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CONSTITUTIONAL DESIGN

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Q. 1
When did the Indian Constitution come into force?
A
15th August, 1947
B
26th January, 1950
C
26th November, 1949
D
26th January, 1930
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Q. 2
With which of the following words does the Preamble of the Indian Constitution start?
A
We the citizens of India
B
We the members of the Constituent Assembly
C
We the Indians
D
We, the people of India
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Q. 3
What did Mandela fight against?
A
Only black domination
B
Only white domination
C
Both white and black domination
D
None of the above
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Q. 4
What does the term "rainbow nation" refer to in the context of South Africa?
A
A new political party
B
A literal rainbow
C
A diverse, unified society
D
An art movement
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Q. 5
Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly?
A
Mahatma Gandhi
B
Jaipal Singh
C
Rajendra Prasad
D
Baldev Singh
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Q. 6
What did the white rulers think of non-whites under apartheid?
A
They were equals
B
They were superiors
C
They were inferiors
D
They were allies
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Q. 7
The drafting of the document called the constitution was done by an assembly of elected representatives called the ________ Assembly.
A
Executive
B
Legislative
C
Constituent
D
Administrative
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Q. 8
What does the South African Constitution represent according to Mandela?
A
A continuation of past laws
B
A tool for oppression
C
A document with no significance
D
A solemn pact against past injustices
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Q. 9
The Constitution of India is:
A
Flexible
B
Rigid
C
Partly flexible and partly rigid
D
None of these
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Q. 10
How long did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?
A
10 years
B
27 years
C
15 years
D
20 years
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Q. 11
Which revolution inspired Indians to set up a socialist economy?
A
American War of Independence
B
French Revolution
C
Russian Revolution
D
Turkish Revolution
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Q. 12
What was the apartheid system?
A
A type of currency
B
A form of government
C
A system of racial segregation
D
A cultural festival
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Q. 13
What did Mandela emphasize about the transition from apartheid to democracy?
A
Revenge for past atrocities
B
Isolation of the past
C
Inherent goodness in others
D
Hatred between groups
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Q. 14
What percentage of South Africa's population was black?
A
About 25%
B
About 90%
C
About 75%
D
About 50%
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Q. 15
With the end of apartheid, who became the first President of the South African Republic?
A
F.W. de Klerk
B
P.W. Botha
C
Nelson Mandela
D
None of the above
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Q. 16
When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the Constitution of India?
A
26th January, 1930
B
15th August, 1947
C
26th January, 1950
D
26th November, 1949
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Q. 17
Why did the white regime decide to change its policies?
A
As protests and struggles increased
B
People support the white regime
C
People stopped struggles
D
None of these
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Q. 18
What did the apartheid system prohibit for black people?
A
Working in any area
B
Living in white areas
C
Attending schools
D
Voting in local elections
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Q. 19
Which of these inspired Indian leaders while framing the Constitution?
A
Ideals of the French Revolution
B
Parliamentary democracy in Britain
C
Bill of Rights in the US
D
All the above
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Q. 20
A constitution is the supreme law of the country that determines the ____ of citizens.
A
Rights
B
Responsibilities
C
Obligations
D
Privileges
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Q. 21
Which of the following sentences is correct?
A
All countries that have constitutions are necessarily democratic
B
All countries that are democratic necessarily have constitutions
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of the above
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Q. 22
Which amendment added the terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A
24th Amendment
B
52nd Amendment
C
42nd Amendment
D
44th Amendment
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Q. 23
The Indian National Congress adopted the Resolution for the Indian Constitution in:
A
1929, Lahore
B
1928, Delhi
C
1931, Karachi
D
1930, Lucknow
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Q. 24
What was the outcome of the discussions between the ruling party and the freedom struggle leaders?
A
An economic crisis
B
A new constitution
C
A war
D
A divided nation
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Q. 25
During negotiations for making the Constitution, the whites agreed to:
A
The principle of majority rule
B
One person one vote
C
Accept some basic rights for the poor and the workers
D
All the above
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Q. 26
When did Motilal Nehru draft a Constitution for India?
A
1929
B
1926
C
1928
D
1927
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Q. 27
Why should we accept the Constitution made by the Constituent Assembly?
A
The Constituent Assembly represented only selected groups
B
The Constitution reflects the views of its members alone
C
It expresses the broad consensus of its time
D
There is no concrete sanctity to the Constitution
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Q. 28
When did South Africa become a democratic country?
A
27 April, 1996
B
26 April, 1995
C
24 March, 1994
D
27 April, 1994
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Q. 29
Name the body which framed the Constitution of India.
