Q1. Which of the following duties is not explicitly mentioned in Article 51A?
a) Protecting the environment
b) Abiding by the Constitution
c) Paying taxes honestly
d) Striving towards excellence
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Duty to pay taxes is not a Fundamental Duty; others are explicitly under Art. 51A.
Q2. Which of the following statements is correct about the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
a) It examines CAG reports after being laid in Parliament.
b) It is headed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
c) It includes members from both Houses but dominated by Rajya Sabha.
d) It oversees day-to-day expenditure of ministries.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- PAC scrutinizes public expenditure to ensure it conforms to Parliament’s decisions.
- Headed by an opposition MP, not the Speaker.
Q3.Which among the following provisions can be amended by simple majority of Parliament?
- Formation of new states
- Second Schedule (emoluments)
- Abolition of Legislative Council in a State
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- Articles 2, 3, 169, and Second Schedule amendments need simple majority (not Article 368 procedure).
Q4. Match the following:
| Directive Principle | Article |
| A. Equal pay for equal work | 1. 43 |
| B. Living wage for workers | 2. 39(d) |
| C. Participation of workers in management | 3. 43A |
Select the correct pair combination:
a) A–1, B–2, C–3
b) A–2, B–1, C–3
c) A–3, B–2, C–1
d) A–2, B–3, C–1
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Equal pay → Art. 39(d); Living wage → Art. 43; Workers’ participation → Art. 43A (added by 42nd Amendment).
Q5. The Citizenship provisions are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
a) Part III
b) Part II
c) Part IV
d) Part I
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Part II (Articles 5–11) deals with citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.
