Q. In the context of ethical dilemmas, which fundamental duty emphasizes the importance of promoting harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood?
A.
Duty to abide by the Constitution
B.
Duty to promote harmony
C.
Duty to safeguard public property
D.
Duty to develop scientific temper
Solution
The fundamental duty to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all people is crucial in resolving ethical dilemmas in a diverse society.
Q. What is the primary purpose of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution?
A.
To provide guidelines for the government
B.
To protect individual liberties against state action
C.
To ensure economic development
D.
To promote social justice
Solution
The Fundamental Rights are designed to protect individual liberties against arbitrary state action, ensuring that citizens have certain inalienable rights.
Correct Answer:
B
— To protect individual liberties against state action
Q. Which body has the power to impeach the President of India?
A.
The Lok Sabha only
B.
The Rajya Sabha only
C.
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D.
The Supreme Court
Solution
Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have the power to impeach the President of India as per the procedure laid down in Article 61 of the Constitution.
Correct Answer:
C
— Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q. Which body is responsible for the appointment of judges in the higher judiciary in India?
A.
Parliament
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Judicial Appointments Commission
Solution
The President of India appoints judges to the higher judiciary, based on the recommendations made by the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of India.
Q. Which constitutional body is responsible for the distribution of funds between the Centre and the States?
A.
The Finance Commission
B.
The Planning Commission
C.
The Reserve Bank of India
D.
The Parliament
Solution
The Finance Commission is responsible for recommending the distribution of funds between the Centre and the States as per Article 280 of the Constitution.
