1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the National Flag?

1. The Ashoka Chakra can be screen printed or otherwise printed or stencilled or suitably
embroidered.
2. The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on
January 24, 1950.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Flag Code of India, 2002?
1. There is no restriction on the display of the National Flag by private organizations.
2. It brings together the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 and the
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the State Emblem?
1. The frieze of the abacus is adorned with sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping
horse, a bull and a lion.
2. The abacus rests on bell-shaped lotus.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the National Anthem?
1. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on July 22, 1947.
2. It was first sung during the protests against partition of Bengal.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the National Song?
1. It has an equal status with National Anthem.
 2. The first political occasion when it was sung was the 1906 session of the Indian National
Congress.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. The National Calendar based on the Saka Era along with the Gregorian calendar was adopted for
which of the following official purposes?
1. Gazette of India
2. News broadcast by All India Radio
3. Calendars issued by the Government of India
4. Government communications addressed to the public.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

7. Which of the following articles providing for Fundamental Rights are categorised under ‘Right to
Equality’?
1. Article 15
2. Article 16
3. Article 17
4. Article 18

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) None
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

8. The Fundamental Duties enjoin upon a citizen inter alia:

1. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
2. To promote harmony and spirit of common brotherhood.
3. To cherish and follow noble ideals, which inspired India’s struggle for freedom.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Which of the following are fundamental in governance?

 (a) The Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) The Fundamental Duties
(d) The Writs

10. The Constitution distributes legislative power between:

(a) Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
(b) The Parliament and The Executive
(c) The Parliament and State Legislatures
(d) The Parliament, State Legislatures and Local Bodies