1. From which country has the 'Parliamentary System' incorporated in the Indian Constitution been borrowed?
Ans. Britain
2. Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution is basically federal in structure. Reason (R): Article 352 contains provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States.
Ans. A is true but R is false
3. The basic features of the political system in India are - 1. It is a democratic republic. 2. It has a parliamentary form of government. 3. Supreme power is vested in the people of India. 4. It provides for a unified power structure.
Ans. 1, 2, and 3
4. On which fact is democracy in India based?
Ans. The public has the right to choose and change governments
5. Which of the following statements is correct?
Ans. All of the above
6. India is a secular country. What does this imply?
Ans. The State has no official state religion
7. What is the primary reason for the Indian Constitution being so detailed and comprehensive?
Ans. It contains the constitution for both Central and State governments
8. Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution is quasi-federal. Reason (R): The Indian Constitution is neither purely federal nor purely unitary.
Ans. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
9. Consider the following statements - Assertion (A): Parliamentary form of government is not suitable for India. Reason (R): Parliamentary sovereignty does not exist in India.
Ans. A is false but R is true
10. In which country did the Presidential form of government originate first?
Ans. USA
