HSSC PGT Political Science Exam, 12.03.2016 Shift I

Total Questions: 80

11. When was the constitution of India enacted by the constituent assembly?

Correct Answer: (2) 26ᵗʰ November, 1949
Solution:

The Constitution of India was enacted on 26 November, 1949 by constituent assembly.

12. When did the constitution of India come into effect

Correct Answer: (1) 26 January, 1950
Solution:

The Constitution of India was completely implemented on 26 January, 1950.

13. In which year the words “socialist” and ‘secular’ were added to the preamble of the Indian constitution?

Correct Answer: (2) 1976
Solution:

Three new words, ‘socialist’ ‘secular’ and ‘integrity’ were added to the Indian constitution by the 42nd constitutional amendment.

14. In the union government, the council of ministers is collectively responsible for which of the following?

Correct Answer: (2) Lok sabha
Solution:

The Council of ministers is collectively responsible to the Loksabha. Because it can work only till the majority of the government in the Loksabha.

15. Which of the following is not a fundamental right

Correct Answer: (3) Right to property
Solution:

Right to property is no more fundamental right. Now it is a statutory right under article 300 (a).

16. Which of the following schedule of the constitution includes the names of Indian states and union territories ?

Correct Answer: (4) 1ˢᵗ schedule
Solution:

The first schedule of the Indian constitution includes the names of Indian states and union territories.

17. Who among the following did not serve as a president of India?

Correct Answer: (3) Chaudhary Charan Singh
Solution:

Chaudhary Charan Singh was the prime minister of India not the president.

18. Who is the supreme commander of the armed forces in India?

Correct Answer: (3) The president of India
Solution:

The Chief commander of armed forces in India is the president.

19. Who is known as the architect of the constitution of India?

Correct Answer: (3) B.R. Ambedkar
Solution:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the architect of Indian constitution.

20. What does article–17 of the constitution say?

Correct Answer: (4) All of the above
Solution:

Right to Equality has been given to us from article 14 to article 18 of the Indian constitution. Practice of untouchability is abolished and forbidden under article 17.