Under Article 74 of the Constitution of India, there shall be a council of ministers to aid and advice the President who shall act in accordance with such advice. In which one of the following case, the President is not bound by the advise of the council of ministers?
A. Dismissal of a civil servant in the interest of security of state
B. Dismissal of a state government for failure of constitutional machinery in the state
C. Promulgation of an Ordinance when both Houses of Parliament are not in session
D. While deciding a question regarding disqualification of a Member of Parliament
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Which among the following is not created by the Constitution
A. Planning Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. Election Commission
D. UPSC
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Is the Preamble a part of the Constitution?
A. It is the part of the Constitution
B. It is not the part of the Constitution
C. Still this question is to be decided by the court
D. None of the above
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Joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament may be called by the?
A. Speaker
B. Chairman
C. President
D. Prime Minister
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What is the minimum age for a person to become member of Legislative Council?
A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. Not prescribed in the Constitution
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Which constitutional amendment had given the primacy to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?
A. 39th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 24th Amendment
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The UPSC has advisory power in the following matters
A. Methods of recruitment to civil service
B. Disciplinary matters affecting a public servant
C. In A only
D. In both A and B
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Article 16(4) refers to . . . . . . . .
A. Meritorious representation
B. Adequate representation
C. Numerical representation
D. Proportionate representation
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A retired Judge of the High Court cannot
A. Practise in the Supreme Court
B. Practise in any High Court in India
C. Practise in the High Court from where he has retired
D. None of the above
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A command asking a public authority to perform its public duty is called the writ of
A. Habeas corpus
B. Quo warranto
C. Mandamus
D. Prohibition
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The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The House of the People
D. The Parliament
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Gunupati v. Najizul Hasan deals with:
A. Presidents' election
B. Privileges of the legislature
C. Pardoning power
D. Office of profit
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution authorizes the President of India to suspend the Fundamental Rights?
A. Article 359
B. Article 369
C. Article 379
D. Article 370
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Point out the incorrect match
A. G. K. Krishnan v. State of Tamil Nadu ⇔ freedom of trade
B. K. C. Gajapati Narayan Deo v. State of Orissa ⇔ residuary powers
C. Zaverbhai v. State of Bombay ⇔ repugnancy
D. State of Bombay v. F. N. Balsara ⇔ Doctrine of Severability
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Sikkim's special status is mentioned in which of the following articles
A. Article 371
B. Article 371A
C. Article 371C
D. Article 371F
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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India recognizes the "Doctrine of Double Jeopardy"?
A. Article 22(2)
B. Article 21(2)
C. Article 20(2)
D. None of these
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Match
List-I with
List-II and give the correct answer:
List I (Added/Amended Provisions) List II (Amendment)
a. Article 15 clause providing For special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes.
1. 25th Amendment Act, 1971
b. Article 13 clause (4) providing for Nothing apply to any Constitutional amendment.
2. Constitution (85th Amendment) Act 2001
c. Article 16 clause (4) providing For consequential seniority With promotion to SC/ST.
3. Constitution (86th Amendment) Act 2002
d. Article 21 A providing for For Right to Education As Fundamental Right
4. Constitution (1st Amendment) Act 1951
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
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Which of the following Fundamental Rights is enforceable against private individuals?
A. Fundamental Rights are not enforceable against private individuals
B. All are enforceable against private individuals
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
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The Supreme Court has directed the Law Commission of India to examine various issues relating to the working of Tribunals including the desirability of providing statutory appeals directly to Supreme Courts from orders of Tribunals on issues not affecting national or public interest and other aspects of statutory framework in respect of Tribunals in
A. Devika Biswas v. Union of India
B. M. S. Kazi v. MES
C. Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India
D. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. v. Essar Power Ltd
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The administrative expenses of the Supreme Court including all salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of the officers and servants of the court, shall be charged upon:
A. Contingency fund of India
B. Consolidated fund of India
C. Taxes levied by Union of India
D. Consolidated fund of States
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