Question 1 of 5
In which meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India did Jawaharlal Nehru lay down the objective resolution?
A
First
B
Second
C
Third
D
Fourth
Why: Jawaharlal Nehru presented the **Objectives Resolution** at the **third session** of the Constituent Assembly on **13 December 1946**. It was adopted on **22 January 1947** and formed the basis of the Preamble, proclaiming India as a sovereign republic ensuring justice, equality, and minority safeguards. Options: A-First, B-Second, C-Third (correct), D-Fourth.[3]
Question 2 of 5
The idea of preamble of the Indian constitution is borrowed from the constitution of ______.
A
USA
B
Canada
C
Ireland
D
UK
Why: The **Preamble** concept is borrowed from the **USA Constitution**. India's Preamble is based on **Nehru's Objectives Resolution (1946)** and declared part of Constitution in **Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)**. It can be amended under Article 368 without affecting basic structure. Option A-USA (correct).[1]
Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Constitution of India:
1. The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2. The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Why: Statement 1 is incorrect because the Constitution does not explicitly define its basic structure; this doctrine was propounded by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), identifying features like federalism, secularism, etc., as part of the basic structure through judicial interpretation. Statement 2 is correct as judicial review is indeed a basic feature to protect liberties and constitutional ideals. Thus, only statement 2 is correct, corresponding to option B.
Question 4 of 5
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Why: Statement 1 is incorrect; High Courts have jurisdiction under Article 226 to declare central laws invalid if they violate fundamental rights. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Supreme Court can review constitutional amendments under the Basic Structure Doctrine (Kesavananda Bharati case), striking down those altering the basic structure. Neither statement is correct, so option D.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following Amendment Act of the Constitution deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
A
37th constitutional amendment act 1975
B
38th constitutional amendment act 1975
C
42nd constitutional amendment act 1976
D
44th constitutional amendment act 1978
Why: The **44th Constitutional Amendment Act 1978** deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights, making it only a legal right under Article 300A. Originally, there were seven categories of Fundamental Rights, reduced to six by this amendment. The 42nd Amendment added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble but did not remove property rights[4].
