Which one of the following sets contains a feature which is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India?
A. Rule of law, republicanism, secularism
B. Independence of judiciary, parliamentary democracy, federal polity
C. Emergency provision, egalitarianism, dignity of the individual
D. Parliamentary democracy, secularism, egalitarianism
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On which of the following grounds writ of certiorari cannot issue?
A. Error of law apparent on the face of the record
B. Violation of rules of natural justice
C. Merit of the case
D. Abuse of jurisdiction
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The provision for administration tribunals added by
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 24th Amendment
D. 43rd Amendment
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Which one of the following Fundamental Rights was described by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul of the Constitution"?
A. Right to property
B. Right to religion
C. Right to constitutional remedies
D. All of the above
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The basic structure of the Constitution of India is contained in
A. Article 21
B. Article 32
C. Preamble
D. Article 14
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In which case the Supreme Court declared Clauses (4) and (5) of Article 368 of the Constitution as unconstitutional?
A. Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain (1976)
B. Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India (1980)
C. L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India (1997)
D. I. R. Coelho v. Union of India (2007)
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M. S. M. Sharma v. Shri Krishna Sinha, AIR 1959 SC 395, is primarily case on
A. Equality before the law
B. Right of association
C. Parliament privileges
D. Right to occupation
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The President appoints
A. Advocate General
B. Solicitor General
C. Council of Ministers
D. Comptroller and Auditor General
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Governor is mere titular head of the State He has some discretionary powers in the exercise of which he need not take advice given to him by Council of Minister. These matters are
A. Reservation of any bill for the consent of the President
B. Appointment of the Chairman of the Upper House
C. Special address of the Governor after general election
D. Appointment of the Advocate-General
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Under the Constitution 'Doctrine of Eclipse' applies:
A. To the post-constitutional laws but only in respect of non-citizens
B. To all laws, pre-constitutional and post-constitutional
C. Only to the pre-constitutional laws but only in respect of non-citizens
D. To the post-constitutional laws in respect of citizens only
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The Supreme Court has held that prostitutes are entitled to a life of dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Partly correct
D. None of the above
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Fraternity' means a 'sense of common brotherhood to all Indians' and is the principle which gives unity and solidarity to social life'. It was said by
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. C. Rajgopalachari
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What is the "rule of law"? Choose one:
A. Everyone but the President must follow the law
B. Government does not have to follow the law
C. All laws must be the same in every state
D. Everyone must follow the law
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Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Constituent Assembly?
A. Several committees were formed for the functioning of Constituent Assembly
B. It was elected on the basis of universal adult franchise
C. Different minority communities were adequately represented in the Assembly
D. Each province and princely state was allotted seats in proportion to its population
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Equal pay for equal work' to woman is provided in which Act.
A. Workman Compensation Act
B. Equal Remuneration Act
C. Trade Union Act
D. Industrial Dispute Act
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The Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly was moved by
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Jawaharalal Nehru
D. Alladi Krishna Swamy Iyer
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In which one among the following cases, the President of India is not bound by the advice of the Union Council of Ministers?
A. Exercise of power under Article 72
B. Exercise of power to appoint Attorney General of India
C. Exercise of power under Article 217(3)
D. Exercise of power under Article 309
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Which of the following is specific provision relating with the amendment of Indian Constitution
A. Article 268
B. Article 159
C. Article 325
D. Article 368
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State Government wishes to erect a religious structure. The Cabinet explores ways and means of levying a tax for that purpose at the earliest.
A. Can the State Government enact an Act?
B. Can the State Government issue an ordinance?
C. Can the State Government issue an administrative circular?
D. None of the above
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Which one of the following is not correct?
A. Judicial review tends to elevate the judiciary to the rank of super legislature
B. The scope of judicial review is limited as it emphasises on the 'procedure established by law' rather than 'due procedure of law'
C. Judicial review is indispensable to a federal system of government
D. Judicial review does not include judicial competence to review executive enforcement of legislative enactments
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