Indian Polity: Question Set 1: Q1-50

INDIAN POLITY
Revision Through 500 Questions

(RTFQ)
QUESTION SET 1: Q1-50

Historical Background of
Constitution, Preamble, Citizenship
Office Complex 6, 3rd Floor, Old Rajinder Nagar New Delhi 110060|
Ph: +91-8826486658, +918826496658, | Email: students@levelupias.com
# Question Ans
1 Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’?
(2021)
a. A community of persons permanently occupying a
definite territory independent of external control and
possessing an organised government.
b. A politically organised people of a definite territory and
possessing an authority to govern them, maintain law
and order, protect their natural rights, and safeguard
their means of sustenance.
c. A number of persons who have been living in a definite
territory for a very long time with their own culture,
tradition, and government.
d. A society permanently living in a definite territory with
a central authority, an executive responsible to the
central authority, and an independent judiciary
2 With respect to British Rule in India, consider the following
statements about the Regulating Act 1773:
1. The act for the first time distinguished between the
commercial and political functions of the Company.
2. It deprived the governor of Bombay and Madras of their
legislative power.
3. It designated Governor of Bengal as the Governor-
General of Bengal and created an executive Council of
four members to assist him.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 2 and 3
d. None of the above
3 Through which of the following act was a law member
added to the executive Council of Governor General?
a. Regulating Act 1993
b. Charter Act 1833
c. Charter Act 1853
d. Government of India Act 1958
4 In context of British rule in India, match the following
provisions with the corresponding Act with which it was
introduced:
Provisions Act
1. Creation of Board of Control A. The Charter Act
1853
2. Attempt to introduce system of B. The Charter Act
open competition for selection 1833
of civil servants
3. Establishment of Supreme C. Pitts India Act,
Court at Calcutta 1784
4. Local representation in the D. Regulating Act,
Indian Legislative Council 1773
Choose the correct answer from the codes provided below:
a. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
b. 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
c. 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
d. 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
5 In context of British rule in India, the Board of Control was
abolished by:
a. Indian Independence Act of 1947
b. Government of India Act, 1935
c. Government of India Act, 1919
d. Government of India Act, 1858
6 Consider the following statements about Charter Act, 1833:
1. This act for the first time created a 'Government of India'
having authority over the entire territorial area
possessed by the British in India.
2. It deprived Governors of Bombay and Madras of their
legislative power.
3. After this act, the East India Companies commercial role
was ended, and it be became a purely administrative
body.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
7 Consider the following statements about Government of
India Act, 1858:
1. The act attempted to introduce a system of open
competition for selection of civil servants, but it couldn't
be done due to opposition of the Court of Directors.
2. The Act introduced the portfolio system in India.
3. It changed the designation of Governor General of India
to that of Viceroy of India, who was to be the direct
representative of the East India Company's Court of
directors.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
8 Which of the following is not true about the Indian Council
Act, 1909?
a. It allowed for non-official majority in the Central
legislative assembly.
b. It for the first time provided for the association of
Indians with the Central legislative assemblies.
c. Separate electorate for Sikhs, Indian Christians and
Anglo Indians was provided for the first time.
d. All of the above.
9 Consider the following statements about bicameralism in
India:
1. Bicameralism in India was introduced for the first time
through Government of India Act, 1919.
2. This bicameralism was introduced at the provincial level
where the provincial legislative council was replaced by
two houses.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
10 Consider the following statements about the office of
Secretary of State for India:
1. The office was established in 1858 and was vested with
complete authority and control over Indian
administration.
2. The Secretary of state was also the chairman of the
Council of India.
3. The office of Secretary of State was abolished through
the Government of India Act, 1935.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2
d. 1, 2 and 3
11 During British Rule in India, which of the following acts
introduced the dual system of governance known as
'dyarchy' at provincial level:
a. Indian Council Act 1909
b. Government of India Act 1919
c. Government of India Act 1935
d. None of the above
12 Consider the following statements about the Office of the
High Commissioner for India:
1. The office was established in London by the Government
of India Act, 1858.
2. Some of the functions of Secretary of State for India was
transferred to him.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
13 During British rule in India, Bicameralism was introduced at
provincial level in some of the provinces by:
a. Government of India Act, 1935
b. Government of India Act, 1919
c. Morley Minto Reforms
d. Indian Councils Act, 1892
14 Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in
the Preamble to the Constitution of India? (Prelims 2017).
a. Liberty of thought
b. Economic liberty
c. Liberty of expression
d. Liberty of belief
15 The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is
reflected in which of the following?
a. The Preamble
b. The Fundamental Rights
c. The Directive Principles of State Policy
d. The Fundamental Duties
16 Which of the following is/are characteristics of a Republic?
1. The head of the state is always elected (directly or
indirectly) for a fixed period.
2. Political sovereignty is vested in people.
3. All public offices are opened to every citizen without
discrimination.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
17 Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate
relationship between law and liberty? (2018)
a. If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
b. If there are no laws, there is no liberty.
c. If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.
d. If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.
18 Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into
activity (2017).
a. the intelligence and character of ordinary men and
women.
b. the methods for strengthening executive leadership.
c. a superior individual with dynamism and vision.
d. a band of dedicated party workers.
19 Which of the following forms of Justice is encompassed in
the 'Preamble' to the Indian Constitution?
a. Social Justice
b. Economic Justice
c. Political Justice
d. All of the above
20 Consider the following statements about the bill referred by
the President to state legislature under Article 3 of the
Indian constitution:
1. The state legislature must express its views within 14
days.
2. In case of Union territories, there is no requirement of
referring the bill to the concerned legislatures.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
21 Consider the following statements about
commissions/committees formed after independence to
