Q1.
Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty prescribed in the Constitution of India?
(a)
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
(b)
To protect and improve the natural environment
(c)
To safeguard public property and abjure violence
(d)
To promote international peace and security
Q2.
The First Schedule of the Constitution of India consists of
(a)
A list of States and Union Territories of India
(b)
The Union and State Lists
(c)
Languages
(d)
Acts outside the purview of judicial review
Q3.
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 of the Constitution of India?
(a)
It is a right for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
(b)
The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs under this provision.
(c)
The rights guaranteed by this Article cannot be suspended.
(d)
The Parliament can empower any other court to exercise the powers of issuing writ under this provision.
Q4.
In which one of the following Articles, does the Constitution of India abolish the 'untouchability' and its practice in any form?
(a)
Article 17
(b)
Article 18
(c)
Article 19
(d)
Article 15
Q5.
Which one of the following is not a right guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution of India?
(a)
Freedom of speech and expression
(b)
Freedom to practice any profession
(c)
Freedom to follow a religion of one's choice
(d)
Freedom to form associations or unions
Q6.
Which one of the following is not one of the modes of acquisition of citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
(a)
Descent
(b)
Registration
(c)
Incorporation of territory
(d)
Overseas citizenship/dual citizenship
Q7.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a)
Lord North : Regulating Act of 1773
(b)
Lord Cornwallis : Permanent Settlement
(c)
Lord Bentinck : Abolition of Sati
(d)
Lord Canning : Minute on Indian Education
Q8.
Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti movement in India is not correct?
(a)
Ramanuja taught at the Meenakshi temple of Madurai.
(b)
The founder of Madhava sect was a Kanarese Brahmin.
(c)
Telugu Brahmin Nimbarka settled near Mathura and greatly influenced the Bhakti movement.
(d)
Impact of Sahajiyas, Tantrics and Nathyogis led to the development of North Indian Sant tradition.
Q9.
Which one of the following does not describe one part of the classic Hindu temple?
(a)
Garbhagriha
(b)
Mandapa
(c)
Tribhanga
(d)
Antarala