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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
Who among the following is not a member of first cabinet of free India?
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Exp: Refer to first chapter of Lakshmikanth, in a table he gives the names.
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Exp: Refer to first chapter of Lakshmikanth, in a table he gives the names.
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
On the basis of landmark judgments passed by the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India came up with the following mandates:
1. Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of serious criminal cases pending against the candidate
2. Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family
3. Education qualifications was not mandatory
4. The information furnished by the candidates has to be confidential.
5. The above mandates are in the spirit of Article 19.Correct
Explanation:
Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a ‘nomination form’ and give some money as ‘security deposit’. Recently, a new system of declaration has been introduced on direction from the Supreme Court. Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate; Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family; and Education qualifications of the candidate. This information has to be made public. This provides an opportunity to the voters to make their decision on the basis of the information provided by the candidates.
Right to Information is a part of fundamental rights under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. Article 19(1) says that every citizen has freedom of speech and expression. In 1976, the Supreme Court said in the case of Raj Narain vs State of UP, that people cannot speak or express themselves unless they know. Therefore, right to information is embedded in article 19.Incorrect
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Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a ‘nomination form’ and give some money as ‘security deposit’. Recently, a new system of declaration has been introduced on direction from the Supreme Court. Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate; Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family; and Education qualifications of the candidate. This information has to be made public. This provides an opportunity to the voters to make their decision on the basis of the information provided by the candidates.
Right to Information is a part of fundamental rights under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. Article 19(1) says that every citizen has freedom of speech and expression. In 1976, the Supreme Court said in the case of Raj Narain vs State of UP, that people cannot speak or express themselves unless they know. Therefore, right to information is embedded in article 19. -
Question 3 of 6
3. Question
2. Social Justice is an ideal cherished by the founding fathers of the Indian Constitution. With regard to this, the Government of India had appointed Mandal Commission.
1. Mandal Commision was asked to determine the criteria to identify the socially and educationally backward classes and the status of minorities in India.
2. One of the recommendations was that 27 percentages of government jobs be reserved for the socially and educationally backward classes and minorities.
3. In the Indira Sawhney and others Vs Union of India case, it was declared that the governments order with respect to reservation for other backward classes was invalid.
Which of the statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Explanation:
The Government of India had appointed the Second Backward Classes Commission in 1979. It was headed by B.P. Mandal. Hence it was popularly called the Mandal Commission. It was asked to determine the criteria to identify the socially and educationally backward classes in India and ‘not’ minorities. It recommended steps to be taken for their advancement. The Commission gave its Report in 1980 and made many recommendations. One of these was that 27 per cent of government jobs be reserved for the socially and educationally backward classes.
Some persons and associations opposed to this order filed a number of cases in the courts. They appealed to the courts to declare the order invalid and stop its implementation. The Supreme Court of India bunched all these cases together. This case was known as the ‘Indira Sawhney and others Vs Union of India case’. Eleven judges of the Supreme Court heard arguments of both sides. By a majority, the Supreme Court judges in 1992 declared that this order of the Government of India was valid. It declared that well-to do persons among the backward classes should be excluded from getting the benefit of reservation.Incorrect
Explanation:
The Government of India had appointed the Second Backward Classes Commission in 1979. It was headed by B.P. Mandal. Hence it was popularly called the Mandal Commission. It was asked to determine the criteria to identify the socially and educationally backward classes in India and ‘not’ minorities. It recommended steps to be taken for their advancement. The Commission gave its Report in 1980 and made many recommendations. One of these was that 27 per cent of government jobs be reserved for the socially and educationally backward classes.
