1. With reference to ‘Indian Languages’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1) The Seventh Schedule to the Indian Constitution includes 22 official languages of India.
(2) According to Census 2011, Tamil is the second most spoken language in India after Hindi.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (d) Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: Schedule Eighth contains 22 languages thus recognised as Scheduled Languages. Seventh Schedule has divided the Union and State subjects on which they can make laws. It comprises Union List, State List and Concurrent list. This ensures clear demarcation of legislative powers between the centre and the states. Statement 2 is incorrect: As per Census 2011, top 5 Scheduled Languages spoken in India are: Hindi (43.63%), Bengali (8.30%), Marathi (7.09%), Telugu (6.93%) Tamil (5.89%). Thus, Bengali is the second most spoken language in India after Hindi.
Source: Class 10TH- Democratic Politics-II (page No. 22).
2. Which of the following are features of Indian System of Federalism?
(1) Dual system of government
(2) Separate federal and provincial Judiciary
(3) Dual citizenship
(4) Separation of powers
(5) Written Constitution
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Ans: (a) Explanation Features of Indian federalism- Dual government, single citizenship, division of powers, written constitution. Thus, statements 1,4,5 are correct. It is the written nature of Indian Constitution which specifies separation of powers amongst Legislative, Executive and Judicial organs of the government on one hand and Union and State governments on the other. India has independent but integrated Judiciary rather than separate federal and provincial judiciary; which is true in American case. Dual Citizenship is a feature of American federation.
Source: 11th NCERT Indian Constitution at Work; Page no. 154,155
3. Consider the following statements:
(1) Swaran Singh Committee recommended the incorporation of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution.
(2) To pay taxes is one of the Fundamental Duties of the citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a) Explanation: Swaran Singh Committee recommended about the fundamental duties in 1976, the need and necessity of which was felt during the operation of the internal emergency. By 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976, new part, namely, Part IVA was added to the Constitution. Part IVA contain only one Article i.e. Article 51A. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Though the Swaran Singh Committee suggested the incorporation of eight Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) included ten Fundamental Duties. Certain recommendations of the Committee were NOT incorporated in the Constitution: ➢ The Parliament may provide for the imposition of such penalty or punishment as may be considered appropriate for any non-compliance with or refusal to observe any of the duties. ➢ No law imposing such penalty or punishment shall be called in question in any court on the ground of infringement of any of Fundamental Rights or on the ground of repugnancy to any other provision of the Constitution. ➢ Duty to pay taxes should also be a Fundamental Duty of the citizens. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Source: Class XI NCERT- Indian Constitution at Work- Chapter 2.
4. Which of the pairs given below are correctly matched?
List-I : (Jurisdiction of Higher Courts)
List-II : (Meaning)
1. Advisory Jurisdiction (Article 143) : The President of India can refer some matters to the Supreme Court for advice
2. Special Leave to Appeal (Article 136) : Appeals from lower courts to High Court/Supreme Court
3. Appellate Jurisdiction (Articles 132, 133, 134) : Special power of Appeal to Supreme Court from any Judgment passed by a lower Court
4. Original Jurisdiction (Article 131) : Cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Court
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: (c) Explanation: Advisory Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court of India possesses advisory jurisdiction. This means that the President of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice. However, the Supreme Court is not bound to give advice on such matters and the President is not bound to accept such an advice. Special Leave to Appeal: The Supreme Court can grant special leave to an appeal from any Judgement or matter passed by any court in the territory of India.
Appellate Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal. A person can appeal to the Supreme Court against the decisions of the High Court. However, High Court must certify that the case is fit for appeal. Original Jurisdiction: Original jurisdiction means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Court without going to the lower courts. This includes disputes between Union and States and among States.
Source: 11th NCERT, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 6: Judiciary, Page No. 131-133.
5. Consider the following Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution:
(1) Right to hold rallies and demonstrations on any issue under Article 19(1)(j)
(2) Right to life and liberty under Article 21.
(3) Right to profess and practice religion under Article 25.
(4) Rights of the accused and convicts under Article 22.
Which of the above rights come under Right to Freedom?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Ans: (d) Explanation:
Right to Freedom includes:
❖ Protection of right to:
• speech and expression
• assemble peacefully
• form associations
• move freely throughout the territory of India
• reside and settle in any part of India
• practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
❖ Right to life and liberty
❖ Protection in respect of conviction for offences
❖ Protection against arrest and detention in certain case However, ‘right to practice and profess religion’ comes under Right to freedom of Religion.
Hence, all are correct except 3.
Source: Chapter 2: Indian Constitution at Work (Class XI); Page 31 Chapter 6: Democratic Politics-I (Class 9th); Page 103