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Constitution of India

Practice Test 23

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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Subject to anything in this Constitution, Parliament may in exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article.
Reason (R): Above statement is Article 368(1) of the Indian Constitution.

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Unequal representation of states in the Council of States in India indicates

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A person who is a businessman continues in preventive detention under a law enacted by the State without the matter being referred to the Advisory Board. Which is the most appropriate provision of the Constitution of India he should take recourse to?

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In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court introduced the present collegiums system of appointment and transfer of Judges?

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The President gives his resignation to the-

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Which one of the following is not a ground on which a reasonable restrictions on the right to freedom of speech and expression can be imposed;

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The jurisdiction of Supreme Court to hear an appeal by special leave is very wide. State in which of the following cases, no appeal even by special leave lies to the Supreme Court

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Which Constitution Amendment Act relating to appointments of judges came for consideration of the Supreme Court and was struck down, being in violation of the basic feature doctrine of the Constitution of India?

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Which Amendment Act was an off-shoot of the problem of national integration which the country was facing in sixties, enables the State to impose by law reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the fundamental right to freedom guaranteed in Article 19 in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India?

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For prevention of corruption, provisions have been made under which of the legislations?
1. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
2. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
3. The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
Choose the correct answer from the following:

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Which of the following fundamental right is not available to a foreigner in India?

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Which of the following does not constitute the Electoral College for electing the President of India?

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Who among the following got the Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India?

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The National Commission for SCs presents an annual report to which of the following?

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A Professor of a University, who is an eminent jurist, is eligible to be appointed as a judge of the

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Which one of the following provisions of the Constitution of India was the last provision held to be unconstitutional?

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‘Doctrine of pleasure’ was introduced in:

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Which of the following article deals with the election of the Vicepresident?

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Match the following:

List I
List II

a. Government of India Act, 1858
1. Absolute imperial control

b. Indian Councils Act, 1861
2. Non-official members in Governor General’s Executive Council

c. Indian Council Act, 1909
3. Separate representation of Muslim Community

d. Government of India Act, 1919
4. Dyarchy in the Provinces

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A legal system which works to ensure a fair division of social benefits and burdens among the member of a community. It serves to secure a balance and equilibrium among the members of the society. What is the; name of this legal system?

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The Fundamental rights secured to the individual are

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The Plan of 1772 under the territories of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa were divided in districts and in each district a collector was appointed. Such plan was drafted under the Chairmanship of

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In which case the Supreme Court acknowledged that the Indian Constitution had conceived a quasi federal policy ?

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In which Constitutional Amendment Act Sikkim was made full-fledged State of the Union of India?

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How many judges of the Supreme Court were superseded in the appointment of Justice A. N. Ray as the Chief Justice of India?

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Kharak Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 1963 SC 1295, is a case on constitutionality of

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The words ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ were added to the Indian Constitution in 1975 by amending the

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Under which Article of the Constitution, a Commission to investigate the conditions of Backward Classes can be appointed by the President of India?

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The President can remove the Chairman or any other member of UPSC in accordance with

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The mind of the makers of Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

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What’s delegated legislation means

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Consider the following statements and identify the answer using the code given below:
Statement I: The principle of equality before law and equal protection of laws means that equals must be treated equally
Statement II: All persons are not equal by nature, attainment or circumstances

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The Fundamental Right enshrined under Article 19(1)(f) was omitted by:

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The Crown took the Government of India into its own hands by

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Which of the following statements regarding the ‘advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court’ is correct:
1. The opinion of Supreme Court may be sought by the President on any question of law or fact
2. In case the opinion of the Supreme Court is sought it is bound to give
3. The advice given by Supreme Court on matters referred to it is binding on the President
4. Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court can also be exercised over disputes arising out of references made over preconstitutional treaties

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The term ‘Economic Justice’ in the Preamble to the Constitution of India is a resolution for

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What do you understand by ‘horizontal application of rights’?

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In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court has held in strong words that “imposing the mother tongue as the medium on instruction violates the fundamental rights.”?

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It has been said that the doctrine of ‘precedent’ is of antiquity while the doctrine of ‘stare decisis’ is relatively modem.
The emergence of the doctrine of ‘stare decisis’ was related to:

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The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India under Article 32 of the Constitution of India is not wider than that of the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts under Article 226 because the High Courts may exercise this power in relation to:

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Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Right

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When the Supreme Court sits to determine any question involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution or for tendering its advice, the minimum number of judges to constitute the Bench should be

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It is obligatory on the part of detaining authority to give to a person in preventive detention

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The Chairman of Union Public Service Commission is appointed by:

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For approval or extension of emergency under Article 352 it is required that there should be

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In 1971, a new Article 31C inserted in the Constitution which provides that a law giving effect to the Directive Principles specified in Article 39 (b) and (c) will not be void on the ground of contravention of Article 14, 19 or 31. This insertion was made by which of the following Amendments?

