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Preamble, Union & Citizenship 05
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Q1. Capital of Andhra State when it was created in 1953?
A.
Guntur
B.
Kurnool
C.
Nellore
D.
Warangal
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Kurnool was the capital of Andhra State until the formation of United Andhra Pradesh in 1956.
Q2. The objective of adding ‘Socialist’ in 1976 was to
A.
promote welfare of the people
B.
Eliminate class based society
C.
Eliminate natural inequality
D.
Eliminate political inequality
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
In the Indian context, socialism means 'Democratic Socialism' aiming for a welfare state.
Q3. Case where SC ruled Preamble is a part of the Constitution?
A.
Kesavananda Bharati Case
B.
Golaknath Case
C.
Berubari Case
D.
Sajjan Singh Case
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The SC reversed its Berubari opinion in the 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case.
Q4. Nagaland cannot be termed a ‘state’ in political theory because it lacks
A.
sovereignty
B.
bicameral legislature
C.
exclusive high court
D.
None of the above
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
In political science, a 'State' must have population, territory, government, and sovereignty.
Q5. The preamble includes all the following EXCEPT
A.
adult franchise
B.
equality of status
C.
fraternity
D.
justice
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Adult franchise is a constitutional provision (Art 326) but is not mentioned in the Preamble.
Q6. What does Secularism imply?
A.
Suppression of religion
B.
Minority freedom
C.
Separation of religion
D.
Not favouring any particular religion
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The Indian state maintains a 'principled distance' and treats all religions equally.
Q7. Details of citizenship are mentioned in which Part?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Articles 5 to 11 in Part II of the Constitution deal with citizenship.
Q8. The preamble enshrines ideals that were first spelt out in
A.
Purna Swaraj speech
B.
Nehru report
C.
Karachi resolution
D.
Objectives Resolution
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The Objectives Resolution moved by Nehru in 1946 contained the core philosophy of the Preamble.
Q9. The Union Territories are administered by the
A.
the Prime Minister
B.
the Union cabinet
C.
the Parliament
D.
the President through administrators
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
Per Article 239, every UT is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.
Q10. Who has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?
A.
The Union Cabinet
B.
The Parliament
C.
the Supreme Court
D.
The Law Commission
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Article 11 empowers Parliament to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship.
Q11. When can citizenship NOT be terminated?
A.
During emergency
B.
During war
C.
During elections
D.
Can be terminated regardless
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The law allows for termination via renunciation, deprivation, or termination (though war might delay the process).
Q12. In which case did SC initially hold that Preamble is NOT part of Constitution?
A.
Berubari Case
B.
Sajjan Singh Case
C.
Golaknath Case
D.
Kesavananda Bharti Case
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
In the Berubari Union case (1960), the SC said the Preamble is a key but not a part of the Constitution.
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