The Preamble to the Indian Constitution aims at securing
A. Dignity of individual and unity and integrity of the nation
B. Fundamental Rights to all individuals
C. Fundamental Rights to the citizens of India
D. Security of tenure to all government servants
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Which of the following committees of Parliament is concerned with the regularity and economy of expenditure of the Government
A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Estimates Committee
C. Committee on Public Undertakings
D. All of the above
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Under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution the Supreme Court has powers to review its decisions?
A. Article 135
B. Article 136
C. Article 137
D. Article 143
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Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
A. Vice President of India
B. President of India
C. Chief Minister of India
D. Prime Minister of India
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Consider the following objectives stated in the Preamble of the Constitution:
1. Equality of Status and of opportunity
2. Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual
3. Justice-social, economic and political
4. Liberty of thought, expression and belief
What is the correct order in which these find places in the Preamble?
A. 4-3-2-1
B. 2-3-1-4
C. 1-4-3-2
D. 3-4-1-2
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. The Constitution gives more importance to the society as a whole
B. The Constitution is individual centric or individual oriented
C. The Constitution is social-economic pattern of the society but ignores the individual
D. The Constitution has not ignored individual but has endeavoured to harmonise the individual interest with permanent interest of the community
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Which one of the following statements regarding 'Public Trust' Doctrine is not true:
A. It is based on legal theory of the ancient Roman Empire
B. The underlying idea of this doctrine is to develop trust among the public
C. Environment' bears a very close relationship to this doctrine
D. The doctrine enjoins upon the resources for the enjoyment of the general public
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The Union of India has power
A. To issue administrative directions to the States
B. To delegate administrative functions to the States
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
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Part IVA of the Indian Constitution dealing with 'Fundamental Duties' was added in the Constitution by
A. 24th Constitutional (Amendment) Act, 1971
B. 25th Constitutional (Amendment) Act, 1971
C. 42nd Constitutional (Amendment) Act, 1976
D. 44th Constitutional (Amendment) Act, 1978
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
The Speaker may be removed
A. By a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of total membership of the House
B. By a resolution of the House of the People passed by two-thirds majority of the members present and voting
C. By a resolution of the House of the People moved after 14 days' clear notice and passed by the majority of all the then members of the House
D. By a resolution of the House of the People moved after 14 days' clear notice and passed by two-thrids majority of members present and voting
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Article 14 does not encompass:
A. Equality before law
B. Equal protection of laws
C. Protection against arbitrary action
D. Protection of life and liberty
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Which one of the following judgment of the Supreme Court had raised the question whether the Act, providing for a State monopoly in a particular trade or business, was inconflict with the freedom of trade and commerce guaranteed by Article 301?
A. State of West Bengal v. Subodh Gopal
B. Dwarkadas v. Sholapur Spinning Co.
C. Saghir Ahmed v. State of Uttar Pradesh
D. Motilal v. State of Uttar Pradesh
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The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution was
A. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B. K. M. Munshi
C. Sir. A. Krishna Iyer
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The Chief Election Commissioner may be removed on the ground of violation of the Constitution
B. The Election Commission of India conducts the election of local bodies
C. Other Election Commissioner cannot be removed except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
D. Provision for the appointment of the Election Commissioner is given in Article 325 of the Constitution
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In which recent case it has been held that status of Scheduled Tribes to be determined with reference to the entries issued by State Government under the said 1950 Constitution order
A. Union of India v. S. Krishnan
B. State of Maharashtra v. Milind
C. Palgat Jilla Thandan Samudhaya Samrakshna Samithi v. State of Kerala
D. None of the above
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The total strength of the Rajya Sabha is
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A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judge of High Court unless, he is citizen of India and
A. Has held a judicial office in the territory of India for at least 10 years
B. Has been an Advocate of High Court for 10 years
C. Has been distinguished jurist
D. Has either held a judicial office for 10 years or has been an Advocate of a High Court for 10 years
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of protection in respect of conviction for offences?
A. Ex post facto penal laws-double jeopardy-self incrimination
B. Double jeopardy-ex post facto penal laws-self incrimination
C. Self incrimination-double jeopardy-ex post facto penal laws
D. Ex post facto penal laws-self incrimination-double jeopardy
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Which one of the following is correct? The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 was enacted
A. By the Parliament under Article 252(1) of the Constitution after securing enabling resolution from the States
B. By the Parliament invoking the power under Article 253 to make laws implementing decisions taken at International Conferences
C. By the states, as the executive functions under the Air Act are carried out by the State Pollution Control Board
D. By the Parliament based on the directions given by the Supreme Court
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Give the correct response-Article 15(1) prohibits that the state shall not discriminate against any citizen on ground only of-
A. Religion, race, sex and place of birth
B. Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth and descent
C. Religion, race, caste, creed, sex or place of birth
D. Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
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