1. The idea of the Concurrent List has been taken from the constitution of ________.
A. South Africa
B. Australia
C. Canada
D. Germany
Solution
The correct answer is Australia.
Key Points
The following things have been borrowed from the Constitution of Australia:
- Concurrent List.
- Freedom of trade.
- Commerce and intercourse.
- The joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
Additional Information
- The other borrowed provisions from different countries and details of those are given in below:
| Countries | Borrowed Provisions |
| Australia | Concurrent listFreedom of trade, commerceJoint-sitting of the two Houses of Parliament |
| Canada | Federation with a strong CentreVesting of residuary powers in the CentreAppointment of state governors by the CentreAdvisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court |
| Ireland | Directive Principles of State PolicyThe nomination of members to the Rajya SabhaMethod of election of the President |
| Japan | Procedure Established by law |
| Russia | Fundamental dutiesIdeals of justice (social, economic, and political) in the Preamble |
| United Kingdom | Parliamentary governmentRule of LawLegislative procedureSingle CitizenshipCabinet systemPrerogative writsParliamentary privilegesBicameralism |
| The United States of America | Fundamental rightsIndependence of judiciaryJudicial reviewImpeachment of the presidentRemoval of Supreme Court and High Court judgesPost of vice-president |
| Germany | Suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency |
| South Africa | Procedure for amendment in the Indian ConstitutionElection of members of Rajya Sabha |
| France | RepublicIdeals of liberty, equality, and fraternity in the Preamble |
2. In the Indian constitution the section on Citizenship draws inspiration from which country’s constitution?
A. France
B. USA
C. Australia
D. UK
Solution
The correct answer is option 4 i.e UK.
- In the Indian constitution, the section on Citizenship draws inspiration from the UK.
- The United Kingdom is the common name of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- India borrowed many features from different countries while preparing the country’s constitution.
- The constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly on 26th November 1949.
- The constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950.
- The constituent assembly took 2 years 11 months and 18 days to frame the constitution of India.
- Major features borrowed from the UK are:
- Writs.
- Single Citizenship.
- Office of Comptroller and Auditor General.
- Rule of Law.
- Parliamentary form of Government.
- Major features borrowed from the USA are:
- Preamble.
- Judicial Review.
- Fundamental Rights.
- Impeachment.
- Functions of Vice President.
- Major features borrowed from Australia are:
- Joint sitting.
- Trade and Commerce.
- Concurrent list.
- Major features borrowed from France are.
- Republic.
- Ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
3. The emergency provisions of the Indian Constitution were borrowed from
A. Weimer Constitution of Germany
B. Government of India Act, 1935
C. Constitution of Soviet Union
D. Constitution of U.S.A.
Solution
The correct answer is Government of India Act, 1935.
Mistake Points
- Here the question is asking about Emergency Provision borrowed from, so the correct answer will be GOI 1935.
- If the question asks about the suspension of Fundamental Right during Emergency then the correct answer will be Germany.
Key Points
- Emergency Provisions of Indian Constitution
- These provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution from Article 352 to 360.
- These provisions enable the Central government to meet any abnormal situation effectively. The rationality behind the incorporation of these provisions in the Constitution is to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity, and security of the country, the democratic political system, and the Constitution.
- The Constitution of India has three types of emergencies
- National Emergency: This emergency is provided in Article 352 and the President of India can declare a national emergency when the security of India is threatened on the grounds of wars, external aggression, or armed rebellion
- Financial Emergency:
- It is provided in Article 360 and empowers the President to proclaim a financial emergency if he is not satisfied with a situation that has arisen and the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
- State Emergency:
- It is provided in Article 356 and is popularly known as Presidents Rule.
- It empowers the President to issue a proclamation if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be worked according to the provisions of the constitution.
Important Points
- Things borrowed from the Government of India Act, 1935
- Federal Scheme.
- Office of Governor.
- Judiciary.
- Public Service Commissions.
- Emergency Provisions.
- Administrative Details.
