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Which of the following committees recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?

A
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
B
Ashok Mehta Committee
C
Swaran Singh Committee
D
Nehru Committee

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Sardar Swaran Singh Committee, formed in 1976, recommended the incorporation of a separate chapter on Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.
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From which of the following Constitutions is the idea of 'Charter of Fundamental Rights' adopted in the Indian Constitution?

A
USSR
B
United Kingdom
C
France
D
USA

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The concept of guaranteed fundamental rights was deeply inspired by the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the United States of America.
Question 143 Discuss
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Among the following, which is not a qualification for membership in the Vidhan Sabha

A
Not hold any office of profit
B
Have attained the age of 25 Years
C
Citizen of India
D
Knowledge of Politics

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

While citizenship, age limit, and holding no office of profit are constitutional requirements, formal knowledge of politics is not a mandatory qualification.
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If a person who is arrested, is NOT produced before the Magistrate within 24 hours from the time of arrest, he will be entitled to be released on the writ of …….

A
Habeas Corpus
B
Prohibition
C
Quo-warranto
D
Mandamus

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Habeas Corpus, meaning 'to have the body of', is a writ issued by a court to protect an individual against unlawful and indefinite detention without proper legal proceedings.
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In which Article does the Finance Commission of India find a mention?

A
Article 292
B
Article 375
C
Article 280
D
Article 370

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 280 requires the President to constitute a Finance Commission every five years to recommend the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States.
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Article 50 of the Constitution of India refers to the …….

A
right to elementary education
B
appointment of Governor
C
separation of judiciary from executive
D
reservation of seats

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 50, a Directive Principle of State Policy, directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
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How many fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976?

A
12
B
14
C
10
D
8

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Based on the Swaran Singh Committee's recommendations, the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added exactly 10 Fundamental Duties to the Constitution.
Question 148 Discuss
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty of an Indian citizen?

A
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
B
To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
C
To vote in public elections
D
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Although casting a vote is a vital democratic right and responsibility, it is not constitutionally mandated as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A.
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Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution is commonly referred to as the 'Magna Carta of India'?

A
Part III
B
Part I
C
Part IV
D
Part II

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Part III of the Constitution, which guarantees Fundamental Rights to all citizens, is aptly described as the 'Magna Carta of India' because it safeguards individual liberties.
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The concept of limited government is a major advancement to protect the …… of the citizens from the ruling governments.

A
separation of power
B
fundamental duties
C
fundamental rights
D
check and balance

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The primary purpose of fundamental rights is to establish a 'limited government' by restricting the arbitrary exercise of power by the state, protecting individual freedoms.
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