Which one of the following statements with regard to the pardoning power of the Governor is correct?
A. The Governor can pardon the death sentence
B. The Governor has no power in relation to death sentence
C. The Governor can only suspend or remit the death sentence
D. The Governor can only suspend, remit or commutethe death sentence
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Article 48A and Article 51A(g) were inserted in the Constitution by
A. The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1978
B. The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976
C. The Constitution (43rd Amendment) Act, 1978
D. The Constitution (44th Amendment) Act, 1978
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Which one of the following is not a function of the Union Public Service Commission?
A. It conducts examinations for the appointments to the service of the Union
B. It shall be consulted on all disciplinary matter affecting person serving the Government of India
C. It shall be consulted on all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving the Government of India
D. It shall be consulted cases as regards the reservation of posts for backward classes. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
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In which case section 42 was challenged before the Supreme Court on the basis of 'freedom of trade and commerce'?
A. Yaswant Sone Workers v. State of U. P
B. State of Tripura v. Sudhir Ranjan Nath
C. Banwari Seva Ashram v. State of Uttar Pradesh
D. Ambica Quarry Works v. State of Gujarat
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Who among the following expressed the view that the Indian Constitution is federal as much as it establishes what may be called a dual polity?
A. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B. Sir William Ivor Jennings
C. Sir B. N. Rau
D. Prof. K. C. Wheare
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In which case it was held that "taking specimen fingerprints and handwritings from accused is not hit by Article 20(3) as being "witness against himself"
A. State through SPE & CBI, Andhra Pradesh v. M. Krishna Mohan
B. Jaya Sinha v. State of Karnataka
C. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Raj Kumari
D. None of the above
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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution provides for the establishment of inter-State Council?
A. Article 261
B. Article 262
C. Article 263
D. Article 264
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Comptroller and Auditor General of India is a constitutional post as per provisions of the Indian Constitution under
A. Article 248
B. Article 148
C. Article 348
D. Article 138
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Which of the following sections of citizens should be excluded from the benefits of reservations according to the principles of 'Creamy Layer' as propounded by the Supreme Court in Mandal Commission judgment?
1. Advanced sections among the other Backward Classes
2. Advanced sections among the Scheduled Castes
3. Advanced sections among the Schedule Tribes
4. Advanced sections among the economically backward classes
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 3
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Article 343 of the Constitution declares Hindi as the
A. National language
B. State language
C. Administrative language of the Union
D. Official language of the Union
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Highest law officer of state is
A. Attorney-General
B. Advocate-General
C. Solicitor-General
D. None of the above
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Match
List I with
List II and select the correct answer:
List I (Article of the Constitution of India)
List II (Subject)
a. Clause (1) of Article 20
1. Administration of minority educational institutions
b. Clause (2) of Article 30
2. Equal opportunity in State employment
c. Clause (1) of Article 16
3. Retrospective operation of criminal law
d. Clause (1) of Article 15
4. Protection against discrimination
A. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
B. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
C. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
D. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
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In which case, the Supreme Court for the first time laid down two elements, viz. the connection must be real and not illusory and the liability sought to be imposed must be pertinent to that connection, with regard to territorial nexus?
A. State of Bihar v. Charusila Dasi
B. State of Bombay v. R. M. D. Chamarbaugwala
C. Tata Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. v. State of Bihar
D. Deoki Nandan v. Murlidhar
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Who out of the following nominates the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament?
A. Prime Minister of India
B. President of India
C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
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By 86th Amendment Act, 2002, the newly added fundamental duty is:
A. To develop scientific temper
B. To protect and improve natural environment
C. To provide opportunities to educate child
D. To safeguard public property
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Which one out of the following combinations is correct
A. B. R. Ambedkar ⇔ President of Constituent Assembly
B. Rajendra Prasad ⇔ Nominated President of the Constituent Assembly
C. G. V. Mavalankar ⇔ First Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. Jawaharlal Nehru ⇔ First leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha
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Provisions Relating to Relations Between Centre and States are mentioned in
A. Part VIII of the Constitution
B. Part IX of the Constitution
C. Part X of the Constitution
D. Part XI of the Constitution
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The right guaranteed under Article 32 can be suspended
A. By the Parliament
B. By the State Legislature
C. By the Supreme Court of India
D. When proclamation of emergency is in operation
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The minimum age of qualify for election to Lok Sabha is
A. 35 years
B. 25 years
C. 21 years
D. 18 years
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Sarkaria Commission was set to review the relations between:
A. The Prime Minister and president
B. Legislature and Executive
C. Executive and Judiciary
D. Centre and the States
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