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The Preamble's declaration of India as 'Sovereign' signifies that India has supreme authority in internal and external affairs, free from external control, and can determine its own ______ relations, defense policies, and constitutional arrangements.

  1. economic
  2. foreign
  3. cultural
  4. administrative
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The Preamble promises to promote fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the ______ of the Nation. This phrase links individual dignity with national unity, reflecting the Constitution's vision of inclusive citizenship.

  1. prosperity
  2. unity and integrity
  3. sovereignty
  4. democracy
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The Preamble's promise of 'equality of status and of opportunity' is operationalized through Fundamental Rights (Articles 14-18) and Directive Principles, requiring both formal equality (treating likes alike) and substantive equality (addressing historical disadvantages through affirmative action).

  1. True
  2. False
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The Preamble promises to secure to all citizens justice, social, economic and ______. This tripartite conception of justice reflects the Constitution's commitment to comprehensive equality and welfare.

  1. cultural
  2. political
  3. religious
  4. administrative
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency proclamation must be approved by Parliament within 1 month, and can be revoked by Lok Sabha passing a resolution by ______ majority, ensuring continuous democratic oversight.

  1. simple
  2. special
  3. two-thirds
  4. unanimous
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within 1 month by ______ majority, ensuring democratic oversight of executive emergency powers.

  1. simple
  2. special
  3. two-thirds
  4. unanimous
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During a National Emergency under Article 352, Fundamental Duties under Article 51A continue to apply, reminding citizens of responsibilities towards nation, democracy, and constitutional values even during crisis.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency approved by Parliament continues for ______ months unless renewed by Parliamentary resolution, ensuring periodic democratic review.

  1. 3
  2. 6
  3. 9
  4. 12
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Under Article 352, if one-tenth of Lok Sabha members requisition a special meeting, the House must consider a resolution for revocation of National Emergency, enabling ______ check on Emergency continuation.

  1. executive
  2. legislative
  3. judicial
  4. administrative
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Under Article 352, the President can proclaim a National Emergency only on the written advice of the Cabinet, not on the advice of the Prime Minister alone, per the 44th Amendment safeguard.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency can be revoked if Lok Sabha passes a resolution for revocation by ______ majority, enabling democratic check on Emergency continuation.

  1. simple
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. unanimous
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Under Article 356, approval of President's Rule proclamation by Parliament requires ______ majority, unlike Article 352 which requires special majority.

  1. simple
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. unanimous
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Under Article 358, during a National Emergency, Fundamental Rights under Article 19 (freedoms of speech, assembly, etc.) are automatically suspended for the duration of Emergency, without requiring separate Presidential order.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 356, President's Rule can be extended by Parliamentary resolution every 6 months, but cannot exceed a total of ______ years, ensuring democratic restoration through elections.

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
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Under Article 352, approval of National Emergency proclamation by Parliament requires special majority: majority of total membership of each House and two-thirds of members present and voting.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 358, during a National Emergency, Fundamental Rights under Article 19 (freedoms of speech, assembly, etc.) are automatically suspended for the duration of Emergency, but this suspension applies only to laws/restrictions related to the Emergency.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 356, President's Rule can be extended beyond one year only if: (a) National Emergency is in operation, or (b) Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be held, and in any case cannot exceed three years total.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 356, a proclamation of President's Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within ______ months, failing which the proclamation ceases to operate.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 6
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency can be revoked by the President at any time, or by Lok Sabha passing a resolution for revocation by ______ majority, enabling democratic check on Emergency continuation.

  1. simple
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. unanimous
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Article 360 (Financial Emergency) has never been invoked in Indian constitutional history, reflecting fiscal prudence, federal balance, and preference for cooperative mechanisms over emergency powers.

  1. True
  2. False