Polity, Constitution, UPSC PYQ

1

Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India defines its �basic structure� in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2. The Constitution of India provides for �judicial review� to safeguard the citizens� liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2

Constitutional government means

a representative government of a nation with federal structure

a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers

a government whose Head enjoys real powers

a government limited by the terms of the Constitution

3

A constitutional government by definition is a

government by legislature

popular government

multi-party government

limited government

4

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect

not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect eithe

part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part

a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts