The Philosophy of The Constitution

A political philosophy approach to the Constitution is needed, because:
1. It helps us to find out the moral values embedded in the Constitution.
2. It helps us arbitrate between varying interpretations of the many core values in our polity.
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Which of the following country’s constitution is famously known as “Peace Constitution” and its preamble gives prominent place to the term “peace”?

Consider the following Assertion and Reason based statements:
Assertion(A): One of the reasons for having constitutions is the need to restrict the exercise of power.
Reason (R): Most states are prone to harming the interests of at least some individuals and groups.
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Consider the following Assertion and Reason based statements:
Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution has a pretty strong liberal character.
Reason (R): During the freedom movement, Indian leaders learnt the value of individual liberties and freedom that is often taken for granted in current time.
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Who of the following was/were in shape and influenced the liberal character of the Indian Constitution?
1. Raja Rammohan Roy
2. Swami Vivekanand
3. Justice Ranade
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Consider the following statements with respect to Secularism as enshrined in the Constitution:
1. Unlike western Constitutions, the Indian Constitution recognises community based rights.
2. Constitution does see religion merely as a ‘private’ matter concerning the individual.
The correct statement(s) is/are:

Consider the following statements:
1. The term ‘secular’ is mentioned nowhere in the Constitution.
2. Secular states are widely seen as treating religion as only a private matter.
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Which of the following can be held as valid achievement(s) of the Indian Constitution?
1. The Constitution reinforces and reinvents forms of liberal individualism.
2. The Constitution upholds the principle of social justice without compromising on
individual liberties.
3. The Constitution upholds its commitment to group rights.
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Constitution provided adult franchise even when several western Constitution had no such provisions.
2. As early as in 1928 Motilal Nehru Report had advocated for universal adult franchise political rights.
The correct statement(s) is/are:

Consider the following statements:
1. Unlike other western countries, the Indian Constitution envisages asymmetric federalism.
2. Under Article 371A, the privilege of spectal status was accorded to the North-Eastern State of Arunachal Pradesh.
The correct statement(s) is/are: