History and Making of Indian constitution-Test 3

Answer: Option B

Explanation

The first act of British rule which was brought for the Good Government of India was Government of India Act 1858. This act was enacted in the wake of the 1857 revolt. It abolished the company rule and transferred the powers of government to the British crown.

Answer: Option A

Explanation

India is governed in terms of the Constitution of India which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950. On that day, the Assembly ceased to exist. Transforming itself into the provisional Parliament of India until a new Parliament was constituted in 1952.

Answer: Option A

Explanation

There is no judicial unanimity on what constitute the basic features of Indian Constitution. Some of the basic features as pronounced by the supreme court so far are:

1. Supremacy of the Constitution
2. Republican and parliamentary form of government
3. Secular character of the Constitution
4. Separation of powers between the legislature, Executive and the Judiciary
5. Federal character of the Constitution
6. Directive Principles of State Policy
7. Unity and integrity of the nation
8. Sovereignty of India
9. Democratic character of the polity
10. Free and fair electrons
11. Judicial review
12. Rule of law
13. Independence of Judiciary
14. Principle of equality
15. Harmonius balance between FRs and DPSP

Answer: Option D

Explanation

As originally enacted The Preamble of our Constitution reads India as a "sovereign democratic republic". In 1976 the 42nd Amendment changed this to read "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic".

Answer: Option C

Explanation

The motto incorporated under our National Emblem reads "Satyameva Jayate". It is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. The words Satyameva Jayate is taken from Mundaka Upanishad. Meaning ofSatyameva Jayate is truth alone Triumphs. It is inscribed below the Abacus in Devanagiri script.