DAY – 28: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015
03 July 2015
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Laxmikanth, Indian Polity – Chapter 13
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Question 1 of 12
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- In USA, the residuary powers given to States are enumerated in the Constitution
- The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for a two fold enumeration of powers viz., Federal and Provincial
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
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Solution: d)
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Question 2 of 12
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Directive Principles of State Policy which are enumerated in Part IV of the Indian Constitution are a novel and original features unique to the Indian Constitution
- The word ‘State’ in Directive Principles of State Policy refers only to the Union and State governments in India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
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Solution: d)
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Question 3 of 12
3. Question
With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policies (DPSP), consider the following statements:
- They are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation
- The DPSPs resemble the ‘Instruments of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1919
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
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Solution: a)
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Question 4 of 12
4. Question
If a private chemicals production company is refusing to grant maternity leave to a pregnant woman employee, which of the following provisions of Indian Constitution is the company is violating?
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Solution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
(…The maternity leave is fundamental human right of the applicant, which could not be denied to her being a contractual employee. The action of the respondents is violative of Articles 21 and 39 (d) of the Constitution of India.
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Solution: d)
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(…The maternity leave is fundamental human right of the applicant, which could not be denied to her being a contractual employee. The action of the respondents is violative of Articles 21 and 39 (d) of the Constitution of India.
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Question 5 of 12
5. Question
Which of the following DPSP can be said to represent Gandhian ideology?
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Solution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
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Solution: c)
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Question 6 of 12
6. Question
The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 amended which of the following sections of the Indian Constitution?
- The Fundamental Rights
- The Fundamental Duties
- The Directive Principles of State Policy
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
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Solution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend86.htm
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Solution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend86.htm
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Question 7 of 12
7. Question
Consider the following statements:
- He was an Indian civil servant, jurist, diplomat and statesman known for his key role in drafting the Constitution of India
- He was India’s representative to the United Nations Security Council from 1950 to 1952
- He helped draft the constitutions of Burma in 1947 and India in 1950
- He served briefly (1944–45) as Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir state
The above statements refer to which of the following personalities?
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Solution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
http://www.thehindu.com/2003/12/01/stories/2003120100400800.htm
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/132072/a-stalwart-put-his-stamp.html
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Solution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
http://www.thehindu.com/2003/12/01/stories/2003120100400800.htm
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/132072/a-stalwart-put-his-stamp.html
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Question 8 of 12
8. Question
Which of the following DPSP was added by the 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India?
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Solution: d)
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Solution: d)
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Question 9 of 12
9. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Few of the DPSPs lead to a Constitutional conflict between the Centre and States; between the President and the Prime Minister
- The DPSPs fulfill some of the objectives of the Preamble
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
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Solution: c)
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Question 10 of 12
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Instruction of education in mother tongue is one of the DPSPs enumerated in the Indian Constitution
- Protection of interest of SCs and STs and reservation to these communities is an example of implementation of Fundamental Rights of these communities as enumerated in the Constitution
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 8, DPSP
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Solution: d)
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Question 11 of 12
11. Question
The Protection of wild animals and birds is included in which of the following Lists of the Constitution of India under the Seventh Schedule?
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Solution: b)
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Solution: b)
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Question 12 of 12
12. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Constitution of India provides for inter-government delegation of legislative functions between the Centre and State governments
- The Union Cabinet can establish an Inter-State Council to investigate and discuss subject of common interest between the Centre and the states
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
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Solution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 13, Centre – State Relations
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Solution: c)
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