10 Important Political science MCQs for most of the Competitive Exams
Que 1: The Fundamental Duties: I. were introduced by the 44th Amendment. II. are incorporated in Part Ill-A. III. are not justiciable.
(A) I and II
(B) I and III
(C) II and III
(D) III only
Correct Ans: D
Que 2: Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties as listed in the Constitution? I. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture. II. To abide by the Constitution. III. To strive for excellence in scientific research to win international fame. IV. To render national service when called upon to do so.
(A) I, II and III
(B) l and II
(C) I, II and IV
(D) II, III and IV
Correct Ans: C
Que 3: The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of:
(A) giving more importance to the Fundamental Rights
(B) curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities
(C) preventing abuse of Fundamental Rights
(D) giving more power to the executive
Correct Ans: B
Que 4: The Constitution describes India as a :
(A) Federation of States
(B) Union of States
(C) Confederation of States
(D) Unitary State
Correct Ans: B
Que 5: The 'Union of India' consists of: I. States II. Union Territories III. Acquired Territories
(A) l only
(B) II only
(C) I and II
(D) I, II and III
Correct Ans: A
Que 6: Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India ?
(A) Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields
(B) Agriculture
(C) Fisheries
(D) Public health
Correct Ans: A
Que 7: Consider the following statements: 1. A person who was born on 26th January, 1951 in Rangoon, whose father was a citizen of India by birth at the time of his birth is deemed to be an Indian citizen by descent. 2. A person who was born on 1st·July, 1988 in Itanagar, whose mother is a citizen of India at the time of his birth but the father was not, is deemed to be a citizen of India by birth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) Both I and II
(D) Neither I nor II
Correct Ans: C
Que 8: Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct?
(A) This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and' therefore universally guarantees education to all citizens of India
(B) This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 to 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015
(C) This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world
(D) This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 Years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
Correct Ans: D
Que 9: Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?
(A) Election Commission
(B) President
(C) Parliament
(D) Parliament and Assemblies
Correct Ans: C
Que 10: In India the right to "freedom of speech and expression" is restricted on the grounds of 1. the sovereignty and integrity of India. 2. contempt of court. 3. friendly relation with foreign states. 4. protection of minorities. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 4
Correct Ans: A
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