Q. Which of the following combinations correctly identifies the major problems India faced after Independence?
A). Linguistic riots, drought, unemployment
B). Refugee crisis, communal violence, princely state integration
C). Industrialization, foreign trade deficit, literacy
D). Agricultural stagnation, urban migration, poverty
Answer: B). Refugee crisis, communal violence, princely state integration
Q. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on:
A). 15 August 1947
B). 26 January 1950
C). 26 November 1949
D). 9 December 1946
Answer: C). 26 November 1949
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
Q. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A). Jawaharlal Nehru
B). Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C). B.R. Ambedkar
D). Rajendra Prasad
Answer: C). B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: B.R. Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb/ father of Indian Constitution was the chairman of Drafting Committee.
Q. Universal adult franchise in India means that:
A). Only educated adults can vote
B). All adult citizens of India have the right to vote
C). Only taxpayers have the right to vote
D). Only men can vote
Answer: B). All adult citizens of India have the right to vote
Explanation: Universal adult franchise grants voting rights to every adult citizen, irrespective of gender, caste, wealth, or education.
Q. What was the minimum age for voting in India when the Constitution came into effect in 1950?
A). 16 years
B). 18 years
C). 21 years
D). 25 years
Answer: C). 21 years
Explanation: Initially, the voting age was 21. It was later lowered to 18 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act (1989).
Q. The principle of “equality before law” means:
A). All citizens must have the same income
B). No one is above the law, and the law applies equally to all
C). Only men and women are treated equally
D). The government can favor certain groups
Answer: B). No one is above the law, and the law applies equally to all
Explanation: Equality before the law ensures that every person, regardless of status, is subject to the law in the same manner.
Q. Which of the following is a major feature of the Indian Constitution?
A). It is the shortest constitution in the world
B). It provides a federal system with a strong centre
C). It abolishes fundamental rights
D). It has no provision for judicial review
Answer: B). It provides a federal system with a strong centre
Q. Match the following subjects with the correct lists:
Subjects:
1. Education
2. Taxes
3. Forests
4. Health
5. Defence
6. Agriculture
Lists:
A). Union List
B). State List
C). Concurrent List
Options:
A). 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A, 5-C, 6-A
B). 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C, 5-A, 6-B
C). 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A
D). 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-A, 6-C
Answer: D). 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-A, 6-C
Q. Who played a key role in the movement for a separate Andhra State by fasting unto death?
A). Potti Sriramulu
B). C. Rajagopalachari
C). K. Kamaraj
D). Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: A). Potti Sriramulu
Explanation: Potti Sriramulu fasted for 56 days, and his death on 15 December 1952 intensified the demand, ultimately resulting in the creation of Andhra State.
Q. Which of the following states was the first to be formed on a linguistic basis in India?
A). Andhra Pradesh
B). Maharashtra
C). Kerala
D). Tamil Nadu
Answer: A). Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1 October 1953, after the death of Potti Sriramulu, who fasted for a separate Telugu-speaking state.
Q. The main recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission (1955) was:
A). Form states based on religion
B). Form states based on language, culture, and administrative convenience
C). Form states based on economic resources
D). Form states based on population size
Answer: B). Form states based on language, culture, and administrative convenience
Q. What is meant by a “mixed economy”?
A). An economy where the government controls all production
B). An economy where private sector is absent
C). An economy where both private and public sectors coexist
D). An economy based solely on agriculture
Answer: C). An economy where both private and public sectors coexist
Explanation: A mixed economy combines elements of both capitalism and socialism, with public and private sectors operating together.
Q. The Planning Commission of India was established in:
A). 1947
B). 1950
C). 1951
D). 1956
Answer: B). 1950
Explanation: The Planning Commission was set up in 1950 by the Government of India to guide and oversee the country’s economic planning and development.
Q. The main function of the Planning Commission was to:
A). Draft the Constitution
B). Prepare and implement Five-Year Plans
C). Conduct elections in India
D). Maintain law and order
Answer: B). Prepare and implement Five-Year Plans
Explanation: The Planning Commission formulated Five-Year Plans and coordinated resources and development strategies for economic growth.
Q. The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized the development of which of the following?
A). Consumer goods industries
B). Heavy industries and dams
C). Only agricultural sectors
D). IT and software industry
Answer: B). Heavy industries like steel, coal, and machinery
Explanation: The Plan prioritized building industries and dams that form the backbone of economic growth, as recommended by P.C. Mahalanobis.
Q. The Gandhi Sagar Dam was built on which river?
A). Yamuna
B). Chambal
C). Narmada
D). Godavari
Answer: B). Chambal
Explanation: The Gandhi Sagar Dam, located in Madhya Pradesh, was constructed on the Chambal River and is part of the Chambal Valley Project for irrigation and hydroelectric power.
Q. The Bhilai Steel Plant in India was set up with the help of:
A). United States
B). Soviet Union
C). United Kingdom
D). Japan
Answer: B). Soviet Union
Explanation: The Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh was established in 1959 with technical and financial assistance from the Soviet Union as part of India’s Second Five-Year Plan to develop heavy industries.
Q. Why was the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) formed?
A). To support the USA during the Cold War
B). To support the USSR during the Cold War
C). To remain independent of both the USA and USSR blocs
D). To form a military alliance with Western countries
Answer: C). To remain independent of both the USA and USSR blocs
Explanation: The Non-Aligned Movement was created by countries like India, Indonesia, Egypt, Yugoslavia and Ghana to maintain independent foreign policy and avoid alignment with either of the Cold War superpowers.
Q. Which of the following is a key democratic achievement of India in sixty years of independence?
A). Establishment of a single-party rule
B). Conducting regular and free elections
C). Suspension of fundamental rights
D). No representation for states
Answer: B). Conducting regular and free elections
Explanation: India has successfully conducted regular, free, and fair elections at national, state, and local levels, strengthening its democratic system.