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CBSE Class 11 India Constitution at Work

CBSE Class 11 India Constitution at Work

Detailed mock test on Constitution, Federalism, and Judiciary. Includes constitutional provisions, governmental structures, and legal processes.

2025-07-17
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 11 India Grade 11

Duration

30 min

Questions

25

Marking

Negative

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What is the primary function of a constitution?

A
To provide basic rules that allow coordination among members of society
B
To grant citizens individual freedom without restrictions
C
To establish an official religion for the country
D
To distribute wealth equally among all citizens

Which of these is a limitation on the power of the government?

A
Citizens have the right to speak freely
B
The government can arrest anyone without reason
C
The government can impose curfews at will
D
The government can violate fundamental rights

What does a constitution aim to ensure regarding decision-making powers?

A
It specifies who gets to make the laws and policies
B
It ensures that decisions are made by a single person
C
It gives all citizens the power to make decisions
D
It eliminates the need for decision-making bodies

Which of the following is a fundamental right protected by most constitutions?

A
The right to freedom of speech
B
The right to establish a monarchy
C
The right to avoid paying taxes
D
The right to build structures without regulation

Why is it necessary for a constitution to place limitations on the rulers?

A
To ensure that citizens' basic freedoms are protected
B
To allow rulers to make decisions without interference
C
To increase the power of the government
D
To limit the number of political parties in the country

Which of the following is a key principle in democratic constitutions?

A
People get to decide laws through elected representatives
B
The monarch decides the laws
C
Only the government can decide the laws
D
Citizens have no say in the lawmaking process

What does a constitution's limitation on government power ensure?

A
Citizens are protected from arbitrary actions by the government
B
The government can act without oversight
C
Citizens have no rights
D
The government can suspend the constitution during emergencies

What is one of the main goals of the Indian Constitution?

A
To protect the fundamental rights of all citizens
B
To centralize all power in the hands of the Prime Minister
C
To create a system where only one religion is practiced
D
To allow the government to make all laws without any limitations

Which concept allows the government to take steps to eliminate inequality in society?

A
The Directive Principles of State Policy
B
The Fundamental Rights
C
The rule of law
D
The sovereignty of the state

In a democracy, who has the power to amend the constitution?

A
The people through a representative body
B
Only the head of state
C
The judiciary
D
The military

What does the concept of 'residual powers' in the Indian Constitution refer to?

A
Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution
B
Powers granted exclusively to the central government
C
Powers that can be used by the parliament in emergencies
D
Powers to create new political parties

What is the key feature of a 'living document' constitution?

A
It can be amended and adapted to meet changing needs
B
It cannot be changed once established
C
It is subject to be discarded after a set time
D
It only reflects the ideas of the current ruling party

Which of these is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

A
The Constitution establishes a monarchy
B
The Constitution includes a bill of rights
C
The Constitution creates a federal system of government
D
The Constitution is the supreme law of India

Which of these is an example of an enabling provision in a constitution?

A
Allowing the government to make laws for welfare and social justice
B
Restricting the power of the judiciary to interpret laws
C
Giving the president absolute power to make decisions
D
Establishing a single-party system

What is the significance of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution?

A
It outlines the objectives and guiding principles of the Constitution
B
It is a legal section that defines the powers of the President
C
It describes the day-to-day working of the government
D
It provides the procedure for electing members of Parliament

Which of these powers is exclusive to the Parliament in India?

A
The power to make laws related to defence
B
The power to appoint the Prime Minister
C
The power to review judicial decisions
D
The power to grant pardons

What is the primary responsibility of the judiciary in India?

A
To interpret the Constitution and protect citizens' rights
B
To form the government and draft laws
C
To enforce laws passed by the government
D
To ensure the government's policies are implemented

What is a major reason for the success of India's Constitution?

A
It was created by leaders who enjoyed widespread public support
B
It was drafted by the British government
C
It was framed without input from any political party
D
It is a document that has never been amended

What is the significance of the 'Objectives Resolution' in the Indian Constitution?

A
It outlined the fundamental goals and values for the Constitution
B
It created a framework for the country's economic policy
C
It was a statement of independence from British rule
D
It established the executive powers of the President

Which of the following is NOT a principle stated in the 'Objectives Resolution'?

A
India is a sovereign republic
B
India's citizens will be guaranteed social, economic, and political justice
C
All citizens will be entitled to vote for every government decision
D
The country will promote world peace

What does the term 'federal' mean in the context of India's Constitution?

A
The government is divided between the central government and state governments
B
The government is centralized in the hands of the Prime Minister
C
The government is divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judiciary
D
The government is run by a single political party

Which country’s constitution inspired the Indian Constitution's Directive Principles of State Policy?

A
Ireland
B
United States
C
United Kingdom
D
Canada

Which principle from the French Constitution influenced the Indian Constitution?

A
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
B
The principle of the separation of powers
C
The institution of the Speaker in the legislature
D
The power of judicial review

What is the significance of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

A
It reflects the ideals and values that the Constitution seeks to achieve
B
It is a legal section that defines the powers of the President
C
It describes the day-to-day working of the government
D
It provides the procedure for electing members of Parliament

Which of these powers is exclusive to the Parliament in India?

A
The power to make laws related to defence
B
The power to appoint the Prime Minister
C
The power to review judicial decisions
D
The power to grant pardons