SSC CGL Polity – Salient Features, Sources & the Preamble – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Polity – Salient Features, Sources & the Preamble – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Match the followingMatch the feature with its source:
P. Judicial review Q. Residuary powers with the Centre R. Joint sitting of Houses S. Procedure established by law
1. Canada 2. Australia 3. Japan 4. USA

Correct Answer: D [P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3]

Explanation:

USA – judicial review; Canada – residuary power; Australia – joint sitting; Japan – procedure established by law.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the Part with its subject:
P. Part II Q. Part IX R. Part XV S. Part XVII
1. Official Language 2. Citizenship 3. Panchayats 4. Elections

Correct Answer: A [P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1]

Explanation:

II Citizenship; IX Panchayats; XV Elections; XVII Official Language.

3.  
Which Article opens Part VI (The States)?

Correct Answer: C [Art 152]

Explanation:

Hundred Gap: Union starts at 52, States at 152 (Art 152 is the definition).

4.  
Which one of the following is a FEDERAL feature of the Constitution?

Correct Answer: B [A bicameral Parliament with a House for the States]

Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha represents the States; the other three are unitary features.

5.  
True/False drillConsider the following statements:
I. Part IVA contains only one Article.
II. The Eighth Schedule lists 22 languages.
III. The Ninth Schedule was added by the 52nd Amendment.
IV. Part VII of the Constitution is now omitted.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: B [Only three]

Explanation:

Ninth Schedule came with the 1st Amendment (1951); the 52nd added the Tenth.

6.  
In the Preamble, 'Sovereign' means that India:

Correct Answer: D [Is free to decide its internal and external affairs, under no outside authority]

Explanation:

Sovereign = no external control; elected head = Republic; no State religion = Secular.

7.  
Which case held that the Preamble is NOT a part of the Constitution?

Correct Answer: C [Berubari Union case (1960)]

Explanation:

Berubari (1960) said not a part; later reversed.

8.  
Suspension of Fundamental Rights during an emergency was borrowed from the Constitution of:

Correct Answer: A [Weimar Germany]

Explanation:

Weimar Constitution of Germany.

9.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): The Indian Constitution is often called quasi-federal.
Reason (R): It has federal features along with a strong Centre and many unitary features.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

Federal form + unitary bias = quasi-federal (K.

10.  
Reverse question'Liberty, equality and fraternity' in the Preamble came from which country's ideals?

Correct Answer: A [France]

Explanation:

French Revolution ideals; 'justice – social, economic, political' came from the USSR.

11.  
The Sixth Schedule applies to tribal areas of:

Correct Answer: D [Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram]

Explanation:

Official heading: Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

12.  
Arts 324–329A form which Part of the Constitution?

Correct Answer: B [Part XV – Elections]

Explanation:

Part XV = Elections (Art 324: Election Commission).

13.  
The parliamentary form of government in India was borrowed from:

Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]

Explanation:

UK – parliamentary government, cabinet system.

14.  
Trick SpotterWhich shortcut tells you at once that Art 43A is a Directive Principle?

Correct Answer: C [R-D-D chain: 36–51 are Directives]

Explanation:

43A lies between 36 and 51 → Part IV.

15.  
Spot My Mistake“'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' were added to the Preamble by the 44th Amendment (1978).” Which correction is needed?

Correct Answer: A [They were added by the 42nd Amendment (1976)]

Explanation:

The 42nd Amendment (1976, w.e.f.

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