1. The Indian Constitution is considered "federal in form but unitary in spirit" because:
a) It provides for the division of powers between the center and the states.
b) It allows for the flexibility of central authority during times of emergency.
c) It gives states the power to amend the Constitution.
d) It has a rigid separation of powers between the judiciary and the legislature.
Answer: b) It allows for the flexibility of central authority during times of emergency.
2. Which feature makes the Indian Constitution a "quasi-federal" system?
a) Single Citizenship
b) Independent Judiciary
c) Strong Center with state powers
d) Bicameral Legislature
Answer: c) Strong Center with state powers
3. The nature of the Indian Constitution can be considered as a blend of:
a) Flexible and rigid provisions
b) Secularism and socialism
c) Federalism and unitary features
d) Parliamentary and Presidential systems
Answer: c) Federalism and unitary features
4. Which of the following articles reflect the unitary bias of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 14 (Equality before law)
b) Article 356 (President's Rule)
c) Article 44 (Uniform Civil Code)
d) Article 324 (Election Commission)
Answer: b) Article 356 (President's Rule)
5. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Indian Constitution's "rigid" nature?
a) Easy amendment procedures
b) Certain provisions require a special majority and ratification by half of the state legislatures for amendment
c) Every amendment needs approval by the Parliament only
d) The Constitution cannot be amended without a referendum
Answer: b) Certain provisions require a special majority and ratification by half of the state legislatures for amendment
