The Eight Schedule of the Constitution of India provides for
A. Panchayat Raj
B. Anti Defection
C. Validation of certain Acts and Regulations
D. Official Languages
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A pamphlet invokes the reader to join a total and violent struggle to bring about a revolution. The author is prosecuted for sedition under Section 124A of IPC. The Penal provision and proceeding there under are challenged by the author as violative of his fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. Is the challenge legally tenable?
A. Yes, because the provision is violative of Article 19(1)
B. Yes, because the provision is invalid as it is an old law of British times which ceased to have any effect after 26-1-1950
C. No, because the provision is valid as it is saved under Article 19 (2). Imposing a reasonable restriction in the interest of public order
D. No because the provision is valid as it is a reasonable restriction on freedom of speech and expression in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
Emergency shall:
A. Be proclaimed by the President on his satisfaction
B. Be proclaimed by the President on the basis of the recommendation of the Union Cabinet
C. Be declared under Article 353
D. Continue for a maximum period of three years
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A proclamation under Article 356 may be issued by the President
A. Only on receipt of a report from the Governor recommending issuance of such proclamation
B. On receipt of a report from the Governor or even suo moto if he is satisfied that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
C. Only if the communication has been received by him conveying the decision of Union Cabinet for the purpose
D. None of the above
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"Right to Education" as Fundamental Right was added in the Constitution by which of the following Constitutional Amendment?
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Consider the following statements about the residuary powers of the legislations:
1. The Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in List II or List III.
2. State Legislatures have exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter enumerated in List-II.
3. The Parliament as well as State Legislatures have exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in List II or List III.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3
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The Supreme Court of India enunciated the doctrine of 'basic structure of the Constitution' in
A. Golaknath case in 1967
B. Sajjan Singh case in 1965
C. Sankari Prasad case in 1951
D. Keshvananda Bharti case in 1973
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"India that is Bharat shall be a union of states". From which Constitution was adopted the words "union of states"?
A. US
B. French
C. Swiss
D. Canada
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Trafficking in Human Being is declared prohibited by which article of Indian Constitution?
A. Article 21 (A)
B. Article 23
C. Article 22
D. Article 24
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The principle of Law of Taxation that "No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law". It is contained under
A. Article 265 of the Constitution
B. Article 300 of the Constitution
C. Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution
D. Article 285 of the Constitution
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The fundamental right available only to a citizen of India is the right under Article
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that 'the state shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code, throughout the territory of India?'
A. Article 25 of the Constitution
B. Article 37 of the Constitution
C. Article 44 of the Constitution
D. Article 45 of the Constitution
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The power of judicial review means:
A. The power of the courts to define and interpret Constitution
B. The powers of the courts to declare null and void any legislative or executive act, Which is against the provisions of the Constitution
C. The power of the judiciary to define and interpret laws
D. The power of the courts to legislate when there is no statutory provision
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Match
List I with
List II and select the correct answer:
List I
List II
a. Waiver of Fundamental Rights
1. Prafulla Kumar v. Bank of Khulna
b. Territorial nexus
2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
c. Harmonious Construction
3. Basheshar Nath v. Commissioner of Income Tax
d. Prospective Overruling
4. Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan
A. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
B. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
C. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
D. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
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If the Prime Minister is a member of the Rajya Sabha?
A. He/she has to get elected to the Lok Sabha within six months
B. He/she can declare the government's policies only in the Rajya Sabha
C. He/she cannot vote in a no confidence motion
D. He/she cannot take part in the budget deliberations in the Lok Sabha
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Who among the following is appointed as the Returning Officer in President Elections?
A. Election Commissioner
B. Lok Sabha Secretary General
C. Lok Sabha speaker
D. Aperson nominated by Election Commission
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Which article provides that employment of children in hazardous factory is prohibited?
A. Article 21
B. Article 22
C. Article 23
D. Article 24
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A member of a State Assembly can be disqualified by the
A. Governor
B. Governor in consultation with the Election Commission
C. Election Commission
D. Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
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Which one is correct statement
A. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is elected by elected members of Rajya Sabha
B. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides over the joint Session of both Houses of Parliament
C. The electoral college for election of Vice-President is same as that for election of President
D. The nominated members of both Houses have voting right in the election of Vice-President but not President
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A. Where a court is not competent to frame charge in an offence it shall not be competent to permit, withdrawing from prosecution
B. The Public Prosecutor is bound to receive instructions from the government and such instructions would not amount to an extraneous influence
C. An order granting permission to withdraw the prosecution solely on the ground that where about of the accused was not available, is permissible
D. The Magistrate has discretion to grant or refuse permission to withdraw the prosecution
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