Polity Jkssb Polity Set 1 Mcqs (183 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 131 Discuss

Which of the following Articles prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour?

A
Article 25
B
Article 28
C
Article 23
D
Article 22

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 23 of the Constitution guarantees the Right against Exploitation by prohibiting human trafficking, begar (forced labor), and other similar forms of forced labor.
Question 132 Discuss

Which of the following committees had recommended the inclusion of a chapter on the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India and stressed that the citizens should become conscious that, in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform?

A
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1976)
B
JR Varma Committee (1996)
C
Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
D
Swaran Singh Committee (1976)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Sardar Swaran Singh Committee, constituted in 1976, recommended the incorporation of Fundamental Duties to remind citizens of their responsibilities toward the nation.
Question 133 Discuss

Part IV A of the Indian Constitution is related to … … . .

A
Directive Principles of State Policy
B
Fundamental Duties
C
Fundamental Rights
D
Citizenship

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Part IVA of the Constitution, consisting solely of Article 51A, was added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 to outline the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.
Question 134 Discuss

The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from .

A
Australia
B
Germany
C
USSR
D
Japan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The concept of the Concurrent List, which includes subjects of common interest to both the Union and State governments, was adopted from the Constitution of Australia.
Question 135 Discuss

The Preamble of the Constitution describes India as:

A
a unitary state
B
a federal state
C
an atheist state
D
a secular state

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Preamble explicitly declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The term 'Secular' was added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
Question 136 Discuss

Judicial Review, a salient feature of the Constitution of India, has been borrowed from which of the following countries?

A
South Africa
B
Canada
C
Ireland
D
The US

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The feature of Judicial Review, which allows courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions, was heavily inspired by the United States Constitution.
Question 137 Discuss

Certiorari comes under the:

A
right against exploitation
B
right to constitutional remedies
C
right to equality
D
right to religious freedom

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Certiorari is one of the five prerogative writs issued under Article 32, which is the Right to Constitutional Remedies, to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal.
Question 138 Discuss

The Constitution of India was adopted on ………..

A
26 November 1949
B
24 November 1947
C
26 January 1949
D
26 January 1950

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Constituent Assembly formally adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, which is now celebrated as National Constitution Day.
Question 139 Discuss

Which of the following is related to Article 20 of the Indian Constitution?

A
protection in respect of conviction for offenses
B
abolition of titles
C
equality of opportunities in matters of public employment
D
freedom to manage religious affairs

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 20 of the Indian Constitution guarantees protection in respect of conviction for offenses, ensuring safeguards against retrospective criminal legislation and double jeopardy.
Question 140 Discuss

Which of the following is a feature of Directive Principles of State Policy, and also distinguishes it from Fundamental Rights?

A
It protects the interest of the individual.
B
It is prohibitive in nature.
C
It is non-justiciable.
D
It is justiciable.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Unlike Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be legally enforced by the courts if the government fails to implement them.