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Question 141 Discuss

Recently, a bill on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was introduced. Consider the following statements about UCC and identify the correct statement(s) from them. 1. The Uniform Civil Code in India Bill, 2020, was introduced in the Lok Sabha as a private member bill. 2. UCC refers to the same set of civil laws applicable to all the citizens of India in all the personal matters. 3. The provision for UCC in the Constitution of India is mentioned under Article 44.

A
Only 1
B
Only 1 and 3
C
Only 2 and 3
D
Only 3

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Statement 1 is incorrect as the UCC is a highly debated legislative topic, but statements 2 and 3 are correct. UCC aims to provide a common set of civil laws for all citizens, and it is explicitly mentioned under Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Question 142 Discuss

Which of the following is NOT a way to acquire citizenship in India?

A
Renunciation
B
Registration
C
Birth
D
Incorporation of territory

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Renunciation is a method of losing or terminating Indian citizenship, not a method of acquiring it. Citizenship is acquired via birth, descent, registration, naturalization, or incorporation of territory.
Question 143 Discuss

Who has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?

A
Supreme Court
B
President
C
Governor
D
Parliament

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Under Article 11 of the Constitution, the Parliament is granted the exclusive power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other related matters.
Question 144 Discuss

How many Fundamental Rights were initially provided in the Constitution of India?

A
6
B
7
C
8
D
9

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The original Constitution provided for seven Fundamental Rights. However, the Right to Property was removed from this list by the 44th Amendment in 1978, leaving six.
Question 145 Discuss

In which of the following years was the National Anthem adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly?

A
1947
B
1950
C
1942
D
1954

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Constituent Assembly adopted 'Jana Gana Mana' in its Hindi version as the National Anthem of India on January 24, 1950.
Question 146 Discuss

Fundamental Duties were added in Part IV of the Constitution under Article 51-A in the year 1976 through Constitutional Amendment.

A
42nd
B
44th
C
86th
D
73rd

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Indian Constitution via the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976.
Question 147 Discuss

Which Article provides that all minorities have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice?

A
Article 26
B
Article 24
C
Article 32
D
Article 30

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 30 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right of all religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Question 148 Discuss

In a situation wherein A (female) and B (male) are working in same office, same designation, same nature of work but unequal payment, which of the following Articles of the Constitution will be applicable?

A
Article 21
B
Article 39(d)
C
Article 18
D
Article 48A

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 39(d) of the Directive Principles of State Policy specifically directs the State to ensure that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
Question 149 Discuss

Which of the following Articles in the Constitution of India provides protection to President and Governors and Rajpramukhs?

A
Article 361
B
Article 352
C
Article 370
D
Article 356

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 361 provides immunity to the President and the Governors, shielding them from criminal proceedings and arrest while they are in office.
Question 150 Discuss

Which set of Articles in the Constitution of India are known as 'Cultural and Educational Rights'?

A
Articles 19-20
B
Articles 29-30
C
Articles 14-15
D
Articles 23-24

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Articles 29 and 30 collectively protect the cultural and educational rights of minority groups in India, ensuring the preservation of their distinct language, script, and culture.