Quiz June 27, 2026

Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian socialism as Indian Constitution seeks to implement:

1. The term ”Socialism” was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
2. Indian brand of socialism may be termed as ‘state socialism’.
3. The new Economic Policy of 1991 has diluted Indian socialism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following has been described as the “Heart and soul of the Constitution of India” according to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

Which of the following ways are provided under The Citizenship Act (1955) regarding the loss of Indian Citizenship?

1. Any citizen of India of full age and capacity can make a declaration renouncing his Indian citizenship.
2. When an Indian citizen voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country during a war in which India is engaged.

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Basic Structure Doctrine:

1. The concept emerged during the Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973.
2. The Constitution of India has defined which aspects of the Constitution can be termed as the basic structure and which cannot.
3. Applying this doctrine in the Minerva Mills case, the Supreme Court ruled that Parliament has a limited amending power.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

States have been demanding more autonomy vis-à-vis the central government. Which of the following form part of such demands by the states?

1. Amendment of the Schedule – VII
2. Greater control over the resources.
3. Linguistic demands

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