Constitution has been borrowed from the constitution of:
a) United States of America
b) United Kingdom
c) Ireland
d) Soviet Union (USSR)
Answer: d) Soviet Union (USSR)
Explanation: The concept of Fundamental Duties was not part of the original constitution. They were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. The inspiration for their inclusion came from the Constitution of the former Soviet Union (USSR).
7. Which article of the Constitution provides for the Right to Education?
a) Article 21
b) Article 21A
c) Article 19
d) Article 32
Answer: b) Article 21A
Explanation: Article 21A was inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002. It makes the Right to Education a Fundamental Right for children in the age group of 6 to 14 years. It states that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children in this age group.
8. The "Uniform Civil Code" for the citizens is mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution?
a) Fundamental Rights (Part III)
b) Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A)
c) Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV)
d) Preamble
Answer: c) Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV)
Explanation: Article 44, under Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy), states that "The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India." It is a directive aimed at promoting national integration and gender equality, but it is not yet implemented.
9. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty of an Indian citizen?
a) To pay taxes
b) To vote in elections
c) To protect and improve the natural environment
d) To obey the laws of the land
Answer: c) To protect and improve the natural environment
Explanation: This is a Fundamental Duty listed under Article 51A(g). The other options, like paying taxes and voting, are legal and civic responsibilities, but they are not explicitly mentioned as Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.
10. The 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' is a phrase used by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to refer to:
a) The Preamble
b) The Right to Freedom
c) The Right to Constitutional Remedies
d) The Directive Principles of State Policy
Answer: c) The Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 (the Right to Constitutional Remedies) the "heart and soul" of the Constitution. This is because it empowers citizens to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights. Without this right, the other Fundamental Rights would be rendered ineffective.
11. The Directive Principle that aims to separate the judiciary