Polity Jkssb Polity Set 3 Mcqs (139 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 121 Discuss

Which of the following set of Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees different types of freedoms to its citizens?

A
Articles 14 - 19
B
Articles 19 − 22
C
Articles 25 − 30
D
Articles 32 - 35 153

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Right to Freedom is grouped under Articles 19 to 22, guaranteeing protections like freedom of speech and expression, and life and personal liberty.
Question 122 Discuss

Swaran Singh Committee was established by the government under which Prime Minister in 1976 to make recommendations regarding fundamental duties?

A
Morarji Desai
B
Indira Gandhi
C
Jayaprakash Narayan
D
Chaudhary Charan Singh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

During the period of National Emergency in 1976, the government headed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi set up the Swaran Singh Committee to study and recommend the inclusion of fundamental duties.
Question 123 Discuss

In which of the following forms of government does the executive enjoy the right to dissolve the Legislature?

A
Presidential form of government
B
Totalitarian government
C
Parliamentary form of government
D
Oligarchy

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In a parliamentary system, the executive (the Prime Minister and the cabinet) is part of the legislature and retains the right to advise the head of state to dissolve the lower house of the legislature to seek fresh elections.
Question 124 Discuss

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) added three new words to the Preamble i.e. socialist, secular and ______.

A
fraternity
B
integrity
C
republic
D
democratic

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 formally added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
Question 125 Discuss

Which is the essential non-justiciable feature of the Indian Constitution associated with the welfare and well-being of the common man?

A
Parliamentary Sovereignty
B
Federalism
C
Fundamental Rights
D
Directive principles of State Policy

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Directive Principles of State Policy provide the framework for creating a welfare state; however, unlike Fundamental Rights, they are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced in a court of law.
Question 126 Discuss

Which of the following dimensions of liberty is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

A
Expression
B
Thought
C
Belief
D
Opportunity

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Preamble specifically secures liberty of 'thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.' Opportunity falls under the guarantee of equality ('Equality of status and of opportunity').
Question 127 Discuss

Which of the following are the functions of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes? 1. Providing Constitutional protection to Scheduled Castes 2. Investigating any case that violates the interests of Scheduled Castes 3. Submitting a report to the Prime Minister related to the protection of Scheduled Castes 4. Presenting to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards

A
Only 1, 3 and 4
B
Only 1, 2 and 3
C
Only 1, 2 and 4
D
Only 2, 3 and 4

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes submits its reports regarding the working of constitutional safeguards directly to the President, not the Prime Minister, rendering statement 3 incorrect.
Question 128 Discuss

According to which of the following constitutional articles in India does the government need to present the estimated receipts and expenditures before the parliament?

A
Article 212
B
Article 112
C
Article 312
D
Article 412

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 112 of the Constitution requires the President to lay before both Houses of Parliament an 'Annual Financial Statement,' which outlines the estimated receipts and expenditures of the government (the Union Budget).
Question 129 Discuss

Which directive principle was added by the 97th Amendment Act 2011?

A
Free legal aid
B
Promotion of co-operative societies
C
Protection of environment
D
Participation of workers in management

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 inserted Article 43B, introducing a directive principle that requires the state to promote the voluntary formation and democratic control of co-operative societies.
Question 130 Discuss

Which Chief Justice of India was sworn in as the acting President of India on 20th July 1969?

A
Mehr Chand Mahajan
B
P. B. Gajendragadkar
C
Mohammad Hidayatullah
D
Sarv Mittra Sikri

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah served as the acting President of India from July 20, 1969, to August 24, 1969, filling the vacancy left when acting President V.V. Giri resigned to contest the presidential election.