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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Preamble of the Constitution, which of the following
statements is/are correct
1. It is a source of power to legislature
2. Its provisions are enforceable in the court of law
Select the correct answer using the code given below?CorrectExplanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: Preamble is neither a source of power to legislature nor a
prohibition upon the powers of legislature.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Preamble is non-justiciable , that is, its provisions are not
enforceable in court of law.IncorrectExplanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: Preamble is neither a source of power to legislature nor a
prohibition upon the powers of legislature.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Preamble is non-justiciable , that is, its provisions are not
enforceable in court of law. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The term ‘Socialist’ was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act.
2. The term ‘democratic’ used in the Preamble comprises political, social and economic
democracy.
3. Ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in Preamble have been taken from the
Russian Revolution.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?CorrectStatement 1 is correct: The term ‘Socialist’ was added to the Constitution by the 42nd
Amendment Act. However, even before the 42nd Amendment Act, the constitution had a
socialist content in the form of certain Directive Principles of State Policy.
Statement 2 is correct: The term ‘democratic’ is used in the preamble in the broader
sense embracing not only political democracy but also social and economic democracy.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in Preamble have been
taken from the French Revolution.IncorrectStatement 1 is correct: The term ‘Socialist’ was added to the Constitution by the 42nd
Amendment Act. However, even before the 42nd Amendment Act, the constitution had a
socialist content in the form of certain Directive Principles of State Policy.
Statement 2 is correct: The term ‘democratic’ is used in the preamble in the broader
sense embracing not only political democracy but also social and economic democracy.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in Preamble have been
taken from the French Revolution. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points. Consider the following statements:
1. In the Berubari Union case, Supreme Court opined that the Preamble is not a part of
the constitution.
2. The Preamble has been amended only once so far.
3. The term ‘fraternity’ was added to the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectStatement 1 is correct: In the Berubari Union Case , the Supreme Court while recognizing
the significance of the Preamble, opined that Preamble is not a part of the constitution.
Statement 2 is correct: The Preamble has been amended only once so far, in 1976, by the
42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which has added three new words – Socialist, Secular
and Integrity- to the Preamble.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Three new words – Socialist, Secular and Integrity- to the
Preamble. The term ‘fraternity’ was a part of the original constitution.IncorrectStatement 1 is correct: In the Berubari Union Case , the Supreme Court while recognizing
the significance of the Preamble, opined that Preamble is not a part of the constitution.
Statement 2 is correct: The Preamble has been amended only once so far, in 1976, by the
42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which has added three new words – Socialist, Secular
and Integrity- to the Preamble.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Three new words – Socialist, Secular and Integrity- to the
Preamble. The term ‘fraternity’ was a part of the original constitution. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsArticle 3 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following:
1. Increasing the area of any state
2. Altering the name of a state
3. Establishing new states
Select the correct answer from the code given below:CorrectExplanation
Article 3 authorizes the Parliament to:
(a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more
states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state,
(b) increase the area of any state,
(c) diminish the area of any state,
(d) alter the boundaries of any state, and
(e) alter the name of any state.
The power to Establish a new state and admit into the Union of India new states is
derived from Article 2.IncorrectExplanation
Article 3 authorizes the Parliament to:
(a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more
states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state,
(b) increase the area of any state,
(c) diminish the area of any state,
(d) alter the boundaries of any state, and
(e) alter the name of any state.
The power to Establish a new state and admit into the Union of India new states is
derived from Article 2. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Fazl Ali Commission consider the following statements:
1. It accepted language as the basis of reorganization of states.
2. It accepted the theory of one language-one state.
3. It was silent on the abolition of the four-fold classification of states under the original
Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?CorrectStatement 1 is correct: Fazl Ali Commission submitted its report on state reorganization
in September 1955 and broadly accepted language as the basis of reorganization of states.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It rejected the theory of ‘one language-one state’.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The commission suggested the abolition of the four-fold
classification of states under the original Constitution and creation of 16 states and 3
centrally administered territories.IncorrectStatement 1 is correct: Fazl Ali Commission submitted its report on state reorganization
in September 1955 and broadly accepted language as the basis of reorganization of states.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It rejected the theory of ‘one language-one state’.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The commission suggested the abolition of the four-fold
classification of states under the original Constitution and creation of 16 states and 3
centrally administered territories.