The President has been authorized by Article 143 to refer to the Supreme Court a question of law or fact, which in his opinion is of such nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain its opinion upon it. Such opinions of the Supreme court is binding on:
A. All the courts within the territory of India
B. The Supreme Court itself in similar future cases
C. The President
D. None of the above
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How many parliaments are there in the Inter Parliamentary Union at present?
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It has been held by the Supreme Court that appointment of the candidates in excess of the notified vacancies is a denial and deprivation of the fundamental rights under article 14 read with article 16 (1) of the constitution in:
A. Kerala Public Service Commission v. Dr. Kanjamma A lex
B. Ashok Kumar v. Chairman, Banking Service Recruitment Board
C. State of Karnataka v. A. B. Ongale
D. M. D. Kasekar v. Vishwanath Pandu Barde
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According to Article 23, the following are prohibited
A. Traffic in human beings, beggary, slavery and bonded labour
B. Monopoly of trade
C. Sale of incenses
D. Visit to terrorist infected areas
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The supreme Court is established under following article:
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The President's rule in a state can be continued at a stretch for a maximum period of
A. 4 years
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 1 years
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Right to Education is a fundamental right emanating from right to:
A. Freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a)
B. Culture and education under Article 29 and 30
C. Life and personal liberty under Article 21
D. Equality before law and equal protection of the laws under Article 14
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In which of the contingencies Articles 31A(a) of Indian-Constitution applies.
A. Acquisition of an estate
B. Extinguishment of right in an estate
C. Modification of right in an estate
D. All of the above
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In which of the following articles of the Constitution of India the 'Doctrine of Pleasure' is provided?
A. Article 309
B. Article 312
C. Article 310
D. Article 311
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Which Constitutional Amendment Act, provided reservation in admissions in private unaided educational institutions for students belonging to scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes?
A. 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
B. 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005
C. 94th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2006
D. 95th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2009
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Which among the following has the power to extend functions of the State Public Service Commission?
A. The Governor
B. The State Legislator
C. The Chief Minister
D. The Advocate General
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In relation to affiliation of educational institutions with a University, the Supreme Court has pointed out that:
A. Grant of affiliation is purely a discretionary power of the State
B. Affiliation being a Fundamental Right cannot be denied
C. If an institution fulfils the condition of affiliation, the same must be given and there cannot be any discrimination
D. If policy of the Government does not permit affiliation, the same may be refused
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Match the following:
1. Territorial nexus : States are bound under the Centre's dominion
2. Pith and Substance : Central and State Acts are distinguished according to their object
3. Colourable Legislation : Everybody is punished for contempt
4. Repugnancy : Where new Acts are enforced, the repealing Acts have no value
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 3 and 4
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Which of the following statements is correct?
A. A litigant cannot seek equitable remedies as a matter of right as such remedies are at the discretion of the court
B. A litigantcan seek equitable remedies as a matter of right as such remedies are duty of the court
C. There is distinction between legal interest and equitable interest in India
D. Statutory provisions shall apply only to legal interest and not to equitable interest in India
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According to the Constitution 86th amendment of 2002 it is the fundamental duties of a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child:
A. Ward between the age of 6 to 14 years
B. Ward between the age of 6 to 12 years
C. Ward between the age of 6 to 10 years
D. Ward between the age of 6 to 9 years
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Which article starts with "Subject to public order, morality & health".
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 28
D. Article 25
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Match
List I with
List II and select the correct answer:
List I
List II
a. Independence of Judiciary
1. Administrative adjudication
b. Executive Legislation
2. Parliamentary form of government
c. Quasi-judicial Function
3. Appointment and transfer of Judges
d. Collective Responsibility
4. Ordinance
A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
B. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
D. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of the
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
C. President of India
D. Lok Sabha Speaker
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The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court was adopted from the Constitution of
A. Germany
B. US
C. Australia
D. Canada
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The limit imposed on 'investigatory journalism' primarily flows from:
1. The right to reputation
2. The right to privacy
3. The law of Contempt of Court
A. Only 3
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
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