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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-I Topic: Indian Polity and Governance

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Constitutionalism ensures that government actions are subject to:

No scrutiny Judicial review Executive orders Unlimited power
Q2. Which of the following is a key characteristic of constitutionalism?

Arbitrary rule Absence of laws Supremacy of constitution Unlimited power of government
Q3. Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Federalism Secularism Unitary system Fundamental Rights
Q4. Which of the following is a constitutional body in India?

Election Commission Google Commission Health Commission Sports Commission
Q5. Which principle promotes the idea of governance based on the consent of the governed?

Majoritarianism Federalism Constitutionalism Pluralism
Q6. In which system, the rule of law and constitutional provisions are supreme over the will of the majority?

Constitutionalism Majoritarianism Pluralism Federalism
Q7. What is the significance of the principle of constitutionalism in a democratic system?

It ensures absolute power to the government It upholds the rule of law It promotes dictatorship It encourages corruption
Q8. Which of the following is not a constitutional value of India?

Liberty Equality Fraternity Discrimination
Q9. Which concept emphasizes the supremacy of the Constitution and the adherence to constitutional principles?

Constitutionalism Rule of Law Judicial Review Separation of Powers
Q10. Which principle emphasizes the importance of a written constitution in India?

Constitutionalism Multiculturalism Secularism Federalism
Q11. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the citizenship provisions?

Part II Part III Part IV Part V
Q12. What is the special majority required for passing a constitutional amendment bill in the Indian Parliament?

Simple Majority Absolute Majority Special Majority Two-thirds Majority
Q13. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is borrowed from which country?

USA UK France Australia
Q14. Which principle ensures that the government's powers are limited by a constitution and the rule of law?

Constitutionalism Federalism Secularism Pluralism
Q15. Which feature of the Indian Constitution reflects the idea of constitutionalism?

Preamble Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy All of the above
Q16. Constitutionalism ensures that the government's powers are limited by what?

Public opinion Constitutional provisions International treaties Military power
Q17. In the context of the Indian Constitution, what does the term 'checks and balances' refer to?

Balancing the budget Balancing power among different branches of government Balancing trade relations Balancing social welfare programs
Q18. Tolerance in a constitutional setup helps in fostering:

Intolerance Diversity Censorship Discrimination
Q19. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution was challenged in the Keshavananda Bharati case leading to the establishment of the Basic Structure Doctrine?

24th Amendment 42nd Amendment 44th Amendment 52nd Amendment
Q20. What is the fundamental principle of democracy?

Rule of law Protection of individual rights Majority rule Separation of powers

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