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
A. Article 247
B. Article 246
C. Article 254
D. Article 253
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How many times has the Preamble of the Constitution of India been amended so far?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Never
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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
A. 1, 3, 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 3, 1, 2
D. 2, 1, 3
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Which among the following states has only one House i.e., Legislative Assembly?
A. West Bengal
B. Bihar
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
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The President of India can nominate
A. 10 members to Rajya Sabha
B. 10 members to Lok Sabha
C. 12 members to Rajya Sabha
D. 1 /4 th of the members of Rajya Sabha
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Constitution of India: The right of vote in India is-
A. Fundamental right
B. Natural right
C. Constitutional right
D. Legal right
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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
A. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
B. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
C. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
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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?
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 1
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. All are true
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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
A. Article 315(1)
B. Article 315(2)
C. Article 315(3)
D. Article 315(4)
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Which of the following writs may be issued by the High Court:
A. Prohibition
B. Mandamus
C. Certiorari
D. All of these
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The historical judgment on arrest and detention guidelines were issued by the Supreme Court in the year 1997 is
A. D. K. Basu v. State of West Bengal
B. Rudal Sah v. State of Bihar
C. Bhim Singh v. State of Jammu and Kashmir
D. Chairman, Railway Boardv. Chandrima
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Motion suggesting that expenditure earmarked for particular ministry should be reduced is known as
A. Adjournment motion
B. Cut motion
C. Privilege motion
D. Call of attention motion
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Which one of the following Parliamentary Committees in India acts as 'watch-dog' on departmental expenditure and irregularities
A. Estimates Committee
B. Committee on Public Undertakings
C. Public Accounts Committee
D. Committee on Public Assurances
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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
A. 1, 3, 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 3, 1, 2
D. 2, 1, 3
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true regarding 'Inter-State Council':
A. It is established under Article 263 of the Constitution
B. Decision on all questions are required to be taken in consensus
C. Decision of the Chairman is bound by the consensus
D. It is required to meet at least thrice every year
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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
A. Ayodhya issue
B. Delhi laws
C. Privileges
D. Judges appointment
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What kind of municipalities are provided for in Part IX-A to the Constitution of India?
A. Nagar panchayat
B. Municipal council
C. Municipal corporation
D. All of the above
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According to the Constitution of India, India is a
A. Sovereign socialist democratic republic
B. Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic
C. Sovereign socialist secular republic
D. Sovereign secular democratic republic
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Which assembly is presided over by a non-Member
A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. State Assembly
D. All of the above
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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:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
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