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The Supreme Court does not have original jurisdiction regarding a dispute between:

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The ordinance issuing power of the Governor of a State is contained in which Article of the Constitution?

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State which of the following statements is incorrect

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According to Article 30 of Constitution ‘minorities’ have the right for the administration of educational institutions

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Consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
2. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other State on the other.
3. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any corporation of Individual one side and one or more States on the other.
4. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between two or more States.
Which of these statements are correct?

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The Goods and Service Tax was introduced by:

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Which of the following is/are not within the jurisdiction of Right to Information Act?
1. The Supreme Court of India
2. Rajiv Gandhi Foundation
3. President of India
Choose the correct answer:

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The “Directive Principles of State Policy” under the Constitution of India aim at creating a

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For making reservation in promotion in public employment under Article 16 of the Constitution of India, which of the following are the essential requirements?
1. Backwardness
2. Inadequate representation
3. Maintenance of efficiency in service
Select the correct answer:

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In which case, the Supreme Court gave ‘Doctrine of Prospective Overruling’

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Which is the correct language of Article 20(2) of the Constitution?

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The amendment procedure laid down in the Constitution of India is on the pattern of

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Who can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights?

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In issuing one of the writs, the Supreme Court observes that: “The respondent as not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising.”
This observation can be identified as which of the following Writs?

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In case of John Vallamattom v. Union of India, AIR 2003 SC 2902, the Supreme Court held that Section 118of the Indian Succession Act is violative of the Article

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Match the following:

List I
List II

a. National Emergency
1. Article 316

b. President’s rule
2. Article 360

c. Financial Emergency
3. Article 356

d. Public Service Commission for Union
4. Article 352

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In which of the following circumstances, preventive detention can be enforced as per Article 22 of the Constitution?

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Who enjoys the legislative powers?

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Which Act divided legislative powers between the Centre and Provinces?

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The Supreme Court collegium puts on hold the elevation of which judge as an Apex Court judge?

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Which of the following school in jurisprudence encompasses the ‘functional approach’?

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Which of the following language is not a part of Eighth Schedule?

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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Choose one:

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Which article provides Right to Constitutional Remedies?

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India is Sovereign because-

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Which provisions were struck down in the case of Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India, (2016) 5 SCC 1?

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Which of the following are included in the

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For how much period, the President can appoint additional and acting judges in High Courts?

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What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa and Mizoram?

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In which one of the following cases it was held that telephone tapping is an invasion of right to privacy?

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How many members of Rajya Sabha can be nominated by the President of India from amongst persons who have distinguished themselves in art, literature, social service etc.

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In which of the following case Supreme Court has ruled by majority that Parliament can not amend Fundamental rights exercising its power under Article, 368.

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The seat of a Member of Parliament may not become vacant if he/she:

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The protection and improvement of environment including forests and wildlife of the country are in

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Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for appointment of District Judges?

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Which among the following was the first attempt to regulate the affairs of English East India Company in India?

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The press has no fundamental right to publish the proceeding of the legislature because:

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Who among of these determines the question whether iJmember of Lok Sabha has become subject to disqualification on the ground of defection in term of the 10th schedule of the Constitution

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Which of the following is not correct regarding Legislation and Precedent?

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In which one of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India refuse to exercise its power to issue directions to do complete justice in a case pending before it?

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The President of India has power to make special address of both the Houses of Parliament under which Article of Indian Constitution?

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Articles 20-22 relate to the fundamental right to life and personal liberty. These rights are available to

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From where did the Drafting Committee borrow the expression “except according to procedure established by law” for Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?

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Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the validity of any law relating to delimitation of Constituencies made under Article 327 of the Constitution of India?

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All civil and judicial authorities in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court has been prescribed under . . . . . . . .

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Starred questions requires

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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer:
Assertion (A): No person to be eligible for election in, or to claim to be included in a special electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.
Reason (R): Above statement is title of Article 325 of the Indian Constitution.

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Adherence to precedent is called the doctrine of

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Procedure established by law under Article 21 would have the same effect as due process of law. This is established under

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The Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act, 2011 altered the State of Orissa as

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Under the Constitution of India freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion is subject to:

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Within the meaning of under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution the Parliament by law may/can:

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In which of the following Lists of Indian Constitution is the subject of ‘social security and social insurance’ included

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The Preamble of Constitution of India includes all the following except.

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