Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

Liberalismis a political ideology which includes a broad spectrum of political philosophies that consider individual liberty to be the most important political goal, and emphasize individual rights and equality of opportunity. It includes Social, Religions Political and economical freedom.

Lok Sabha makes law on matters enumerated in Union and Concurrent list. However, matters not mentioned in any of list is to be tackled by Union. Federation delineates separation of powers and subjects ensure smooth functioning of government at all levels.

Nowhere in the constitution, the world "Federal" being mentioned, Whereas Preamble of India declare India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic polity.

Objective of social along with political and economic justice has been articulated in Preamble of constitution.

Originally there were 14 languages in 8th Schedule. Later on, First, Sidhi was added by 21st amendment act. After that Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added by 71st amendment act and 92nd amendment act introduced Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali.

Part-II, Article-5 to Article-11, contains provisions related to citizenship in India. Article-11 of constitution authorizes parliament to make any provision with respect to acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters related to it. Based on this parliament passed citizenship (acquisition and termination) act, 1955.

Part-III, Artcle-12 to Article-35 of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights in India. This part contains 6 set of fundamental rights.

Part-IV , Article-36 to Article-51 deals with directive principles of state policy. These are ideals which state should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting law.

Part-IV(A) deals with Fundamental duties which was added by 42nd Amendment Act. Whereas Part-IX deals with panchayat and Part-IX(A) deals with municipalities which were added into constitution by 73rd and 74th Amendment Act respectively. Part-VIII which was there in original constitution deals with union territories.

Philosophy and values of makers of constitution are reflected in preamble. It embodies the essence of entire constitution and sets out main objectives, which constituent assembly intended to achieve.