examine the feasibility of reorganization of states on
linguistic basis:
1. Dhar Commission and JVP committee were formed by
Government of India to look into the issue.
2. JVP committee was headed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Both Dhar Commission and JVP committee rejected the
idea of reorganization of states on the ground of
language.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. All 1, 2 and 3
22 The state of Telangana was formed by the Andhra Pradesh
Reorganization Act, 2014.
Consider the following statements about the act:
1. The act was passed as per Article 2 of the constitution.
2. According to article 4 of the Indian Constitution, the laws
made under article 2 and article 3 of the Constitution are
not to be considered as amendments of the constitution
under Article 368.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
23 Arrange the following states in chronological order based
on the date of their addition as state in Union of India, from
first to last:
1. Gujarat
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Haryana
a. 1-2-4-3
b. 1-2-3-4
c. 2-1-4-3
d. 2-4-3-1
24 Consider the following statements about Inner Line Permit
requirements in India to visit the states of Arunachal
Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram:
1. It is required both by foreigners and Indian citizens from
other states.
2. It is provided by the government of the state you are
visiting.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
25 With reference to India, consider the following statements:
(2021)
1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
3. A foreigner once granted citizenship cannot be deprived
of it under any circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 1 and 3
d. 2 and 3
26 Manipur People's Protection Bill, 2018 was in news recently.
Which of the following is/are true about the Bill?
1. It is aimed at regulating the migration of all non-
Manipuris in the state.
2. Under the bill, definition of Manipur people includes
"Meitis, Pangal Muslims and Scheduled tribes listed
under the Constitution in terms of Manipur" only.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
27 Consider the following statements about Protected Area
Permit (PAP) and Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
1. PAP and RAP can only be issued by Ministry of Home
Affairs.
2. Citizens of Pakistan and China can't be given any of these
permits.
3. PAP comes under Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order,
1958 and RAP comes under Foreigners (Restricted
Areas) Order, 1963.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1 and 3 only
Match the following columns (Article - Subject pairs) with
reference to Part 2 of the Constitution:
Article Subject
1. Article 5 A. A person who is ordinarily residing
outside India.
28
2. Article 6 B. A Person who migrated to Pakistan
from India after 1st of March 1947.
3. Article 7 C. A person who migrated to India
from Pakistan.
4. Article 8 D. A person who is domiciled in India.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the codes
provided below:
a. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
b. 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
c. 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4- A
d. 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
29 Which of the following may be considered illegal migrants
under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
1. One who enters India without valid passport or travel
documents.
2. One who stays in India beyond the permitted time.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
30 A legislation which confers on the executive or
administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled
discretionary power in the matter of application of law
violates which one of the following Articles of the
Constitution of India? (2021).
a. Article 14
b. Article 28
c. Article 32
d. Article 44
31 Which of the following can't get Overseas Citizen of India
card?
1. Citizens of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
2. Citizens of United States whose great grand-parents
were citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
a. Neither 1 nor 2
32 Which of the following is true about Overseas Citizenship?
1. When a person renounces overseas citizenship, their
minor child shall also cease to be an Overseas Citizen of
India.
2. Minor child whose parent(s) is/are Indian citizens can be
registered as OCI.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
33 The Citizenship (Amendment Bill), 2016 provides for which
of the following?
a. Cancellation of OCI registration if the OCI has registered
by fraud.
b. Cancellation of OCI registration for an individual if it is
necessary for sovereignty and security of India.
c. Cancellation of OCI registration if the OCI violates any
law that is in force in the country.
34 Consider the following statements about the issue of dual
citizenship in India:
1. The High-Level Committee on Indian Diaspora under
chairmanship of L.M. Singhvi had recommended dual
citizenship for all PIOs.
2. Dual citizenship may help towards harnessing goodwill
of Indian diaspora.
3. Overseas Citizen of India have dual citizenship (one of
India and another of the country they are living in).
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. All 1, 2 and 3
35 National Register for Citizens, 1951 originally contained list
of Indian citizens residing in which of the current States of
India?
1. Assam
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Nagaland
4. Manipur
5. Tripura
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
d. 1, 2 and 3 only
36 Which of the following is not true about the update process
of National Register for Citizens which is going on currently
in India?
1. Any citizen of India residing in any part of the country
can get her/his name registered in NRC by submitting
required documents.
2. Only those citizens who are registered in electoral rolls
up to 1971 and their descendants can get registered in
the NRC.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
37 Consider the following statements about Chakma and
Hajong community:
1. Chakmas and Hajongs are originally from Bangladesh
and were earlier not found in India.
2. Constitutional (Amendment) Act, 2015 provided for
citizenship to Chakma and Hajong refugees.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
38 Consider the following statements about citizenship in India
Constitution:
1. Constitution of India provides provisions with respect to
acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other
matters related to citizenship.
2. Constitution of India provides that no person shall be a
citizen of India who voluntarily acquires the citizenship
of any foreign state.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
39 ‘Right to privacy’ is protected under which Article of the
Constitution of India? (2021)
a. Article 15
b. Article 19
c. Article 21
d. Article 29
40 Consider the following statements about Article 14 of the
Constitution of India:
1. The Article confers Equality Before Law and Equal
Protection of Law on citizens, foreigners as well as legal
persons within the territory of India.
2. The concept of Equality Before Law in the Indian
Constitution is of the American Origin and connotes the
equality of treatment under equal circumstances, both
in privileges conferred and liabilities imposed by the
laws.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
41 Which of the following are regarded as the main features of

