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Constitution of India

Practice Test 13

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The Supreme Court was confirmed with various issues relating to delegated legislation in the case of In re Delhi Laws Act, AIR 1951 SC 332. Point out the incorrect statement with regard to this decision:

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Who among the following is part of the electoral college for the election of the President of India?

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The protection of Article 20(3) is not available to

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Criminal Procedure Code is subject of which list of Constitution of India?

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The President can declare financial emergency:

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Power of judicial review of court includes

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In Keshvananda Bharti v. State of Kerala it was held that

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Council of States in India can create an All India Service by

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Who becomes the Chairman of the Council of States, when Vice-President of India, discharging the functions of the President of India:

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Under which article the President can promulgate ordinance during the recess of Parliament?

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Any person’ under Article 14 of Constitution denotes:

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Puducherry comes under the jurisdiction of which High Court?

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Reservation in educational institutions including private institutions under the Indian Constitution has been inserted by the Amendment of

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Which of the following cases are related to Doctrine of Eclipse?

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Which one of the following statements is correct?
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares the resolve of the people of India to secure to all its citizens.

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Which of the following can be termed as ‘Gandhian’ among the Directive Principles?
1. Prevention of cow slaughter
2. Promotion of cottage industries
3. Establishment of Village Panchayats
4. Uniform civil code for the country

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When the emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution is proclaimed, the President of India has a power to suspend the fundamental rights enshrined in Part III, however it is not possible to suspend the rights contained in which of the following Articles even during emergency

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What are the qualifications for the appointment of a person as a Governor?

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Point out incorrect statement in the following-

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Who among the following recommends the highest judicial appointments to the Crown in England?

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Among the following States, which one sends the highest number of members to Lok Sabha?

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The judgment of the Supreme Court in Rattan Lal v. State of Punjab by the application of Clause (1) of Article 20 of the Constitution of India, held that the said Clause prevents retrospective operation of

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“The test of ‘pith and substance of the subject matter’ and of ‘the object of the legislation’ were irrelevant, to the question of infringement of fundamental rights and the true test was the ‘direct effect’ of the impugned action on a particular fundamental right”. It was observed in the case of . . . . . . . .

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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched

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Respect for the National Flag and the National Anthem is:

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Article 16(1) of the Constitution of India incorporates the concept of:

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The District Judge can be given power to issue prerogative writs by-

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Pre-emption on the ground of Shafie-i-jar was declared unconstitutional in

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Match the following:
1. 24th Amendment : 1971
2. 31st Amendment : 1974
3. 43nd Amendment : 1976
4. 52nd Amendment :1985

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The President’s power to grant pardon, etc. to any accused person has been given under which Article of the Constitution of India?

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Which one of the following expressions mentioned in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution is correct?

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After the House is dissolved, the Speaker is

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Who appoints UPSC members?

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According to the Constitution of India, any law made by the Parliament during the proclamation of Presidents Rule under Article 356:

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Narcoanalysis, polygraph test and brain electrical activation profile test conducted against will of the person subjected to such tests, violates his right protected under Article 20(3), and right to personal liberty protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, was held by the Supreme Court in which of the following cases:

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Consider the following statements associated with Fundamental Duties in Part IVA of the Constitution. It shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
1. To owe allegiance to the nation and to uphold and protect the sovereignty and security of India
2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
3. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
Which of the above statement are correct?

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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that Art. 31-c was beyond the amending power of the parliament and was void since it destroyed the basic features of the constitution. The court observed that the constitution is founded on the bed rock of the balance between Part. III and Part IV. To give absolute primary to one over the other is to disturb the harmony of the constitution which is essential feature of the Basic Structure.

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What is maximum age for retirement of president

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The Supreme Court of India described the Indian Constitution as ‘not truly Federal’ in which one of the following cases?

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While a proclamation of emergency is in operation
1. The executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to any State as to the manner in which the executive power thereof is to be exercised
2. The power of the Parliament to make laws with respect to any matter shall include the power to make laws on the subject which is not enumerated in the Union List.
Which of the above statements is/are found to be correct?

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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India provides for the constitution of Panchayats?

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Every person who is a member of a civil service of a State holds office during the pleasure of

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Who can move PIL in High Court and Supreme Court

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Which Constitution Amendment Act brought into force the goods and services tax?

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During the proclamation of National Emergency

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The Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015 gave effect to the exchange of:

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Consider the following judgments of the Supreme Court which dealt with the appointment and transfer of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts:
1. S. P. Gupta v. Union of India
2. Sankal Chand Seth v. Union of India
3. In re Special Reference No. 1 of 1998
4. Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association v. Union of India
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order in which the above judgments were delivered?

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In which of the following cases, free and fair election is recognized as basic structure of the Indian Constitution?

