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The Preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding principles of the Indian state. It was adopted on 26 November 1949, along with the rest of the Constitution. The Preamble states that India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. It also guarantees certain Fundamental Rights to all citizens, including the right to Equality, the right to freedom, the right against exploitation, the right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and the right to constitutional remedies.
Fundamental Rights
The Fundamental Rights are the basic rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to all citizens of India by the Constitution. They are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, and they include the right to equality, the right to freedom, the right against exploitation, the right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and the right to constitutional remedies.
The Fundamental Duties are the moral obligations that are imposed on all citizens of India by the Constitution. They are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution, and they include the duty to abide by the Constitution and the laws of the country, the duty to respect the National Flag and the National Anthem, the duty to cherish and follow the ideals of the freedom struggle, the duty to uphold the Sovereignty and Integrity of India, the duty to defend the country, the duty to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all people of India, the duty to preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture, the duty to protect and improve the natural Environment, and the duty to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
Directive Principles of State Policy
The Directive Principles of State Policy are the principles that the state should follow in making laws and policies. They are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution, and they include the principles of Justice, social, economic and political, the principle of equality, the principle of Fraternity, the principle of non-discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, the principle of equal pay for equal work, the principle of living wage, the principle of just and humane conditions of work, the principle of maternity relief, the principle of free and compulsory Education for all children up to the age of 14 years, the principle of promotion of educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, the principle of protection of Health and strength of workers, the principle of protection of children from exploitation, the principle of raising the level of Nutrition and standard of living of the people, the principle of securing for all citizens, men and Women, equally, the right to an adequate means of livelihood, the principle of organizing village panchayats and enlarging their powers, the principle of promoting Cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis, the principle of making provision for securing the participation of workers in management of industries, the principle of securing for all workers, agricultural, industrial or otherwise, work, a living wage, conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life and full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities, and the principle of living in harmony with nature.
Citizenship-2/”>Citizenship
Citizenship is the status of being a citizen of a particular country. It is a legal status that confers certain rights and privileges on the individual, and it also imposes certain duties and obligations. The Constitution of India defines citizenship in Part II, ARTICLE 5. It states that every person who was born in India or either of whose parents was born in India is a citizen of India. It also states that any person who has been naturalized by the government of India is a citizen of India.
Parliament
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the country. It is a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Lok Sabha (the lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (the upper house). The Parliament is responsible for making laws, approving the budget, and overseeing the functioning of the government.
President
The President of India is the head of state of the country. He/She is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of Parliament and the legislative assemblies of the states. The President is the supreme commander of the armed forces, and he/she has the power to appoint the Prime Minister and other members of the Council of Ministers.
Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
The Prime Minister is the head of government of India. He/She is appointed by the President, and he/she is responsible for the day-to-day running of the government. The Prime Minister is assisted by a Council of Ministers, which is composed of ministers who are responsible for different departments of the government.
Judiciary
The Judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country, and it has the power to strike down laws that it deems to be unconstitutional.
1. What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
The Preamble to the Constitution is the introductory statement of the Constitution of India. It sets out the objectives of the Constitution and the principles on which it is based.
2. What are the Fundamental Rights?
The Fundamental Rights are the basic rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to all citizens of India by the Constitution. They are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution.
3. What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
The Directive Principles of State Policy are the principles that the State should follow in making laws and policies. They are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution.
4. What is the President of India?
The President of India is the head of state of India. He/She is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
5. What is the Prime Minister of India?
The Prime Minister of India is the head of government of India. He/She is appointed by the President and is the leader of the party or coalition that has a majority in the Lok Sabha.
6. What is the Parliament of India?
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of India. It consists of the President and two Houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
7. What is the Supreme Court of India?
The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in India. It is the final court of appeal in the country and has the power to strike down laws that it deems to be unconstitutional.
8. What is the High Court?
The High Court is the highest court in a State. It has original jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases and also has Appellate Jurisdiction from the lower courts.
9. What is the Election Commission of India?
The Election Commission of India is an independent body that is responsible for conducting Elections to the Parliament, the State Legislatures and the Panchayats.
10. What is the Union Public Service Commission?
The Union Public Service Commission is an independent body that is responsible for conducting the Civil Services Examination and other competitive examinations for recruitment to the Central Government services.
11. What is the National Human Rights Commission?
The National Human Rights Commission is an independent body that is responsible for protecting and promoting human rights in India.
12. What is the National Commission for Women?
The National Commission for Women is an independent body that is responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of women in India.
13. What is the National Commission for Minorities?
The National Commission for Minorities is an independent body that is responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of minorities in India.
14. What is the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is an independent body that is responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of Scheduled Castes in India.
15. What is the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is an independent body that is responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of Scheduled Tribes in India.
Question 1
Which of the following is not a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
(A) Right to equality
(B) Right to freedom
(C) Right against exploitation
(D) Right to Property
Answer
(D)
Question 2
The President of India can be removed from office on the ground of impeachment by
(A) The Supreme Court
(B) The Parliament
(C) The Chief Justice of India
(D) The Prime Minister
Answer
(B)
Question 3
The Union Executive consists of
(A) The President, the Vice-President and the Prime Minister
(B) The President, the Vice-President and the Council of Ministers
(C) The President, the Vice-President and the Chief Justice of India
(D) The President, the Vice-President and the Attorney General of India
Answer
(B)
Question 4
The Parliament of India consists of
(A) The President and the Council of Ministers
(B) The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
(C) The Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the President
(D) The Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the Prime Minister
Answer
(B)
Question 5
The Judiciary in India is headed by
(A) The President
(B) The Prime Minister
(C) The Chief Justice of India
(D) The Attorney General of India
Answer
(C)
Question 6
The Supreme Court of India consists of
(A) The Chief Justice of India and 25 other judges
(B) The Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges
(C) The Chief Justice of India and 35 other judges
(D) The Chief Justice of India and 40 other judges
Answer
(A)
Question 7
The High Courts in India are established by
(A) The President
(B) The Parliament
(C) The Chief Justice of India
(D) The Attorney General of India
Answer
(A)
Question 8
The Finance Commission is appointed by
(A) The President
(B) The Parliament
(C) The Prime Minister
(D) The Chief Justice of India
Answer
(A)
Question 9
The Election Commission is appointed by
(A) The President
(B) The Parliament
(C) The Prime Minister
(D) The Chief Justice of India
Answer
(A)
Question 10
The Planning Commission was replaced by
(A) The National Development Council
(B) The Finance Commission
(C) The Election Commission
(D) The Supreme Court
Answer
(A)