Which one of the following statements are true with regard to the Fundamental Right of the minorities in educational matters?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 3
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To review the financial position of which one among the following, the Governor of a State has power to constitute a Finance Commission?
A. Panchayatsonly
B. Municipalbodies only
C. State
D. Both Panchayats and Municipal bodies
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Fundamental Duties of citizens
A. Are contained in Schedule IX of the Constitution
B. Lie scattered throughout the Constitution
C. Are contained in Part IVA of the Constitution
D. None of the above
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In which one of the following cases Supreme Court had held that "States" do not enjoy sovereignty under the Indian Constitution as it does not provide for a federal character in the strict sense?
A. In re Berubari Union
B. State of West Bengal v. Union of India
C. State of Bombay v. R. M. D. Chamarbaugwala
D. Sankari Prasad v. Union of India
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In which of the following case the Supreme Court held that-"While guaranteeing the fundamental right to the freedom of religion, Explanation II to Article 25(2)(b) made it clear that reference to Hindus shall be construed as including a reference to persons professing the Sikh, Jain or Buddhist religion, and the reference to Hindu religious Institutions shall be construed accordingly"?
A. CWT v. R. Shridharan, (1976) SCC (4) 489
B. Shastri Yagna Purishdasji v. Muldas Brudardas Vaishya, AIR 1966 SC 1119
C. Bai Vajia v. Thakarbhai Chalbhai, (1979) 3 SCC 300
D. Beni Bai v. Raghubir Prasad, (1999) 3 SCC 234
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Which of the following Article of the Constitution uses the term 'martial law'?
A. Article 33
B. Article 34
C. Article 352
D. Article 353
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Match
List I with
List Il and select the correct answer:
List I (Writ) List II (Matter in dispute)
a. Habeas Corpus
1. Appointment of a university teacher
b. Mandamus
2. Custody of a child by parents
c. Quo Warranto
3. Violation of natural justice
d. Certiorari
4. Refund of money illegally collected of money illegally collected as cess by taxing authority
A. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
B. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
C. a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
D. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
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That "no person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself" is a/an:
A. Directive Principle which the State should apply while enacting criminal laws
B. Human right under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to which India is a party
C. Fundamental right
D. Ordinary Constitutional right
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The Preamble to the Constitution of India:
A. Contains the Resolution to constitute India into inter alia a Socialist Republic, since the framing of the Constitution
B. The word 'Socialist' was incorporated in the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment with effect from 3rd January, 1977
C. Never contained the word 'Socialist'
D. The word 'Socialist' was dropped by the 42nd Amendment (supra)
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Retirement age of Supreme Court Judges is
A. 62 years
B. 60 years
C. 58 years
D. 65 years
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Provision of the Indian Constitution relating to the formation of new States can be amended by
A. 2 /3 rd majority of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament provided they also constitute the majority of total membership of each House
B. A Parliamentary resolution which should be ratified by majority of State Legislatures
C. A simple majority in each House of Parliament
D. 3 /4 th majority in each House of Parliament
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Who allocates and reshuffles the portfolios among ministers of state legislative assembly?
A. Parliament
B. President
C. Governor
D. Chief Minister
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The Prime Minister is responsible to the
A. Council of Ministers
B. President
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Lok Sabha
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The President can obtain opinion of the Supreme Court in which of the following cases?
A. Where he is advised by the Cabinet of Ministers to refer the matter to the court for its opinion
B. Where he is advised by the Prime Minister to refer the matter to the court for its opinion
C. Where the question of law or fact has arisen or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the court
D. None of the above
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What in provision Article 20(2)?
A. Ex-Post Facto
B. Double Jeopardy
C. Self-conviction
D. None of these
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The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission is appointed by
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Vice President
D. Council of Ministers
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On Whom does the Constitution confer special responsibility for the enforcement of fundamental rights?
A. Parliament
B. Supreme Court
C. President
D. State legislature
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The prohibition against prosecution and punishment for the same offence more than once:
A. Is a principle of natural justice
B. Is contained in the Indian Penal Code
C. Is contained in the Constitution of India
D. Is a principle evolved by the Courts
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. All Fundamental Rights are suspended
B. All Fundamental Rights except Articles 20 and 21 are suspended
C. All Fundamental Rights except Articles 19 and 20 are suspended
D. All Fundamental Rights except Articles 21 and 22 are suspended
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Point out the incorrect pair
A. Article 230 ⇔ Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union Territories
B. Article 256 ⇔ Power of Union to issue directions
C. Article 292 ⇔ Borrowing by States
D. Article 312 ⇔ All-India Services
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