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Which one among the following statements is not correct?
The word 'socialist'in the Preamble of the Constitution of India, read with _______________.

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  1. Article $39$(d), would enable the Court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws

  2. Articles $14$, would enable the Court to strike down a statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent

  3. Article $25$, would enable the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article

  4. Article $23$, would enable the Court to reduce inequality in income and status

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Preamble declares India a Secular and Socialistic State. India is a Democratic Socialism which involved nationalization of all means of Production and distribution of wealth and equality of opportunity. Directive Principles of State Policy represents the Socialistic feature of India. Secular state means India remains neutral in the affairs of religion and all religions in our country have the same status. Article 25 to 28 (Fundamental Rights) ensures the secular feature of the Nation.

The part of the Constitution that reflects the mind and ideals of the framers is _________________.

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  1. directive principles

  2. fundamental rights

  3. preamble

  4. citizenship

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Preamble, a preface of the Constitution contains the basic philosophy and fundamental values on which the Constitution is based. It reflects the ideology, dreams and grand vision of makers of the Constitution.

The Preamble of our Constitution __________________.

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  1. is a part of the Constitution

  2. contains the spirit of the Constitution

  3. is a limitation upon the granted power

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Preamble of the Constitution is the Preface or introduction to the Constitution which contains the summary and essence of the Constitution. It contains the ideals and philosophy of the Constitution and is an integral part of the Constitution.

The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution ___________.

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  1. by a majority vote

  2. by a two-thirds majority

  3. by consensus

  4. unanimously

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Constituent Assembly deliberated over various provisions to be incorporated in Constitution and reached a decision by consensus i.e., unanimity or agreement of all members. The members of Constituent Assembly were very keen in adopting provisions and discussed at great length until the consent of all members is achieved and doubts are extinguished.

Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India?

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  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Gulzari Lal Nanda

  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. John Mathai

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The First Prime Minister of Independent India Jawahar Lal Nehru also held the Post of Foreign Minister. He is the longest serving Foreign Minister of India with approximately 17 years of tenure.

The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning:
1. the State treats all religions equally.
2. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.
3. educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction.
4. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.

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  1. I and II

  2. I, II and III

  3. II, III and IV

  4. I, II and IV

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constitution of India provides for a Secular State meaningly India has no particular religion as the official religion and it remains neutral in the affairs of religion or on other words each and every Religion gets equal status and support from the state. The term "secular" was added to the Preamble by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

Which Report represented the first Indian attempt to draft a Constitutional Framework for India ?

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  1. Motilal Nehru Report

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru Report

  3. Tej Bhadur Sapru Report

  4. M.A Ansari Report.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Motilal Nehru Report 1928 was a report by a committee headed by Pt. Motilal Nehru. This committee was created when Lord Birkenhead, Secretary of State of India asked the Indian leaders to draft a constitution for the country.

In which case, it was held by the Supreme Court that 'Preamble is the basic structure of the Constitution of India?

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  1. Golaknath case, (1967) 2 SCR 769

  2. Maneka Gandhi case, AIR 1978 SC 597

  3. Swarn Singh case, AIR 1989 SC 188

  4. Keshvananda Bharti case, AIR 1973 SC 1461

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kesavananda Bharati judgment or His Holiness Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru and Ors. v. State of Kerala and Anr. (case citation: (1973) 4 SCC 225) is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India that outlined the basic structure doctrine of the Constitution.

The provision in respect of Comptroller and Auditor-General of India are provided under which of the following Articles  of Constitution?

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  1. Article 148 to Article 151

  2. Article 145 to Article 148

  3. Article 140 to Article 145

  4. Article 135 to Article 139

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). Article 148 to Article 151 are the provisions in respect of CAG. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels- the Centre and the State. 

Which of the following is correct statement in D.C. Wadhwa v. State of Bihar _____________________.

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  1. President is entitled to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Parliament

  2. Colourable re-promulgation of ordinances in unconstitutional

  3. Article 123 of Constitution empowers the President to issue successive ordinances

  4. Governor's power of re- issuances of ordinances cannot be questioned in Court of law

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The case of D.C. Wadhwa v. the State of Bihar is a fine example of the abuse of Ordinance-making power. In this case, the Bihar Governor promulgated 256 Ordinances and all of them were kept alive for period ranging from 1-14 years by re-promulgation from time to time. Out of 256, 69 were re-promulgated several times with the prior permission of the President. The Court, in this case, held that the colorable re-promulgation of ordinances is unconstitutional, as it amounts to fraud on the Constitution.