The validity of the Constitution 24th Amendment Act, was challenged in
A. Golak Nath Case
B. Keshwanad Bharati Case
C. Indira Nehru Gandhi Case
D. Minerva Mills Case
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Which one of the following is not a Money Bill?
A. A Bill which proposes for the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India
B. A Bill which proposes to exempt income from tax up to 10 lakh rupees
C. A Bill dealing with the custody cf consolidated fund
D. A Bill which proposes to give power to Municipal Corporation of Delhi to realize extra fund by way of raising existing vehicle entry fee in Delhi from other States
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On which of the following basis the seats are reserved for the SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies?
A. Area
B. Population
C. Gender
D. Locality
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The maximum period of duration under Article 356 clause (4) of the Constitution may be up to
A. 1 year
B. 5 year
C. 3 year
D. 4 year
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
In T. M. A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka, Unnikrishan v. State of Andhra Pradesh was
A. Overruled
B. Followed
C. Partly overruled
D. Not mentioned
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Appointment of receiver
A. Can be claimed as a matter or right
B. Is mandatory
C. Is discretionary
D. None of these
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Finance Commission consists of
A. Five members
B. Four whole time members
C. Chairman and four members
D. A Chairman and three other members
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The question whether the Preamble of the Constitution of India can be amended under the Article 368 of the Constitution of India was raised for the first time before Supreme Court in which one of the following cases?
A. In re Berubari Union
B. Golak Nath v. State of Punjab
C. Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
D. Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain
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Which decision of the Apex Court enunciated the doctrine of 'basic structure' of the Constitution of India?
A. l. C. Golak Nath v. State of Punjab
B. Kesavananda Bharti v. State of Kerala
C. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
D. Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Rajnarain
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How many members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every two years?
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The Centre can legislate on the subjects of State List
A. If the Parliament passes a resolution declaring it is essential to do so in national interest
B. If the President issues an order to this effect in the plea of national interest
C. If the Supreme Court grants necessary authority to Parliament
D. If the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by 2 /3 rd majority declaring to legislate on the subject of State List in national interest
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Which one of the following has been considered as Authority of Power
A. Supreme Court of India
B. Parliament of India
C. President of India
D. Constitution of India
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Who determines the salary, allowances and other service conditions of the Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner?
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Central Government
D. None of the above
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Portfolios are allocated to Ministers by:
A. The President
B. The Speaker
C. The Prime Minister
D. None of these
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Which one of the following statements is correct
A. Preamble of the Constitution is the part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368
B. Preamble of the Constitution is not a part of the Constitution and cannot be amended
C. Preamble is the part of the Constitution and can be amended only if no change in the basic structure is made
D. Preamble can be amended by Parliament simply by an objective resolution
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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that "Basic structure" of the Constitution of India cannot be amended by exercising the power of amendment under Article 368 . . . . . . . .
A. Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan
B. Sankari Prasad v. Union of India
C. Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
D. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
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The proximity test was held in the case of
A. Booker v. Wenborn
B. Rylands v. Fletcher
C. Vaughan v. Menlove
D. Donoghue v. Stevenson
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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer
Assertion (A): The Constitution of India under Article 40 states that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self government.
Reason (R): This directive gives an assurance that every village where maximum people live, has to be made an autonomous republic, self-sufficient self-sustaining and capable of managing its own affairs.
A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
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Under the Constitution of India. The President-
A. Is eligible for re-election
B. Is not eligible for re-election
C. There is no such provision
D. None of the above
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Match
List I with
List II and select the correct answer:
List I
List II
a. Article 50
1. Impeachment of the President
b. Article 143
2. Separation between judiciary and Executive
c. Article 61
3. Functions of Public Service Commission
d. Article 320
4. Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
A. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
B. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
C. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
D. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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