INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements.
- A democracy can exist without a written constitution.
- Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights and equal eligibility for public offices.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights, equal eligibility for public offices etc. In a sense, it is one man, one vote as per BR Ambedkar.
A democracy can exist without a written constitution. Britain is the best example.
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Solution: c)
Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights, equal eligibility for public offices etc. In a sense, it is one man, one vote as per BR Ambedkar.
A democracy can exist without a written constitution. Britain is the best example.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The “Sovereignty” of India means
- No external power can dictate the government of India.
- Citizens cannot be discriminated against on any grounds.
- There is freedom of speech and expression for Indian citizens.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
Sovereignty simply implies that India is a state that takes its own decisions ultimately guided by the people. No external agency dictates terms to India.
However, the notion of sovereignty does not seep into the framework of all democratic rights. For e.g. a sovereign state might very well discriminate between its citizens.
A sovereign state may very well restrict freedom of speech, as it is not an absolute right, even though it is vital to a democracy.
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Solution: b)
Sovereignty simply implies that India is a state that takes its own decisions ultimately guided by the people. No external agency dictates terms to India.
However, the notion of sovereignty does not seep into the framework of all democratic rights. For e.g. a sovereign state might very well discriminate between its citizens.
A sovereign state may very well restrict freedom of speech, as it is not an absolute right, even though it is vital to a democracy.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Article 1 of our Constitution says – “India that is Bharat, shall be a Union of states”. This declaration signifies
- That the Union of India has resulted out of an agreement between the states.
- The component units/states have no right to secede from the Union.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: a)
- Article 1 describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’.
- According to Dr B R Ambedkar, the phrase ‘Union of States’ has been preferred to ‘Federation of States’ for two reasons: one, the Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among the states like the American Federation; and two, the states have no right to secede from the federation.
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Solution: a)
- Article 1 describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’.
- According to Dr B R Ambedkar, the phrase ‘Union of States’ has been preferred to ‘Federation of States’ for two reasons: one, the Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among the states like the American Federation; and two, the states have no right to secede from the federation.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Preamble of the Constitution?
- Taking inspiration from the American model, India has chosen to begin its constitution with a preamble.
- Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
- It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
- It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution.
Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble.
It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
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Solution: d)
Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution.
Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble.
It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.
- Naturalised citizen who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress may not take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India.
- The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, residence, caste, sex or place of birth.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11).
The Government of India may waive all or any of the conditions for naturalisation in the case of a person who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress. Every naturalised citizen must take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India.
The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. For example, a state may offer concession in fees for education to its residents.
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Solution: b)
Parliament shall have the power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship (Article 11).
The Government of India may waive all or any of the conditions for naturalisation in the case of a person who has rendered distinguished service to the science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress. Every naturalised citizen must take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India.
The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. For example, a state may offer concession in fees for education to its residents.
