Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court?
A. Prime minister
B. Vice-president
C. Home minister
D. President
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The Directive Principles are-
A. Justiciable the same way as the fundamental rights
B. Justiciable though not the same way, as the fundamental rights
C. Decorative portions of the Indian Constitution
D. Not justifiable, yet fundamental in the governance of the country
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Consider the following statements:
1. A Constitutional amendment inserting a regulation in the Ninth Schedule can be challenged on the ground of violation of basic structure theory.
2. Any legislation enacted by Parliament cannot be successfully challenged for affecting the basic structure theory.
Which of the statements given above isl are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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A law, which abridges Fundamental Rights, is not a nullity but remains inoperative till the shadow of Fundamental Rights falls over such rights. This is known as doctrine of
A. Pleasure
B. Pith and substance
C. Eclipse
D. Severability
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The concept of 'judicial activism' has gained currency in India in
A. 1960's
B. 1980's
C. 1970's
D. 1990's
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Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a state can resume a Bill for the consideration of the President
A. Article 196
B. Article 200
C. Article 202
D. Article 204
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A Citizen of India can be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court, if
A. He has been for at least three years a Judge of a High Court
B. He has for at least 10 years held a judicial office
C. He has been for at least 7 years an advocate of High Court
D. He is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist
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In the event of the occurrence of vacancies in the offices of both, the President and Vice President of India, who among the following shall discharge the functions of the President till new President is elected
A. Speaker of Lok Sabha
B. Leader of the majority party
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Senior-most Governor
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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that the Wednesbury rule was applicable in administrative actions?
A. Indian Railway Construction Co. Ltd. v. Ajay Kumar, (2003) 4 SCC 579
B. Shrilekha Vidyarthi v. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 1991 SC 537
C. State of Punjab v. V. K. Khanna, AIR 2001 SC 343
D. A. N. Parasuraman v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 1990 SC 40
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The Indian Parliament consists of
A. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President
B. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
C. House of People and Council of States
D. Lok Sabha
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Which of the following Articles contains right to property?
A. Article 31(A)
B. Article 19
C. Article 300
D. Article 300A
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Which one of the following pair is incorrect?
A. Article 31C, Constitution of India ⇔ Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Fifth Schedule, Constitution of India ⇔ Provisions relating to Tribal areas in some states
C. Article 131, Constitution of India ⇔ Supreme Court
D. Article 124(d), (5), Constitution of India ⇔ Supreme Court and High Courts
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Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
A. Second Schedule
B. Fifth Schedule
C. Eighth Schedule
D. Tenth Schedule
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Telephone tapping would infringe . . . . . . . . of the Constitution of India unless it is permitted under procedure established by law. The court issued guidelines for the exercise of power of interception of Telegrams under Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraphs Act, 1885 in the year 1997.
A. Article 28
B. Article 124
C. Article 21
D. Article 309
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In which among the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that the petitioners have no fundamental right within the meaning of Art 25 or 26 to perform 'Tandava dance' in public streets and public places.
A. Commr. HRE v. Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt, AIR 1954 SC 282
B. Tilkayat Shri Govindlalji Maharaj v. State of Rajasthan, AIR 1963 SC 1638
C. N. Adithayan v. Travancore Devaswom Board, (2002) 8 SCC 106
D. Commr. of Police v. Acharya Jagdishwarananda Avadhuta, (2003) 12 SCC 770
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Prohibition of employment of children of below . . . . . . . . years is provided under Article 24
A. 14 years
B. 12 years
C. 7 years
D. None of the above
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Match
List-I with
List-Il and select the correct answer:
List I
List II
a. Habeas Corpus
1. Violation of natural justice
b. Mandamus
2. Unlawful arrest and detention
c. Quo Warranto
3. Exercise of power without jurisdiction
d. Certiorari
4. Non-performance of public duty
A. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
B. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
C. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
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Term "relator" is relevant in:
A. Quasi-judicial adjudication
B. Writ in the nature of Mandamus
C. Writ in the nature of Quo Warranto
D. Civil suit amongst family members
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In which of the following case, majority judgment of the Supreme Court held that Aadhar not only gave them a unique identity but also a life dignity?
A. Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India
B. B. L. Kapoor v. State of Karnataka
C. Joseph v. Union of India
D. None of the above
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The definition of 'Money Bill' has been given under which Article of the Constitution of India?
A. Article 108
B. Article 109
C. Article 110
D. Article 111
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