Additional Information
| Sources | Provisions Borrowed |
| Weimer Constitution of Germany | Suspension of Fundamental Rights during the emergency. |
| Constitution of Soviet Union | Five-Year Plans. |
| Constitution of U.S.A. | Fundamental Rights.Impeachment of the President and Removal of JudgesJudicial Review. |
4. The original document of the Constitution of India was handwritten by _____.
A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Prem Behari Narain Raizada
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Solution
The correct answer is Prem Behari Narain Raizada.
Key Points
- The original Constitution of India was handwritten by Prem Behari Narain Raizada in a flowing italic style with beautiful calligraphy.
- Each page was beautified and decorated by artists from Shantiniketan.
- The original copies of the Indian Constitution, written in Hindi and English, are kept in special helium-filled cases in the Library of the Parliament of India.
- With 25 parts containing 448 articles and 12 schedules, the Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world.
- The Constituent Assembly, which first met on December 9, 1946, took precisely 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to come up with the final draft.
Additional Information
- Flag Committee was headed by Rajendra Prasad
- Union powerhead – Jawaharlal Nehru
- Union constitution Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru
- State Power Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru
- Provincial Committee – Sardar Patel
- Steering Committee– Rajendra Prasad.
5. The Panchayati Raj institutions are established as per Constitutional directions of the
A. Fundamental Rights
B. Fundamental Duties
C. Directive Principle of State Policy
D. None of the above
Solution
The correct answer is option 3, i.e Directive Principle of State Policy.
Key Points
- Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP):
- The DPSP is taken from the Irish Constitution.
- The DPSP is very essential for the social, economical and political development of the country.
- There are 16 DPSP in our constitution, i.e from articles 36 to 51.
- The DPSP are non-justiciable in nature.
- The Directive principle of state policy under article 40, gives details about the formation of Village Panchayat as a unit of self-government.
- Fundamental Rights:
- The concept of a fundamental right is taken from the American constitution.
- There are 6 fundamental rights in our constitution.
- These are justiciable in nature, so one can approach the supreme court in case of violation of their fundamental rights directly.
- Fundamental Duties:
- The fundamental duties are taken from the USSR constitution.
- These are recommended after the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee.
- There are 11 duties provided in the constitution, which citizens must follow as being responsible for the country.
6. Part XX of Indian constitution is related with ______.
A. Amendment of the constitution
B. Emergency provisions
C. Miscellaneous
D. Official language
Solution
The correct answer is Amendment of the constitution.
Key Points
| Part | Subject | Articles |
| Part I | The Union and its territory | 1 to 4 |
| Part II | Citizenship | 5 to 11 |
| Part III | Fundamental Rights | 12 to 35 |
| Part IV | Directive Principles | 36 to 51 |
| Part IVA | Fundamental Duties | 51A |
| Part V | The Union | 52 to 151 |
| Part VI | The States | 152 to 237 |
| Part VII | Repealed by Const. (7th Amendment) Act, 1956 | |
| Part VIII | The Union Territories | 239 to 242 |
| Part IX | The Panchayats | 243 to 243O |
| Part IXA | The Municipalities | 243P to 243ZG |
| Part IXB | Co-operative Societies | 243H to 243ZT |
| Part X | The Scheduled and Tribal Areas | 244 to 244A |
| Part XI | Relations between the Union and the States | 245 to 263 |
| Part XII | Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits | 264 to 300A |
| Part XIII | Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India | 301 to 307 |
| Part XIV | Services under the Union and the States | 308 to 323 |
| Part XIVA | Tribunals | 323A to 323B |
| Part XV | Elections | 324 to 329A |
| Part XVI | Special provisions relating to certain classes | 330 to 342 |
| Part XVII | Official Language | 343 to 351 |
| Part XVIII | Emergency Provisions | 352 to 360 |
| Part XIX | Miscellaneous | 361 to 367 |
| Part XX | Amendment of the Constitution | 368 |
| Part XXI | Temporary, Transitional, and Special Provisions | 369 to 392 |
| Part XXII | Short title, commencement, authoritative text in Hindi and repeals | 393 to 395 |
7. GST was introduced as the ____ amendment act.
A. 100
B. 101
C. 102
D. 103
Solution
The correct answer is 101.
Key Points
- GST stands for Goods and Services Tax
- GST was passed as the 101st amendment act. It came into force on 1st July 2017.
- GST is a comprehensive indirect tax on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services throughout India.