A
People’s Assembly
B
Constituent Assembly
C
Constitutional Assembly
D
General Assembly
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Q. 30
Choose the correctly matched pair regarding Nelson Mandela's struggle.
A
Nelson Mandela - Non-Violent Resistance
B
African National Congress - Struggle against Apartheid
C
Apartheid - Equal Voting Rights
D
Constitution of India - Adopted 1952
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Q. 31
Which historical example is used to explain the need for a constitution and its functions?
A
The Indian freedom struggle
B
The South African democracy transition
C
The French Revolution
D
The American War of Independence
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Q. 32
Where was the 1931 session of the Indian National Congress held?
A
Nagpur
B
Karachi
C
Delhi
D
Calcutta
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Q. 33
Who was the first president of democratic South Africa?
A
Desmond Tutu
B
F.W. de Klerk
C
Nelson Mandela
D
Thabo Mbeki
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Q. 34
How long did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?
A
31 years
B
30 years
C
29 years
D
28 years
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Q. 35
Why was Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment?
A
Apartheid
B
For treason
C
Against blacks
D
None of these
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Q. 36
What does the Preamble of the Indian Constitution primarily aim to uphold?
A
Official religion for the country
B
Social equality and prohibition of discrimination
C
Unreasonable restrictions on citizens
D
Hereditary positions in government
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Q. 37
What did the white minority want from the new Constitution?
A
Some special rights
B
Reservation in legislature
C
Protect its privileges and property
D
A separate country for themselves
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Q. 38
Which of these features were accepted by all Indian leaders before drafting the Constitution?
A
Universal adult franchise
B
Right to freedom
C
Protection of the rights of minorities
D
All the above
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Q. 39
Which organization led the struggle against apartheid?
A
Pan Africanist Congress
B
African National Congress (ANC)
C
Black Consciousness Movement
D
South African Communist Party
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Q. 40
The name of the autobiography of Nelson Mandela is:
A
The Long walk to freedom
B
The Freedom
C
The Country and the Freedom
D
None of these
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Q. 41
On which of the following charges was Nelson Mandela tried?
A
Murder
B
Theft
C
Treason
D
Revolt
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Q. 42
What did the South African government realize as protests against apartheid increased?
A
They should strengthen laws
B
They needed to negotiate
C
They could ignore protests
D
They could continue repression
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Q. 43
How did the international community respond to apartheid?
A
Remained neutral
B
Denounced it
C
Supported it
D
Ignored it
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Q. 44
What did black leaders appeal to their fellow blacks to do after the transition?
A
Forgive the whites
B
Ignore the past
C
Seek revenge
D
Demand immediate justice
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Q. 45
On what charges was Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment?
A
For treason
B
For possessing illegal property
C
For breaking the laws
D
For corruption charges
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Q. 46
According to which Act were elections held to provincial legislatures in India in 1937?
A
Government of India Act, 1935
B
Government of India Act, 1919
C
Government of India Act, 1909
D
None of the above
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Q. 47
How did the apartheid system discriminate against South Africans?
A
Only schools were separate
B
Segregation of public facilities
C
Equal use of public places
D
Only offices were separate
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Q. 48
Who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964?
A
Desmond Tutu
B
Oliver Tambo
C
Walter Sisulu
D
Nelson Mandela
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Q. 49
Which statement relates to the concept of ‘sovereign’?
A
The government of India can interfere in the affairs of other countries
B
All countries are equal
C
No external power can dictate the government of India
D
UNO can interfere in the affairs of India
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Q. 50
Mahatma Gandhi’s vision about the Indian Constitution was published in which magazine?
A
Indian Gazette
B
Young India
C
New India
D
Discovery of India
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Q. 51
Name the autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
A
Walk to Freedom
B
The Long Walk to Freedom
C
Our Freedom
D
South Africa Wins Freedom
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Q. 52
In which way did the system of apartheid discriminate among South Africans?
A
Restricted social contacts between races
B
Segregation of public facilities
C
Created race-specific job categories
D
All the above
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Q. 53
What significant event took place on April 26, 1994?
A
Nelson Mandela's imprisonment
B
The end of apartheid
C
The first democratic elections
D
Unfurling of the new national flag
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Q. 54
When did Jawaharlal Nehru give his famous speech ‘Tryst with Destiny’?
A
26 January 1950 midnight
B
26 January 1952 midnight
C
15 August 1947 midnight
D
None of the above
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Q. 55
Name the organization that led the struggle against the policies of segregation.
