In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court directed closing down and demolition of shrimp Industries in coastal regulation zone and implement the "Precautionary principle "and "the polluter pays principle" and held them liable for payment of compensation for reversing the ecology and compensate the individual for loss suffered ?
A. M. C. Mehta vs. Union of India
B. S. Jaganath vs. Union of India
C. Church of God (Full Gospels) in India vs. K. K. R. Majestic colony Welfare Association
D. Vellore Citizen's Welfare Forum vs. Union of India
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The rights given under clauses (1) and (2) of Article 22 of the Constitution of India are not available to-
A. A person arrested for the offence of rape
B. An alien enemy
C. A person detained under preventive detention law
D. Both B and C
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The objectives laid down in Article 40 have been fulfilled by enacting the Constitution 73rd and 74th Amendments Act, 1992 known as the
A. Nationalisation of Banks Act, 1992
B. Nationalization of Insurance Companies Act, 1992
C. Withdrawal of Privy Purses Act, 1992
D. Panchayati and Nagarpalika Act, 1992
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According to which Article of the Constitution of India, the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all Courts within the territory of India?
A. Article 123
B. Article 136
C. Article 137
D. Article 141
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Right to form association under Article 19(3) of the Constitution includes
A. Right to strike
B. Right to collective bargaining
C. Right to lockout
D. None of these
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According to Supreme Court of India Jat community of various States is
A. Backward class under Article 16(4)
B. Not backward class under Article 16(4)
C. Mainly socially backward class
D. Not politically organised class
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In which year and by what amendment Article 21A was inserted?
A. 86th Amendment 2002
B. 89th Amendment 2002
C. 91st Amendment 2002
D. 93rd Amendment 2002
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India permits State to make special provision for children?
A. Article 21
B. Article 19(2)
C. Article 18
D. Article 15(3)
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India is Union of States. This means
A. That the Indian federation is not the result of an agreement between States
B. That the original federation of States gave way to Sovereign Republic
C. That the Constituent Assembly has created the unitary State of India
D. That the making of the Indian Union was preceded by the prolonged struggle for freedom from foreign rule
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Which out of the following is not covered under 'State' of Article 12 of the Constitution?
A. Central Govt.
B. State Govt.
C. University of Patna
D. A Deity
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The fundamental right can never be amended as it beyond the purview of the parliament', such ruling was given in
A. Keshwanand Bharti Case
B. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
C. Golaknath v. State of Kerala
D. Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narayan
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When the Court declares certain provisions of any Act invalid, it does not affect the validity of the Act, it remains as it is. It is . . . . . . . .
A. Doctrine of Severability
B. Doctrine of eclipse
C. Doctrine of prospective overruling
D. None of the above
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After the new provision made by the Vice-President Pension (Amendment) Act in December 2008 the pension of Vice-President of India is fixed
A. 50% of his monthly salary rather than Rs. 20,000 per month
B. 45% of his monthly salary rather than Rs. 20,000 per month
C. 40% of his monthly salary rather than Rs. 20,000 per month
D. 35% of his monthly salary rather than Rs. 20,000 per month
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In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court established the relationship between Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution?
A. R. C. Cooper v. Union of India
B. A. K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
C. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
D. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
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The President of India has the power to veto a Bill passed by the two Houses of the Parliament, but it can be over-ruled, if
A. The Parliament declares the Bill to be of national interests
B. The Bill is repassed by the two Houses of the Parliament
C. The Supreme Court declares the veto ultra vires
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. Ex-post facto laws
1. Indirect interference in the field of another Legislature
b. Colourable legislation
2. To maintain balance between provisions of law in case of conflict
c. Harmonious Construction
3. One cannot be punished for an act that was not declared as an offence at the time of doing the act
d. Severability
4. Only such provisions of an Act are void which are inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights
A. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
B. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
C. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
D. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
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Consider the following statements with regard to protection in respect of conviction for offences:
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 only
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In Hoechst Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. State of Bihar, the State made a law under Entry 54, List II and Center made a law under entry 33 of List III. The laws overlap. Will repugnancy arise in such a case?
A. The question of repugnancy under Art. 254(1) between a law made by Parliament and a law made by the State legislature arises only in case both the legislations occupy the same field with respect to one of the matters enumerated in the Concurrent List
B. There has to be a direct conflict between the two laws
C. Both A and B have to be satisfied
D. If the laws overlap repugnancy will invariably arise
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The Supreme Court has no original jurisdiction in a dispute between:
A. Two or more states
B. The Government of India and any state on the one-side one or more states on the other
C. A state-owned public corporation and Government of India not involving fundamental rights
D. The government of India and one or more states
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Article 19(1)(c) of the Constitution of India guarantees freedom:
A. To form trade unions
B. To form associations or unions
C. To form associations
D. To form associations or unions, cooperative societies
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