Q1. Which of the following is NOT one of the independent constitutional bodies?
- Election Commission
- Planning Commission
- UPSC
- CAG
Correct Option: 2. Planning Commission
Explanation: The Planning Commission was a non-constitutional and non-statutory body (now replaced by NITI Aayog). Others like UPSC, CAG, and Election Commission are independent constitutional bodies.
Q2. Why has the Indian Constitution been called a “borrowed Constitution”?
- It copied the Preamble from the U.S.
- It included provisions from multiple foreign constitutions
- It was written by foreign experts
- It was imposed by the British Parliament
Correct Option: 2. It included provisions from multiple foreign constitutions
Explanation: Critics say it is a “borrowed Constitution” because it incorporated features from several world constitutions, such as parliamentary system (UK), fundamental rights (USA), and directive principles (Ireland). However, the framers adapted these to Indian conditions.
Q3. The Constitution of India has been criticized for being a “lawyer’s paradise” because:
- It only benefits legal professionals
- It is only written in legal language
- It was written only by lawyers
- It is long, complex, and full of legal terminology
Correct Option: 4. It is long, complex, and full of legal terminology
Explanation: Critics argue that the Constitution’s legal complexity and verbose language make it difficult for the common man to understand, making it more suited for lawyers and legal experts.
Q4. The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional recognition to:
- Panchayats
- Municipalities
- Co-operative Societies
- Gram Sabhas
Correct Option: 2. Municipalities
Explanation: The 74th Amendment Act added Part IX-A and Schedule 12 to provide constitutional status to urban local bodies (municipalities).
Q5. Critics said the Constitution is un-Gandhian because:
- It abolished village panchayats
- It ignored rural development
- It did not emphasize Gandhi’s principles like decentralization and village self-rule
- It was opposed by Gandhiji
Correct Option: 3. It did not emphasize Gandhi’s principles like decentralization and village self-rule
Explanation: Critics claimed the Constitution is un-Gandhian as it did not incorporate Gandhian ideals such as village-based self-governance, which Gandhi envisioned as the foundation of India’s democracy.