Some persons and associations opposed to this order filed a number of cases in the courts. They appealed to the courts to declare the order invalid and stop its implementation. The Supreme Court of India bunched all these cases together. This case was known as the ‘Indira Sawhney and others Vs Union of India case’. Eleven judges of the Supreme Court heard arguments of both sides. By a majority, the Supreme Court judges in 1992 declared that this order of the Government of India was valid. It declared that well-to do persons among the backward classes should be excluded from getting the benefit of reservation. -
Question 4 of 6
4. Question
3. The functions of the Indian Government is carried out by a number of Ministry and Departments. Consider the following statements:
1. No minister can openly criticise any decision of the government, even if it is about another Ministry or Department.
2. Every ministry has secretaries, who are civil servants.
3. The secretaries provide the necessary background information to the ministers to take decisions.
4. The Prime Ministers decisions are final in case disagreements arise between Departments.
Which of the statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Explanation:
Cabinet Ministers are usually top-level leaders of the ruling party or parties who are in charge of the major ministries. Since it is not practical for all ministers to meet regularly
and discuss everything, the decisions are taken in Cabinet meetings. The cabinet works as a team. The ministers may have different views and opinions, but everyone has to own up to every decision of the Cabinet. No minister can openly criticise any decision of the government, even if it is about another Ministry or Department. Every ministry has secretaries, who are civil servants. The secretaries provide the necessary background information to the ministers to take decisions.Incorrect
Explanation:
Cabinet Ministers are usually top-level leaders of the ruling party or parties who are in charge of the major ministries. Since it is not practical for all ministers to meet regularly
and discuss everything, the decisions are taken in Cabinet meetings. The cabinet works as a team. The ministers may have different views and opinions, but everyone has to own up to every decision of the Cabinet. No minister can openly criticise any decision of the government, even if it is about another Ministry or Department. Every ministry has secretaries, who are civil servants. The secretaries provide the necessary background information to the ministers to take decisions. -
Question 5 of 6
5. Question
4. Which of the following statements violates the Right to Freedom guaranteed by the Constitution of India?
1. Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas of the country.
2. Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
3. The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Explanation:
Every citizen has the right to freedom mentioned under Article 19. But one cannot exercise his/her freedom in such amanner that it violates others’ right to freedom. Your freedoms should not cause public nuisance or disorder.You are free to do everything which injures no one else. Freedom is not unlimited license to do what one wants. Accordingly, the government can impose certain reasonable restrictions on our freedoms in the larger interests of the society.
All citizens of India enjoy the freedom to move freely throughout the country. But under certain circumstances, due to security reasons the freedom can restricted. For instance, entry in border areas or army cantonment is restricted to ordinary citizens as it can be dangerous for the security of India.
Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population. According to article 370, outsiders are not allowed to buy property and settle permanently in the State of Jammu & Kashmir and also in tribal areas it is restricted inorder to protect the ethnic and cultural identity of the tribal people. The government banning publication of book motivated by political reasons is a violation of freedom of expression (Article 19(1)Incorrect
Explanation:
Every citizen has the right to freedom mentioned under Article 19. But one cannot exercise his/her freedom in such amanner that it violates others’ right to freedom. Your freedoms should not cause public nuisance or disorder.You are free to do everything which injures no one else. Freedom is not unlimited license to do what one wants. Accordingly, the government can impose certain reasonable restrictions on our freedoms in the larger interests of the society.
All citizens of India enjoy the freedom to move freely throughout the country. But under certain circumstances, due to security reasons the freedom can restricted. For instance, entry in border areas or army cantonment is restricted to ordinary citizens as it can be dangerous for the security of India.
Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population. According to article 370, outsiders are not allowed to buy property and settle permanently in the State of Jammu & Kashmir and also in tribal areas it is restricted inorder to protect the ethnic and cultural identity of the tribal people. The government banning publication of book motivated by political reasons is a violation of freedom of expression (Article 19(1) -
Question 6 of 6
6. Question
5. Consider the following statements with reference to the Preamble of the Constitution?
1. Taking inspiration from the American model, India has chosen to begin its constitution with a preamble.
2. Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
3. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
4. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government.
Which of the statement is/are correct?Correct
Explanation:
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 ConstitutionIncorrect
Explanation:
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