article 26(1) says (1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. All are correct and the correct option is D
Q22. Freedom of the Press in India
(a) is specifically provided in Article 19 (1)(a) of the Constitution
(b) is implied in the wider freedom of expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution
(c) is guaranteed under the provisions of Article 361 A of the Constitution
(d) emanates from the operation of the Rule of Law In the country
Answer – B
- Freedom of the Press in India is implied in the wider freedom of expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution Freedom of the press in India is legally protected by the Amendment to the constitution of India, while the sovereignty, national integrity, and moral principles are generally protected by the law of India to maintain a hybrid legal system for independent journalism.
Q23. The right to Freedom of Speech in India may be restricted if the freedom is used to
(a) Incite people to violence
(b) Propagate nationalization of the private sector
c) Level charges of corruption against those in power
(d) Spread superstition
Answer – A
- The right to Freedom of Speech in India may be restricted if the freedom is used to Incite people to violence. The Constitution permits the government to make a law to restrict freedom of speech in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India but the law that does that only applies if there is incitement to violence.
Q24. Consider the following statements:
- The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of Indian cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
- The Constitution of India defines and gives details of what constitutes ‘incapacity and
proved misbehavior’ of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India. - The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
- If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of Parliament and supported
by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Answer – C
- A judge of Supreme Court of India may be removed from office through a motion adopted by Parliament on grounds of ‘proven misbehaviour or incapacity’. However, the Constitution of India does not define or provide any details of what constitutes ‘incapacity and proved misbehaviour. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. The Judges Enquiry Act (1968) regulates the procedure relating to the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court by the process of impeachment. Hence, statement 3 is correct. The impeachment procedure of a Supreme Court judge is given below:
- A removal motion signed by 100 members (in the case of Lok Sabha) or 50 members (in the case of Rajya Sabha) is to be given to the Speaker/ Chairman.
- The Speaker/Chairman may admit the motion or refuse to admit it. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- If it is admitted, then the Speaker/Chairman is to constitute a three-member committee to investigate into the charges. The committee should consist of a. the chief justice or a judge of the Supreme Court, b. a chief justice of a high court, and c. a distinguished jurist o if the the committee finds the judge to be guilty of proven misbehavior or suffering from an incapacity, the House can take up the consideration of the motion.
Q25. With reference to the Constitution of prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
(a) The decisions taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by-laws made by the Parliament.
(c) In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
(d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature
Answer – B
According to Article 142(1) of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it,
and any decree so passed or orders so made shall be enforceable throughout the territory of India in such manner as may be
prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament and, until provision in that behalf is so
made, in such manner as the President may by order prescribe.
Thus, Article 142 supplements the powers already conferred upon the Supreme Court under the Constitution to guarantee that justice is done and in doing so the Court is not restrained by lack of jurisdiction or authority of law. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer
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