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Salient features of the indian constitution - Test Set 5

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  1. Question 1

    Railway Group D 2018
    Which one of the following is a National Symbol of India?
    1. Red Fort
    2. Lotus
    3. Taj Mahal
    4. Qutub Minar
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  2. Question 2

    The Indian Constitution is described as a ‘Living document’ because it:
    1. Can be amended
    2. Is rigid
    3. Was written in 1950
    4. Cannot be changed
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  3. Question 3

    Railway NTPC 2019
    Which of the following is the National Anthem of India?
    1. Vande Mataram
    2. Jana Gana Mana
    3. Sare Jahan Se Achha
    4. Ae Mere Watan
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  4. Question 4

    SSC CHSL 2019
    The procedure for amending the Constitution is borrowed from:
    1. Canada
    2. South Africa
    3. Ireland
    4. USA
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  5. Question 5

    SSC CGL 2020
    The motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in the National Emblem is taken from:
    1. Rig Veda
    2. Mundaka Upanishad
    3. Bhagavad Gita
    4. Mahabharata
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  6. Question 6

    Railway Group D 2020
    The National Flag of India was designed by:
    1. Mahatma Gandhi
    2. Jawaharlal Nehru
    3. Subhas Chandra Bose
    4. Pingali Venkayya
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  7. Question 7

    Which of the following is not a source of the Indian Constitution?
    1. Government of India Act, 1935
    2. US Constitution
    3. Chinese Constitution
    4. Irish Constitution
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  8. Question 8

    SSC MTS 2019
    The National Animal of India is:
    1. Lion
    2. Tiger
    3. Elephant
    4. Peacock
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  9. Question 9

    Railway NTPC 2020
    The National Song of India is:
    1. Jana Gana Mana
    2. Vande Mataram
    3. Sare Jahan Se Achha
    4. Ae Mere Watan
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  10. Question 10

    MPPSC Prelims 2019
    Which feature of the Indian Constitution ensures the independence of the judiciary?
    1. Judicial Review
    2. Separation of Powers
    3. Fundamental Rights
    4. Directive Principles
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  11. Question 11

    SSC CGL 2016
    The concept of Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
    1. Weimar Constitution of Germany
    2. US Constitution
    3. UK Constitution
    4. Canadian Constitution
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  12. Question 12

    SSC CHSL 2018
    The National Bird of India is:
    1. Peacock
    2. Parrot
    3. Pigeon
    4. Sparrow
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  13. Question 13

    SSC CPO 2019
    The idea of a Constituent Assembly was borrowed from:
    1. France
    2. Canada
    3. USA
    4. UK
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  14. Question 14

    Railway Group D 2019
    The colors of the National Flag of India symbolize:
    1. Peace, Prosperity, Courage
    2. Truth, Peace, Fertility
    3. Strength, Peace, Courage
    4. Unity, Peace, Prosperity
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  15. Question 15

    BPSC Prelims 2018
    The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution because:
    1. It includes detailed provisions
    2. It is rigid
    3. It is short and concise
    4. It lacks amendments
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  16. Question 16

    SC MTS 2020
    The National Tree of India is:
    1. Neem
    2. Banyan
    3. Mango
    4. Peepal
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  17. Question 17

    The concept of a written Constitution was primarily inspired by:
    1. UK
    2. USA
    3. France
    4. Switzerland
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  18. Question 18

    The National Calendar of India is based on:
    1. Gregorian Calendar
    2. Vikram Samvat
    3. Saka Era
    4. Hijri Calendar
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  19. Question 19

    Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution?
    1. Federal Structure
    2. Parliamentary System
    3. Absolute Monarchy
    4. Fundamental Rights
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  20. Question 20

    The concept of Residuary Powers in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
    1. Canada
    2. Australia
    3. USA
    4. UK
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