Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. What is the chief source of political power in India ?









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    The preamble makes it very clear when it says that We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens.” The enacting words "We, the people of India... in our constituent assembly... do here by adopt, enact and give to ourselves this constitution", signifies the democratic principle that power ultimately rests in the hands of the people. It also emphasizes that the constitution is made by and for the Indian people and is not given to them by any outside power (such as the British Parliament).

    Correct Option: A

    The preamble makes it very clear when it says that We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens.” The enacting words "We, the people of India... in our constituent assembly... do here by adopt, enact and give to ourselves this constitution", signifies the democratic principle that power ultimately rests in the hands of the people. It also emphasizes that the constitution is made by and for the Indian people and is not given to them by any outside power (such as the British Parliament).


  1. Which one of the following writs literally means ‘what is your authority’ ?









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    Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold. It is a legal proceeding during which an individual's right to hold an office or governmental privilege is challenged.

    Correct Option: C

    Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold. It is a legal proceeding during which an individual's right to hold an office or governmental privilege is challenged.



  1. What is the status of the Right to Property now ?









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    The Indian Constitution does not recognize property right as a fundamental right. In the year 1977, the 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (A) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law. The result is that the right to property as a fundamental right is now substituted as a statutory right.

    Correct Option: A

    The Indian Constitution does not recognize property right as a fundamental right. In the year 1977, the 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (A) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law. The result is that the right to property as a fundamental right is now substituted as a statutory right.


  1. Which Fundamental Right accoording to Dr. Ambedkar is like the heart of the Constitution?
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    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting committee, called the funda-mental right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian constitution.

    Correct Option: A

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting committee, called the funda-mental right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian constitution.



  1. Right to vote is a









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    Political Equality means granting equal citizenship to all members of the state, and also, to ensure conditions that allow the citizens to participate in the affairs of the state. Political equality brings along with it certain rights such as right to vote, right to contest elections, right to criticize the government etc.

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    Political Equality means granting equal citizenship to all members of the state, and also, to ensure conditions that allow the citizens to participate in the affairs of the state. Political equality brings along with it certain rights such as right to vote, right to contest elections, right to criticize the government etc.