MCQ 1:
Question: Which of the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is correct?
a) The Preamble is not an integral part of the Constitution.
b) The Preamble can be amended, but the basic structure cannot be altered.
c) The Preamble is justiciable and can be enforced by courts of law.
d) The Preamble mentions "Federalism" as one of its key principles.
Answer: b) The Preamble can be amended, but the basic structure cannot be altered.
Explanation: The Preamble is considered a part of the Constitution as per the Supreme Court's decision in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973). It can be amended, but such an amendment should not alter the basic structure of the Constitution. The Preamble is not justiciable, meaning it cannot be enforced by courts. Also, the word "Federalism" is not explicitly mentioned in the Preamble.
MCQ 2:
Question: Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is/are related to the concept of 'Secularism'?
- Article 14
- Article 25
- Article 29
- Article 30
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3, and 4 only
c) 1, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Answer: b) 2, 3, and 4 only
Explanation: Secularism in the Indian context means that the State treats all religions equally. Articles 25 to 30 of the Constitution specifically deal with the right to freedom of religion and the rights of minorities to conserve their culture and religion. Article 14 deals with the right to equality, which supports secularism, but it is not exclusively focused on religious equality.
MCQ 3:
Question: The "Doctrine of Basic Structure" of the Constitution was propounded by the Supreme Court in which of the following cases?
a) Golaknath vs. State of Punjab
b) Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala
c) Minerva Mills vs. Union of India
d) Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India
Answer: b) Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala
Explanation: The "Doctrine of Basic Structure" was established by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973). According to this doctrine, the Parliament can amend the Constitution, but it cannot alter its basic structure. This case is a landmark in Indian constitutional law.
MCQ 4:
Question: Which of the following statements is correct about the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?
a) DPSPs are justiciable and enforceable by the courts.
b) DPSPs are meant to establish political democracy in India.
c) DPSPs are fundamental in the governance of the country.
d) DPSPs override the Fundamental Rights in case of a conflict.
Answer: c) DPSPs are fundamental in the governance of the country.
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced by courts. They are guidelines for the government to establish social and economic democracy. Although they are not enforceable, they are considered fundamental in the governance of the country and aim to create a welfare state.
MCQ 5:
Question: Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian parliamentary system?
a) Collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers
b) Individual responsibility of ministers to the President
c) Double membership
d) Leadership of the Prime Minister
Answer: b) Individual responsibility of ministers to the President
Explanation: In the Indian parliamentary system, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament). While ministers are individually responsible to the Parliament and not to the President, the President acts as the ceremonial head of the state. The concept of double membership (being a member of both the executive and the legislature) and leadership of the Prime Minister are key features of this system.
