Static Quiz 29 January 2025 (Polity)
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the identities provided by the Constitution:
1. A constitution provides a collective identity to people when they agree to basic norms.
2. Constitutional norms provide a political identity but not a moral one.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectSolution: (a) 1 only
● A constitution acts as a framework that binds a society together by defining principles and values. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
● Constitutional norms not only provide a political identity but also embody moral and ethical principles, such as justice, liberty, and equality. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
IncorrectSolution: (a) 1 only
● A constitution acts as a framework that binds a society together by defining principles and values. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
● Constitutional norms not only provide a political identity but also embody moral and ethical principles, such as justice, liberty, and equality. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following functions:
1. Ratification of India’s membership of the Commonwealth
2. Adopting the National Anthem of India
3. Enactment of ordinary laws
How many of the above functions were performed by the Constituent Assembly of India?CorrectSolution: (c) All three
● In addition to making the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly performed the following functions:
● Ratified India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949. Hence, option 1 is correct.
Adopted the National Flag on July 22, 1947.
● Adopted the National Anthem on January 24, 1950. Hence, option 2 is correct.Adopted the National Song on January 24, 1950.
● Elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950.The Indian Independence Act of 1947 made the following changes to the Constituent Assembly:
● The Assembly was made a fully sovereign body, capable of framing any Constitution it pleased. The Act empowered the Assembly to abrogate or alter any law made by the British Parliament concerning India.● The Assembly also became a legislative body. Two separate functions were assigned: making a constitution for free India and enacting ordinary laws for the country. These tasks were performed on separate days, making the Assembly the first Parliament of free India (Dominion Legislature). Hence, option 3 is correct.
IncorrectSolution: (c) All three
● In addition to making the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly performed the following functions:
● Ratified India’s membership of the Commonwealth in May 1949. Hence, option 1 is correct.
Adopted the National Flag on July 22, 1947.
● Adopted the National Anthem on January 24, 1950. Hence, option 2 is correct.Adopted the National Song on January 24, 1950.
● Elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India on January 24, 1950.The Indian Independence Act of 1947 made the following changes to the Constituent Assembly:
● The Assembly was made a fully sovereign body, capable of framing any Constitution it pleased. The Act empowered the Assembly to abrogate or alter any law made by the British Parliament concerning India.● The Assembly also became a legislative body. Two separate functions were assigned: making a constitution for free India and enacting ordinary laws for the country. These tasks were performed on separate days, making the Assembly the first Parliament of free India (Dominion Legislature). Hence, option 3 is correct.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following features:
1. Single Citizenship
2. Written Constitution
3. Integrated Judiciary
4. Rigidity of the Constitution
How many of the above are federal features of the Indian Constitution?CorrectSolution: (b) Only two
Federal features include:
● Written Constitution – Ensures a clear division of powers.
● Rigidity of the Constitution – Federal constitutions are typically rigid to protect division of powers.Unitary features include:
● Single Citizenship – Unlike the USA, India provides only one citizenship.
● Integrated Judiciary – Unlike purely federal systems, India’s judiciary is integrated.
● Thus, only two features (Written Constitution and Rigidity of the Constitution) are federal, making option (b) correct.IncorrectSolution: (b) Only two
Federal features include:
● Written Constitution – Ensures a clear division of powers.
● Rigidity of the Constitution – Federal constitutions are typically rigid to protect division of powers.Unitary features include:
● Single Citizenship – Unlike the USA, India provides only one citizenship.
● Integrated Judiciary – Unlike purely federal systems, India’s judiciary is integrated.
● Thus, only two features (Written Constitution and Rigidity of the Constitution) are federal, making option (b) correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
An Indian citizen may lose his/her citizenship when he/she:
1. Acquires the citizenship of any other foreign state during war.
2. Unlawfully trades or communicates with the enemy during a war.
3. Has been imprisoned in any country for two years after becoming a naturalized citizen within five years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectSolution: (b) Only two
● Statement 1 is incorrect – A person loses citizenship on acquiring foreign citizenship at any time, not just during war.
● Statement 2 is correct – Engaging in unlawful activities with an enemy nation can lead to the loss of citizenship under Section 10 of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
● Statement 3 is correct – A naturalized citizen can lose citizenship if they are imprisoned for two years within five years of naturalization.
● Thus, only two statements are correct, making option (b) the correct answer.
IncorrectSolution: (b) Only two
● Statement 1 is incorrect – A person loses citizenship on acquiring foreign citizenship at any time, not just during war.
● Statement 2 is correct – Engaging in unlawful activities with an enemy nation can lead to the loss of citizenship under Section 10 of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
● Statement 3 is correct – A naturalized citizen can lose citizenship if they are imprisoned for two years within five years of naturalization.
● Thus, only two statements are correct, making option (b) the correct answer.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
According to the Preamble of the Constitution, as adopted by the Constituent Assembly, how many of the following adjectives were used to define the Indian Republic?
1. Socialist
2. Sovereign
3. Secular
4. Democratic
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectSolution: (b) Only two
● The original Preamble, as adopted in 1949, included:
○ Sovereign
○ Democratic● Socialist and Secular were added later by the 42nd Amendment Act (1976).
● Thus, only two adjectives (Sovereign and Democratic) were present in the original Preamble, making option (b) correct.
IncorrectSolution: (b) Only two
● The original Preamble, as adopted in 1949, included:
○ Sovereign
○ Democratic● Socialist and Secular were added later by the 42nd Amendment Act (1976).
● Thus, only two adjectives (Sovereign and Democratic) were present in the original Preamble, making option (b) correct.
