Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) . Read the statements and choose the correct answer:Assertion (A): Austinian theory of law does not properly explain constitutional law, customary law and judicial precedents.Reason (R): Constitutional law, customary law and judicial precedents do not share the same pedigree as statutory law.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is true, but R is true
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Who allocates portfolios among the Ministers
A. Prime Minister
B. President at his discretion
C. President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
D. Speaker
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According to Dr. Subrahmaniamswami v. State of Kerala, WP (C) No. 35180 of 2009 (S), use of Islamic principles in financial services where State has a share:
A. Will be violative of the principles of secularism
B. Will not be violative of the principles of secularism
C. Left Undecided
D. Will be violative of the Basic Structure
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In which of the following months Quami Ekta Week or National Integration Week is celebrated every year?
A. October
B. November
C. December
D. January
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The minimum age to become member in the Council of States is:
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. None of the above
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In India, the Union Government cannot issue directions to the States in which one of the following cases?
A. Protection of railways falling within the State
B. To ensure compliance with laws made by Parliament
C. To ensure that the exercise of Executive Power of the Union is not impeded
D. To ensure that water of inter-State rivers is not unduly exploited
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Is a writ petition for mandamus maintainable in any of the following cases?
A. Against a citizen for performance of his fundamental duties
B. Against a private University established by an Act of State Legislature
C. Against a private trust running coaching classes
D. Against a lawyer restraining him from filing public interest litigations
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Issuance of writ of mandamus relates to . . . . . . . .
A. Non performance of private duty
B. Specific performance of contract
C. Non-performance of public duty
D. None of the above
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. . . . . . . . of the Constitution of India provides that subject to the other provisions of the part XIII, trade Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free. Fill in the blank from the following:
A. Article 300
B. Article 300A
C. Article 301
D. Article 203
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The term 'State' in connection with the Directive Principles
A. Has a meaning given to it in reference to fundamental rights
B. Means only Union and State Legislature
C. Means all three organs of the Government
D. Means the same thing as in connection with the fundamental rights
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The salary of the President is taken from
A. Prime Minister's fund
B. Consolidated fund
C. Contingency fund
D. None of these
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When a Bill passed by the State Legislature attempts to take away the powers of the High Court and is presented before the Governor for his assent, he:
A. May give his assent
B. May withhold his assent
C. Is bound to return the Bill for reconsideration
D. Is bound to reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President
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Which provisions of the Constitution of India are applicable to both the High Courts and the Supreme Court?
A. Those relating to appointment of judges
B. Those relating to removal of judges
C. Those relating to salary of judges
D. Those relating to right to practise
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
A. Writ of certiorari lies against private domestic tribunals
B. Writ of certiorari and prohibition lie against inferior courts of law and tribunals
C. Writ of certiorari and prohibition lie against any public authority which is required to act fairly
D. Writ of certiorari and prohibition lie against any authority which violates principles of natural justice provide that it has the duty to act fairly
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For what period does the Vice President of India hold office?
A. 5 years
B. Till the age of 65 years
C. 6 years
D. 2 years
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The Tenth Schedule was appended with the Constitution of India:
A. By the Constitution (Fifty-Second Amendment) Act, 1985
B. By the Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976
C. By the Constitution (Thirty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1975
D. By none from the above
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The President of India does not have the power of
A. Summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit
B. Remove a Minister from Union Council of Ministers
C. Dissolve both Houses of Parliament
D. Prorogue the Houses or either House
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Regional Election Commissioners can be appointed by
A. Chief Election Commissioner
B. President, in consultation with the Election Commission
C. Election Commission
D. President, with the consent of the Rajya Sabha
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Which of the following incorporates Montague-Chelmsford Reforms?
A. The Constitution of India
B. The Government of India Act of 1935
C. The Government of India Act of 1919
D. The Charter Act of 1833
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How many types of writ can the Supreme Court issue for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
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