Indian Polity for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1

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1. Article 32 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights. This falls under which among the following kinds of jurisdiction of the supreme court?

[A] Original Jurisdiction
[B] Advisory Jurisdiction
[C] Appellate Jurisdiction
[D] It depends upon the nature of remedy

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Answer 1
Explanation: Moving to Supreme court or High court in case of Violation of Fundamental Right comes under original jurisdiction. ©navclasses

2. Which of the following statements is an incorrect statement about Governor of a state?

[A] Governor can summon or prorogue the state legislature and dissolve the state legislative assembly
[B] He nominates one-sixth of the members of state legislative assembly
[C] He is responsible to set up State Finance Commission and present the report of commission in state legislature
[D] District judges are appointed by the Governor

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Answer 2
Explanation: Second statement is incorrect because the Governor nominates one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council ©navclasses

3. Which committee was formed for the determination of boundary of India and Pakistan?

[A] Hartog committee
[B] Radcliffe committee
[C] Zakir Hussain committee
[D] Lee commission

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Answer 2
Explanation: The boundaries between the two dominions were determined by a boundary commission headed by Radcliff. Pakistan included the provinces of West Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan, East Bengal, North-Western Frontier Province and the district of Sylhet in Assam. ©navclasses

4.Which Article of Indian Constitution contains the definition of Money bills?

[A] Article 110
[B] Article 111
[C] Article 112
[D] Article 123

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Answer 1
Explanation: The Article 110 of the Indian Constitution covers the definition of money bills. Money bills are introduced in Lok Sabha and generally cover the issues of receipt and expenditures of the government of India. ©navclasses

5. What was the Constitutional status of India when the Constitution of India came into force on 26th January, 1950?

[A] A Secular Republic
[B] A Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
[C] A Sovereign Democratic Republic
[D] A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

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Answer 3
Explanation: The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950 and the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January 1950 was ‘A Sovereign Democratic Republic’. ©navclasses

6. In which judgment Supreme Court held that Preamble is not part of the Constitution?

[A] Berubari Union Case
[B] Kesavananda Bharti Case
[C] LIC of India Case
[D] Golaknath Case

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Answer 1
Explanation: In the Berubari union Case Supreme Court held that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court gave its judgment in the year 1960. ©navclasses

7. Which of the following writs can be issued against a private individual?

[A] Habeas Corpus
[B] Prohibition
[C] Mandamus
[D] Certiorari

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Answer 1
Explanation: The writ of habeas corpus can be issued against both public authorities and private individuals. The writ of prohibition can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. Mandamus is issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government. Certiorari is issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. ©navclasses

8. Which article protects a person’s right to travel abroad under Indian Constitution?

[A] Article 15
[B] Article 21
[C] Article 19
[D] None of the above

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Answer 2
Explanation: Supreme Court in the case of Menaka Gandhi Vs. Union of India in 1978 held that right to travel abroad is a Fundamental Right and it is secured under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. ©navclasses

9.Which Amendment Act added the ninth schedule to the Constitution of India?

[A] First Amendment
[B] Second Amendment
[C] Eighth Amendment
[D] Ninth Amendment

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Answer 1
Explanation: The first Constitution Amendment Act of 1951 added two new Articles 31 (a) and 31 (b) and 9th schedule to the Constitution for the protection of agrarian reforms in certain States. ©navclasses

10. In whose name all executive actions of the Government of India are taken?

[A] The Preident
[B] The Vice President
[C] The Prime Minister
[D] The Council of Ministers

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Answer 1
Explanation: All executive actions of the Government of India are formally taken in the name of President of India. He is also empowered to make rules specifying the manner in which the orders and other instruments made and executed in his name shall be authenticated. ©navclasses

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