UPSC IAS GK Questions 2014 - Constitutional Development of India

Chhattisgarh PSC Assistant Research Officer, Employment Officer, Public Relation Officer Previous Year Question Paper GK Questions 2014

Question 1. The government of India Act, 1935 was based on
A. the principal of federation and parliamentary system
B. the principal of secession of the British Indian provinces
C. acceptance of independence of India
D. acceptance of the idea of a Constituent Assembly to draft a constitution

Question 2. Which one among the following statements is correct?
The press in democracy must
A. be free and impartial
B. be committed to the policies of the government
C. highlight the achievement of the government without criticising its policies
D. criticise the policies of the government

Question 3. Consider the following statements about the Indian Constitution
1. In addition to the structure of the government, it has also concerned itself with some aspects of a desirable civil society and economy.
2. Through amendments in the year 1976, it has also outline the fundamental duties of citizens along with their rights.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1              B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2    D. Neither 1 nor 2

Question 4. Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly?

A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Acharya JB Kriplani
C. Lok Nayak Jayprakash Narayan
D. KM Munshi

Question 5. Which of the following is/are the principal features(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces.
2.Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims.
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre for the provinces. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. Only 1           B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3          D. 1, 2, and 3

Question 6. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
A. Pandit Jawaarlal Nehru
B. Dr Rajender Prasad
C. Dr BR Ambedkar
D. C Rajagopalachari

Question 7.  Consider the following statements
1. The Rajya Sabha is never dissolved and can be called to session any time at short notice.
2. Under the Constitution of India, the law- making powers of the two Houses of the India Parliament are symmetrical. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1              B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2    D. Neither 1 nor 2

Question 8. Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru          B.  BR Ambedker
C. BN  Rao                        D. Mahatma Gandhi

Answers: 1.(A), 2.(A), 3.(C), 4.(C), 5.(C), 6.(B), 7.(C), 8.(A).