Which is not true
A. Parliament has exclusive power to make law on any matter in the Union List
B. Parliament and the State Legislatures both have power to make law on any matter in concurrent list
C. In certain exceptional circumstances States Legislatures can make law on the subject given in the Union List
D. The Union Parliament can make laws on State subjects in certain circumstances
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Rajya Sabha can take initiative in
A. Censuring a Central Minister
B. Creating a new All India Service
C. Considering Money Bills
D. Appointing judges
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A non-legislator can remain a Minister
A. For 6 months only
B. For 1 year only
C. For 5 years
D. Till the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly
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The Supreme Court of India does not have original exclusive jurisdiction regarding a dispute between:
A. The Government of India and a State or States
B. The Government of India and one State on one side and one or more States on the other side
C. Two States
D. The Government of India and a foreign embassy located in India
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The Directive Principles of State Policy as embodied in the Part IV of the Constitution of India were derived from the:
A. Constitution of United States of America
B. Constitution of Australia
C. Republic of Ireland
D. Constitution of Switzerland
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The Supreme Court of India has evolved curative petition under
A. Article 136 of the Constitution
B. Article 143 of the Constitution
C. Article 32 of the Constitution
D. Article 142 of the Constitution
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The members of UPSC can be removed from the office before the expiry of the term by the
A. Prime Minister
B. Chairman of UPSC
C. President on recommendation of Supreme Court
D. Prime Minister on recommendation of Supreme Court
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Is a writ petition maintainable against an order passed by the Supreme Court on the judicial side? If so, under which Article of the Constitution of India?
A. Yes, under Article 32
B. Yes, under Article 226
C. Yes, under Article 32 as well as Article 226
D. No, the writ petition is not maintainable
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The President of India is not bound by the advice of the Union Council of Ministers
A. In dismissing a civil servant on the ground of security of State
B. In exercising power to grant pardon
C. On the question of removal of a Governor
D. In deciding the question whether a member of Lok Sabha has become disqualified to continue as a member
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Which one of the following duties of Chief Minister in relation to the Governor is not correct:
A. He communicates to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers
B. He supplies the Governor with information on such matters relating to the administration of the State as he may call for
C. He assists the Governor in making appointment to the State Government
D. He advises the Governor to recommend the President that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
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Which of the following writs may be issued in case a public servant ultra vires the authority?
A. Habeas corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Certiorari
D. Quo warranto
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Fundamental duties lie in part:
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A member of the civil service of a State:
A. Can be dismissed or removed from service at the will of the Minister
B. Can be dismissed or removed from service at anytime without inquiry after prior approval from the High Court of the State
C. Can be dismissed or removed without inquiry where he is guilty of gross misconduct of demanding bribe
D. Can be dismissed or removed without any inquiry where the authority having power to dismiss or remove the civil servant is satisfied for reasons to be recorded in writing that it is not reasonably practicable to hold such inquiry
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The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by:
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Parliament
D. Vice-President
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A bilateral agreement with another country to cede Indian territory in favour of a foreign country can be enforced-
A. By a Parliamentary legislation
B. By amending the Constitution under Article 368 of the Constitution
C. By an executive order
D. On the basis of advice of the Supreme Court received under Article 143 of the Constitution
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"That fundamental rights guaranteed in Part III of the Constitution India cannot be waived by a citizen" was held by the Supreme Court India in one of the following cases.
A. Basheswar Nath v. CIT, AIR 1959 SC 149
B. Bhikaji Narain Dhakras v. State of Madhya Pradesh, AIR 1955 SC 781
C. State of Bombay v. F. K. Balsara, AIR 1951 SC 318
D. State of Gujarat v. Shri Ambica Mills, AIR 1974 SC 1300
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In which case the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is not the Part of the Constitution?
A. A. K. Gopalan case
B. Berubari case
C. Minerva Mills case
D. A. K. Antony case
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The President of India is not bound by the aid and advice, of the Council of Ministers in the matter of appointment of:
A. Judges of the High Courts and Supreme Court
B. State Governors
C. Union Ministers
D. Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
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Which one of the following statements is not true:
A. Clauses (1) and (2) of Article 22 apply to persons arrested or detained under a law other than a preventive detention law
B. Clauses (4) to (7) of Article 22 apply to persons arrested or detained under a preventive detention law
C. Clauses (1) and (2) of Article 22 also cover civil arrest
D. Article 21 may also supplement the various requirements laid down in Article 22
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Mandamus cannot be issued under Article 32 where a fundamental right is infringed by:
A. A statute
B. Statutory order
C. Executive order
D. Private body
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