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4 questions · 2020 · answers as per the UPSC key
UPSC 2020 · Q7 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save
A constitutional government by definition is a
(a) government by legislature
(b) popular government
(c) multi-party government
(d) limited government
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Answer: (d) limited government
UPSC 2020 · Q8 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save
Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) ?
- Preamble
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2020 · Q13 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save
Consider the following statements :
- The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
- The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.
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
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC 2020 · Q16 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
(a) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
(b) not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
(c) a part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
(d) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
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Answer: (d) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts