INDIAN POLITY (GENERAL STUDIES) Part-2

Total Questions: 35

11. Which writ is called the bulwark of personal freedom?

Correct Answer: (b) Habeas corpus

12. Proclamation of national emergency automatically suspends

Correct Answer: (b) right to freedom

13. Enforcement of Directive Principles depends on :

Correct Answer: (c) Resources available to the Government

14. Which statement does not indicate the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?

I. Directive Principles aim at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights protect individuals from State encroachment
II. Fundamental Rights put limitations on State action but Directive Principles are positive instructions to the Government to move towards a just socio-economic order
III. Fundamental Rights were the unexpi term a year six months at most the period till the date for presidential election is notified included in the original constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first Amendment
IV. Fundamental Rights can be amended but Directive Principles cannot be amended

Correct Answer: (a) I and II

15. Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution to:

Correct Answer: (b) Stop subversive and un-constitutional activities

16. Fundamental Duties of a citizen EXCLUDE:

Correct Answer: (d) protecting children from hazardous work

17. President holds office for a term of five yearsfrom the date:

Correct Answer: (b) of his entering the office

18. Vice-president’s letter of resignation is addressed to:

Correct Answer: (c) President of India

19. The President sends his resig-nation letter to:

Correct Answer: (c) Vice-president

20. An ordinance can be issued by the President:

Correct Answer: (b) subject to constitutional limitations about legislation by the Parliament