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Constitution of India

Practice Test 15

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The Supreme Court in Selvi and Others v. State of Kantataka, held that compulsory administration of Narcoanalysis technique amounts to.

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Match the following:

List I
List II

a. Right to live with human dignity enshrined in Article 21 derives life breath from directive principles of State policy clauses (e) and (f) of Articles 39, 41 and 42
1. Bhagwati J. in Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. UOI

b. Speedy trial is an essential ingredient of just, fair and reasonable procedure guaranteed by Article 21
2. P. N. Bhagwati J. in Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar

c. In P. L. L., a total stranger to a trial cannot be permitted to question the correctness of conviction of the accused
3. Ahmadi J. in Simranjit Singh v. UOI

d. In case of helplessness or disability, any member of the public can maintain an allocation for an appropriate order, direction or writ, if there is violation of constitutional right.
4. Bhagwati, J. in S. P. Gupta v. UOI

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Delegatus non potest delegare’ means that on whom power toe make subordinate legislature is conferred

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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer:
Assertion (A): The President of India has a right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India on a question of law or fact has arisen or likely to arise, which is of such nature and of such public importance.
Reason (R): The Constitution of India makes it obligatory for the President to accept the advice rendered by the Supreme Court of India.

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A member of Parliament has immunity from arrest

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The Supreme Court invalidated Section 55 of the Forty-Second Amendment Act, which enlarged the scope of Article 368 to amend Fundamental Right on the ground that the:

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The members of the Planning Commission have the status equal to that of

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Which of the following writs may be issued by the High Court:

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Which fundamental rights cannot be suspended during national emergency?

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Constitution of India: The right of vote in India is-

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Which assembly is presided over by a non-Member

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How many times has the Preamble of the Constitution of India been amended so far?

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Who can make extraterrItorial legislation among the following?

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How many articles were there originally in Constitution of India?

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In which case it was laid down that the “amendment in the Constitution is exercise of legislative functions of the Parliament”?

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The Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members. They are nominated by the President from among the persons having special knowledge or practical experience in

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Detention under Preventive Detention Act is a reasonable restriction under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

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Motion suggesting that expenditure earmarked for particular ministry should be reduced is known as

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The Executive power of the Union Government is vested in the President of India. The President shall exercise these powers:

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President can appoint distinguished jurist as a Judge:

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Court-fee’ taken by the High Court comes under:

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Which Article in the Constitution of India relates to the subject-matter of laws made by Parliament to give effect to Treaties and International Agreements

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Audi alteram partem

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According to the provisions of which of the following, the untouchability is abolished and any person practicing untouchability is punishable?
1. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
2. The law made by Parliament by virtue of Article 35 of the Constitution of India.
3. The law made by a state legislature.
4. The law made by both the Parliament as well as state legislature by virtue of Article 17 of the Constitution of India.
Select the correct answer:

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On which of the following ground writ of certiorari cannot be issued?

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Two or more States may agree that there shall be only one Public Service Commission for that group of States. It is given by

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The Chairman of the Constituent Assembly was

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Which approach of equality is highlighted in the above paragraph?

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Being a juristic person, a company is not a citizen. But in which one of the following cases the Supreme Court held that if the state action impairs the rights of the company thereby affecting the rights of the shareholder, the protection of Article 19 will be available to him?

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Under Article 22(4) of the Constitution of India, with the exception of certain provisions stated therein, what is the maximum period for detention of a person under preventive detention?

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As a nonmember who can participate in the proceedings of either House of the Parliament?

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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court decided that reservation limit cannot exceed 50%?

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All speeches made in the House of People are addressed to

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Which one of the following Parliamentary Committees in India acts as ‘watch-dog’ on departmental expenditure and irregularities

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Practising untouchability is;

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Under which Constitutional Amendment Act a new Fundamental Duty was incorporated in the Constitution of India, which states ‘who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years’?

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Rights under Articles 19 of Constitution of India are available to

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Article 20 provides protection against

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An accused person has been provided with the following protections by Constitution of India
1. Ex post facto law
2. Safeguard against arrest and detention
3. Double jeopardy

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A’, a private organization, hires an employee at less than the minimum wage. By this act ‘A’:

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Prior to the 42ndAmendment of the Constitution, in which of the following cases the Supreme Court had observed that secularism is a basic feature of the Constitution?
1. State of W. B. v. Union of India
2. Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain
3. M. H. Kureshi v. State of Bihar
4. Kesauananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Select the correct answer:

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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that allowing medical examination of a woman to prove her virginity amounts to violation of her right to privacy, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution?

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If a High Court in India does not give the certificate to a case that it involves a substantial question of law, the Supreme Court

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Under Indian Constitution “To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture” is a

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Assertion (A): Refusal to issue a writ of habeas corpus under Article 226 does not bar the remedy for a similar writ under Article 32.
Reason (R): The rule of res judicata is not applicable to the writ of habeas corpus.

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The case of Unnikrishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh deals with which of the following rights?

