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Q1Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2024
Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IXA of the Constitution.
2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
3. Provisions related to amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3Correct
Explanation
Correct. Part IXA deals with Municipalities (added by the 74th Amendment), Part XVIII covers Emergency Provisions, and Part XX contains Article 368 relating to the amendment of the Constitution. All three statements correctly identify the relevant Parts.
Q2Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2021
With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
2. Only a citizen by birth 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?
- A1 onlyCorrect
- B2 only
- C1 and 3
- D2 and 3
Explanation
Correct. India follows the principle of single citizenship and single domicile. Unlike federal countries such as the USA, there is no separate State citizenship in India.
Q3Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2021
What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26 January 1950?
- AA Democratic Republic
- BA Sovereign Democratic RepublicCorrect
- CA Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
- DA Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
Explanation
Correct. On 26 January 1950, when the Constitution commenced, the Preamble described India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic.' The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added later by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
Q4Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2020
Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2. The Constitution of India provides for judicial review to safeguard citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2Correct
Explanation
Correct. The 'basic structure' is a judicial doctrine, not a constitutional definition, so Statement 1 is wrong. Statement 2 overstates what the Constitution expressly provides about judicial review; the power is inferred from Articles 13, 32, 226 and the general constitutional scheme rather than stated in the broad terms described.
Q5Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2020
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is:
- AA part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
- BNot a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
- CA part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
- DA part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other partsCorrect
Explanation
Correct. The Preamble is part of the Constitution as recognised in the Kesavananda Bharati case, but it is not independently enforceable. It aids in the interpretation of other constitutional provisions rather than functioning as a standalone source of directly enforceable rights.
Q6Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2017
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
- ALiberty of thought
- BEconomic libertyCorrect
- CLiberty of expression
- DLiberty of belief
Explanation
Correct. The Preamble does not contain the phrase 'economic liberty.' It secures liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. While social and economic justice are mentioned, 'economic liberty' as a specific term is absent from the Preamble.
Q7Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2013
Economic justice as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in:
- AThe Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
- BThe Preamble and the Directive Principles of State PolicyCorrect
- CThe Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
- DNone of the above
Explanation
Correct. The Preamble promises 'justice, social, economic and political' to all citizens. The Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) flesh out the socio-economic obligations of the State, including provisions for adequate livelihood, equal pay, and distribution of resources.
Q8Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2005
Consider the following statements:
1. Articles 371A to 371I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa.
2. Constitutions of India and the United States of America envisage a dual polity but a single citizenship.
3. A naturalised citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 3
- C3 only
- D1 onlyCorrect
Explanation
Correct. Articles 371A to 371I were indeed inserted to address region-specific demands of the listed States. Statement 2 is wrong because the US has dual citizenship (federal and State), and Statement 3 is wrong because a naturalised citizen can be deprived of citizenship under the Citizenship Act.
Q9Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the ConstitutionPYQ 2001
If a new State of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution must be amended?
- AFirstCorrect
- BSecond
- CThird
- DFifth
Explanation
Correct. The First Schedule lists all the States and Union Territories along with their territorial extent. Creating a new State necessarily requires amending this Schedule to include the new entity.
Q10Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the Constitution
Which of the following statements about Article 10 of the Constitution is correct?
- AIt grants permanent citizenship to persons born in India
- BIt provides that every person who is or is deemed to be a citizen shall continue to be such, subject to any law made by ParliamentCorrect
- CIt bars Parliament from making any law terminating citizenship once acquired
- DIt automatically grants citizenship to children born to Indian citizens abroad
Explanation
Correct. Article 10 states that every person who is or is deemed to be a citizen of India under any of the foregoing provisions of Part II shall, subject to the provisions of any law that may be made by Parliament, continue to be such citizen. This enables Parliament to regulate citizenship through legislation.
Q11Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the Constitution
Andhra Pradesh was the first State created on a linguistic basis in 1953, carved out of:
- AMadras PresidencyCorrect
- BHyderabad State
- CBombay Presidency
- DCentral Provinces and Berar
Explanation
Correct. Andhra Pradesh was carved out of the Madras State (formerly Madras Presidency) in 1953 as the first linguistically reorganised State, following the death of Potti Sriramulu during his fast demanding a separate Telugu-speaking State.
Q12Polity & Governance·Philosophy of the Constitution
Under Article 7 of the Constitution, a person who migrated from India to Pakistan after 1 March 1947:
- ARetained Indian citizenship automatically
- BWas not to be deemed a citizen of India, unless they returned with a permit for resettlementCorrect
- CCould claim dual citizenship of India and Pakistan
- DLost citizenship permanently with no possibility of return
Explanation
Correct. Article 7 states that a person who migrated to Pakistan after 1 March 1947 would not be deemed an Indian citizen. However, if such a person returned to India under a permit for resettlement or permanent return, they could be registered as a citizen under Article 6.