- It will replace existing multiple taxes levied by the central and state governments.
- The concept of GST was first introduced in Parliament by P. Chidambaram in 2005.
- France is the first country to introduce GST.
- The different tax slabs under the GST are 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.
- One nation, one tax, one market is the motto of the GST.
- Amitabh Bachchan is the brand ambassador to promote goods and services tax.
Additional Information
- The 100th amendment act of the Indian constitution deals with the provisions regarding land boundary agreements between India and Bangladesh.
- The 102nd amendment act of the Indian constitution gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes.
- The 103rd amendment act of the Indian constitution deals with the 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs).
8. When did the Indian Constituent assembly adopt the constitution?
A. 26 November 1949
B. 26 January 1950
C. 26 November 1950
D. 26 January 1949
Solution
The correct answer is 26 November 1949.
Important Points
- The Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949.
- The Indian National Congress made the demand for a constituent assembly in 1934.
- The Constitution of India was officially framed by the Constituent Assembly.
Key Points
- The constituent assembly was set up on December 6, 1946.
- It was constituted under the provisions of the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.
- The first official meeting of the constituent assembly was held on December 9, 1946.
- Sachidananda Sinha was appointed as the temporary chairman during its first meeting.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent president of the constituent assembly on December 11, 1946.
- The Constituent Assembly also appointed H.C. Mukherjee as its vice president.
- The constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly was B. N. Rao.
Mistake Points
- The Constitution of India came into being on January 26, 1950.
Additional Information
- The constituent assembly adopted the national flag on July 22, 1947.
- The constituent assembly adopted the national anthem on January 24, 1950.
- The constituent assembly adopted the national song on January 24, 1950.
9. Which of the following is Non-Federal feature of the Indian Constitution ?
A. Independent Judiciary
B. Single Constitution
C. Written Constitution
D. Division of Powers
Solution
The correct answer is Single Constitution.
Key Points
- Federal Government: A government in which powers are divided between the central government and state government by the constitution itself and both operate in their respective jurisdiction independently.
- Unitary Government: A government in which all the powers are vested in the central government and if state governments exist, they derive their authority from the central government.
Important PointsComparing Features of Federal and Unitary Governments
| Federal Features | Unitary Features |
| Dual Polity | Strong Centre |
| Written Constitution | Single Constitution |
| Division of Powers | Flexibility of Constitution |
| Supremacy of the Constitution | Emergency Provisions |
| Rigid Constitution | Single Citizenship |
| Independent Judiciary | Integrated Judiciary |
| Bicameralism | All-India Services |
10. The ‘Method of Election of the president’ in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the ______ constitution.
A. Irish
B. South African
C. German
D. United States of America
Solution
The correct answer is Irish.
Key Points
- The ‘Method of Election of the President’ in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland.
- Article 55 outlines the manner in which the President is to be elected, the composition of the electoral college, and the value of votes of the members of the electoral college.
- The method of electing the President in India is an indirect election, where the President is not elected directly by the citizens but by an electoral college comprising elected members of both houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the states.
Additional Information Some other important features borrowed from Indian Constitution and their sources:
| Country | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Britain | Parliamentary government, Rule of Law, Legislative procedure, Single citizenship, Cabinet system, Prerogative writs, Parliamentary privileges, Bicameralism |
| Ireland | Directive Principles of State Policy, Nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha, Method of election of the president |
| United States | Impeachment of the president, Functions of president and vice-president, Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Fundamental Rights, Judicial review, Independence of the judiciary, Preamble of the constitution |
| Canada | Federation with a strong Centre, Vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, Appointment of state governors by the Centre, Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court |
| Australia | Concurrent List, Freedom of trade, Commerce and intercourse, Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament |
| Russia | Fundamental duties, Ideal of justice (social, economic and political) in the Preamble |
| France | Ideals of the Republic in the Preamble, Ideals of liberty in the Preamble, Ideals of equality in the Preamble, Ideals of fraternity in the Preamble |
| Germany | Suspension of Fundamental Rights During Emergency |
| South Africa | Procedure for amendment of the Constitution, Election of members of Rajya Sabha |
| Japan | Concept of “Procedure established by Law” |
