President's Rule under Article 356 in the State is imposed when there is a failure of Constitutional machinery in the State
A. The Prime Ministers and the Union Cabinet write to the President
B. The Prime Minister advices the President
C. The Governor of the State writes to the President
D. It depends upon President's Will
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Which Article in the Constitution of India outlaws untouchability and makes it a punishable offence?
A. Article 12
B. Article 13
C. Article 17
D. Article 18
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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India the High Court has discretionary remedy to issue writs.
Reason (R): If the High Court is satisfied that the aggrieved party can have an adequate remedy elsewhere it can refuse to grant writ.
A. A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. 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 false, but R is true
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For the purpose of fundamental rights an authority must come within the definition of 'State'. Which of the following are not State
A. ONGC
B. Industrial and Finance Corporation
C. NCERT
D. Kerala Legislative Assembly
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Art. 51A of the Constitution of India provides for the Fundamental Duties of
A. Citizens of India
B. Public Servants
C. All those who run public and private sectors
D. Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers
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Match
List-I with
List-Il and select the correct answer:
List I
List II
a. Advisory opinion of the Supreme Court is also binding on all courts
1. Keshwanand Bharti v. State of Kerala
b. Basic structure of the Constitution cannot be amended
2. S. R. Bommai v. Union of India
c. Presidential satisfaction under Article 356 is judicially reviewable to a limited extent
3. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
d. A law made by legislature to deprive a person of his personal liberty must be just, fair and reasonable
4. In reference to the Special Courts Bill, 1978
A. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
B. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
D. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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If a Member of Parliament remains absent without notice for 60 days then
A. Nothing happens
B. His seat may be declared vacant
C. He has to re-apply for membership
D. The speaker seeks an explanation from him
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Article 25 of Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, but it is subject to:
A. Public order, morality, health and other fundamental rights
B. Public order, morality and health
C. Public order, morality, health and sovereignty and integrity of India
D. Public order, morality and secularism
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched with regard to the provisions of the Constitution of India?
A. Article 118 ⇔ Duration of Parliament
B. Article 119 ⇔ Restriction on discussion in Parliament
C. Article 120 ⇔ Language to be used in Parliament
D. Article 121 ⇔ Courts not to inquire into the Proceedings of Parliament
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When of the following Articles of the Constitution provides for circumstances under which Parliament has power to make a law on any subject enumerated in the State List (VII Schedule)
A. 245, 246, 248 and 249
B. 248, 249, 250 and 252
C. 247, 250, 251 and 253
D. 249, 250, 252 and 253
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In which of the following case the Supreme Court of India ruled that when the selection process consists of only a viva-voce test without any written examination no limit need be imposed on prescribing marks for the interview.
A. A. K. Roy v. Union of India
B. Andhra Pradesh State Financial Corporation v. C. M. Ashok Raju
C. Sambhu Nath Sarkar v. State of W. B.
D. P. Lakhanpal v. Union of India
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"Existing laws which are inconsistent with any provision of Part III are rendered void only with effect from the commencement of the Constitution", was held by the Supreme Court in:
A. Nabhirajah v. State of Mysore
B. Pannalal v. Union of India
C. Rabindra v. Union of India
D. All of the above
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The President of India is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. In which one of the following cases this rule does not apply?
A. In appointing the Attorney General for India
B. In deciding the age of a judge of the High Court
C. In dismissing a civil servant
D. In proclaiming emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India
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Which of the following is incorrect in relation to the declaration of financial emergency by the President under Article 360 of the constitution?
A. It shall cease to operate at the expiration of one month unless approved by both Houses of Parliament
B. Salary and allowances of persons serving in connection with affairs of state may be reduced
C. It may be revoked or varied by a subsequent proclamation by President
D. Salary and allowances of the Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts may be reduced
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Separation of judiciary from Executive is guaranteed in Constitution under Article
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The places of worship like Temples, Mosques, Gurudwaras cannot be used for hiding criminals or carrying on antinational activities. They cannot be used for political purposes. The State has power to prohibit such activities under
A. Article 25(2)
B. Article 26(a)
C. Article 27
D. Article 28
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Five civil servants were dismissed from service without any enquiry and hearing for their conduct of assaulting their boss at the railway station immediately after his retirement. The reasons for dismissal including impracticability of holcyng the enquiry were duly recorded. It was proved that the assault took place in a planned manner. All of them were arrested and prosecuted for assaulting the boss but later on acquitted by the criminal court. In this respect which one of the following is correct?
A. Dismissal without enquiry and hearing is not valid
B. Dismissal for misconduct is invalid since the civil servants had been acquitted by the criminal court for the same conduct
C. Dismissal is valid in the totality of the facts and circumstances stated above
D. The dismissal is valid under the pleasure doctrine
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Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy under the Constitution of India?
A. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
B. Equal Justice and free legal aid
C. To value and preserve the rich heritage of India's composite culture
D. To provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years
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Which Article of the Constitution of India has the provisions in respect of the amendment of any provision of the Constitution of India and procedure thereof?
A. Article 361
B. Article 364
C. Article 366
D. Article 368
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Which among the following is not a Fundamental Right?
A. Right to Strike
B. Right against Exploitation
C. Right to Equality
D. Right to Freedom of Religion
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