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According to Article 24 of the Constitution, no child below the age of . . . . . . . . shall be employed in any factory or mine or other hazardous employment

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Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from their office by

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Lack of locus standi is generally not a bar for issuance of the writ of

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In view of Article 265 of the Constitution of India:

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true regarding ‘Inter-State Council’:

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Which among the following amendments of the Constitution of India fully secured the constitutional validity of zamindari abolition laws?

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The tenth schedule of the constitutional India relates to

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The Liberhan Commission relates to

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Match the following:

List I
List II

a. Basic structure of the Constitution cannot be amended
1. In reference to Special Courts Bill, 1978

b. A law made by the legislature to deprive a person of his personal liberty must be just, fair and reasonable
2. Keshvananda Bharti v. State of Kerala

c. Advisory opinion of the Supreme Court is also binding on all Courts
3. S. R. Bommai v. Union of India

d. Presidential satisfaction under Article 356 is judicially reviewable
4. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

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What kind of municipalities are provided for in Part IX-A to the Constitution of India?

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Rajeev Kumar Gupta v. Union of India 2016 case deals with the reservation in state services for

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President can be removed on the ground of?

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Which is not a qualification to become a High Court Judge?

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Who among the following shall communicate to the president all the decisions of the council of ministers under article 78?

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Vincent v. Union of India recognises . . . . . . . . as a Fundamental Right.

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Article 352 of the Constitution of India relates to proclamation of Emergency. After amendment of this provision, the grounds available to the President for proclaiming emergency are “war, external aggression or armed rebellion”. Prior to the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act of 1978, when could emergency under this provision be declared?

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Article 368 of the Constitution of the India lays down:

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Consider the chronology of the following judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of India in
1. Keshvananda Bharti v. State of Kerala
2. Berubari (in re:)
3. Excel Wear v. UOI

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Which one of the following statements regarding secularism is not correct?

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Which of the following is not correct about the 93rd Constitutional amendment by which Article 15(5) was inserted in the Constitution?

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Reference by the President of India under Article 143(1) of the Constitution (Keshav Singh’s case, AIR 1965 SC 745) relates to

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The right to health is co-commitment of which Article of the Indian Constitution?

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The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the

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In which one of the following cases, is the President of India not bound by the aid and advice of the Union Council of Ministers?

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Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?

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Grounds of discrimination mentioned under Article 15 and Article 16 are moreover similar, but more grounds have been mentioned in Article 16. Find those grounds from the following options:

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Which one of the following is considered as a Supreme source of power?

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Right to Life includes,
1. Protection against custodial violence
2. Right to sustainable development
3. Right to maternity relief
4. Protection from pollution hazards due to use of pesticides
Which among the above statements is/are true?

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Decision of Supreme Court relating to ban on smoking at public places is

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The Governor holds office

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The Law declared by the Supreme Court of India is binding on all Courts under

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Under the Indian Constitution, the ‘Doctrine of Public Trust’ is enshrined in the

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In which one of the following cases it is not mandatory for the President or any other authority to consult the Union Public Service Commission?

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The historical judgment on arrest and detention guidelines were issued by the Supreme Court in the year 1997 is

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The definition of ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution applies to

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In the Indian federal system, residuary powers rest with the

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The President of India can nominate

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Judges of High Court can hold office till the age of:

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The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to

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A member of Parliament makes a defamatory statement against a person in Parliament and then circulates it outside Parliament not in discharge of his essential duties as a member

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In which case the Supreme Court held that a law depriving a person of ‘personal liberty’ has not only to stand the test of Article 21 but it must stand the test of Article 19 and Article 14 of the Constitution?

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Match the items of List-I with the List-Il and choose the correct answer:

List I
List II

a. K. L. N. V. Veeranjaneyulu v. Union of India and Others
1. Women’s right to Love and Reject

b. Abhiram Singh v.
C. D. Commachen (Dead) by LRS and Others
2. Every author has a fundamental right to speak out ideas freely and express thoughts adequately

c. Pawan Kumar v. State of H. P.
3. States are not empowered to create office of Parliamentary Secretary

d. Bimolangshu Roy (Dead) through LRS v. State of Assam and Others
4. Seeking vote in the name of religion, caste is corrupt practice

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Attorney General holds office till the pleasure of

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When the Parliament Acts in exercise of its Constituent power under Article 366, it would be competent for it to validate. State the Acts by including them in the

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The proclamation of emergency is valid upto

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The method of proportional representation is adopted in the election of:

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The question of inconsistency between a law made by Parliament in a State List subject by virtue of a resolution passed by the Council of States on the ground of national interest has to be decided by reference to . . . . . . . . of the Constitution of India.

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Protection and Improvement of Environment and safeguarding forest and wild life is :

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Which among the following states has only one House i.e., Legislative Assembly?

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According to the Constitution of India, India is a

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Who among the following was the President of Constituent Assembly:

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A public spirited citizen sends a letter to the Chief Justice of India complaining that a large number of workers employed in factories are not being provided with minimum wages and basic amenities required to be provided under the Factories Act, 1948. Can the letter be treated a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India?

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Which of the following is merely a constitutional right and not a fundamental right

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Delegatus non potest delegare means

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