MCQ on Salient Features of Indian Constitution- Indian Polity
Q1. The Indian Constitution is known as the:
a) Shortest written constitution
b) Lengthiest written constitution
c) Unwritten constitution
d) Briefest constitution
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Correct Answer: b) Lengthiest written constitution
Explanation: The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest written constitution in the world.
Q2. The Indian Constitution is a blend of:
a) Rigidity and flexibility
b) Rigidity only
c) Flexibility only
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) Rigidity and flexibility
Q3. The Indian Constitution provides for a _ system of government.
a) Unitary
b) Federal
c) Confederal
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: b) Federal
Q4. The Indian Constitution has borrowed features from various sources. Which country’s constitution is the major source of inspiration?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) Canada
d) Australia
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Correct Answer: a) United States
Explanation: The Indian Constitution has borrowed features from various sources, with the United States Constitution being a major source of inspiration.
Q5. The Indian Constitution provides for a _ form of government.
a) Presidential
b) Parliamentary
c) Federal
d) Unitary
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Correct Answer: b) Parliamentary
Explanation: The Indian Constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government.
Q6. The Indian Constitution is committed to the idea of:
a) Limited government
b) Unlimited government
c) Centralized government
d) Decentralized government
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Correct Answer: a) Limited government
Q7. The Indian Constitution provides for the protection of:
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: c) Both a and b
Explanation: The Indian Constitution provides for the protection of both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
Q8. The Indian Constitution can be amended under which Article?
a) Article 13
b) Article 32
c) Article 368
d) Article 370
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Correct Answer: c) Article 368
Q9. The Indian Constitution provides for a _ form of democracy.
a) Direct
b) Indirect
c) Semi-direct
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: b) Indirect
Explanation: The Indian Constitution provides for an indirect form of democracy, with a representative parliamentary system.
Q10. The Indian Constitution aims to create a system of governance that prevents:
a) Arbitrary decision-making
b) Democratic decision-making
c) Majority rule
d) Elite rule
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Correct Answer: a) Arbitrary decision-making
Explanation: The Indian Constitution aims to create a system of governance that prevents arbitrary decision-making.
Q11. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a _ to ensure the separation of powers.
a) Bicameral legislature
b) Unicameral legislature
c) Presidential system
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) Bicameral legislature
Explanation: The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a bicameral legislature to ensure the separation of powers.
Q12. The Indian Constitution aims to create a system of governance that is based on the principle of:
a) Checks and balances
b) Concentration of power
c) Majority rule
d) Elite rule
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Correct Answer: a) Checks and balances
Explanation: The Indian Constitution aims to create a system of governance that is based on the principle of checks and balances.
Q13. The Indian Constitution is a marathon effort to create a system of governance that is based on the principle of:
a) Rule of law
b) Rule of men
c) Rule of the majority
d) Rule of the elite
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Correct Answer: a) Rule of law
Explanation: The Indian Constitution is a marathon effort to create a system of governance that is based on the principle of rule of law.
Q14. The Indian Constitution is a creation of:
a) All the people of India
b) A group of individuals
c) Some older law
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) All the people of India
Explanation: The Indian Constitution is a creation of all the people of India, as reflected in the Preamble.
Q15. The Indian Constitution provides for a _ form of government.
a) Presidential
b) Parliamentary
c) Federal
d) Unitary
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Correct Answer: b) Parliamentary
Q16. The Indian Constitution aims to create a system of governance that functions on the wheels of:
a) Norms and regulations
b) Individual whims and fancies
c) Majority rule
d) Elite rule
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Correct Answer: a) Norms and regulations
Explanation: The Indian Constitution aims to create a system of governance that functions on the wheels of norms and regulations.