the "Rule of Law"? (2018)
1. Limitation of powers
2. Equality before law
3. People's responsibility to the Government
4. Liberty and civil rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
42 Consider the following statements about immunities
enjoyed by the President under Article 361 of the Indian
Constitution:
1. President cannot be arrested during his term of office
even for an act done by him in his personal capacity.
2. Civil Proceedings against the President can be instituted
in a court during his term of office in respect of an act
done by him in his personal capacity two months after
serving a notice to him in this regard.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
43 Consider the following statements about Article 15 of the
Constitution of India
1. It prohibits any discrimination on the ground of religion,
race, caste, sex or place or birth against any person by
State.
2. It only prohibits any disability and liability against
citizens, with respect to access to shops, public
restaurants, hotels etc.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
44 A comprehensive anti-discrimination law in India may serve
which of the following purpose?
1. It may increase awareness about various forms of
discrimination in India and contribute towards reversal
of deep-rooted culture of discrimination.
2. It may add to the definitional clarity about
discrimination.
3. It may help the existing national commissions to better
handle complaints on discrimination.
4. It will eliminate all forms of caste, religion, gender based
discrimination from India.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the codes
provided below:
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2 and 3 only
d. 2, 3 and 4
45 Which of the following isn't an exception mentioned under
Article 15 of the Constitution?
a. State can make special provision for women and
children.
b. State can make special provision for the advancement
of socially and educationally backward classes of
citizens.
c. State can make special provision for the advancement
of economically weaker section of citizens.
d. Parliament can prescribe residence as a condition for
certain employment or appointment in a state/UT.
46 Which of the following is/are exception(s) mentioned under
Article 16 of the Indian Constitution?
1. A law by the Parliament or State legislature can provide
that a class of employment to an office under state/UT
will have residence within that state/UT as a pre-
requisite.
2. State can provide reservation (capped at 10%) to people
from economically weaker section in government jobs.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
47 Which of the following is/are true about the recent
reservation in Higher Educational Institutions and Jobs
provided to economically weaker section of the society
through 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
1. The benefit can be availed by all economically weaker
section of the society.
2. The Constitution itself caps the reservation at 10% of the
total seats/jobs offered.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
48 Which of the following is/are true about the Supreme Court
verdict in M Nagraj & Others vs Union of India & Others,
2006?
1. It upheld the 77th Constitutional amendment which
were aimed at allowing for reservation in promotion for
SCs/STs.
2. It provided that states can give reservation in promotion
to SCs/STs if they have quantifiable data showing
'backwardness" of the community, inadequacy of
representation of the community and while ensuring
efficiency.
Choose your answer from the codes provided below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
49 One of the implications of equality in society is the absence
of (2017).
a. Privileges
b. Restraints
c. Competition
d. Ideology
50 In Mukesh Kumar vs The State of Uttarakhand, the Supreme B
Court gave which of the following verdicts?
a. Reservation in government jobs for Scheduled Caste and Rule of 100% reservation
Scheduled Tribe is a fundamental Right. was struck down in
b. Reservation in Promotion in government jobs for Chebrolu Leela Prasad
scheduled castes and scheduled tribes is not a Rao and others versus
fundamental right. State of Andhra Pradesh,
c. Reserving 100% seats for Scheduled Tribes in
government schools of Schedule areas is
unconstitutional.

Indian Polity: Question Set 1: Q1-50

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Indian Polity: Question Set 1: Q1-50

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

INDIAN POLITY

Revision Through 500 Questions

QUESTION SET 1: Q1-50

41 Which of the following are regarded as the main features of

You might also like