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Question 131 Discuss
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What was the main objection against the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constituent Assembly?

A
They were considered as novel features
B
The state was responsible for these policies
C
They were non justiciable in character
D
They were an instrument of instructions

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The main criticism during the Constituent Assembly debates was that the Directive Principles lacked legal teeth; being non-justiciable, they were viewed by critics as mere 'pious declarations' without enforcement power.
Question 132 Discuss
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How many fundamental duties of citizens have been enumerated by the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution, adopted in 1976?

A
9
B
10
C
11
D
13

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 42nd Amendment Act initially added a list of 10 fundamental duties in 1976; an 11th duty concerning education was added later by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
Question 133 Discuss
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Which system of India is based on the Westminster model?

A
Indian Parliamentary system
B
Welfare State system
C
Federal system
D
Strong Centre system

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

India adopted its parliamentary system of government from the British Westminster model, which features a bicameral legislature and an executive that is accountable to the legislature.
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Who among the following was the first and the longest serving attorney general of India?

A
Milon Kumar Banerji
B
Niren De
C
Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad
D
Lal Narayan Sinha

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad was appointed as the first Attorney General of India and held the office for 13 years, making him the longest-serving person in this position.
Question 135 Discuss
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Name the first Finance Minister of independent India, whose statue was inaugurated by the Union Textiles Minister in Coimbatore.

A
RK Shanmugam Chetty
B
CD Deshmukh
C
TT Krishnamachari
D
Sachindra Chaudhuri

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

R. K. Shanmukham Chetty served as independent India's first Finance Minister from 1947 to 1949 and is credited with presenting the first Union Budget of independent India.
Question 136 Discuss
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Which freedom is protected by Article 19(1)(d) of the Constitution?

A
Freedom of speech
B
Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India
C
Freedom to reside in any part of India
D
Freedom to assemble peacefully

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 19(1)(d) specifically guarantees all Indian citizens the fundamental right to move freely throughout the territory of the country.
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The National Defense Fund is governed by an Executive Committee, which is chaired by the:

A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Vice President
D
Defence Minister

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The National Defence Fund is entirely dependent on voluntary contributions and is administered by an Executive Committee with the Prime Minister as its Chairperson.
Question 138 Discuss
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To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired our national struggle for freedom is a fundamental duty in the ______ position in the list of fundamental duties enshrined in our Indian Constitution.

A
first
B
second
C
third
D
fourth

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Under Article 51A, the duty to 'cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom' is listed as the second duty, marked as Article 51A(b).
Question 139 Discuss
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Which Article of the Constitution of India mentions about enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

A
Article 138
B
Article 140
C
Article 142
D
Article 144

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 138 outlines the enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, allowing Parliament by law to grant it further jurisdiction with respect to matters in the Union List.
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