Indian Polity GK Questions
41. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from which constitution?
(A) UK
(B) Ireland
(C) USA
(D) Canada
(B) Ireland
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Irish Constitution. These principles aim to create social and economic conditions under which citizens can lead a good life.
42. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Indian Constitution?
(A) 1
(B) 9
(C) 11
(D) 8
(C) 11
Explanation: There are 11 Fundamental Duties listed under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution. These duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976 and one more was added later by the 86th Amendment Act in 2002.
43. The Directive Principles of State Policy were adopted from:
(A) British Constitution
(B) Swiss Constitution
(C) American Constitution
(D) Irish Constitution
(D) Irish Constitution
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Directive Principles of Social Policy outlined in the Irish Constitution. They guide the government in making policies aimed at social and economic welfare.
44. When were the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens included in the Constitution?
(A) 1952
(B) 1976
(C) 1979
(D) 1981
(B) 1976
Explanation: The Fundamental Duties were included in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. These duties outline the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.
45. During whose tenure was the Right to Property removed from the list of Fundamental Rights?
(A) Indira Gandhi Government
(B) Morarji Desai Government
(C) Narasimha Rao Government
(D) Vajpayee Government
(B) Morarji Desai Government
Explanation: The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act in 1978, during the tenure of the Morarji Desai government. It was subsequently made a legal right under Article 300A.
46. Which statements are correct about the difference between censure and a no-confidence motion?
- a) A censure motion should state the reasons for its adoption. On the other hand, a no-confidence motion need not state the reasons for its adoption.
- b) A no-confidence motion can be moved only against the council of ministers. In contrast, a censure motion can be moved against the council of ministers or an individual minister, or a group of ministers.
- c) The government must resign if a no-confidence motion is passed. On the other hand, the Government need not resign if a censure motion is passed.
- d) A censure motion can be moved in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, whereas a no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.
- A) a, c, and d
- B) b, c, and d
- C) a and b
- D) a, b, and c
D) a, b, and c
Explanation: Option a: Correct. A censure motion should state the reasons for its adoption, while a no-confidence motion need not state the reasons for its adoption.
Option b: Correct. A no-confidence motion can be moved only against the council of ministers. In contrast, a censure motion can be moved against the council of ministers, an individual minister, or a group of ministers.
Option c: Correct. The government must resign if a no-confidence motion is passed. On the other hand, the government need not resign if a censure motion is passed.
Option d: Incorrect. A censure motion can be moved in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, whereas a no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.
47. The words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were made a part of the Preamble by:
- A) 41st Amendment
- B) 44th Amendment
- C) 46th Amendment
- D) 42nd Amendment
D) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added the words “socialist” and “secular” to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
48. Which of the following are features of the Indian Parliamentary System?
- 1. Independent Judiciary
- 2. Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature
- 3. A written constitution
- 4. Presence of de jure and de facto executives
- 5. Individual responsibility of the executive to the legislature.
A) 2, 3, and 4
B) 1, 2, and 4
C) 2, 4, and 5
D) 1, 2, 4, and 5
C) 2, 4, and 5
Explanation: Option 2: Correct. Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System.
Option 4: Correct. The presence of de jure (legal) and de facto (practical) executives is another feature.
Option 5: Correct. Individual responsibility of the executive to the legislature is also a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System.
Option 1: Incorrect. An independent judiciary is a feature of the Indian Constitution but not specifically of the Parliamentary System.
Option 3: Incorrect. A written Constitution is part of the Indian legal framework but not specific to the Parliamentary System.
49. Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution on the recommendation of which of the following committees?
- A) Shah Commission
- B) First Administrative Reforms Commission of India
- C) Santhanam Committee
- D) Swaran Singh Committee
D) Swaran Singh Committee
Explanation: The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution of India on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
50. Through which of the following acts was the foundation of Central Administration laid in India?
- A) Charter Act of 1833
- B) Regulating Act of 1773
- C) Charter Act of 1853
- D) Pitt’s India Act of 1784
B) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 laid the foundation for Central Administration in India by establishing the office of the Governor-General and bringing the East India Company’s rule under the control of the British government.