1. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India : 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners
3. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
1 and 2 only
3, 4 and 5 only
1, 2 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
4. According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
1 only
2 and 4 only
5. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
2 only