A
African National Conference
B
African Neutral Congress
C
African National Congress
D
All National Party
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Q. 56
Who prepared the Constitution for India in 1928?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C
B. R. Ambedkar
D
Motilal Nehru
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Q. 57
Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee for making the Constitution of India?
A
H. C. Mukherjee
B
Baldev Singh
C
Rajendra Prasad
D
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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Q. 58
What principles did the new constitution emphasize?
A
Oppression of minorities
B
Segregation and division
C
Censorship of the press
D
Equality and human rights
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Q. 59
The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India to be a:
A
Sovereign, Democratic Republic
B
Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic, Republic
C
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
D
None of the above
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Q. 60
Why did the white regime decide to change its policies?
A
Increase in protests and struggles
B
Government realized that repression was becoming difficult
C
Both (a) and (b)
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Q. 61
Which of these did not form a part of the changed attitude of the South African government?
A
Nelson Mandela was freed from imprisonment
B
Ban on political parties and media was lifted
C
Discriminatory laws were repealed
D
More discriminatory laws were passed
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Q. 62
Which statement about a constitution is incorrect?
A
It is the supreme law of the country
B
It can be amended by the legislative body
C
It lays down the rights of citizens
D
It is equivalent to any other law in authority
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Q. 63
What concept does the term "Secular" in the Indian Constitution primarily emphasize?
A
Government control over religious practices
B
Equal treatment of all religious beliefs
C
Promotion of a single official religion
D
Restriction of religious freedom
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Q. 64
The head of the state in a republic is an elected person and not a:
A
Royal
B
Permanent
C
Appointed
D
Hereditary
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Q. 65
The first captain of the National Hockey Team who was also a member of the Constituent Assembly was?
A
Jaipal Singh
B
K. M. Munshi
C
Somnath Lahiri
D
Baldev Singh
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Q. 66
What was the international perception of South Africa before 1994?
A
A model of democracy
B
A rich cultural heritage
C
A beacon of hope
D
The most undemocratic state
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Q. 67
Which of the following combinations is correct regarding the ideals of our Constitution?
A
Justice and fairness
B
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
C
Social, justice and equality
D
National security and defense
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Q. 68
Which of the following days is celebrated to mark the enforcement of the Indian Constitution?
A
Republic Day
B
Gandhi Jayanti
C
Independence Day
D
Constitution Enforcement Day
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Q. 69
Choose the correctly matched pair:
A
Motilal Nehru - Karachi Session Resolution
B
T.T. Krishnamachari - Education Minister in the first union cabinet
C
H. C. Mookherjee - Vice-Chairman of the Constituent Assembly
D
Abul Kalam Azad - Founder President of Bharatiya Jansangh
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Q. 70
Which Constituent Assembly member expressed anxiety about the Constitution's contradictions?
A
Mr. Somnath Lahiri
B
Mr. K.M. Munshi
C
Smt. Sarojini Naidu
D
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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Q. 71
What did the black population want in the new Constitution?
A
Whites should be turned out of the country
B
Apartheid for the whites
C
Substantial social and economic rights
D
A black President
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Q. 72
The most important feature of the South African Constitution is:
A
Clause of Rights
B
Preamble
C
Clause of Citizenship
D
None of these
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Q. 73
What does a constitution typically outline about the government?
A
The history of the nation
B
The formation of different government organs
C
The daily operations of the judiciary
D
The names of all current political leaders
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Q. 74
Which statement is correct regarding the meaning of the Preamble of the Constitution?
A
A short statement of Constitution’s basic values
B
A preliminary vision of a legal document
C
An institutional design
D
None of these
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Q. 75
What was a common form of protest against apartheid?
A
Public demonstrations
B
Silence
C
Voting in white elections
D
Forming churches
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Q. 76
Who expressed concerns about living a life of contradictions between political equality and social inequality?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
B.R. Ambedkar
C
Mahatma Gandhi
D
Sarojini Naidu
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Q. 77
Choose the correctly matched pair.
A
Liberty - Citizens cannot be discriminated on the grounds of caste, religion, and gender
B
Justice - All are equal before the law
C
Fraternity - No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior
D
Equality - The head of the state is an elected person
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Q. 78
What is apartheid?
A
Election in proportion to population
B
Official policy of discrimination against the Blacks
C
Equality among all
D
None of the above
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Q. 79
India is a secular state because:
A
There is no state religion
B
Every citizen has the right to adopt and practice any religion
C
No discrimination on the basis of religion
D
All of the above
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