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Right to property in India is

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The Supreme Court has given advisory jurisdiction in the following cases in the order
1. In re Kerala Education Bill case
2. In re Keshav Singh case
3. In re Delhi Laws Act case

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No person shall be twice punished for the same offence is incorporated in

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In which of the case it was observed by Hon’ble Supreme Court that “We cannot agree with the view taken by the Union Government that Jats in the 9 (nine) States in question is a backward community so as to be entitled to inclusion in the Central Lists of Other Backward Classes for the States concerned”:

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Assertion (A): A Habeas Corpus writ petition dismissed by the Supreme Court can be admitted by High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution
Reasons (R): In exercising writ jurisdiction the powers of the Supreme Court and High Court are concurrent

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One of the objectives of Directive Principles of State Policy is

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Which one is correct regarding provisions under Article 319

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What is the Constitutional significance of Kesavananada Bharati’s case for?

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For the further continuance of the emergency beyond the period of six months, approval by Parliament would be required

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‘Budget’ is known as:

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Which of the following is included in the definition of law as provided in Article 13;

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Which was the first State where Panchayati Raj was introduced?

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Article 21A providing for Right to Education was inserted in the Constitution by:

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Writ of Certiorari’ is issued in which of the following cases?

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Assertion (A): A Bill which contains a taxation clause besides clauses dealing with other matters may also be a Money Bill.
Reason (R): All Bills dealing with taxes are money bills

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The clause (3) to article 352 of the Constitution requiring the President to issue a proclamation of emergency only after the decision of the Union Cabinet has been communicated to him in writing was inserted by which Constitutional amendment?

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Match List-I (name of case) with List-II (related subject) and give correct answer:

List I
List II

a. Union of India v. Sankalchand Seth
1. Power to do complete justice

b. Leila David v. State of Maharashtra
2. Foreign Precedent

c. B. S. E. S. Ltd. v. Fenner India Ltd.
3. Power to punish for contempt

d. Darsan Gupta v. Radhika Gupta
4. Appointment/Transfer of Judges

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Match List I with List II and select correct answer:

List I (Right)
List II (Restriction)

a. Freedom of assembly
1. Article 19(2)

b. Freedom of profession, trade and occupation
2. Article 19(4)

c. Freedom of speech
3. Article 19(3)

d. Freedom of association
4. Article 19(6)

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Which one of the following is correct statement of the decision in D. C. Wadhwa v. State of Bihar

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Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in

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Which of the following statements is incorrect about the National Capital Territory of Delhi as per the Constitution of India?

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The term of Lok Sabha is

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Consider the following statements:
Whenever the question is whether a State Legislation has encroached upon the field of the Union Legislation, the Court will decide the competence of the Legislature and validity, of such legislation by applying
1. Repugnancy
2. Colourable legislation
3. Pith and substance
4. Harmonious construction
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Unstarred questions requires

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The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by:

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As far as the Armed Forces, are concerned the Fundamental Rights granted under Articles 14 and 19 of Constitution are-

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The number of judges including the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court is:

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The Preamble of our Constitution proclaims ourselves as a Sovereign Republic. In whom does the Sovereignty vests?

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What are the reasons due to which a person could be considered unfit for registration in the electoral roll?
1. Being an Indian citizen
2. Being of unsound mind and standing declared as such by a competent court
3. Disqualified from voting for the time being under the provisions of any law relating to corrupt practices and other offences in connection with elections
4. Being less than 18 years of age
5. Being ordinarily resident of a constituency

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Which among the following provisions of Indian Constitution have been taken from the Weimar Constitution of Germany?

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“If the writ petition under Article 226 in a High Court is dismissed on the merits (i.e. dismissed in limine); but because of laches of the party applying for the writ or because it is held that the party had an alternative remedy available to it, then dismissal of writ petition (under Article 226) would not constitute a bar to a subsequent petition under Article 32.” This principle was laid down by Supreme Court in:

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‘Concurrent List’ includes how many items?

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Doctrine of ‘Pleasure’ applies to

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Who is empowered to enlarge the power of Supreme Court?

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Under which Article Indian Constitution provides power to the Governor of Karnataka to establish a separate board

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Which Article of the Constitution of India states that: “This constitution may be called the Constitution of India”?

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Assertion (A): It is the legal and constitutional duty of the State to provide legal aid to the poor.
Reason (R): No one shall be denied justice by reason of his poverty.

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Right to stand for election to the Parliament:

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Which is not related to freedom to manage religious affairs under Constitution of India

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Which statement is incorrect-

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Which one of the following is the correct statement of the decision in D. C. Wadhwa v. State of Bihar?

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The provision of amending the Constitutional provision is given in

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Operation of any law which provides that the incumbent of an office in connection with the affairs of any religion shall profess a particular religion:

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Which of the following amendments to the Constitution of India is related with reservation of seats in educational institutions for the economically weaker section of citizens?

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Nagaland was created as a separate state in the year?

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By the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976

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The constitutional basis of precedent in India is-

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The Writ of Certiorari cannot be issued to a Judicial or Quasi-Judicial body if-

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Constitution has been divided into

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The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office:

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Who presides over Joint Sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

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Consider the following statement regarding the proclamation of national emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India:
1. A proclamation of emergency once approved by Parliament shall remain in force for a period of six month.
2. The satisfaction of the President under Article 352, is the satisfaction of the Union Council of Ministers.
3. While the proclamation is in the operation, the normal life of the Lok Sabha cannot be extended.
4. The freedom given by the Article 19 of the Constitution can be suspended.
Which of the statements given above as correct?

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