MCQ for mcq-test-5-14th-june-2023

by Vajiram & Ravi

29-08-2023

06:36 AM

1.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Councils Act of 1909:

1. It separated the provincial and central budgets for the first time.

2. It introduced separate electorates for Muslims as well as Anglo-Indians.

3. It provided for the appointment of an Indian to the Viceroy’s executive council.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    1 and 3 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

2.

Consider the following pairs with reference to the self-reliance during the Swadeshi Movement:

S.No.

Nationalist

Founded

1.

Dr. Nilratan Sircar

Bengal Chemicals

2.

Prafullachandra Ray

National Tannery

3.

Rabindranath Tagore

Swadeshi Bhandar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  • A

    S.No.

  • B

    1.

  • C

    2.

  • D

    3.

3.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the ‘Carlyle Circular’ during the British colonial rule?

  • A

    Crush students' participation in the Swadeshi and Boycott movements.

  • B

    Granting double vote to the depressed classes.

  • C

    Defining the constitutional position of the British territories in India.

  • D

    Recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies.

4.

With reference to the Partition of Bengal, consider the following statements:

1. Uniting the scattered sections of Odia speaking population was one of its official objectives.

2. Gandhi was an active participant in the Swadeshi movement, which was launched in response to it.

3. It was annulled during the viceroyship of Lord Minto.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    3 only

  • C

    1 and 2 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

5.

Consider the following pairs:

S. No.

Organization

Founder

1.

British Indian Association

:

Dwarka Nath Tagore

2.

Indian Association

:

Surendra Nath Banerjee

3.

Bombay Presidency Association

:

K.T. Telang

4.

Madras Mahajan Sabha

:

P. Ananda Charlu

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

  • A

    S. No.

  • B

    1.

  • C

    2.

  • D

    3.

6.

Which of the following can be attributed as impacts of the Swadeshi movement?

1. Rise of Neo-Nationalist movement.

2. Surat split of Indian National Congress

3. Revival and emergence of nationalist art and literature

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    2 only

  • B

    1 and 2 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

7.

Which of the following British Acts were enacted after the Swadeshi movement in order to make better provisions for the prevention of public meetings causing public disturbances?

  • A

    Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act, 1907

  • B

    Indian Press Act, 1910

  • C

    Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908

  • D

    Rowlett Act, 1919

8.

Consider the following events from the Indian freedom struggle:

1. Partition of Bengal

2. Foundation of Muslim League

3. Surat Split of Indian National Congress

4. Transfer of India's capital from Calcutta to Delhi

Select the correct chronological order from the codes given below:

  • A

    1-3-2-4

  • B

    1-2-3-4

  • C

    2-3-1-4

  • D

    3-2-1-4

9.

Arrange the following political organisations in chronological order of their formation:

1. East India Association

2. Bombay Presidency Association

3. British Indian Association

4. Indian League

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    1-2-3-4

  • B

    1-3-2-4

  • C

    3-1-4-2

  • D

    3-4-1-2

10.

With reference to the Indian National Association, consider the following statements:

1. It was founded by Surendranath Banerjea and Ananda Mohan Bose.

2. It helped in organising an all-India conference in Calcutta in 1883.

3. It demanded reduction of age limit for candidates of the Indian Civil Service examination.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    3 only

  • C

    1 and 2 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

11.

Which of the following is/are not defined in the Constitution of India?

1. Religious Minority

2. Anglo Indian

3. Untouchability

4. Martial Law

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    2 only

  • D

    3 and 4 only

12.

Which of the following are included in the definition of State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India?

1. Legislative Council of State

2. District boards

3. Municipal Boards

4. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  • A

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

13.

With reference to the Right to Equality under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. Equality before law implies the right to equality of treatment in equal circumstances.

2. Equal protection of laws forms the basis for the positive discrimination policy of the Government in India.

3. Equality before Law is a British concept which substantially supports the doctrine of Rule of Law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    3 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

14.

With reference to Article 17 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. Neither the Constitution nor any statute explicitly defines the term ‘untouchability’.

2. It is available against both State and private individuals.

3. Only the Parliament has powers to make laws to prescribe punishments for offences of untouchability.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A

    Only one

  • B

    Only two

  • C

    All three

  • D

    None

15.

For which one of the following reasons India adopted Fundamental Rights with exceptions and not in absolute terms?

  • A

    Absolute Fundamental Rights could have an adverse effect on the larger group.

  • B

    Exceptions provide safeguards to the minorities.

  • C

    Exceptions are there to accommodate the opinion of popular leaders.

  • D

    Exceptions are framed to provide a machinery for the proper functioning of the government.

16.

Which of the following languages are included in the Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution?

1. Nepali

2. English

3. Urdu

4. Sanskrit

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 4 only

  • B

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

17.

Which among the following features of the Indian Constitution are not amendable under Article 368?

1. Parliamentary system.

2. Welfare state.

3. Effective access to justice.

4. Limited power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution.

5. Federalism.

6. Rule of Law.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    1, 2, 4 and 5 only

  • B

    2, 3, 5 and 6 only

  • C

    1, 3, 5 and 6 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

18.

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1:

Hindi was made the official language by the 58th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1987.

Statement 2:

Originally, the Constitution of India did not make any provision with respect to an authoritative text of the Constitution in the Hindi language.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  • A

    Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

  • B

    Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1.

  • C

    Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct.

  • D

    Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.

19.

Which of the following are considered to be features of ‘Parliamentary form of Government’?

1. Dual Executives

2. Collective Responsibility

3. Strict Separation of powers

4. Double membership

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • B

    1, 2 and 4 only

  • C

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

20.

Consider the following statements with reference to Padma Awards:

1. Padma Awards are not awarded posthumously.

2. The Padma Awards Committee is constituted by the President.

3. Self-nomination can be made for this award.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    3 only

21.

Which of the following Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution can be restricted on the basis of ‘violation of public order’?

1. Right against Exploitation

2. Right to Freedom to Assemble Peacefully

3. Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression

4. Right to move freely throughout the territory of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  • A

    1 and 4 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 3 and 4 only

22.

Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is not guaranteed under the Right to Freedom of Religion in the Indian Constitution?

  • A

    Right to profess

  • B

    Right to practice

  • C

    Right to proclaim

  • D

    Right to propagate

23.

According to B.R. Ambedkar, which of the following forms a union of trinity and is related to social democracy?

  • A

    Liberty, Equality and Fraternity

  • B

    Social, Political and Economic Justice

  • C

    Secularism, Sovereignty and Republic

  • D

    Justice, Liberty and Equality

24.

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  • A

    Rights are the common claims of people that society recognizes and are enforced by the state.

  • B

    Rights are powers necessary for the fulfilment of person’s vocation as a moral being.

  • C

    Like Entitlements, rights include money, material items, or services.

  • D

    Entitlements can be initiated or revoked at any time by the Government.

25.

Which of the following countries share a boundary with the Black Sea?

1. Russia

2. Turkey

3. Ukraine

4. Serbia

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4