Which of the following duties have been prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties?
To defend the country
To pay income tax
To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
To safeguard public property
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Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Indian Constitution are correct?
Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
Fundamental duties have formed a part of the Indian Constitution since its adoption.
Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
Fundamental duties are applicable only to citizens of India.
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Which of the following are Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen according to Article 51-A of the Constitution?
To believe in socialism, secularism and democracy
To abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag and the National Anthem
To protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
To preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture
To help the poor and weaker sections of the society
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Assertion (A): The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of India are relevant in determining the limits of reasonable restrictions laid down in Article 19 dealing with the Fundamental Right to Freedom.
Reason (R): The Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Constitution have been superseded by the Directive Principles.
Directive Principles of State Policy are:
Directives in the nature of ideals of the state
Directives influencing and shaping the policy of State
Non-justiciable rights of the citizens
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Directive Principles of State Policy direct the State for which of the following?
To secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people
To separate judiciary from executive
To improve public health
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Which of the following statements about a uniform civil code is/are correct?
It is binding on the State that a uniform civil code must be made applicable to all.
The provision regarding a uniform civil code is contained in Part III of the Constitution.
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Assertion (A): An accused person cannot be compelled to give his thumb impression.
Reason (R): An accused person cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself.
Assertion (A): One of the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution is the Rule of Law.
Reason (R): The Constitution of India has guaranteed to every citizen the equality before law and has recognized the judiciary as the unfailing guardian of the rights of people.
Consider the following statements:
The ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution includes:
The Government and Parliament of India.
The Government and legislature of the states.
Local authorities or other authorities within the territories of India or under the control of Government of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements are true with regard to the Fundamental Rights of the minorities in educational matters?
The minority has only the right to administer the educational institutions.
The minority has the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
The right is absolute and not subject to any restriction.
Reasonable restrictions may be imposed to promote efficiency and prevent maladministration.
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Consider the following statements:
The writ of mandamus is available not only against judicial authorities but also against administrative authorities.
The writ of prohibition is issued only against judicial or quasi-judicial authorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
In view of Article 20 of the Constitution of India, no person accused of an offence can be compelled to:
Give his signature or thumb impression for identification.
Give oral testimony either in or out of the court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?