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Constitution & Political System (Part-I)

📆 March 7, 2025

Total Questions: 60

51. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: [2012-1]

1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code

2. Organizing village Panchayats

3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas

4. 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?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Solution:Organizing village Panchayats and promoting cottage industries in rural areas are the Gandhian principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Articles 40, 43, 43B, 46, 47, and 48 are categorized as Gandhian Principles. These principles are inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's ideas and focus on promoting village panchayats, rural development, education, and the welfare of weaker sections.

52. Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India? [2012-1]

Correct Answer: (b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws
Solution:Special Powers of Rajya Sabha: Power to transfer a subject from the State List to Union List for a specified period (Article 249). To create additional All-India Services (Article 312). To endorse Emergency under Article 352 for a limited period when the Lok Sabha remains dissolved. Thus, correct answer is (b).

53. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? [2012-1]

1. Directive Principles of State Policy

2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies

3. Fifth Schedule

4. Sixth Schedule

5. Seventh Schedule

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Solution:Part IV of the Constitution of India (Article 36-51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). Article 46 says 'The State shall promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people particularly that of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other weaker sections. Thus, statement 1 is correct.

Under Schedule 11 of the constitution, the Panchayati raj institutions have allowed 29 subjects to work in their local areas. Education is one of them. Similarly, Schedule 12 of the constitution provides for 18 subjects and education is included here also. Hence statement 2 is correct.

Part B of the Fifth Schedule provides for the creation of a Tribes Advisory Council (TAC) in each State having Scheduled Areas. The duty of the TAC is to advise on matters pertaining to the "welfare and advancement" of the Scheduled Tribes "as may be referred to them by the Governor". Hence statement 3 is correct.

Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) and Autonomous Regional Councils (ARCs) are constitutional devices created under the VI Schedule of the Constitution (Article 244) in Northeast India. Under their executive powers, the ADCs and ARCs can, among other activities, establish, construct or manage primary schools, dispensaries, markets, ferries, cattle ponds, fisheries, roads, road transport and waterways in the districts. Hence statement 4 is correct.

The seventh schedule under Article 246 of the constitution deals with the division of powers between the union and the states. It contains three lists- Union List, State List and Concurrent List. Education comes under Concurrent List. Hence statement 5 is correct.

54. According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? [2012-1]

1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission

2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee

3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General

4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 3 & 4 only
Solution:Article 151 of the Constitution provides that the reports of CAG relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the President, who shall cause them to laid before each House of Parliament and the reports relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the Governor of the State who shall cause them to be laid before the legislature of the State. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines the Appropriation Accounts and Report of the CAG thereon as well as the annual Finance Accounts of the Government and any other accounts placed before the House. Hence statement 2 is not correct.

55. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? [2012-1]

1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice

3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 3 & 4 only
Solution:All the statements except 2 regarding the Fundamental Duties of citizens are correct, Part IV of the Constitution of India (Article 36-51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

Article 46 says "The State shall promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people particularly that of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other weaker sections. Thus, statement 2 is not a Fundamental duty.

56. The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Act provided in the : [2012-1]

Correct Answer: (c) Government of India Act, 1935
Solution:Distribution of power between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Government of India Act. 1935.

57. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were : [2013-1]

Correct Answer: (c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
Solution:The members of the constituent Assembly from the provinces were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, who themselves were elected on a limited franchise.

Member of the constituent assembly were 389 in total numbers and were elected from the regional areas throughout India.

58. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country? [2013-1]

Correct Answer: (c) Directive Principles of State Policy
Solution:Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and State government of India to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. DPSPs aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state. They act as a check on the government. It is a yardstick in the hands of the people to measure the performance of the government. It shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.

59. Consider the following statements: [2013-1]

1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.

2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution:An amendment to the constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in either house of the parliament. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of at least half of the states.

60. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? [2013-1]

1. National Development Council

2. Planning Commission

3. Zonal Councils

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 & 3
Solution:National Development council is not a constitutional body. It is an extra-constitutional body. Planning Commission is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body.

It was created by the Govt. of India in 1950 by a resolution. Zonal councils were set up under the states Re-Organization Act, 1956 (So it is not a constitutional body) to faster inter-state co-operation and co- ordination among the states.

Currently there are total five zonal councils viz Northern, Western, Eastern, Central and Southern.

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